Latest rhino poaching report reveals progress and persistent threats in South Africa
The latest report on rhino poaching in South Africa reveals a decrease in overall numbers for 2024, but ongoing challenges ...
Mongabay News2d
Bleak future for Karoo succulents as desert expands in South Africa
Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...
Daily Maverick on MSN3d
‘Setting a thief to catch a thief’ – new biological control agent (weevils) released to tackle invasives at Hartbeespoort
A new biotype of weevil has been released at Hartbeespoort Dam, marking its first appearance in South Africa. Speaking to leading experts in the field, Daily Maverick unpacks what exactly biological ...
Integrated pest management: A vital strategy to protect Asian rice against fall armyworm
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.
GMWatch3d
Significant insect resistance detected in GM maize with two Bt proteins in South Africa
The African maize stem borer, Busseola fusca, is one of the most important pests of maize in Africa. Cry1Ab maize was planted ...
Mining Weekly4d
Billionaire’s South African phosphate mine faces legal challenge
A $160-million South African phosphate mine owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments that’s been beset by environmental disputes for over a decade is facing a fresh ...