Majeje termites: Scientists uncover diversity in edible African delicacy, ecosystem hero
If biodiversity is one of the pillars of the sustainability of the African continent and the survival of its human inhabitants, then “Majeje” is a crucial brick without which the design would be very unstable. Majeje or Makeke are the indigenous names for a group of...
MSc FOCUS: Maduenyane wants to drive advancement in parasitology
Mpho Maduenyane is a 25 year old MSc student from Emdeni South in Soweto, Johannesburg. Upon completion of her matric studies at Dr B.W. Vilakazi High School in Soweto, she had no knowledge of Zoology but knew she wanted to become a forensic scientist inspired by...
Call for author proposals for new & updated GBIF technical guides
Herewith a Call for author proposals for new and updated GBIF technical guides. GBIF seeks submissions from experts or teams of experts to prepare new or updated documentation on the topics below. The deadline for authors’ submissions to prepare...
STUDENT FOCUS: Ndidi’s MSc working towards food security in South Africa
Lubabalo Ndidi is a 28 year old second year MSc student from Cape Town, Gugulethu. However, he says his family origins can be traced back to Eastern Cape. He recalls that he has always wanted to be at the forefront of research to find new ways of helping people deal...