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Rare Gabon burial cave reveals clues to African history
There are 30 skeletons in the Iroungou cave, and carbon dating has shown they are from the 14th century. It is only the second cave burial site to be unearthed on the continent
Africa’s genetic material is still being misused
Legislation as well as academic research governance bodies have failed to safeguard the rights of participants from Africa in genomics research.
A moratorium will not address ethical concerns about gene editing
If we take our commitment to the liberty of the individual seriously, we must accept that people should be allowed to use this technology
Gene editing is risky, but it is worth it
By embarking on this new and daunting path, we are taking on incredible new responsibility
Want your eggs black or white?
The fertility industry and technology are raising difficult questions about race
How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research
Most biobanks, whether small or large, have high quality assurance and control measures in place
Scientist launches hunt for Loch Ness ‘monster DNA’
The last reported sighting was on March 26 this year by a US couple standing on the ramparts of the ruin of Urquhart Castle
Mining joy from anxiety’s depths
That nagging fear may cause you to fall apart, but it may also serve as a call to action
Hunt for the octopus from space
Let us entertain the notion — if only for a moment — that cephalopods may be from space. How would we go about testing the hypothesis?
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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
South African farmers can now help to feed the needy by donating part of their bumper maize crop to delivery number 418668
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
National treasury is rolling out accounting technician training programmes to upskill those who work in its finance units in public sector accounting principles
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
An ambitious plan to create Africa’s biggest digital classroom is intended to address one of the continent’s biggest challenges — access to education
