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UCSF prevention experts release Positive Prevention Toolkit for HIV/AIDS caregivers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMUCSF prevention experts have released the Positive Prevention Toolkit, a collection of resources designed to enable HIV/AIDS caregivers to provide prevention messages when interacting with HIV-positive patients. The goal is to help patients modify their behavior to reduce risk and decrease the spread of HIV.
Parolees nabbed for murder Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:44PMThree parolees have been arrested in Tsakane for house robbery and murder, say police.
East Africa new frontier for oil exploration Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMEast Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multinationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold, industry experts said.
Africa a new frontier for oil Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMEAST Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multinationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold.
Africa a new frontier for oil Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMEAST Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multinationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold, industry experts said on Tuesday.
Fahid Ben Khalfallah Speaks Out On Skipping The AFCON Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:37PMValenciennes midfielder Fahid Ben Khalfallah has told Sport24.com that the reason he decided to skip the African Cup of Nations in Angola was merely because he had still not recovered from Tunisia being deprived of a World Cup place on the last day of qualifying.
East Africa new frontier for oil Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:54PMEast Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multi-nationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold.
Donor HIV/Aids funding declines Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:06PMHIV AND Aids funding from the donor community has decreased by more than 50 percent since 2006, the National Aids Council has said.
Zim players set bases in DRC, Mozambique Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:01PMFIRST it was in South Africa and then Botswana. Zimbabwean football players have opened up new bases in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Real Four I’s Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:36PMPresident Dmitry Medvedev was elected president two years ago on March 2, 2008, with 70 percent of the vote, and this is a good time to analyze his midterm results. In a word, they are dismal. Medvedev did the right thing in not even mentioning his anniversary.
‘Smoko’ lives on Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:23PMELEVEN years after the death of the founder of Boyz Dzesmoko, System Tazvida, his music is still alive not only in Zimbabwe but in the region as well.
Goal.com World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide – Peter Mokaba Stadium Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:03PMAs the smallest of the host cities in South Africa, Polokwane has produced the Peter Mokaba Stadium, the venue that will host four first round World Cup matches.
Corruption keeping Russian highways among worst in the world Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:08PMBy Paul Goble Russia ranks 118th out of 133 countries, right alongside Mozambique and Burundi, in terms of the quality of its highways, according to the latest report of the World Economic Forum, a ranking that is the result, Russian investigators say, of the outmoded construction practices and massive corruption such practices invite. But what is still worse, according to a set of articles in ...
Hundreds evacuated in Mozambican floods Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58AMMozambique's authorities have reinforced rescue operations in the central province of Sofala, where hundreds of families have been evacuated from areas hit by seasonal floods.
PICS: 'Miracle' Rosita is still a Ray of Hope Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:36AMIt's Rosita's birthday today. Her classmates will recite poems specially prepared for her and sing songs. The local mayor will attend. Neighbours have been gathering at their home for days to prepare the special foods for the day.
Hundreds evacuated in Mozambican floods Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:36AMMaputo - Mozambique's authorities have reinforced rescue operations in the central province of Sofala, where hundreds of families have been evacuated from areas hit by seasonal floods that have killed at least two people.
Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award Finalists Announced Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMVeuve Clicquot today announces the shortlist for its Business Woman of the Year Award, bringing together shining examples of female entrepreneurship and business success across sectors ranging from retail to construction and hospitality.
Grain News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24AMManhattan, KS—To feed a world population projected to exceed 9 billion people by 2050, technology that can enhance food production will be a significant asset, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.
Moz flood kills 2, 100s evacuated Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:12AMMozambican authorities have reinforced rescue operations as hundreds of families have evacuated areas hit by seasonal floods that have killed at least two people, local media has reported.
Oscar nomination for ‘Music by Prudence’ about disabled Zimbabwean singer Prudence Mabhena Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:10AM“Music by Prudence,” a film by Roger Ross Williams, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Documentary: Short Subject. The 33-minute documentary stars Prudence Mabhena, a talented young woman from Zimbabwe suffering from arthrogryphosis, a rare disorder that severely deforms the joints of the body. Despite overwhelming odds, Prudence, who sings in five languages, is sharing ...
Study, conference highlight risks associated with migrant workers' limited access to health services Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:54AMDespite being at high-risk for HIV infection, migrant workers in Southern Africa have a challenging time accessing HIV prevention and treatment services, according to a new study by the International Office of Migration (IOM), PANA/Afrique en ligne reports.
Can rats help clear Africa's landmines Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:20AMMr Hall has advised Apopo on new income sources Landmines - brutal and indiscriminate weapons - are depressingly common in the developing world. Can the highly developed sense of smell of rats help ...
African Queen Pares Down Exploration Portfolio by Dropping Manica Fingoe Project in Mozambique and Okavango Diamond ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:42PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia----AFRICAN QUEEN MINES LTD. announces that it has completed a thorough review of its portfolio of exploration properties in Southern Africa. Based upon results of its work programs undertaken over the past three years, it has elected to pare down its portfolio by relinquishing certain gold permits and abandoning the Earn-In/JV with Manica Minerals Ltd. , in order to ...
Cape gauge locomotive exported to Mozambique Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:08PMTiruchirapalli, Mar 6 : A 3,000 HP cape gauge locomotive with an air-conditioned cabin has been exported to Mozambique from the Golden Rock Railway workshop here.
Kenmare looks to raise €200m Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:04PMIRISH mining company Kenmare Resources hopes to raise €200 million by way of a share placing, with the proceeds aimed at increasing production and expanding its Moma Titanium minerals mine in Mozambique.
Bomb-Sniffing Rats Save Lives in Africa Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:43PMBomb-Sniffing Rats Save Lives in Africa
Kenya : Kiplagat Abandons Tough Talk Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:04PMNairobi — Embattled Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission chairman Bethuel Kiplagat on Friday softened his stance, saying he would seek forgiveness from Kenyans if proven guilty of any wrongdoing in the past.
Mercator sets sights on coal mines abroad Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:34PMMercator Lines, India's second largest shipping company, which also owns four coal mines, is eyeing a new mine with deposits of about 50 million tonne, a top company official said.
Portugal Confirms Plan to Sell 15% Stake in Cahora Bassa Plant Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:06AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Portuguese government confirmed it plans to sell its 15 percent stake in the Cahora Bassa hydropower plant in Mozambique.
Portucel, Mota to Invest $2.4 Billion in Mozambique (Update1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:36AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Portucel-Empresa Produtora de Pasta e Papel SA , Portugal’s biggest paper maker, and Mota-Engil SGPS SA, its biggest construction company, will invest a combined $2.4 billion in Mozambique , the companies said.
Agricultural Economist Says Food Technology, Support For Research to Develop It Are Vital to Feed World's Growing ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25AMTechnology discovery, development and adoption play a huge role in how we're going to feed the world's growing population, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist. Equally vital is funding to support research on food production technology.
Trades abundant with reporting out of the way Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:15AMWith the reporting season now out of the way, more directors came out of the woodwork and helped double turnover on the buying side of the ledger.
Mountainfilm focuses on the extinction crisis Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:59AMIn keeping with the International Year of Biodiversity, Mountainfilm will launch its 32nd annual festival on May 28 with an in-depth look at species extinction.
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:39AMKenmare Resources (JEV.L: Quote ) announced a heavily discounted share placing and open offer on Friday to fund an expansion of production at its Moma titanium mineral mine in Mozambique, dragging the shares to a 10-month low and knocking $100 million off the group's value.
Portugal sells its shares in Mozambique's Cahora Bassa dam Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:17AMMaputo - The Portuguese government has sold its 15-per -cent stake in Mozambique's Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam, Radio Mozambique reported on Friday. In a deal signed by Mozambique's Minister of Energy, Salvador Namburete and the head of Portugal's...
Congressmen call for ouster of NOAA's top cop Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:03PMPressure built yesterday for the resignation of Dale J. Jones, the embattled director of federal fisheries law enforcement whose decade long tenure at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been found to be scarred by excessive and abusive prosecutions by agents allowed to operate autonomously.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 March 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:38PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
King Rat Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:19PMRodents are clearing land mines in Africa
Can rats help clear Africa's landmines? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:17PMCan the highly developed sense of smell of rats help to clear the scourge of unexploded landmines in Mozambique and Tanzania?
Low number of women in world parliaments Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:07PMThe number of women in the world's parliaments is lagging at just under 19 per cent.
Mozambican police probe child trafficking Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:42PMMozambican police are investigating a suspected attempt to traffic 15 children into the central port city of Beira.
Low number of women in world parliaments Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:09PMThe number of women in the world's parliaments is lagging at just under 19 per cent, with some in Pacific or Islamic countries counting none at all, according to a new UN study.
NMDC to spend Rs 26.5k cr in 5 yrs, eyes overseas mines Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55PMState-run Indian miner NMDC Ltd on Tuesday said that the company expects to commission three iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka in the next three years. They will have an annual capacity of 24 million tonne.
Fly40 Zim set to secure deal with Kenyan airline Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:45PMFLY40 Zimbabwe will this month seal a franchise deal with Kenyan airline Fly540 Africa, which would pave the way for granting of its long awaited air operator’s certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.
Govt contemplates decommissioning ageing generators Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:44PMGOVERNMENT may decomission six generation units at Hwange Thermal Power Station when new power stations are set up.
Spain cruise, Argentina win too Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:40AMSpain proved their World Cup credentials with a 2-0 win in France on Wednesday, while Argentina beat Germany and Holland defeated the USA.
BP pulls out of Botswana Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:11AMBotswana's second largest fuel supplier BP Botswana is set to pull out of the country as the oil company re-strategies and shifts its focus into new markets.
Sport Chat Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:08AMWhat an ECCO!
Wednesday's International Soccer Scores Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:03AM(Home nations listed first) 2011 Asian Cup Qualifying Group A Japan 2, Bahrain 0 Hong Kong 0, Yemen 0 Group B Australia 1, Indonesia 0 Oman 0, Kuwait 0 Group C Uzbekistan 0, United Arab Emirates 1 Group D Syria 4, Lebanon 0 Group E Iran 1, Thailand 0 Jordan 2, Singapore 1 Exhibition Albania 1, Northern Ireland 0 Algeria 0, Serbia 3 Angola 1, Latvia 1 Armenia 1, Belarus 3 Austria 2, Denmark 1 ...
Weird but true Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:51AMChuck E. Cheese, home of wholesome, family fun -- and one outrageously immoral parent. An Indianapolis woman coaxed her 5-year-old daughter into stealing a woman's purse at the kid-friendly pizza restaurant. The woman urged the girl to "do it for Mommy." Mom was busted for theft and contributing to...