Get a whiff Elephants have the highest count of genes associated with olfactory reception (about 2 000 compared to 811 for dogs) of any species tested to date. They are also nearly 5% more… Read more
Weighty issue In South Africa, obesity isn’t only one of the main drivers of preventable chronic diseases – it also costs the country’s economy hundreds of billions of rands every year. According… Read more
Broad horizons Millennial travellers in search of an authentic experience rather than a luxury holiday have led to an increase in the number of visitors to Africa, from 572 000 in 2015/16… Read more
Drip effect In South Africa, as much as 60% of treated water is lost as a result of leaking pipes – that’s nearly double the global average of 35%, as reported by… Read more
Crafty trade In a bid to promote locally-made handicrafts as a major export commodity on the international market, Ghana has announced an ambitious US$1 billion-per-year export revenue target, as reported by Asoko… Read more
