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The Moringa tree is native to the foothills of the Himalayas in India. But it’s increasingly being cultivated across the world’s tropical zones. The pods and leaves of the tree are recognised as a nutritious “superfood” which is why more and more products are lining supermarket shelves. Now a use has been found for the moringa tree in medicine. Carrie Waterman explains.
For thousands of European tourists who travel to East Africa, a visit would be incomplete without buying Maasai glass beads and a red Maasai blanket. But their origins aren’t straight forward. Vanessa Wijngaarden sets out how interactions between Europe and the continent have affected their place in Maasai culture.
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Moringa leaves are about 30% protein and have abundant levels of vitamins and minerals.
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Carrie Waterman, University of California, Davis
Every part of the Moringa tree can be consumed: leaves and its pods) can be eaten and the seeds, bark, flowers and roots can be used as medicine.
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Arts + Culture
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Vanessa Wijngaarden, University of Johannesburg
Colourful glass beads and red blankets play an important role in Maasai culture. But their origins are surprising, and provide an interesting insight into cultural exchanges between Europe and Africa.
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Politics + Society
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Kim Wallmach, Stellenbosch University
Raising the status of the African languages to that of official languages in South Africa post-1994 led to an explosion of translation and interpreting work in local and foreign languages.
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Luke Messac, University of Pennsylvania
Botswana’s late president Ketumile Masire was original and daring. He should be remembered for his courage and prudence.
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Business + Economy
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Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg
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