Editorial: a who, what and why

Science in Africa is the first popular science magazine for Africa. Scientists in a broad range of fields report on their research, giving their expert views on topical issues in science and providing the right information to an African public seeking a deeper understanding of science and of the dynamic role it plays in everyone's lives. A culture of science is spreading across Africa. Get informed, enter the debates and decide for yourself, right here at Science in Africa!

What is our mission?

To promote local and international awareness of science conducted in Africa
To give young scientists the opportunity to showcase their research to Africa and beyond
To give information on scientific and health issues directly affecting society
To give teachers of science in Africa access to resources and information of local relevance
To encourage debate on scientific issues
To encourage an informed/thinking/questioning African society
To further science communication between African countries

Janice Limson (Editor-in-chief). Pic by Dr Jim Cambray Who are we?

The editorial staff are a group of reasonably happy, scientists who delight in science and delight in Africa and her people. Editor-in-chief is Dr Janice Limson who holds a PhD in physical chemistry. She is also the founder, designer and webmaster for Science in Africa. By day Janice does research in and lectures in biotechnolgy at Rhodes University in South Africa.

Bringing biotechnology and microbiology expertise to Garth Cambray, Editor. Pic by Dr Jim Cambray Science in Africa is the nature-loving, bee-keeping editor, Dr Garth Cambray. Garth holds a PhD in Biotechnology from Rhodes University and is one of the three developers of the African mead Honey Sun and a director of the associated company, Makana Meadery.

Review panel

We are grateful to our panel of experts who review relevant articles not within our expertise.

Dr Jim Cambray - ichthyology

Case Rijsdijk - astronomy

Prof Martin Villet - entomology

Dr Brian Allanson - conservation

Dr Becky Rogers Ackermann - archaeology

Dr Francis Thackeray - palaeontology

About Us

Science in Africa - Africa's First On-Line Science Magazine