November 2024 – Page 3 – Science Africa

18 Nov, 24

Climate Change: Progress on Net Zero but Policy Gap Persists

Climate Change: Progress on Net Zero but Policy Gap Persists By Sharon Atieno Though there is recommendable progress on the internationally agreed-upon policy to strike a balance between production and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere (net zero policy), it is not enough to meet the 1.5°c goal of the Paris Agreement. This is […]

15 Nov, 24

African farmers to benefit from new fund for better weather services

African farmers to benefit from new fund for better weather services By Daniel Otunge Despite efforts over the past three decades to provide helpful weather and climate information to smallholder farmers in the Global South, little has been achieved due to a lack of adequate funding and global coordination, better forecast quality and delivery methods, and innovative technologies like […]

14 Nov, 24

Research Shows Alternative Treatment Regimens Against Drug-resistant TB

Research Shows Alternative Treatment Regimens Against Drug-resistant TB With tuberculosis (TB) reemerging as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, new research shows crucial insights and experimental new strategies for treating extensively- drug-resistant TB (XDR TB). The findings of these research were presented at The Union World Conference on Lung Health in Bali, Indonesia. One […]

14 Nov, 24

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Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes

Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes By Catherine Nambi The introduction of safe school zones has sparked a transformative wave in road safety, significantly reducing road crashes and ensuring the safety of school-going children and pedestrians. This proactive initiative has addressed the pressing road safety issue and set a […]

Diabetes: Nearly 450M Adults Not Receiving Treatment

Diabetes: Nearly 450M Adults Not Receiving Treatment By Sharon Atieno Of the 800 million plus adults living with diabetes worldwide, more than half (about 450 million) are not receiving treatment, a study shows. The study which used data from over 140 million people aged 18 years or older from more than 1,000 population studies of […]

14 Nov, 24

Eastern Africa: Caution Needed in the Wake of Heavy Rains

Eastern Africa: Caution Needed in the Wake of Heavy Rains By Gift Briton As the short rain season continues, residents in Eastern Africa should take proactive measures and stay alert for early warnings and potential weather anomalies, such as enhanced rainfall, to mitigate any negative impacts. The latest weather forecast by the IGAD’s Climate Prediction […]

14 Nov, 24

Mighty River Kuja: Wath Onger’s Vein of Life, Gateway to Disaster

Mighty River Kuja: Wath Onger’s Vein of Life, Gateway to Disaster By Curity Adhiambo It’s a sunny morning by the riverside. The golden rays of the sun gently settle on the flowing waters of River Kuja in western Kenya, casting reflections as early birds begin their day along the brown waters. In the background, the […]

13 Nov, 24

COP29: New Investment Initiatives to Boost Africa’s Private Climate Funding

COP29: New Investment Initiatives to Boost Africa’s Private Climate Funding By Gift Briton New investment initiatives to mobilise private climate funding globally will be introduced at the ongoing 29th session of the United Nations climate change Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Among these is a blended finance facility in West Africa to attract […]

13 Nov, 24

Kenyans Gaining after Shift from Tobacco Farming

Kenyans Gaining after Shift from Tobacco Farming By Duncan Mboyah A move by Kenyan farmers to drop tobacco farming for alternative crops is yielding fruits. Benard Imoh, a farmer in Otubokin in Busia western Kenya who received two kilograms of the high-iron beans, known as ‘Nyota’ beans in 2022 after switching from tobacco farming, is already seeing […]

Africa: Integration of Bioeconomy Crucial to Economic Development

Africa: Integration of Bioeconomy Crucial to Economic Development By Duncan Mboyah African countries should integrate bioeconomy in their plans to achieve economic development and environmental sustainability. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, Kenyan Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry said during the launch of the 2024 State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. According […]