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Explanations for Zambia's economic decline
(2006)
Zambian growth failure is often related to the resource curse. This article evaluates not only this claim, but also whether the new institutional theory can account for Zambia's economic decline. Little empirical support ...
When is a species not a species? Uncoupled phenotypic, karyotypic and genotypic divergence in two species of South African laminate-toothed rats (Murinae: Otomyini)
(2009)
Chromosomal polytypy, morphological conservatism and absence of data have frustrated the taxonomic revision of two species of southern African-endemic laminate-toothed rats (Otomys irroratus and Otomys saundersiae s.l.). ...
Changing patterns of South African income distribution: Towards time series estimates of distribution and poverty
(2004)
This paper attempts to provide alternative estimates of income distribution in South Africa, utilizing data that allow us to evaluate income, distribution across time, reducing dependence on the vagaries associated with ...
Nitrogen dynamics in land cleared of alien vegetation (Acacia Saligna) and impacts on groundwater at Riverlands nature reserve (Western Cape, South Africa)
(2009)
Woody invading alien plants, many of which are nitrogen-fixing legumes (Fabaceae family), are currently cleared in South African catchments to reduce water loss and preserve streamflow, and for the restoration of the ...
In support of water-resource planning - Highlighting key management issues using DRIFT: A case study
(2006)
The DRIFT (downstream response to imposed flow transformation) methodology was applied as part of a comprehensive Reserve determination study on the Olifants-Doring River, Western Cape, South Africa. DRIFT was used to ...
A desalination guide for South African municipal engineers
(2006)
Municipalities need to develop Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs) as a first requirement in their budgetary process, and need to be made aware of the options that are available to provide more than basic services. ...
The hydrochemistry of rivers in KwaZulu-Natal
(2005)
The chemistry of the major elements of KwaZulu-Natal river water draining the eastern Drakensberg Escarpment was monitored in October 2003 and compared to data obtained previously along the western Drakensberg Escarpment, ...
Klein River Estuary (South Africa): 2D numerical modelling of estuary breaching
(2008)
2D numerical modelling of the breaching process of the Klein River Estuary in South Africa was carried out. The model was calibrated on field data and performs reasonably well, and is able to simulate the ebb and flood ...
The Sneeuberg: A new centre of floristic endemism on the Great Escarpment, South Africa
(2009)
The Sneeuberg mountain complex (Eastern Cape) comprises one of the most prominent sections of the Great Escarpment in southern Africa but until now has remained one of the botanically least known regions. The Sneeuberg is ...
Satyrium situsanguinum (Orchidaceae): A new species from the Western Cape, South Africa
(2009)
Satyrium situsanguinum is described as a new species from the Slanghoek Mountains of the southwestern part of the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa. It is recognised by the urceolate-campanulate cauline, leaf sheaths, ...