Some people find growing African violets to be a piece of cake. Their violets thrive with little special care, blooming repeatedly and creating fresh new fuzzy leaves on a regular basis. Others ...

Africa faces a 50 per centincrease in food demand by 2050, yet many climate-resilient indigenous crops remain neglected. Experts have warned that with food insecurity and malnutrition continuously ...

Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it's easy to see why. Not only is using native plants eco-friendly, it's also a smart way to save time and labor. Plus they're every bit as beautiful ...

UJ researchers are using AI to optimise an indigenous South African plant oil into a stable powder that could help preserve ...

Seeking plants with potential medical properties, a team of researchers in Gabon looked to the practices of two distinct groups: traditional healers living on the fringes of Gabon’s Moukalaba-Doudou ...

There is an overlooked resource in sub-Saharan Africa that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. Native African plants have vast potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically ...

In Lagos, Nigeria, where the hum of the city mingles with the aroma of freshly baked bread, Chef Juliet Aigbe, known affectionally as “Chef Juls,” slides a grain-free wedding cake into a large ...