Antibiotic use on Kenya’s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk: Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They’re sometimes used as “quick fixes”, to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water. Animal husbandry now accounts for about two thirds …
The vast majority of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our internet browser is – and it’s putting us at risk: The padlock icon which appears in most internet browser address bars. Robert Avgustin/Shutterstock Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser’s address bar means? If not, you’re not …
Young people’s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk – here’s how to help them: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people’s lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in …
Ukraine war: stalemate on the battlefield and shaky international support putting pressure on Zelensky: More than 20 months into the war in Ukraine and over five months into Ukraine’s latest counteroffensive, the situation on the front is bleak and no breakthrough imminent, the country’s commander-in-chief admitted in a recent interview with the Economist. With doubts …
Oil drilling threatens the Okavango River Basin, putting water in Namibia and Botswana at risk: Oil exploration could put the Okavango Delta at risk. Photo: Sergio Pitamitz/VWPics/Universal Images/ Getty Images The Namibian and Botswana governments may be risking their water resources for oil and gas revenue. They have licensed a Canadian firm, ReconAfrica, to prospect …
Ukraine war: conflict-related PTSD is putting strain on an already underfunded mental health system: Over the past 12 months the people of Ukraine have lived through a full-blown Russian invasion, with all the horrors you might expect. Those who lived in conflict zones, have had to flee or witness death and destruction on a massive …
Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes are rising, putting thousands at risk – we now know why: A May 2022 drone image of the submerged main entrance to Lake Nakuru National Park. Photo by James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The East African Rift Valley sits between the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia and Mozambique. Within it lie …
Putting the bones of giant, extinct ‘thunderbirds’ under the microscope reveals how they grew: An artist's reconstruction of the giant _Dromornis stirtoni_. Peter Trusler © The largest flightless bird found anywhere in the world today is the ostrich. It stands about 2.5 metres tall and can weigh up to 240kg. But millions of years ago …
World Cup concussion rules may be putting players’ lives at risk: In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with a teammate. The clash left the keeper bloodied, unsteady on his feet, and apparently disoriented – in no state to play. But after lengthy …
Why putting your artistic calling on hold might not always be such a bad idea: Is it ever too late? Alenavlad As a boy, Terry loved music and taught himself trombone, guitar and the tuba. Right through school and university he played in the evenings in jazz groups, musical theatre and marching bands. He started …
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s credibility has been dented, putting his reform agenda in jeopardy: President Cyril Ramaphosa came to power promising to revitalise the economy and end corruption. GCIS/Flickr South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s business interests are threatening to derail his presidency and stall his economic and political reform agenda. Ramaphosa’s reform agenda has …
Sustainable investment: want a green place to start putting your money away? Here’s what you need to know: Socially responsible investing is becoming more popular. Shutterstock Supposedly sustainable investment funds make a staggering list of promises, including higher returns, lower risk, combatting climate change and even supporting diversity. And many believe them: investments in ESG …
North Korea: how the COVID outbreak is putting pressure on the regime: For most of the COVID pandemic, North Korea has taken a different approach to the rest of the world. While other countries locked down and restricted international travel, the North Korean government took its own measures to protect itself, including denying the existence …
Future of TV: we’re putting new personalised features into shows using an ethical version of AI: LightField Studios/Shutterstock “Look away now if you don’t want to know the score”, they say on the news before reporting the football results. But imagine if your television knew which teams you follow, which results to hold back – …
Russia’s war with Ukraine risks putting fresh pressure on rising fertiliser prices: Loading packed fertilisers at Russia's PhosAgro Group in the town of Pochep. Photo by Vladimir Gorovykh\TASS via Getty Images Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and also integrated into global …
Bird flu: domestic chicken keepers could be putting themselves – and others – at risk: Backyard chicken-keeping has seen an increase in popularity in the last decade. BearFotos/ Shutterstock Bird flu cases have been on the rise recently, with reports of outbreaks in the UK, China, mainland Europe and Israel. Outbreaks typically happen in commercial …
South Africa in the news: Putting SDRs to good use in Africa: Boosting the capital base of regional development finance institutions to build back better Almost 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board approved the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Michelle Keegan makes career announcement which will leave fans crushed: …
South Africa in the news: Putting SDRs to good use in Africa: Boosting the capital base of regional development finance institutions to build back better Almost 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board approved the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Today’s rugby headlines as Alun Wyn Jones has more surgery …