Russian oil is heading to West Africa for the first time since 2018 as Western sanctions force Moscow to look for new buyers, according to Bloomberg. On Friday, a tanker named Theseus arrived in Ghana, carrying about 600,000 barrels of Russian crude. The oil was supposed to be pumped into storage tanks at the Tema Oil Refinery, people familiar…
By Anthony Muchoki Dr. Agnes M. Kalibata, President of AGRA, has commended the Tanzanian government for taking a significant step towards enabling youth to participate in food system transformation. A strong advocate for youth empowerment in agricuture, Dr Kalibata believes that “the younger generation needs to have productive, meaningful lives. Let’s give them the technologies and opportunity to be…
Lebanese Makram Radwan has reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and 4th in the seven summits. Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is classified as a dormant volcano and has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is considered one of the highest single free-standing mountains above sea level in the world, situated…
Schools are among Rwandan institutions given priority to benefit from the satellite-based internet soon to be provided by billionaire Elon Musk’s high-speed satellite internet venture, Starlink, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire recently said, indicating that the initial plan is to pilot it in at least 500 schools. Starlink’s service is scheduled to be up and running…
Summary Tanzania has floated East Africa’s largest-ever domestically manufactured fresh water passenger and cargo ship, the MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu, on Lake Victoria. The ship, launched at the Mwanza South Port on February 12, can carry 1,200 passengers, 400 tonnes of cargo, 20 small vehicles and three trucks. It is currently 82 percent complete. “Up to this point…
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Sunday warned that his country may sever ties with diamond giant De Beers if talks to renegotiate a sales deal prove unfavourable to his government. The country is Africa’s leading diamond producer, and Masisi called on the nation to rally behind his government as it tries to hammer out a better deal. A 2011…
This article was first published by The Conversation. Just a few days before he died, AKA reiterated he was South Africa’s greatest ever hip-hop producer on account of his multiple hits. ‘Mass Country’ – tipped for a late February release – was to have been AKA’s fourth album. Picture: @akaworldwide / Twitter By Sanya Osha AKA, South Africa’s most…
The Egyptian Ministry of Transport is seeking to complete the “Cairo-Cape Town” road shortly, with the road scheduled to be inaugurated in 2024. The Ministry of Transport has made great strides in carrying out all works up to Arqin in Sudan with high quality, RT reported. The Cairo-Cape Town road is scheduled to pass through nine African countries at…
The second edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, along with Food and Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibition, is set to take place from March 15-17, 2023 in Accra. The expo, organised by Wegvoraus Exhibitions, will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, with the support of the Ministry of Trade and…
In South Africa, property belonging to Equatorial Guinea’s vice president Teodorin Obiang, two properties in Cape Town and a luxury yacht docked in the city’s port, were seized by the local judiciary. The action was taken in connection with a case in which a South African citizen was illegally imprisoned ten years ago in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial…
A recently published market study by Future Market Insights (FMI) on the Potassium Sulfate market integrates the global industry analysis for 2014-2021 and market opportunity assessment for the forecast period of 2022-2029. The market study divulges fundamental insights and provides an in-depth market analysis for the historical as well as forecast period. As per the market valuation in the report, the…
Ruto said the government will provide a favorable environment for all investors In Summary President William Ruto has assured all potential investors in the country of a favourable political environment as they venture into their businesses. Ruto said his government will ensure there is a highly attractive investment space so that their ventures remain competitive, productive, efficient and profitable….
Nakuru, Kenya As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has amplified its commitment to empowering women and girls in STEM. Recognizing the importance of closing the gender gap in STEM, CCBA is taking action to promote the advancement of women in science. The company General Manager of…
‘The Woman King,’ powered by strong Black women, has great performances by a towering cast that effortlessly projects a vanished majesty, magnificent costumes, and heart-stopping battles It is no surprise that director Gina Prince-Bythewood has counted The Last of the Mohicans, Braveheart, and Gladiator as inspirations for the electrifying The Woman King. There is all the action and adventure…
Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini, and Wouter Kellerman took to the podium, each with a special thank you message for Bayethe’s best global music performance win. Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode accepts the best global music performance award for ‘Bayethe’ onstage during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Picture: Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP. Three South African artists came out…