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This Month's Features
 Science
and Technology should be at the centre of all public policy and
politics. Closing the genetic and digital divides is the way forward
towards Africa's common agenda.
 Bringing
the power of the internet to researchers in Africa is revolutionising
the way scientists do research in focal areas such as malaria.
 Following
the public outcry on the health effects of peanut butter sandwiches
containing aflatoxin, the Medical Research Council places it all in a
nutshell.
 Water
is an issue across Africa, be it drought or flood. In Burkina Faso
with just one handpump in certain villages, for young couples it may
mean the difference between "I do" and "I don't".
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Articles in this Issue
 "The Sasol Science and Technology Resource". A book and
CD dictionary of science- a must in the hands of every learner. On sale
right here.
Bushmeat or conservation? Cameroon officials face a battle with a
disappearing abundance.
Does
an active sun trigger extreme drought in Southern Africa?
Book Review: We unveil "The Hidden Edge, South Africa's quest for
innovation". An empowering read.
It
is the year 2001. Why do mother's still die at childbirth?
The
fight to save Rocky - the fish on the brink of extinction. Another sad
statistic for our natural heritage? Not if this man can help it!
The
learning channel: a dynamic team taking a multimedia approach to education
in Southern Africa.
Young Cyberkids go and explore the meaning of the stars through the ages with
the popular monthly column by our own Science Granny!
A
research lab opens in Uyo. Plans by the 14 year old state to develop
science and technology.
Funding
for researchers, postgraduates, post-docs, HBUs and Technikons. Visit the
Funding section.
Budding
Scientists - two township shoolkids, the first ever Africans off to space
school in the USA.
For
Educators:
Maths
Education in South Africa as seen through the eyes of a foreign
teacher
This
month's showcase organisation is Schoolnet
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