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Bad Journalism Incites Conflicts – AllAfrica.com

Bad Journalism Incites ConflictsAllAfrica.comThe page two story carried misleading information about the outbreak of foot and mouth in Zimbabwe, how famers living close to the border stood to lose millions of Rands and that in turn would lead to nearly 5000 jobs being lost in the province …and more »

July 30, 2012
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Bad Journalism Incites Conflicts – AllAfrica.com

July 30, 2012
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Genetically modified mealies approved – Independent Online

Independent OnlineGenetically modified mealies approvedIndependent OnlineResponding to concerns raised by the African Centre for Biosafety, the Agriculture Department said on Sunday it would re-evaluate the risks if any evidence emerged that the modified mealies contained higher levels of pesticide residues. The new mealies …

July 30, 2012
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Dengue fever epidemic in Cambodia may meet match with new vaccine

(GlobalPost) Dengue fever may soon meet its match: a new vaccine has been shown to perform well against three of the four known strains of the virus, Reuters reported. The innovation could have great impact in nations where the tropical fever is a serious public health concern. Dengue fever is spread by mosquitos and is Read More »

July 27, 2012
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Experts condemn plans to lift ban on research into deadly H5N1 birdflu virus

(The Independent) Plans to lift a voluntary ban on research into the deadly H5N1 birdflu virus have been denounced by leading scientists who are appalled that the work has already led to flu strains that are potentially infectious between humans. Flu researchers announced the moratorium last January after growing concerns about two experiments funded by Read More »