By Gerald Businge on September 10, 2010
existence and preservation medicinal plants, Makerere University Research, Medicinal plants in Uganda, Medicinal plants research, modern lifestyle on herbs medicinal plants
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Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (MUIENR) presented its report and catalogue to UNATCOM on the findings of the project on preservation of medicinal plants for poverty reduction and sustainable development. UNATCOM is the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), which will be responsible for distributing the […]
By Gerald Businge on September 10, 2010
Amos Olal Odur, Ben K. Byambabazi, John Ekudu Adoku, Makerere University Management Members, Prof. David Justin Bakibinga, Prof. Livingstone S. Luboobi, Sam Akorimo
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An outdoor party is a pleasant desire shared by many. With the gently blowing breeze and ample natural light, the setting cannot be any more perfect! This is what Makerere University held for her former Members of Management on Friday 9th July 2010 at the University Guest house gardens. The ceremony, the first of its […]
By Gerald Businge on September 10, 2010
Commonwealth Finance Ministers to meet in Washington DC
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Press Release Finance ministers from Commonwealth countries – across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and the Pacific – will meet in Washington DC on 8 October 2010 to map out strategies for continuing to deal with the impact of the global economic crisis. The meeting, which takes place during the annual meetings of […]
By Gerald Businge on September 9, 2010
mobile phone SMS health program in Uganda, technology jobs Uganda, Text to Change Uganda
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Description: Text to Change, a Dutch NGO is looking for a project coordinator to strenghten the team and office of Text to Change in Uganda. The project that needs a coordinator is: Using mobiles to improve health outcomes for mothers and infants in Uganda. Direct project partnerships will include UNICEF, Government health services, the NGO […]
By Gerald Businge on September 9, 2010
Fellowships for Journalists, Harvard University Scholarships Fellowships, Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowships, Scholarships for Journalism, Scholarships for Politics Scholars
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The Shorenstein Center Fellowship Program offers an opportunity for outstanding journalists and scholars to spend a semester at Harvard University, where they can share their knowledge and expertise in a collegial and intellectually stimulating environment. The mission of the fellowship program is to advance research in the field of press, politics and public policy; provide […]
By Gerald Businge on September 8, 2010
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Webtorial Washington, D.C., September 7, 2010: Scientists have shown for the first time that ‘orange’ maize is a good source of vitamin A. This means that orange maize, a variety bred to improve nutrition, could provide vitamin A through the diet to millions of poor people at risk of vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency […]
By Gerald Businge on September 8, 2010
journalism opportunities Africa, opportunities Africa Video Production Companies, opportunities for African Freelance Reporters
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To serve our fast growing portfolio of international clients – like Philips, KLM, Heineken, Starbucks, Nestlé and Nike – Africa Interactive is urgently looking for Freelance African and Non-African reporters living and workin in Africa to do paid assignments. We are looking for: a.. African cameramen/women b.. African video and film production companies c.. African […]
By Gerald Businge on September 5, 2010
Kisekka market fire, Media Analyst Uganda, UMEME Communication manager, UMEME Uganda
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News Release For immediate Release Criminals identified as major cause of power interruptions Thursday, September 2, 2010: ELECTRICITY connections have been ruled out as a cause of the Kisekka Market Fire earlier this week. Investigations by Umeme engineers have determined that the fire, which occurred in the early morning of Monday, August 30, had […]
By Gerald Businge on September 5, 2010
Fellowships for Democracy in USA, National Endowment for Democracy, NED Fellowships
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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. Named in honor of NED’s […]
By Gerald Businge on September 5, 2010
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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. Each year NED makes direct […]
