African violets can be affected by common pests and diseases. Common pests include spider mites, mealy bugs, and cyclamen mites, which, once noticed, can be taken care of with neem oil or an ...

Not every plant needs bottom watering. Find out eight houseplants that do well with this watering method and seven that might ...

Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.

We have to remember that the African violet grew up on the rain forest floor." He said the thousands of hybrid varieties of African violets all trace their roots back to one of 23 varieties. Their ...

In his opening address, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, called for bold leadership and systemic change:“The people of Africa are watching.

In a historic demonstration of political resolve and continental unity, twenty African Union (AU) Member States affected by cholera convened on 4 June 2025 for a high-level virtual meeting, following ...

Violet Hour’s importance extends a few layers deep. The bar’s debut ushered in the age of the mixologist with sophisticated cocktails using not-so-easy-to-find ingredients.

African architects have cool designs for a warming planet They take inspiration from everything from the local terrain to termites Shady design, in the limelight Photograph: Kere Architecture ...

Oppo has launched the K13x 5G in India, an affordable smartphone boasting military-grade certification and a robust 6000 mAh ...

We see the blue sky every day, yet rarely stop to wonder why it looks that way. It's such a familiar part of life that the reason behind its colour is often taken for granted. While many assume it ...

African students have traded academic institutions in the West for Chinese alternatives. The Trump administration’s clampdown on international students and visas could accelerate the shift.

South Africa’s meat industry is currently under significant pressure as multiple factors combine to strain supply and influence prices. Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) within the ...