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The water hyacinth, the world’s worst aquatic invasive weed, clogs rivers. But a new “bioeconomy” venture is looking at turning this unwelcome plant into biogas, packaging, fertiliser and thermal insulation. Photo Delwyn Verasamy
AFRICA CLIMATE VENTURES

Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed

  • James Mwangi
  • Simon Zadek
4 min read
The rise in people employed in the sector is driven by increased production in field crops, forestry and aquaculture. (Photo by MUJAHID SAFODIEN / AFP)
ADELE DU TOIT

Summer in the Cederberg region is rooibos harvest season

International demand for rooibos is expected to grow exponentially, according to the South African Rooibos Council

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
Research at Stellenbosch University looks at the link between viral infections and cardiovascular disease.
CARDIO METABOLIC DISEASES

Building Carma: Matters of the heart and its diseases

Research at Stellenbosch University looks at the link between viral infections and cardiovascular disease

  • Faadiel Essop
4 min read