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Zimbabwe repays missing vaccine money, Botswana plans a new dam to combat drought, Lesotho considers wind power, and more.

Strained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.

Costa Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.

The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.

South Africa will use mobile phone text messages to encourage people to get tested and treated for HIV/AIDS.

African nations should heed scientific advice when deciding on climate change issues, says a scientist at a symposium in Africa.

An Islamic Citation Centre is to be set up by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to promote research excellence in the region.

New policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector should take into account the effects on small farms, say scientists.

Extreme rainfall on the up in India, Bangladeshi food crops harbour high arsenic levels, India and Pakistan are ancient biodiversity hotspots, and more.

Indian court metes out punishment for insect 'theft', simple therapy reduces postnatal depression in Pakistan, insights into HIV antibodies, and more.

The winners of the first Arab Science Journalism Awards — established to encourage Arabic science coverage — have been announced.

A Chilean university and cable TV channel have signed an agreement to broadcast science programmes on local TV channels.

Priority must be given to domestic science publications and many Chinese journals should be made open-access, says a leading Chinese scientist.

The role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.

Students between 14 and 21 years old have taken part in the 'Creativity Park', a Colombian experience to foster creativity in future researchers.

A new museum, with several laboratories, interactive areas and an activity park will be inaugurated in La Paz, Bolivia, next April.

An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.

A new survey reveals that many Chinese science academics and students are dissatisfied with the quality of domestic academic conferences.

Bolivia was the stage for a variety of science communication activities, including lectures, guided tours, exhibitions and fairs.

The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.