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Researchers from North Carolina State University used the PigSpread computer model to analyze the potential spread of African swine fever among swine farms in the southeastern U.S., revealing that between-farm movements were the primary transmission route. While existing control measures could reduce secondary infections by up to 79%, an outbreak could still persist and result in substantial costs. (Artist’s concept)In a recent study conducted by North Carolina State University researchers, a computer model was employed…

Last year, global healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory surveyed more than 80 companies across four African countries for a report emphasizing the growth of startups digitizing the continent’s health supply chain and distribution and regulatory frameworks governing e-pharmacy activities. This time, the firm went deeper into Africa’s health supply chain segment, broadening the scope of its research and making some tweaks. For one, it searched for startups across 54 countries (compared to four from last year) and…

By Museum of Natural History, Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research July 24, 2023Elephants (megaherbivores) in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa. The diversity and abundance of such giants were much greater in the past than it is today. Credit: Juan CantalapiedraFaysal Bibi from the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, and Juan L. Cantalapiedra from the University of Alcalá in Madrid, leveraged thousands of fossil teeth measurements to map out the size and population of large African mammals (more…

Spiny mice produce bony plates called osteoderms just beneath the skin of their tails, which detaches when the animal is attacked, affording them a quick getaway. Credit: Image by Edward StanleyUnlike crocodiles, turtles, lizards, dinosaurs, and fish that possess bony plates and scales, mammals have long since exchanged their ancestral armor for an insulating layer of hair.Armadillos, boasting a defensive and supple shell of overlapping bones, are thought to be the sole living anomaly. However, a new study published in…

Netflix's first original African animated series premiered on Thursday in a debut its creator said she hoped would pave the way for more productions from the continent.Set in a futuristic version of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, "Supa Team 4" tells the story of four teen girls who turn undercover superheroes after being recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world. "I'm excited that the world finally gets to see the fantastic show that the incredibly talented super team, from Africa and beyond, have put…

Vasudev Jaggi, now widely known as Sadhguru, has been embarking on motorcycle journeys around the world for many years. Recently, he concluded his trip in the USA, riding a BMW K1600 GT. In India, he chose to ride with a group of followers to Kedarnath, and for this ride, he opted for a modified Honda Africa Twin equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust system. In the video, Sadhguru is seen inspecting the motorcycle before setting off with the group to Jim Corbett, then continuing the journey to Rishikesh and Gaurikund,…

Access Holdings has entered into various pacts with Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) aimed at acquiring the British Bank’s subsidiaries in four African markets, Nigeria’s biggest lender announced Friday. The move signals Access Holdings most aggressive push for expansion beyond its home market Nigeria ever since it commenced operation in Nigeria in 1989 as Access Bank. StanChart’s banking operations in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia and Sierra Leone are up for grabs by Access Holdings, according to a statement…

Access Holdings has entered into various pacts with Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) aimed at acquiring the British Bank’s subsidiaries in four African markets, Nigeria’s biggest lender announced Friday. The move signals Access Holdings most aggressive push for expansion beyond its home market Nigeria ever since it commenced operation in Nigeria in 1989 as Access Bank. StanChart’s banking operations in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia and Sierra Leone are up for grabs by Access Holdings, according to a statement…

The release of 2018’s Black Panther continues to make an impact on Disney’s output. You can see how the success of that movie (and its own sub-franchise) led to the creation of Shang-Chi and Ms. Marvel, and even non-MCU projects like American Born Chinese. Disney+’s Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire very much feels like part of the reason Disney picked it up in the first place was to scratch an itch for African science-fiction adventures that audiences may have had after seeing the two Panther movies.Could They Recast Chadwick…

Credit: Ohio University Press Kiswahili originated in east Africa, spreading around the continent and the globe. It's been adopted as a working language at the African Union and there's a push for it to become Africa's lingua franca or common language. Morgan J. Robinson is a historian of east Africa with a research focus on language who has published a book on Kiswahili called "A Language for the World." We asked her how…