Study on Malaria Reveals Shocking Results in the Eastern Region of Ghana
[Translate] Knowledge of malaria transmission low, prevention and treatment options limited. 25th January  2012, Accra, Ghana– Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa has released the results from its most recent case study, Knowledge, Treatment and Prevention of Malaria in Rural Ghana:...
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Kenya: EYAA appeals for an OVC education program funds
[Translate] By David Kiarie Kenya A youth community organization in Embu Kenya is calling upon area residents to support the less fortunate people in the society. Embu Youth AIDS Advocates (EYAA) says the needy people in any society depend on...
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Nigeria: FG approves Tourism Development Fund
[Translate] The Federal Government has approved a Tourism Development Fund to enable the Ministry of Tourism to seek private sector funding for the country’s tourism development programmes. The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, said this...
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Tanzania: Norwegian minister on official tour of Tanzania
[Translate] Norwegian Health minister Anne Grete Strøm Erichsen is in the country on a five-day official visit. He arrived on Monday this week. According to a press statement issued yesterday, Erichsen will be exploring about Tanzania’s health system with a...
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Engineering without Borders Florence presents the Tattarillo International Award
[Translate] The Tattarillo Award is an international BA, MS, and PhD Thesis award organized by EWB Florence in cooperation with the “Environmental Councilor of the Municipality of Florence” on the theme of appropriate Technology and “South of the World”. Main...
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Continental: Impact of global developments on local liquidity in 2012
[Translate] As 2012 unfolds, many still sit on the fence, unsure of whether to embrace it fully or keep it at arm’s length until further notice. With memories of an eventful 2011 still fresh in their minds, many will be...
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Kenya: Kenyan women set to make their mark in politics
[Translate] The August 2012 elections in Kenya will open doors to massive political participation by women for the first time ever. The new constitution in effect since August 2010 contains a provision that should radically change political representation for women in...
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Nigeria: Afren surpasses production target
[Translate] As a result of the ramp-up in production at the Ebok field offshore Nigeria, aggregate roduction attributable to Afren has reached about 55,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) Afren, according to Proactive Investors UK, reported that group...
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Nigeria: FG Moves To Boost Rice Production
[Translate] The Federal Government has expanded the capacities of three rice mills in the country to 90,000 tonnes each to facilitate rice processing and ensure competitiveness. The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, disclosed this on Wednesday...
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Nigeria: Ministry to focus on software development
[Translate] Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, has identified software as a key area of focus for the development of the nation’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Mrs Johnson noted that to give verve to the drive for...
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Nigeria: Boosting SMEs Through Capacity Building
[Translate] The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) 2011 alumni conference strongly rationalises government’s current drive to make Nigerian youths embrace self-employment through capacity building. Samuel Abulude reports. The 2011 Alumni Conference of the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African...
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Malawi: Xmas on empty stomachs in Malawi
[Translate] As millions around the world cerebrated Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ- on Sunday, thousands of Malawians wringed with starvation while many more suffered from cholera contracted from eating wild plants as about ten districts of the southern...
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Nigeria: Lawmaker urges govt to tackle wastages
[Translate] A federal legislator, Mr. Abiodun Balogun, has called on the executive and the legislative arms of government to tackle the challenge of wastages in government business. Speaking with journalists in Abeokuta yesterday, Balogun said that wastages were one of...
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Uganda: Govt lauds fallen West Nile Bishop
[Translate] Government has hailed the fallen retired Bishop of Madi and West Nile diocese the Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Enoch Lee Drati for his outstanding contribution towards the development of West Nile. Delivering government’s condolence message at All Saints Cathedral...
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South Africa: Focusing on tourism development key to prosperity
[Translate] The Patriotic Front (PF) Government has recorded notable successes in the tourism sector during its first 90 days of being in office. One of the major achievements over the last three months was when Zambia and Zimbabwe won a...
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