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Illicit trade of fish threatens economic stability, warns department

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says abalone poaching is linked to organised crime rings, some of which operate across borders, seas

Homo naledi shows more of its hand

Research papers reveal Homo naledi’s feet looked like those of humans and its hands, with broad thumbs and curved fingers, could make tools and climb trees

We must all act to stop extinctions

Education is key to help society understand the immense challenges we face now and for children just a few human lifetimes away, writes Robert Blumenschine

Unusually dry weather in Western Cape poses serious risk to farming

A drought-affected region is shown in George in the Western Cape in this December 2009 file photo.  Picture: SUNDAY TIMES

Water shortages could potentially have devastating effect on key agricultural sector, with main feeder dams at lowest average levels in 20 years

Carbon pricing must take local realities into account

TAKE THE LEAD: Governments are starting to recognise that it is in their interest to act now against emissions. Picture: THINKSTOCK

Business and government need to agree on a carbon emissions strategy that is based on sound policy underpinned by set pricing and clear rules to guide the process, writes Ben Magara


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