insert_link Health / Medical Study finds paternal alcohol use impacts growth and IQ Stellenbosch University A Stellenbosch University study shows that fathers’ heavy drinking can harm children’s development. Researchers found it can stunt growth, reduce head size, and lower verbal IQ scores. The findings were highlighted on International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day. Marlene de Vries, one of the study’s authors, warned of the serious risks associated with paternal alcohol use. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Southern African project builds toolkit to guide reforestation with indigenous trees Camel Thorn tree (Photo: Wikipedia) A regional initiative is developing a digital toolkit to help policymakers, farmers, and urban planners choose the right tree species for climate resilience across Southern Africa. The Southern African Trees for Climate Adaptation and Resilience project, in partnership with Stellenbosch University, is creating an open-access bioinformatics platform designed to guide reforestation and urban greening in the SADC region. Guy Midgley, a leading climate scientist at […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link Local Montego Pet Nutrition to Champion Sustainable Pet Health at Namibia’s Premier Veterinary Conference Windhoek, Namibia — November 19, 2024: Montego Pet Nutrition, the leading independent pet nutrition manufacturer in the African market, is attending this year’s Veterinary Association of Namibia Annual Scientific Conference in Swakopmund, taking place from 21–23 November. The event is a cornerstone for veterinary professionals across Namibia. Montego’s Nutrition and Development Specialist, Angelique Myburgh, the company’s first in-house animal scientist, will represent Montego at the conference. Myburgh brings specialised expertise […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Solar-powered motorcycle completes historic Africa journey An electric motorcycle, designed and built in Africa and powered solely by solar energy, completed a historic journey from Kenya to Stellenbosch in South Africa. Developed by Stellenbosch University engineers and the Kenyan company Roam, the six-thousand-kilometer journey travelled through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana. Roam's Masa Kituyi said it’s evidence that clean energy can drive vehicles and a sustainable future for Africa. today17 October, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo O Motor yokolusheno loonte dhoketnago ya ndulukwa mu Africa yeende oshinano shoo Km 6 000 okuza ko Kenya sigo oko South africa O motor yokulusheno,ya longwa noku ndulukwa mu Africa,nohayi longo koonte dhetango, oya manitha olweendo lwayo lopandjokonona okuza ko Kenya okuya ko Stellenbosch mo South Africa. ya ndulukwa koo engineers dho Stellenbosch University nokehangano lya Kenya lyo Roam,olweendo loo Km 6 000 olwa ziilile mo Kenya,talu piti mo Tanzania,Malawi,Zambia nomo Bostwana. Masa Kituyi okuza mo Roam okwati oshili uumbangi kutya iikwankondo ya yela otayi vulu oku hinga iiyenditho nonakuyiwa tayi kalapo […] today17 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Fungi to the rescue: South African scientists use innovative approach to protect apple trees Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images By Antoinette Paula Malan, Stellenbosch University; Letodi Luki Mathulwe, Stellenbosch University, and Nomakholwa Faith Stokwe, Stellenbosch University Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking insects and about 250 are pests that can wreak havoc on crops in a garden or orchard. One […] today17 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Historic night in the Big Apple as Africa United Youth Orchestra debuts at Carnegie Hall By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency The anticipation at Carnegie Hall was palpable. As the Africa United Youth Orchestra took to the stage, the venue buzzed with the promise of a historic performance that would echo far beyond the venerable walls of this iconic venue. A diverse audience, representing a tapestry of cultures, settled into their seats, their murmurs hushed by the dimming lights. The stage […] today12 August, 2024
insert_link Africa South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs. This can’t happen, however, if new policies and plans keep getting introduced. Fortunately, the views of the new agricultural minister, John Steenhuisen, may […] today3 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa Sweet sorghum ripening in Rwanda. Ari Beser/Getty Images By Hamond Motsi, Stellenbosch University The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns, particularly rainfall and temperature. The drought has hit the region’s agricultural productivity hard. Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe have […] today23 May, 2024
