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Traditional innovations: an analysis of traditional land-use and management institutions of Ngamiland, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2019-10)
Mounting global dependence on natural resources has exacerbated natural resource depletion,
land degradation and poverty levels worldwide. Scientists and planners acknowledging that
science does not have all the answers ...
Inter-disciplinarity, development studies, and development practice
(Taylor & Francis; https://www.tandfonline.com/, 2010-03-09)
The article primarily seeks to show the interconnectedness of diverse academic disciplines and
their crucial role in development practice. It sheds light on the meanings of developmentrelated concepts and seeks to delineate ...
Potential ecological factors contributing to springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) population declines in the southern Kalahari, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)
The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) population in the southern Kalahari, Botswana has
declined precipitously in recent years, but the primary causes of this decline are not known.
Springbok play an important role ...
Weed species composition and diversity in flood recession farming in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-02)
Globally, flood recession farming is practiced in wetlands such as lakes, floodplains, swamps
and rivers. Major wetlands where flood recession is practiced include the Dianchi and
Kunming lakes in China, the Yunnan ...
Dynamics of the seasonal floodplain fishery of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(University of Bergen, www.uib.no, 2019-08-28)
Inland fisheries provide vital proteins, jobs and income, for some of the most marginalized communities of the world. The role of inland fisheries in household food security is particularly important in Africa, where most ...
Tracing silicon cycling in the Okavango Delta, a sub-tropical flood-pulse wetland using silicon isotopes
(Elservier, https://www.elsevier.com, 2014-07-22)
Chemical weathering of silicate minerals releases elements into solution whereas the neoformation of secondary minerals works in the opposite direction, potentially confounding estimates of silicate weathering rates. Silicon ...
Assessment of benefits and risks of growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) as a biofuel crop in sub-Saharan Africa: a contribution to agronomic and socio-economic policies
(Springer Link, https://link.springer.com, 2017-07-17)
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the main goals behind the development of a biofuel industry are employment creation and income generation. Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has emerged as a candidate for biodiesel production. It ...
Rival group scent induces changes in dwarf mongoose immediate behavior and subsequent movement
(Behavioral Ecology, https://academic.oup.com/beheco, 2016-05-15)
In many social species, groups of animals defend a shared territory against rival conspecifics. Intruders can be detected from a variety of cues, including fecal deposits, and the strength of response is expected to vary ...
The effects of extended water supply disruptions on the operations of SMEs
(African Journal Online, https://www.ajol.info, 2017)
The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of extended water supply disruptions on SMEs, in relation to returns, profitability and expenditure patterns. It investigated the impact of regular and/ or extended ...
The economic contribution of tourism to local communities: the case of Khumaga and Moreomaoto villages, Botswana
(Botswana Journal of African Studies, https://journals.ub.bw/, 2018)
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and its economic significance cannot be overestimated, especially in a country like Botswana. Botswana is one of the prime tourist destinations in Africa, with ...