News Topic - Africa
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Nedbank run ends for Els
For the first time since 1991, South Africa's favourite golfing son, Ernie Els, will not be teeing-up in the Nedbank Challenge.
SkySports.com – Dec 2, 2008 4:02 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Sports: Golf
For the first time since 1991, South Africa's favourite golfing son, Ernie Els, will not be teeing-up in the Nedbank Challenge.
SkySports.com – Dec 2, 2008 4:02 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Sports: Golf
Sailing The World At 17: Rounding Africa
Zac Sunderland turned 17 this weekend, six months into a voyage around the world. As he tries to become the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo, he has already dealt with rough seas, bad weather and a mysterious pursuer.
NPR.org – Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Zac Sunderland turned 17 this weekend, six months into a voyage around the world. As he tries to become the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo, he has already dealt with rough seas, bad weather and a mysterious pursuer.
NPR.org – Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Africa Update: Religious Clash In Nigeria Boils Over
Hundreds are killed in Nigeria after Christians and Muslims battle over a disputed election. Plus, the Congo has vast mineral assets, but much of the resulting wealth is used to pay for a civil war. For analysis, Farai Chideya talks with Roxanne Lawson.
NPR.org – Dec 2, 2008 3:51 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Hundreds are killed in Nigeria after Christians and Muslims battle over a disputed election. Plus, the Congo has vast mineral assets, but much of the resulting wealth is used to pay for a civil war. For analysis, Farai Chideya talks with Roxanne Lawson.
NPR.org – Dec 2, 2008 3:51 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Several films vie for European crown
International News: Box office market becoming crowded -- The European box office presented a fragmented image this weekend, with no one pic coming top in more than one major market. There were noteworthy first place debuts, however, for “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” in Spain, “ ... more »
Variety.com – Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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International News: Box office market becoming crowded -- The European box office presented a fragmented image this weekend, with no one pic coming top in more than one major market. There were noteworthy first place debuts, however, for “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” in Spain, “ ... more »
Variety.com – Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Murray plays down Lions call
Scotland prop Euan Murray is refusing to get carried away with murmurs that he is nailed on for a spot on next summer's British + Irish Lions tour to South Africa."
Planet Rugby – Dec 2, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Scotland prop Euan Murray is refusing to get carried away with murmurs that he is nailed on for a spot on next summer's British + Irish Lions tour to South Africa."
Planet Rugby – Dec 2, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] – comment?
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SAfrica says electricity tariffs to doubleAFP - Electricity tariffs in South Africa will double within three years, the government said on Tuesday as it urged consumers to use less power as the country grapples with a crippling energy shortage.
Yahoo! – Dec 2, 2008 2:41 PM [GMT] – comment?
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South Africa, U.S. Citizens Turn to Text Messages, E-Cards to Fight STDs
The text message you don't want to get; "You might have an STD!"
DailyTech – Dec 2, 2008 2:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
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The text message you don't want to get; "You might have an STD!"
DailyTech – Dec 2, 2008 2:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Tumbling vehicle sales prompt more output cuts
LONDON (Reuters) - The car industry reeled from another day of grim headlines on Tuesday, with further news of production cuts and tumbling vehicle sales in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Reuters – Dec 2, 2008 1:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
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LONDON (Reuters) - The car industry reeled from another day of grim headlines on Tuesday, with further news of production cuts and tumbling vehicle sales in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Reuters – Dec 2, 2008 1:05 PM [GMT] – comment?
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South Africa Could Have Prevented 365,000 AIDS-Related Deaths If HIV Treatment Programs Had Been Implemented Sooner, Study Says
The South African government could have prevented about 365,000 AIDS-related deaths earlier this decade by providing antiretroviral drugs to HIV-positive people and by implementing a mother-to-child HIV prevention program, according to a study to be published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of Ac ... more »
Medical News Today – Dec 2, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Health: AIDS - HIV
The South African government could have prevented about 365,000 AIDS-related deaths earlier this decade by providing antiretroviral drugs to HIV-positive people and by implementing a mother-to-child HIV prevention program, according to a study to be published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of Ac ... more »
Medical News Today – Dec 2, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Health: AIDS - HIV
State of the nation - South Africa
South Africa will look back at 2008 with mixed feelings on a year that offered so much but produced little in terms of expectancy. The Bok engine room never really got going and there was the constant feeling that something was causing the men in green and gold to hold back."
Planet Rugby – Dec 2, 2008 11:17 AM [GMT] – comment?
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South Africa will look back at 2008 with mixed feelings on a year that offered so much but produced little in terms of expectancy. The Bok engine room never really got going and there was the constant feeling that something was causing the men in green and gold to hold back."
Planet Rugby – Dec 2, 2008 11:17 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Sports: Rugby