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Neutralising strategies needed for ‘acidic’ Zambezi
Southern Africa's Zambezi River has become dangerously acidic, say Zambian scientists.16/11/07
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Cassava breeders call for new varieties’ quick release
Africa must speed up distribution of disease resistant cassava breeds if it is to overcome disease and increase yields, ...24/10/07
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Invasive weed strangles Zambian park
Wildlife and tourism in the national park of Zambia's Kafue Flats are under threat from an invasive weed.02/10/07
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India funds ICT training in Zambia
India will give more than US$300 million to establish Zambian training centres for information and communications technology.21/09/07
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Malaria mosquito’s odour-sensing systems mapped
New information on the chemical sensors in one of the world's deadliest mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria, ...31/08/07
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Maps help manage Zambian water resources
Satellite images are supplying Zambian authorities with the capacity to improve management of water resources.10/08/07
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Zambia adamant: no GM
Zambia has rejected new calls to allow GM technology and products into the country.03/08/07
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Double-up measles vaccine for HIV kids, says study
Children with HIV need repeated doses of the measles vaccine to retain protective levels of antibody in their blood, ...25/07/07
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Lake Victorious: weevils defeat water hyacinths
Scientists have successfully used weevils to rid Lake Victoria of its water hyacinth problem.11/07/07
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Homespun technology provides HIV-free breastmilk
Researchers have devised a simple method allowing mothers to heat breastmilk to kill off HIV, without compromising the benefits.25/05/07
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Seeds of capacity building in Africa’s agriculture
Michael Malakata reports on efforts to fight hunger in Africa by preserving seeds and boosting research into improved crop ...21/05/07
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Zambia takes steps towards biosafety law
Zambia has taken steps towards biosafety legislation with a bill to deal with genetically modified organisms.12/04/07
