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Renovations at Nigeria's largest hospital complete

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Internet.org awards African innovation

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Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa

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SA holds solemn reception as deceased return home

SA holds solemn reception as deceased return home

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Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that incorrect information from some Asian governments had prompted the cancellation of planned trips because visitors feared they might risk contracting Ebola Virus Disease. These reports are completely wrong. Image: GCIS

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False alarm of Ebola virus in SA

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Africa lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

Africa lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

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Africa's food security improves

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