July 2022 – Africa Guardian

Tanzania: Nine MFIs to lead in reducing the financing gaps in the supply, delivery, and distribution for the water and sanitation service

July 25, 2022

| Business Insight, Current Affairs, Financials

TAMFI: Nine microfinance institutions commit to affordable lending for water and sanitation Dar es Salaam, 25, July 2022 Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Water.org have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nine financial institutions which have committed to start offering credit services for water supply and sanitation services in an initiative known as Water Credit Adoption Program…

Egypt begins construction of its first nuclear power plant

July 25, 2022

Construction for the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant has begun in Egypt. This is the first nuclear power plant in the country and will consist of 4 units with a generating capacity equivalent to 1200 MW per unit using generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors (pressurized water reactors). Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom Director General, and Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy gave…

Kenya freezes Tanzanian tycoon’s cooking gas plant

July 21, 2022

Summary The Energy regulator has declined to clear the application by Taifa Gas, which is owned by tycoon Rostam Aziz, citing risks to the environment posed by the 30,000-ton gas handling facility Kenya has frozen plans by a Tanzanian billionaire to set up a gas plant and storage facilities at the Mombasa port, threatening a trade spat between the…

Chips mayai, Bongo Flava, and daladala are now in the Oxford English dictionary

July 21, 2022

Summary This comes as the popularity and growth of Kiswahili is now influencing other languages. Tanzania’s very own famous local dish – chipsi mayai, is gaining global recognition beyond kitchen corridors. The delicacy joins a host of other Kiswahili words that have become infused into the way Tanzanians and East Africans speak English. So much so that Oxford decided…

KFC launches first high-tech restaurant in South Africa

July 21, 2022

| Business, Tech

KFC South Africa has launched a new “ultra-modern” outlet in Cape Town featuring the latest in restaurant technology. The fast food giant said its revamped Pinelands restaurant was designed to make customer service quicker, easier and seamless. KFC Africa chief operations officer, Thuthuka Nxumalo, said that businesses were moving into a “new era of customer experience”. “The approach to…

President Biden Plans African Leaders Summit Mid-December

July 21, 2022

As a further major step to strengthen relations, President Joe Biden plans to hold African leaders in the White House mid-December. According reports, the U.S.-African summit will discuss the emerging global order, changing geopolitical and economic issues and will also offer enormous funds for various development projects as well as for good governance and human rights. Under the plan,…

Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues

July 20, 2022

| Agriculture, Home Slide Show, Top News

The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation, with a view to building resilient and sustainable food systems. San Jose / Nairobi, 19 July 2022 (IICA/AGRA/AUDA-NEPAD)…

The Strange Doctor- a short story by Ben Kaswaga (Uncle Ben)

July 16, 2022

| Entertainment

“You promised me, dad,” Uswege said, his face gloomy. Dr. Nyandula swallowed and then wiped his lips. “Whatever I promised you, son, I doubt if breakfast time is the appropriate time to fulfill that promise.” Mrs. Nyandula chuckled while chewing. She swallowed and then said, “If in the promise you did not indicate when you’re to be reminded about…

Painful Tears For Tony- a short story by Ben Kaswaga (Uncle Ben)

July 16, 2022

| Entertainment

1 “Nyandula’s house, may I help you?” Uswege spoke into the house’s telephone receiver. At the other end of the phone line a female’s voice said, “This is Mrs. Shirima. Is that Uswege?” Uswege chuckled with delight. “Yes, Mrs. Shirima. Is Tony feeling better now?” “He’s much worse, dear,” Mrs. Shirima’s voice had become serious, Uswege thought….

Akili Ya Pesa Challenge sees immense entrepreneurship in Temeke for youths

July 12, 2022

| Current Affairs, News, News Update

*30 winners to get entrepreneurship education, top 3 cash prizes Temeke, Dar es Salaam, 12th July 2022 Over 500 young women and men aged 18 to 35 years, mostly with micro business and grand dreams have signed up to participate in a grand business audition, specifically for Temeke Municipality. The money and wealth mindset promotion budded Akili Ya Pesa…

Temeke kumenoga: Akili ya Pesa Challenge

July 12, 2022

| Habari, Maisha

Na Maida Waziri, Temeke, Dar es Salaam 12 July, 2022 Ndugu zangu, Tunapoleta shindano la Akili ya Pesa Challenge katika wilaya yetu ya Temeke tumelenga kuhakikisha kwamba vijana wanatumia msuli wa wilaya yetu kuvuna hela kiuendelevu. Hii maana yake tunategengeneza uelewa kuhusu fursa zilizopo katika wilaya hii ambazo ni za aina ya pekee. Ndio! huo ndio ukweli wa Temeke!…

Tanzania: Uganda, Tanzania to Strengthen Business Cooperation

July 8, 2022

| Business, News

UGANDAN Minister of State for Works and Transport, Mr Byamukama Fred has expressed his country’s readiness to strengthen business cooperation with Tanzania, following notable improvements in transport infrastructure in the Central Corridor. He made the remarks mid this week during his tour of Isaka Dry Port in Kahama District of Shinyanga region and Mwanza South Port in Mwanza region,…

Simi named Spotify EQUAL Africa artiste for July

July 6, 2022

| Entertainment

A global streaming platform, Spotify, says Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi Ogunleye, popularly known as “Simi”, has been selected as Spotify EQUAL Africa music programme ambassador for July. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. This announcement followed the release of her latest album, “TBH (To Be Honest)”,…

Free to terminate? Why backstreet abortions are thriving in South Africa

July 6, 2022

Out of 12 healthcare centres, only three would help us. And out of 12 backstreet providers, all but four were reachable. JOHANNESBURG – Alice* (not her real name) had an illegal abortion when she was 13-years-old. She approached three different facilities looking for help and was told by staff at each that she needed a parent to accompany her….

Africa: Kenya Surpasses South Africa as Continent’s Top Avocado Exporter

July 6, 2022

| Agribusiness, News Update

Nairobi — Kenya has overtaken South Africa to become Africa’s top exporter of avocados. In Central Kenya, where the majority of the country’s small-scale avocado farmers are found, coffee bushes are fast being replaced by avocado trees amid global demand and higher earnings. There is a problem, however, theft. Avocado thieves are keeping farmers in the county awake as…

South Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavern

July 6, 2022

EAST LONDON, South Africa (AP) — More than a thousand grieving family and community members are attending the funeral in South Africa’s East London for 21 teenagers who died in a mysterious tragedy at a nightclub nearly two weeks ago. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is to give the eulogy for the young who died. Mournful hymns were sung…

G20 foreign ministers’ meeting may lead to wider divisions over war in Ukraine

July 6, 2022

The meeting will be the first time the top US diplomat and Russia’s foreign minister have been in the same room since January. Foreign ministers from the world’s largest nations are looking to address the war in Ukraine and its impact on global energy and food security when they meet in Indonesia this week. However, instead of providing unity,…

Victoria Kwakwa appointed World Bank VP for eastern and southern Africa

July 5, 2022

Victoria Kwakwa has been appointed the new Vice President of the World Bank for the eastern and southern regions of Africa. This announcement was made on Friday, July 1, 2022, by the World Bank. Kwakwa takes over from Hafez Ghanem, who retired from the World Bank on June 30, 2022. The Washington-based financial institution said that Kwakwa, who has…