Application of FAIR and CARE principles to indigenous knowledge research

By Dr Josiline Chigwada 3 min read… Have you ever wondered why journals ask you to deposit your research data in data repositories and include a data availability statement when publishing manuscripts? Well, such practices were implemented to support the discovery and reuse of research data, helping to improve access to research data by researchers … Read more

Biofortified crops: A tool to fight vitamin A deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa

Dr Linly Banda Ndebele 4 min read… Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a public health problem in Africa, where it affects over 30 million children under the age of 5 years, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Deficiency of vitamin A has serious implications which include; impaired vision, night blindness, weakened immune system and poor … Read more

Unmasking Zimbabwe’s water pollution crisis: A Call to Action

Dr Tongayi Mwedzi 4 min read… Zimbabwe, a nation graced with a mosaic of waterways, might at first glance seem blessed with abundant water resources. This seeming abundance though, masks a more-grave ongoing problem;  “water pollution”. Zimbabwe continues to struggle with water quality problems that have a significant impact on both the environment and public … Read more