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Researchers see link between deadly spread of diarrhea, more prolonged droughts in Africa
2013-04-03 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: The mention of diarrhea is likely to elicit a vague squeamishness in the First World, where indoor toilets and clean water for washing are commonplace, but for thousands of children living in drought-plagued sub-Saharan Africa, the subject is one of life and death. Although the illness is both easily preventable and treatable, World Health Organization data show that close to 920,000 people in the U.N. agency's Africa region died of diarrheal diseases in 2008. Nearly three-quarters of these deaths...
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Nokia, Bharti in partnership to sell services in Africa
2013-04-03 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Deal designed to boost India-based telco's revenue by selling more services on top of basic offerings.
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Possible Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with West Africa
2013-04-01 10:00:00| Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
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Wool Market Prices in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2013-03-29 16:35:24| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices again dropped in Australia this week, ahead of the 1-week Easter break. Our weekly report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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Africa: Climate Change Could Be Double-Edged Sword for Farmers
2013-03-28 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
SciDevNet: On a global level, climate change could slash crop yields and increase reliance on irrigation in the 2030s, but in some regions, including Southern Africa, agricultural output could increase and farming become less dependent on water, according to a study published last month (27 February). The researchers, based in Canada, China and Switzerland, set out to predict the combined impact of climate change on food production and water levels globally, regionally and locally. "Such a study not only...
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