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Science advice: Listen and learn
Developed countries have them and some South Africans want one — Linda Nordling asks whether African presidents should be appointing chief scientific advisors.
News
African science 'won't be a G8 priority'
African science is unlikely to be prioritised at next month's G8 meeting but the fault also rests with African nations, say critics.
2 July 2009
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Source: Nature
Africa takes the lead in health research partnerships
A new US$49 million initiative aims to strengthen health research capacity across Africa — and will put African researchers in charge.
2 July 2009
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 18 June–1 July 2009
1 July 2009
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River blindness drug enters final trials
1 July 2009
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Features
Ethiopia's sorghum superhero
An agricultural scientist whose work in sorghum improvement has benefited African farmers has won the World Food Prize.
22 June 2009
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Source: World Food Prize
Nanosponges: South Africa's high hopes for clean water
Can nanosponges solve a continent's water contamination problems? Munyaradzi Makoni investigates.
Editorial
Zimbabwe: Hope in a time of cholera
Zimbabwe's new science minister faces a daunting task in rebuilding his country's scientific capacity. He deserves all the help he can get.
20 February 2009 | EN
Opinions
Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
30 June 2009
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A layered approach to biosafety in Southern Africa
A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.
Rwanda looks to S&T to speed development
11 June 2009
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New South African minister will put science centre stage
11 June 2009
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Source: South African Journal of Science
