Latest Africa Stories
McLEAN, Va., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USA TODAY, official U.S. representative to the International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, announced today the winners of the 2013 Young Lions "Team USA" competitions. Through this annual competition, USA TODAY helps to identify emerging American creative talent and celebrate them on a global stage. "Hosting the Young Lions competition is one of our favorite parts of being the official U.S. representative to Cannes Lions, as we are...
Temporary slowdown in North America prompts reduction in channel inventories; Sales rebound expected for second quarter LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced 2013 first quarter diluted earnings of $0.46 per share, which includes exit, restructuring and acquisition costs that reduced earnings by $0.04 per share. Earnings for the first quarter of 2012 totaled $0.58 per share. Net sales for the quarter ended March...
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, which ended March 29, 2013. Financial Highlights for Q3FY13 Revenue within the guidance range at $118.3 million GAAP Gross Margin at 28.8%; Non-GAAP Gross Margin at 29.1% GAAP Operating Expense at $35.1 million; Non-GAAP Operating Expense at $32.6 million GAAP Net...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 8th - 10th May 2013, 65 of Africa's foremost executives from across the CIO space will convene at the five-star Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa for what promises to be the best IT event of the year - GDS International's [http://www.gdsinternational.com ] fourth Chief Information Officer Africa [http://www.cioafricasummit.com ] summit. GDS International's globally renowned summits provide cutting-edge...
Lack of autoclave use and proper sanitary practices lead to rampant transmission of the AIDS virus in Africa. The Revolutionary Science Saniclave 200 autoclave is affordable and is available in 120 VAC and 240 VAC. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 69% of the world's HIV positive population. This number continues to climb. Studies show that contrary to popular belief, this pandemic is not caused by lifestyle choices alone. Part of this problem...
HOUSTON, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2013 results on Friday, May 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Interested parties may participate by dialing 1 (800) 288-8961. International parties may dial 1 (612) 332-0725. The confirmation code is 292483. This call will also be webcast on VAALCO's website at www.vaalco.com. (Logo:...
Announced during G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated today confirmed that data being developed by the African Orphan Crop Consortium (AOCC) will be made publically available so that scientists, plant breeders and farmers can more rapidly improve the nutrition of Africa's children. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110928/NY76189LOGO ) Howard-Yana Shapiro, Mars Chief Agricultural Officer, made...
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Accordia Global Health Foundation voted unanimously to appoint David Greeley as its new President and CEO. David brings with him more than 30 years of experience working for international development and health non-profit organizations and for the pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc. "We are excited to welcome David to Accordia," said Dr. Warner C. Greene, Executive Chair of Accordia. "His...
HOUSTON, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) today announced that it has enhanced its organizational structure to support the material growth it is anticipating over the next several years, as well as to continue the development of its senior leadership team. The new organizational structure has been designed to better align business units with common activities by taking advantage of natural synergies and to better balance responsibilities to facilitate...
LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Uranium Hunter Corporation (OTC Pink: URHN), a uranium and gold mining company that targets historically proven and highly prospective properties in Africa and South America which can quickly come to production, wishes to announce that it has issued a letter to shareholders from its President, Gregory Ellis. The text of the letter appears below. Dear Shareholders: As the President of Uranium Hunter Corporation and in an effort to make sure...
Latest Africa Reference Libraries
As the world’s second-largest and second most populous continent, Africa is about 11.7 sq. miles including adjacent islands. It covers 6 percent of the Earth’s total surface area and 20.4 percent of the total land area. With 1 billion people, it accounts for about 15 percent of the world’s human population. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Indian...
The Zanzibar leopard (Panthera pardus adersi) is a subspecies of the leopard that may be extinct. It is native to Tanzania, with a range that includes Unguja Island in the Zanzibar archipelago. This subspecies is thought to have occurred when African leopards were isolated on the island after the last Ice Age, creating a smaller form with varying fur patterns. Because the Zanzibar leopard is so rare, or possibly extinct, there is not much information regarding its habits and lifestyle. Its...
The Transvaal lion or the Southeast African lion (Panthera leo krugeri) is subspecies of the lion. It can be found in southern Africa, with a range that includes the Kalahari Region and Kruger National Park. This species was named after the Transvaal region of southern Africa, where it is thought that the closely related and extinct Cape lion represented the southern population of the species. Males can reach an average body length between 8.5 and 10.4 feet, with a weight of up to 551...
The striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus), also known as the zoril, zorilla, zorille, or the African polecat, is a member of the weasel family. It can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa, and the Congo Basin. It prefers a habitat within open areas and savannahs. This species resembles a skunk, and even releases a foul odor when threatened by predators. It is black in color with four white stripes running down its body. It can reach an average body length of 24 inches, with a tail length...
The panther genet (Genetta maculate), also known as the rusty-spotted genet, is a mammal related to the linsang and the civet. It can be found in many areas of Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa. Its range includes Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia, among other areas. It prefers a habitat within many areas including rainforests, swamps, woodlands, savannahs, and moist forests. It does not reside in completely arid...
