https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=author&rssname=deodatus-balileDeodatus Balile RSS feeds.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:20 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-r-d-enjoys-a-windfall-in-tanzania-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-r-d-enjoys-a-windfall-in-tanzania-1/Tanzania's commitment to raise its science budget will be put into action this year, long before the country's self-imposed deadline. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:43:26 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/fungal-pesticide-saves-crops-from-locusts/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fungal-pesticide-saves-crops-from-locusts/Swarms of red locusts in Tanzania have been destroyed by the application of a biopesticide containing fungal spores. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:47:10 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/larvicides-cut-urban-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/larvicides-cut-urban-malaria/Researchers have shown that killing young mosquitoes with larvicides curbs malaria rates — which could herald the comeback of the method. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:30:27 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/researchers-trial-safe-sex-phone-messaging-in-tanz/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/researchers-trial-safe-sex-phone-messaging-in-tanz/Homosexual men will be able to receive information on HIV/AIDS via their mobile phones in a project to promote safe sex in Tanzania. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:01:26 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-tanzanian-president-promises-science-boost/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-tanzanian-president-promises-science-boost/The newly elected president of Tanzania says he will boost science, with a focus on agriculture and fisheries. Wed, 4 Jan 2006 05:05:10 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tanzania-to-spend-1-of-gdp-on-research-by-2015/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tanzania-to-spend-1-of-gdp-on-research-by-2015/The Tanzanian government has promised to increase its spending on research and development to one per cent of its GDP by 2015. Mon, 27 Jun 2005 03:15:32 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/minister-says-tanzania-is-growing-gm-tobacco/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/minister-says-tanzania-is-growing-gm-tobacco/Despite delays in introducing a regulatory framework for GM crops, Tanzania — according its agriculture minister — is already growing genetically modified tobacco. Fri, 22 Apr 2005 03:21:17 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/gm-crop-tests-get-green-light-in-tanzania/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/gm-crop-tests-get-green-light-in-tanzania/Tanzania has become the seventh African country to authorise first field trials of genetically modified crops. Fri, 25 Feb 2005 03:40:51 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/major-plan-to-boost-african-agriculture-unveiled/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/major-plan-to-boost-african-agriculture-unveiled/A plan to revitalise Africa's agricultural system - that has science at its core - has been unveiled in Tanzania. Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:56:00 GMT+0000Deodatus Balilehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/south-korea-to-build-technical-institutes-in-tanza/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/south-korea-to-build-technical-institutes-in-tanza/Tanzania's growing economy is set to get a further boost as South Korea gives the country millions to build four new technical institutes. Fri, 28 Jan 2005 03:57:20 GMT+0000Deodatus Balile