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Charcoal's Role in African Energy Charcoal production and trade employs millions of people across Africa. It is the primary cooking fuel in many African cities, with demand rising due to population growth and rural-to-urban migration. In rural Sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of residential energy is used for cooking,

A gin trap is a mechanical device with a simple yet brutal design. In Mozambique, rural blacksmiths use rudimentary materials and tools to make gin traps from old car springs. The typical components include: 1. Metal Jaws: Usually made of steel or iron, these semi-circular components form the gripping mechanism.

By Hank's Voice The video Tuskers: Saving the Last Gentle Giants, produced by the animal rights organization Humane Society International (HSI), seeks to convince viewers that Amboseli's super tuskers are on the brink of extinction—unless trophy hunting in Tanzania is banned. But is that really

By Prof Brian Child The success of Homo sapiens lies ultimately in the ability to cooperate in bands, clans, tribes, nations, and as a global civilization. We are bound together in common enterprise through uniquely human myths, norms, and rules. As the only species with the ability to trade, we

Creating safe spaces for people and animals is essential in addressing human-wildlife conflict. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) is actively tackling this challenge through an innovative program. In Mozambique, farming is deeply ingrained in the culture, with each household cultivating its own fields. However, this traditional practice becomes problematic when

The Iberian Peninsula, encompassing Spain and Portugal, has experienced significant deforestation over centuries due to agricultural expansion, urbanization, and industrial activities. As a result, only about 8% of the original forests remain in the region. The Mediterranean forests have been extensively transformed into croplands and pastures in Spain, and their

By Ian Cox The South African Constitution obliges the state to ensure, through the implementation of reasonable legislative and other measures, that South Africans enjoy an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being. To this end, the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 or NEMA states as a