Ulwazi Programme Mombasa, Kenya, 15-20 July 2010 ISOLA – The International Society for the Oral Literatures of Africa hosts this conference on Indigenous Knowledges and Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Globalisation. For all enquiries, contact the local conference organisers: Dr. Peter Wasamba Department of Literature University of Nairobi Tel: +254202245311 Tel: +254722734121 Fax: +2540202245566 E-mail: … Read more
In A David versus Goliath battle, the small rural community of Alice have won the first leg of their court case against German homeopathic giant Schwabe Pharmaceuticals. The Eastern Cape community accused Schwabe of “stealing indigenous knowledge” in a case which stretches back to 2007. The pharmaceutical company attempted to patent a remedy made from … Read more
Ulwazi needs your help to write the history of soccer in Durban. If you have stories of famous football players or clubs in or from Durban please submit them to us, along with any photographs or audio/video recordings. We currently have a category Soccer in Durban but could do with a lot more information on … Read more
Some interesting new submissions from our volunteer field-workers: Umganu Zulu men and Circumcision in South Africa Mariannridge Senior Librarian: Patricia Clark Mariannridge Community Builder: Jake Pieterse Umhlonyane Vuvuzela, South African Soccer Instrument Obani bona? Wemfaz’ongaphesheya Inkosi eyayithanda Izinganekwane
AN information hub that will provide knowledge on the natural environment to the government, other decision-makers and learners is on the cards for the City Parks depot in Midrand. The utility signed a memorandum of understanding with Kara Heritage Institute on Monday, 25 January to collaborate on environmental research, skills development training and community outreach … Read more
A South African community is to challenge German homeopathic giant Schwabe Pharmaceuticals in court in Munich next week over a traditional medicine the company is seeking to patent. The case could set a precedent in cases in which multinationals use the plants and indigenous knowledge of developing countries, where laws may not protect communities’ intellectual … Read more