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Andrew B Smith

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Andrew B Smith

The Dutch arrived in the Cape to set up a refreshment station. Photo: File
AFRICA

A history of Africa’s post-Pleistocene productivity: A benefit, or a curse?

Africa’s rich history, beginning with adaptable hunter-gatherers, highlights its resilience, productivity and the importance of reclaiming its heritage

  • Andrew B Smith
9 min read