Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive. These seed banks are natural storage areas in the soil where certain plants ...

Hundreds of ancient fynbos species could regrow and restore a former pine plantation on Cape Town’s Table Mountain, but only ...

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends.

Whether in a desert, the savanna, or a tropical rainforest, plants have an important role in the ecological processes of Earth’s biomes. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore ...

By Carl Zimmer For generations, scientists looked to the East African savanna as the birthplace of our species. But recently some researchers have put forward a different history: Homo sapiens ...

San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently unveiled Safari Excursions, a new check-in spot and gathering place. Designed with comfort and inspiration in mind, Safari Excursions serves as the hub for all ...

Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th century for a range of commercial, subsistence and ornamental uses. Today, every area of the country has been ...

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a tender for three solar PV plants to be located at three different airports in the country. The three proposed projects will be based at Tambo ...

Abuja — Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has announced a $400 million plan to revive a second production line at the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, aiming to double the facility's annual ...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, announced a $400 million plan to revive a second production line at the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, aiming to double the facility’s annual capacity to 5 ...