SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2012 - 02:16, SAST
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Yesterday at 11:47, SAST
Despite the advances in the management of HIV, an effective prophylactic would save billions writes Michel Sidibe, Chidi Nweneka and Margaret McGlynn
Yesterday at 09:47, SAST
Sue Mabale, host of one of Jo'burg's most eatery joints, died recently. Friend and former pub crawler Bongani Madondo doffs a hat to her spirit.
Yesterday at 08:49, SAST
Zuma acknowledged his administration's poor service delivery at a business function days before his administration releases its midterm review report.
Source: Mail & Guardian Online
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World
Euro row brews on G8 summit's eveToday at 01:37, SAST
Claims that Germany's chancellor suggested debt-stricken Greece should reconsider its place in the eurozone spark a row as the US hosts the G8 summit.
Facebook shares see modest debut
Yesterday at 22:49, SAST
Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.
Syria protests 'grip Aleppo city'
Yesterday at 18:03, SAST
Syrian activists report thousands at protests in the city of Aleppo, which has so far largely stayed loyal to the president since the uprising began.
Source: BBC News
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Education
Rwanda: Proficient Lessons 'An Investment Paradigm Beyond ClassroomYesterday at 15:54, SAST
[News of Rwanda] There is a universal standard of education in several fields, a common set up for most lessons both in issues related to science and arts; but some basic information and vital skills seem to be ...
Nigeria: Islamic School Bombed
Yesterday at 12:12, SAST
[Daily Trust] Kano - A government-run Islamiyya primary school was attacked with home-made explosives in Kano on Wednesday evening, damaging some classrooms, in the first such incident affecting an Islamic ...
Nigeria: FCT Board Makes Entrepreneurship Education Compulsory in Schools
Yesterday at 12:12, SAST
[Daily Trust] In a bid to tackle unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has made entrepreneurship education a compulsory subject for students in secondary schools, an official said.
Source: All Africa
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Entertainment
Obama leads Donna Summer tributesYesterday at 10:59, SAST
President Barack Obama joins a host of music industry luminaries in paying tribute to Donna Summer following the disco star's death at the age of 63.
Ceefax founding editor dies at 85
Yesterday at 20:50, SAST
Colin McIntyre, founding editor of the BBC's Ceefax service, the world's first teletext service, has died at the age of 85, his family confirms.
Chan movie is 'last action role'
Yesterday at 13:11, SAST
Actor Jackie Chan, famed for his daring stunts, confirms he will be steering away from action roles in the future.
Source: BBC News
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Africa
Egypt: Presidential Elections - What Do the Military Want?Yesterday at 14:18, SAST
[Chatham House] On 23 May, Egyptians head to the polls to elect the first president of the post-Mubarak era. Whilst this is likely to be the freest election in Egyptian history, the process faces a number of ...
Africa: World Trade Chief Optimistic Over Africa's Prospects
Yesterday at 13:29, SAST
[This is Africa] The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy, tells This is Africa why he is optimistic about Africa's trade prospects, especially in agriculture, and calls for a new approach ...
Africa: Obama Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Investments for Continent's Agriculture
Yesterday at 19:59, SAST
[WEF] Washington, DC - Over forty-five companies have committed to invest over US$ 3 billion in Africa's agricultural sector as part of the G8's New Alliance for Food and Nutrition Security initiative, US President ...
Source: All Africa
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Health
SA's Cancer Alliance calls for unity and innovationMay 11 at 13:21, SAST
Following initial meetings in June 2011, South Africa's Cancer NGOs have unified with one voice, calling on all stakeholders to join together to address vital issues regarding quality of and access to cancer care in South Africa. The Cancer Alliance ...
Red Cross children's hospital gets funding boost
Apr 17 at 13:11, SAST
The B2 General Medical Ward at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town is set to receive a much-needed R200 000 cash injection from this year’s Kids For Kids campaign. The ward is one of the busiest at the hospital ...
How one heart gave life to many
Apr 5 at 11:29, SAST
A heart transplant performed 27 years ago has given rise to a 23-year long love story. It also gave a home to a little orphaned girl.
Source: The Good News
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Science/Tech
Your Passwords Don't Suck — It's Your PoliciesToday
First time accepted submitter eGuy writes "ZDNet sparked a debate about ...
Flashback Click Fraud Campaign Was a Bust
Today
zarmanto writes "It seems the Flashback botnet has netted their creators ...
Microsoft Wins US Import Ban On Motorola's Android Devices
Today
jbrodkin writes "The U.S. International Trade Commission today ordered an ...
Source: Slashdot
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Business
Europe thinks the unthinkable on GreeceYesterday at 19:16, SAST
European officials are working on contingency plans in case Greece bombs out of the euro zone, the EU's trade commissioner said on Friday, while Berlin said it was prepared for all eventualities. ||| European officials are working on ...
Facebook set to begin trading
Yesterday at 19:16, SAST
Facebook is about to find out just how much status updates, puppy photos and billions of “likes” are worth on Wall Street. ||| Facebook is about to find out just how much status updates, puppy photos and billions ...
Greece to dissolve parliament
Yesterday at 19:16, SAST
Greece's day-old Parliament is set to be dissolved Friday to allow for new elections next month that are being cast as a decision on whether to keep the country in the 17-nation eurozone - even if that means accepting a deeply unpopular austerity ...
Source: iol
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Sport
Lahm writes off ChelseaToday at 00:55, SAST
Captain Philipp Lahm has boldly predicted Bayern Munich will not have any problems with Chelsea in the Champions League final.
Webster targets cup glory
Today at 00:54, SAST
Hearts defender Andy Webster knows the importance of Saturday's Scottish Cup final with local rivals Hibernian.
Veivers fuming with Silverwood
Today at 00:53, SAST
Salford coach Phil Veivers was left fuming with Richard Silverwood's decision to allow Tom Burgess' try for Bradford to stand.
Source: Sky Sports
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Nature
Cabinet approves CO2 capture planMay 7 at 11:30, SAST
A plan to capture and store carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, in deep geologic formations was approved by Cabinet on Friday.
Green Office Week provides reminder of benefits of recycling
Apr 18 at 12:38, SAST
Estimates from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) predict total paper consumption is set to rise from the current 400 million tonnes to between 450-million and 500-million tonnes by 2020. As a result, South African businesses are being urged to ...
Cleaner water for Cape Town bathers
Mar 22 at 10:56, SAST
The City of Cape Town has launched a year-long pilot project to improve the quality of storm water running into the sea at three of its popular bathing areas.
Source: The Good News
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