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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 | EN
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 | EN

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 | EN
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.

6 May 2009 | EN | ES | FR


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 | EN

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.

17 June 2009 | EN | FR

New South African minister will put science centre stage

11 June 2009 | EN
Source: South African Journal of Science