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Uganda: First Lady Urges Schools on SciencesPROMOTE the teaching of science and technology to improve people's access to resources, head teachers have been advised.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Aug-2008 10:12
East Africa: Scientists Call for EA Legal Framework
Ugandan scientists have asked the East African Community to adopt a single policy for Genetically Modified (GM) products.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Aug-2008 10:11
Breakthrough As Cure Found for Deadly TB
A tuberculosis strain initially thought to be untreatable because it was resistant to most drugs has now been conquered.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Aug-2008 09:44
East Africa: New Painless Circumcision
WHEN RESEARCH IN KENYA, Uganda and South Africa showed that circumcision could reduce the risk of infection with HIV for men by as much as 60 per cent, the question that arose was how the procedure could be rolled out universally in poor countries in a safe and cost-effective way.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Aug-2008 10:22
Kenya: Researchers Breed Weed-Resistant Cereal
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the search for a solution to a weed that has hampered cereal production in Africa for years.
Source : AllAfrica | 21-Aug-2008 11:07
Kenya: New Cotton Seed Variety for Tattered Industry
In ongoing efforts to revive cotton farming in the country, the Kenya government has introduced a new cotton variety, Hart 89M.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Aug-2008 12:01
Uganda: Jatropha is a Good Source of Fuel
THE fuel prices continue to skyrocket and it seems like nothing can be done about it. However, Eirik Trondsen, a Norwegian investor in renewable energy, believes the solution to the problem is currently growing wild, neglected in the fields countrywide.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Aug-2008 11:41
Africa: Poor Education Blamed for Continent 's Poverty
Poor education systems have been cited as the main reason behind Africa's failure to make headway in fighting poverty.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2008 14:37
Tanzania: Prehistoric Weapons Factory
THE ISIMILA STONE AGE SITE in Tanzania provides fascinating insights into how ancient man developed the tools to master his environment.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2008 11:53
Tanzania: Biogas Policy Feasible
Of late MPs and environmental activists have aired their concerns over increased use of fertile land for biofuels production. Their concerns have been that if left unchecked, the trend of going for biofuel crops at the expense of food crops would sooner than later see the country facing acute food shortages.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2008 11:50
South Africa: New Centre to Unlock Country's Aerospace Industry
The Centurion Aerospace Village (CAV) will be opened on Tuesday ushering in a new era in aero-structure engineering and manufacturing for South Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2008 10:01
Support Biomedical Sciences in Country
Mr. Peter Atadja, Group Leader and Senior Research Investigator at the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research, has attributed the inefficiency on the side of Biomedical Science in Ghana, to lack of support structures, like equipment, to help advance their research.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Aug-2008 18:40
Ghana: "Legislate Permanent Funding for Scientific Research"- Dr. Peter Atadja
A renowned Natural Scientist and an Engineering researcher, Dr. Peter Atadja, is advocating for parliament to institute a permanent funding for scientific research in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Aug-2008 13:28
Ruto Backs GMOs But Urges Caution
The debate on Genetically Modified Organisms should be based on proven scientific evidence and not myths, Agriculture minister William Ruto has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Aug-2008 13:04
Namibia: Crafting Regulations on GMOs
Namibia is working on regulations of the Biosafety Act 2006, which will regulate the import, export and production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Aug-2008 16:21
Africa: Continent Seeks Fair Share of 'Green' Cash
One of the great challenges facing scientists and political leaders in combating global warming is a difficulty that is, well, global. At first glance, that would not seem to be a problem at all. The fact that pollution released in the US or Europe is changing, sometimes disastrously, the climate of people thousands of kilometres away in Africa or Asia should bring the world together. After all, everyone is in the same ecological boat.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Aug-2008 15:22
Uganda: Makerere Medical School Aboratory Wins Award
THE Medical Laboratory Observer Magazine (MLO), a USA-based monthly magazine, has ranked the Makerere University John Hopkins University Core laboratory at Mulago Medical School as the best in medical laboratory in 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Aug-2008 09:26
South Africa: Nuclear Power 'Makes Better Sense Than Coal'
Nuclear power emits proportionately the same quantity of greenhouse gases as renewable energy forms like wind and solar power, and only about 100th of the average emissions of power generated by coal, oil and natural gas.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 21:52
Mozambique: Scientific Projects Must Have Impact on Society
Mozambique's Minister of Science and Technology, Venancio Massingue, reiterated at the weekend the government's call for the country's programmes and projects to be designed in such way to have a positive impact on the life of communities.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 21:25
Scientific Research for Sustainable Development
Mozambique's Minister of Industry and Trade, Antonio Fernando, recognised on Monday that difficulties still prevail in processing the country's natural resources to add value to them and promote sustainable development.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 21:25
Scientists Urge Farmers to Keep Traditional Crops
Much as the global world is encouraging farmers to adopt the culture of planting modified plant species, scientists in Uganda are telling farmers to put more emphasis in producing traditional crops.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 20:47
Researchers Drawn to Consultancies
There is a shortage of senior social scientists to lead health-related research in Africa, according to a research study conducted mainly in Uganda as well as in neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 20:47
South Africa: Country Wins 2016 International Geological Congress Bid
South Africa has won a bid to host the 35th International Geological Congress (IGC) in 2016, reported the Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 14:21
WAEC Warns Oguaa Varsity Practice Senior High School
The atmosphere at the University Practice Senior High School (UPSS) in Cape Coast, could best be described as an uneasy one, as the school has been given an ultimatum, by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), to construct a bigger science laboratory for the various science disciplines, before the next West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) take off next year.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2008 20:29
Nigeria: FG to Use Space Tech to Forestall Disasters
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology is to avail relevant agencies with space-based technology to arrest disaster occurrence and other environmental problems.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2008 16:49
Tanzania: Keep GM Seeds Out - Govt Official
A call has been made for agricultural experts in the country to be vigilant against people importing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as seeds since the government has not lifted its ban.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2008 09:03
Uganda: Kawanda Sets Up Banana Greenhouse
A computerised greenhouse for genetically modified bananas has been opened at Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2008 08:39
Space Technology to Fight Floods
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology is to avail relevant agencies with space-based technology to address environmental problems.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Aug-2008 15:09
FG Approves N314.32 Million For Databank Of Space Research
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N314.32million for the proposed databank of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Aug-2008 15:09
Nigeria: FEC Votes 314 Million Naira for Space Research Complex
On a day the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N314.32 million contract for the building of an office complex to house the proposed databank of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Vice president, Goodluck Jonathan has denied media reports that he had indicted the governors of the Niger delta states as well as the Niger Delta Development Commission for not being accountable to the people of the region.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Aug-2008 12:32
Mozambique: 'Science Must Contribute to Development' - Minister
Mozambique's Minister of Science and Technology, Venancio Massingue, on Wednesday urged measures to ensure that "science makes a real contribution to the country's social and economic development".
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 17:52
Africa: Antiretrovirals Also Prevent HIV, Says Scientists
Antiretroviral treatment is now being hailed as a prevention tool by scientists who argue that people on ARVs with undetectable viral loads are very unlikely to infect others.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 16:35
South Africa: Improved Lift System Takes Building to New Heights
THE development of new energy-efficient technology will be the most important factor in the battle to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and power usage in the South African property industry.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 16:14
Nigeria: Poor Science, Tech Education, Bane of Country's Devt, Says Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said yesterday that Nigeria was caught in a cyclic web of poverty, diseases and underdevelopment because of lack of emphasis in science and technology education.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 15:29
Nigeria: Country Raises Hope for Sickle Cell Patients
Despite may soon come the way of parents of children with sickle cell disease as the Federal Government moves to domesticate the technology which cures the disease.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 14:12
Nigeria: Sokoto Approves N235 Million for Science Equipment
The Sokoto State government has approved N235 million for the purchase of science equipment for schools in the state. This was announced by the commissioner of Science and Technical Education, Barrister Nasiru Aliyu, IN Sokoto yesterday while presenting kitchen utensils worth over N5.6million to some of the science schools in the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 11:45
MINRESI - Appointed Officials Commissioned
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation, Dr Maurice Doube, presided at the ceremony.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 16:11
South Africa: Expo Promotes Indigenous Knowledge, Says Minister
Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena has said he hopes the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Expo 2008 will highlight the tremendous innovations occurring in IKS in South Africa as well as satisfy the growing demand for information.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 13:39
Uganda: Motorists to Blame for Food Scarcity
Consumers are faced with a safety and moral dilemma. In view of the prevailing food crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of people across the world, experts have noted that production of bio-fuels poses a clear and present danger to food security.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 10:03
Tanzania: Projects Unveiled to Mark Zinja Golden Jubilee
Organisers of the 50th anniversary since the discovery of the famous Zinjathropus skull at Olduvai Gorge have unveiled a five year plan for paleoanthropological capacity building in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2008 13:54
Nigeria: Adekeye Wants U.S. Navy to Train Military in Space Technology
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ganiyu Adekeye at the weekend, called on the United States Naval authorities to assist the Nigerian military with training in the area of Space technology and other relevant areas especially capacity building to ensure a better preparedness for the challenges ahead.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2008 13:10
Zimbabwe: Tread on Biofuels Cautiously
WHILE there is a drive by Zimbabwe and most other African countries to develop biofuels as a response to both climate change and the rising petroleum fuel import bill, agronomists and environmentalists say this must be done cautiously so as not to threaten food security and sovereignty.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2008 12:27
Uganda: Organic Farmers' Paradise in Toro
Set up in 1916 as a retirement home, Kahangi Estate has over the years attracted several foreigners whose desire was to create a mini-Europe in Fort Portal. Harriet Birungi found out the the changes the estate has undergone
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2008 10:24
Africa: New Funding Initiative to Boost Science
UGANDA is expected to receive funding from a new project aimed at strengthening sciences and engineering capacity in Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2008 08:31
Nigeria: Ministry Pledges Commitment to Science, Tech Devt
The Federal Government has made its intentions known to lift Nigeria to the next level of technological attainment.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Aug-2008 12:48
Nigeria: FG to Float Fund for Science, Tech Devt
The Federal Government is soon to set up a Science and Technology Development Fund to help translate research results into marketable products.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Jul-2008 15:07