Biotechnology – Page 33 – Science Africa

02 Oct, 24

High Temperatures, Enhanced Rainfall Expected in Eastern Africa

High Temperatures, Enhanced Rainfall Expected in Eastern Africa By Gift Briton Several regions across Eastern Africa, particularly in southern Sudan, western and north-eastern Ethiopia, northern Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, are likely to experience more rainfall than usual in the coming week. This is according to the latest weather forecast from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]

30 Sep, 24

Political Support Crucial in Combating Dementia in Africa

Political Support Crucial in Combating Dementia in Africa By Sharon Atieno Dementia- a disease that affects memory and other cognitive functions as well as the ability to perform everyday tasks- is the seventh leading cause of death (1.6 million mortalities). The disease accounts for more than 55 million cases globally. Two out of five people […]

30 Sep, 24

World Urged to Invest in Reducing Food Loss, Waste

World Urged to Invest in Reducing Food Loss, Waste By Sharon Atieno As the world marks the fifth observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, there is need for increased and concerted efforts to deal with this menace. According to the United Nations, around 13.2 percent of food produced is […]

29 Sep, 24

Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya

Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Reducing postharvest losses, especially in developing countries, could be a sustainable solution to increasing food availability, reducing pressure on natural resources, eliminating hunger and improving farmers’ livelihoods. As much as nearly half of cereal grains can be lost during the storage stage due […]

Experts’ Opinions on the Measles Vaccine Efficacy

Experts’ Opinions on the Measles Vaccine Efficacy By Gift Briton Experts from various fields have offered their insights and perspectives on the potential link between rising measles cases in the United Kingdom (UK) and the waning of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine-induced immunity. This follows a modelling study which examined whether protection against […]

Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success

Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success By Joyce Ojanji The Government of Angola has made significant strides that have boosted the country’s energy sector including policies and investment which have improved the business environment making it attractive to investors. Key among them is the recent Presidential decree on incremental production. It introduces better […]

Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists

Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists By Gift Briton At least three groundbreaking innovations from Africa have captured global attention as finalists in Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform that rewards five winners annually for their exceptional contributions […]

18 Sep, 24

Snakebite Awareness Day Draws Global Attention on Disability Impacts

Snakebite Awareness Day Draws Global Attention on Disability Impacts By Gift Briton On 19th September, Kenya is gearing up to join the global community in commemorating the annual International Snakebite Awareness Day 2024 (ISBAD ’24). Since 2018, this day has served as a platform to raise awareness about understanding and mitigating the impact of snakebites, […]

Zimbabwe’s Seed and Food Festival Uniting Small Scale Farmers

Zimbabwe’s Seed and Food Festival Uniting Small Scale Farmers By Joyce Chimbi Held every year in Harare’s Botanical Gardens, the National Good Seed and Food Festival is increasingly occurring against a backdrop of debilitating shocks such as intensifying conflict, climate change and high domestic food prices that are worsening Africa’s food crises. A list of […]

17 Sep, 24

Boost Health Spending to Save Children from Malnutrition, The Goalkeepers Report 2024 Urges Leaders

Boost Health Spending to Save Children from Malnutrition, The Goalkeepers Report 2024 Urges Leaders New modeling shows that 40 million more children will suffer from hunger’s worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could boost health and spur economic growth. By Daniel Otunge In the 2024 Goalkeepers Report released today, the […]