Purpose: The overall aim of this research is to propose a research incentive framework for academic staff members at the South African universities of technology (UoTs). Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory case study...

Though most factors that trigger droughts cannot be prevented, accurate, relevant and timely forecasts can be used to mitigate their impacts. Drought forecasts must define the droughts severity, onset, cessation, duration and spatial distribution. Given the high probability of droughts...