November 17

• Local Scientist Wins Gates Research Grant

  SA Info

  The University of Cape Town's (UCT's) Professor Janet Hapgood has received a US$100 000 Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) grant, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda... Read more »

• Over 80 Researchers in Tunisian-Japanese Forum for Quality Improvement in Food Industries

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  Works of the Tunisian-Japanese Forum on "Scientific Progress, Quality Improvement in Food Industries and Boosting Partnership for Sustainable Development" started, on Friday in... Read more »

November 16

• Young Leaders - the Future of Congo's Forestry Research

  AlertNet

  Deep in the Yoko Forest Reserve, across the Congo River from Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Consolate Kaswera Kyamakya is checking her traps. Read more »

• FG Partners Biotech Researchers On Food Security

  Daily Trust

  Agriculture minister Akinwumi Adesina said the federal government will partner various research institutions involved in agricultural biotechnology in Nigeria and abroad as another... Read more »

November 15

• Global Alliance to Strengthen Research-Farmer Links

  SciDev.Net

  An international alliance of research institutions will try to implement the results of agricultural research and to communicate findings to smallholder farmers in developing... Read more »

• We Derive Useful Products From Fungal Organisms - Uche Kanife

  Vanguard

  If we can produce our drugs locally with raw materials sourced from our environment, definitely the cost of drugs, and subsequently, money spent on healthcare, will reduce. So... Read more »

• Open Access Initiative Reveals Drug Hits for Deadly Neglected Tropical Diseases [press release]

  MMV

  DNDi screens MMV's open access Malaria Box Read more »

November 14

• New Cassava Species Could Boost Food Security

  IRIN

  Scientists and farmers' associations have high hopes that a variety of cassava could help build their resilience to droughts and food insecurity. Read more »

November 13

• Donors Renew Programme for African Women Researchers

  SciDev.Net

  Funders have renewed support for African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a programme that helps women in Sub-Saharan countries to develop leadership and... Read more »

• VLS Introduces Hi-Tech Water Purification Device

  Vanguard

  An ultramodern water purification and storage device called "Acqua 1" that utilises the "Biological Solar Technology" is now available in Nigeria, courtesy Value Life Sciences,... Read more »

• New Tool for Fight Against Malaria [press release]

  ASTMH

  Speaking at ASTMH Annual Meeting, researchers say breakthrough could make it much easier to evaluate new drugs and vaccines while also becoming a vaccine itself Read more »

• Nigerian Scientists Proffer Way Forward for Medical Research

  Vanguard

  NIGERIAN researchers have voted to pursue the ideals of translational research for the benefit of patients in the country. Expressing this desire to strengthen medical research... Read more »

• Biotech Agency Holds Workshop On Disease Control

  Daily Trust

  The National Biotechnology Centre (NABDA) has organised a one-day workshop for its staff on disease control as part of the Human Hereditary and Health in Africa initiatives... Read more »

November 12

• UN Urges Greater Focus On Scientific Development for Peace

  UN News

  Marking the World Science Day for Peace and Development, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today called for a greater global... Read more »

• Technology and Education for Better Surgeries

  CIO

  In light with Kenya's Vision 2030 mandate, Kenya's health industry has a huge opportunity to improve its services by advancing surgical care in rural areas. Read more »

• Scientists Urged to Aid in Solving East Africa Issues

  EA Business

  Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Dr. Frannie Leauther said scientists and engineers should deploy their talents to the most pressing problems... Read more »

• PATH Director Comments On Malaria Vaccine Results [guest blog]

  PATH

  Dr. David Kaslow is director of the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI). Read more »

November 11

• Country Will Benefit From Modern Biotechnology in Agric - Expert

  Vanguard

  Prof. Eucharia Kenya, an expert in biotechnology and Science Communication, has said that Africa and Nigeria in particular, would benefit from the application of modern... Read more »

• Institute Holds Summit On Petroleum Industry

  Daily Trust

  The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) has declared its intention to hold a three-day seminar, underscoring the importance of science laboratory technology... Read more »

• Namibe's Fisheries Academy Ready By Late 2013

  ANGOP

  The second construction phase of the Academy of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences of Namibe is expected to start next January and finish by the end of the year 2013. Read more »

November 10

• Major Malaria Vaccine Less Effective Than Hoped

  IPS

  Researchers unveiling critical trial results of a potentially major anti-malaria vaccine are expressing disappointment that the drug's efficacy levels have proved lower than they... Read more »

• ICGEB Receives Grant to Expand Biosafety Systems

  Ghanaian Chronicle

  The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has received a grant exceeding US $6 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the... Read more »

• Tribute to Shem Onyango Kwega [opinion]

  The Star

  In one week, three murders took place in Kisumu. First was the murder of a medical researcher with the American Centre for Disease Control, followed shortly by shooting in broad... Read more »

November 9

• Science, Technology Must Be Used to Improve Lives

  SAnews.gov.za

  Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says science, technology and innovation must be used to address real socio-economic challenges and make a difference in people's... Read more »

• Official Highlights Metrology Laboratory

  ANGOP

  The head for co-ordination of the metrology centre of Angola, Rui Coto, said Thursday in Luanda that the existence of the institution in the country is an added value for the... Read more »