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food chain

How science and AI can help us build safer, fairer food systems

Sci-Tech

How science and AI can help us build safer, fairer food systems

By Manana Dlangalala and Lise Korsten

Mosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animals, but here’s why they shouldn’t all disappear

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Mosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animals, but here’s why they shouldn’t all disappear

By Shüné Oliver

South Africa reports progress in limiting antibiotic use in animal farming

South Africa

South Africa reports progress in limiting antibiotic use in animal farming

By Adèle Sulcas

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value, but there are gaps – here’s what can be done

Africa

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value, but there are gaps – here’s what can be done

By Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola

Insects are marching towards extinction — and why we should be mightily bugged

South Africa

Insects are marching towards extinction — and why we should be mightily bugged

By Onke Ngcuka