Solving Two Major Problems Plaguing Africa; Commercial Organic Fertilizers From Urban Organic Wastes
By Kennedy Otieno Ochieng Africa, the infamous house for subsistence and middle size farming, is experiencing a challenge that modern solutions seem to ignore. The lack of affordable fertilizer for small and middle size farmers denies them economic gains from their farms especially after spending on chemical fertilizers. The problem is compounded by lack of […]
South Africa 2019 Elections
South Africa is getting ready for what is being called the most important election since the birth of democracy 25 years ago. South Africa’s political landscape is currently undergoing uncomfortable growing pains, demonstrated by factional infighting amongst all leading parties and a general loss of faith amongst the nation’s electorate. Voter Registration Statistics TOTAL Registered […]
‘The Okavango Blue’, An Exceptional 20 Carat Blue Diamond From Botswana
A remarkable oval shaped blue diamond weighing over 20 carats, has been unveiled to the world by Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) in Gaborone, Botswana – the biggest blue diamond discovery ever made in Botswana. The Botswana sourced, natural diamond’s striking colour has been graded as a Type IIb ‘Fancy Deep Blue’. The Gemological Institute of […]
Egypt’s Food Challenge: A Good Effort But Not Enough
“Unfortunately the overall nutritional panorama of Egypt does not look well,” says Dr. Sara Diana Garduno Diaz, an expert concentrating on nutrition and biology at the American University of the Middle East.
Nigerian Journalists On Press Freedom Under Buhari
When Nigeria’s incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari won re-election this year, he campaigned (as he did in 2015) on an image of good governance and anti-corruption.
