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Sharing information on forests in Africa

Information exchange and dissemination is one of the most important components of networking among scientific institutions. One step towards such networking is the establishment of an online Forestry Research Network for Sub-Saharan Africa (FORNESSA) Information Service (FORNIS).

p>Information exchange and dissemination is one of the most important components of networking among scientific institutions. One step towards such networking is the establishment of an online Forestry Research Network for Sub-Saharan Africa (FORNESSA) Information Service (FORNIS).

KBR sets up shop in Angola

KBR will open an Angola Operating Center based in Luanda. KBR has been operating in Angola since 1968 and has executed a significant number of projects in the region.

p>KBR will open an Angola Operating Center based in Luanda. KBR has been operating in Angola since 1968 and has executed a significant number of projects in the region.

Uganda to construct modern treatment plant

The state-owned National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) says it intends to spend close to €70mn for the construction of a modern sewage treatment plant on the Nakivubo channel in the capital city an effort to improve the countrys old and dilapidated sewage system in the country.The state-owned National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) says it intends to spend close to €70mn for the construction of a modern sewage treatment plant on the Nakivubo channel in the capital city an effort to improve the countrys old and dilapidated sewage system in the country.

Zambia adds steel to manufacturing base

Zambia has, over the years, made gigantic strides in its ambitious diversification programme aimed at weaning the country from its economic mainstay – copper.

p>Zambia has, over the years, made gigantic strides in its ambitious diversification programme aimed at weaning the country from its economic mainstay – copper.

Agriculture must become ‘climate-smart’

A United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report calls for agriculture in developing countries to become ‘climate-smart’ to cope with the twin challenges of climate change and population growth. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report calls for agriculture in developing countries to become ‘climate-smart’ to cope with the twin challenges of climate change and population growth.

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