Bill Gates Last month, I visited Nigeria for the first time in five years, and, everywhere I went, perhaps more than on any of my previous trips, I felt the immense energy and boundless potential of its rising generation. I met with young scientists and researchers working on innovative solutions to some of the country’s most difficult challenges in…
Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Benson Bana said it was enthralling to see the bank scooping a number of international awards. Lagos. CRDB Bank PLC scooped four awards in the 5th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards (APSCA) held in Lagos, Nigeria yesterday. A statement released by the bank said the institution won award on excellence in procurement…
The UN cautioned of a “deteriorating security situation” in West Africa on Tuesday, after a coup in Niger. “The unfolding crisis, if not addressed will exacerbate the deteriorating security situation in the region,” warned Leonardo Santos Simao, the chief of the United Nations Office for West Africa as well as the Sahel. “It will also negatively impact the development…
Flapmax, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Intel, a global technology leader. The main objective of this alliance is to drive AI innovation and foster economic empowerment in Africa. Empowering Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets Through their collaborative efforts, they intend to provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in…
France announced a planned evacuation from Niger on Tuesday after a military coup there won backing from two other West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers. The French Foreign Ministry in Paris cited recent violence that targeted the French Embassy in Niamey, the capital, as one of the reasons for the decision. The closure of Niger’s airspace also “leaves…
The 60-year-old singer took to social media to announce that he is coming to South Africa. Bebe Winans, an American gospel and R&B singer and radio personality, will be performing in South Africa in December as part of his It All Comes Down To Love Tour. The tour, which has won six Grammy Awards, will begin on 9 December…
France’s foreign minister on Monday denied accusations from Niger’s new junta that Paris is plotting to intervene militarily in Niger. The new junta in Niamey had earlier in the day charged that France was preparing to make a move. “In its search for ways and means to intervene militarily in Niger, France with the complicity of some Nigeriens held a…
Financial challenges are heavy on the youth and a major cause being indiscipline and a lack of financial management undertaking Dar es Salaam. Youth is a stage of life when a person is expected to build the foundation of a bright future through hard work and smart saving of money in order to start accumulating wealth. That’s because it’s…
SCIENTISTS say hornbills are a family of birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa, they are characterised by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly coloured and sometimes has a casque on the upper mandible. Hornbills are the only birds in which the first and second neck vertebrae are fused together, probably providing a more stable platform for…
The Bilateral Air Services Agreement aims to expand air transport links between the two nations and boost tourism and trade. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Russia have made three improvements on the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (Basa) to expand the air transport network and boost tourism and trade between the two nations, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)…
In the unbearable midday heat, a Libyan patrol near the border with Tunisia comes across a black African man collapsed on the reddish-brown desert sand. He is barely breathing, and officers try to revive him, gently, with a few drops of water on his lips. The man is just one among hundreds of migrants arriving daily in Libya after…
Clondalkin rapper Selló is making big waves. Since releasing debut single Dublin in 2021, he’s racked up millions of streams, broken into Ireland’s top ten albums, and signed a major record deal in the UK and Ireland. It’s swift progress for the 22-year-old Gaelic drill pioneer, who is still working part-time in social care. “When I left for college,…
Men generally do not talk about their marital problems, unlike women. This causes a pile-up of feelings. Although many men won’t admit they died years ago, the truth is that we are walking dead. We put up that happy face for all and sundry to see, but deep inside, we are searing and burning like the Fukushima Nuclear plant…
The intellectuals and people in power of the Tanzanian society should not forget that they have an obligation not only to take care of themselves and their immediate families, but also to protect the Tanzanians of the future. By Jackson Juma Coy We live in an era of post truths where alternative facts are misrepresented as facts. In the…
Leaders from 20 African nations attended the Russia summit, though leaders from said countries ended up leaving Moscow with little to show for their demands to resume a deal which kept grain flowing from Ukraine. African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal…
By bird story agency Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to the roads. Nigeria, with substantial natural gas reserves, has approved the widespread use of vehicles powered by compressed…
His effort to selflessly promote Tanzania didn’t go unnoticed by the government and in 2012 they made him an honorary Tanzania tourism ambassador to the United States of America. “I remember climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in 2010 as a young man in my early 20s. “I have always been physically fit and a proud and constant gym attendee. The journey…
“Africa is ready to help solve problems that seem to be outside the zone of its primary interests,” the Russian leader pointed out Russia respects and carefully considers the peace initiatives of African countries on the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “We respect your (African leaders’ – TASS) initiatives and carefully consider them,” he…
Afrobeats star, Mr Eazi, is making waves in the art world as he announces an innovative collaboration with 13 talented artists across Africa. Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade, is taking his creativity to new heights by blending music and art in a way never seen before. The “Leg…
By Adam Nelson – The premier football league in Spain, famously referred to as La Liga, has consistently drawn exceptional talent from diverse regions across the globe. Over the course of its rich history, La Liga has been fortunate to witness the presence of numerous extraordinary African players who have mesmerized audiences with their awe-inspiring abilities, remarkable speed, and…
Uganda and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear power plant, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit. He also noted great potential in phosphates and ammonia production, and invited Russian companies to participate in this. The president said his country would also like to…
Zuhura, who co-founded Poetry255 with her partner Lydia Kasese, has been a passionate advocate for nurturing local talent and providing a platform for poets to inspire, educate, and empower themselves and their communities. In a stirring moment of poetic brilliance, Zuhura Sengenge, whose stage name is Zuhura the African Lioness, captivated the hearts of thousands at the Women Deliver…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan had announced the salary increase during the celebration of International Workers’ Day (May Day) at the national event held in Morogoro Region in May 2023. Dodoma. The government has confirmed that the long-awaited annual salary increase will begin to be paid next month. The Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and…
The country’s African neighbours condemned the uprising, while the presidency said the army was ready to attack the guards if they did not come to their senses The UN, US and EU also slammed the power grab, amid concerns that West Africa’s seventh coup since 2020 could be under way Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside…
For the continent to reap demographic dividends, especially in the transformation of its economy, African governments in collaboration with a private sector and Civil Society Organsations (CSOs) should throw the weight behind investing in human capital development. Addressing delegates of the Africa Human Capital Heads of State summit held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es…
THE Vice-Prime Minister of Cape Verde Dr Olavo Correia has appealed to fellow African countries to embark on new practices that will help the continent to move faster in bringing an impact on its population. Dr Correia extended the call during the Ministerial Technical meeting held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, on…
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has weighed in with his view on the controversy surrounding a music video posted by Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, which was condemned by many Muslims. Davido earlier posted the 45-second long video of his signee, Logos Olori on social media platforms. The music video features some people who appear to…
DAR ES SALAAM, – Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Tuesday urged regional and multilateral financial institutions to do more to devise innovative financing solutions in support of Africa’s drive to accelerate human capital development. “Human capital investment is long-term in nature and thus requires low-cost financing with long-term maturity,” said Mpango when he opened the technical session of…
Chief among the next-generation growth drivers will be biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioenergy, new biomaterials development and digital bioenergy ecosystem establishment. Korea will seek to achieve bio-related economic production of 100 trillion won ($79 billion) and increase biopharmaceutical exports to $50 billion by 2030, the industry ministry said Wednesday. Chief among the next-generation growth drivers will be biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioenergy, new…
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has refuted reports that South Africa is preparing to send two astronauts to the International Space Station. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency said there is no truth to the claim that South Africa plans to send two astronauts to the International Space Station within two years. The reports came…
Kenya- Tanzania’s business competitor in the region- is set to enter into an investment agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dar es Salaam. At a time Tanzanians are divided over the recent Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Dubai, Kenya is reported to be courting the same investors from the Gulf. Kenya, Tanzania’s business competitor in the region, is set to…
The ongoing cost of living protests backed by the opposition in East Africa’s largest economy are having a ripple effect in the entire region as businesses are disrupted amid uncertainties over lasting resolution. Local transporters and commodity exporters are still worried over the deteriorating situation in Kenya caused by persistent anti-government protests Arusha. The flow of cargo trucks looked…
Google opens yet another door to technology inclusiveness for native speaker of Kiswahili after adding it to Bard’s language options Arusha. Kiswahili has got another boost after being included in Google’s conversational generative Chatbot, Bard. The widely spoken medium of communication in the continent now becomes the first African language on the platform of the tech giant. Other languages…
DADAAB, Kenya (AP) — Abdikadir Omar was trapped in an extremist-controlled town in Somalia for years until May, when he slipped out to make a 12-day journey with his wife and seven children to neighboring Kenya in search of food and safety. To his surprise, “I found peace but no food,” the 30-year-old told The Associated Press. He stood…
Bereket Sisay The 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms, held in Nairobi from 13 to 16 July, adopted a resolution aimed at accelerating the continent’s integration, both politically and economically. In particular, due emphasis was placed on advancing the implementation of the African Union’s long-awaited flagship project – the African Continental…
In the recent past, Arusha’s international allure started to waiver but efforts by President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration have seen Arusha rise back to its former prestige Dar es Salaam. At the dawn of independence, in 1960, Nairobi was the regional hub. Not only was it the most developed city hosting East Africa’s headquarters of multinationals, but it had…
FORMER President Dr Jakaya Kikwete underscored the importance of Africa unification to live in the legacy of the late South African first President Nelson Mandela. As he addressed the celebration to honour the great contribution of Mandela to African freedom and unity at the University of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, on Thursday, Dr Kikwete appreciated the…
“With this funding, the United States has provided more than $4 billion in humanitarian assistance this fiscal year to respond to the needs of refugees,” Blinken said in a statement WASHINGTON – The United States will provide an additional $380 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. “With this funding, the United…
The Brazilian President said on Wednesday, in Praia, that his country has been away from Africa for a long time, but promised to recover the “good and productive” relationship with the continent, which he wants to help with technology transfer and training. “The truth is that Brazil has been away from the world for the last six years and…
Both President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Mr Nnauye have been cagey about the details but apart from indicating that negotiations are well underway Arusha. Preparations are in top gear for the launch of the national space satellite, it was announced here yesterday. The spacecraft may be dispatched to outer space later this year, according to the minister for Information,…
More than two years of delay in ratifying the new EU treaty with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries ended on Thursday (20 July) after Poland confirmed its approval of the agreement. The treaty is set to be formally signed by leaders at a summit in Samoa in the coming weeks. After Hungary abandoned its opposition to the treaty over…
Giving his views on the matter, a member of the Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (Leat), Mr Clay Mwaifani, advised the Government to start a process of reconciliation with all those whose investments were affected during the Magufuli regime. Dar es Salaam. One day after the government said it would appeal a recent by the International Centre for Settlement of…
Russian influence in Africa has deep historical roots, from supporting an attempted coup in Ghana to spreading fake political news in Algeria and training African fighters in Crimea. FRANCE 24 looks back on four little-known Soviet operations aimed at furthering Russian interests in Africa during the Cold War The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 reignited an old…
Dar es Salaam. In a significant leap, the Tanzanian passport has advanced seven positions in the latest 2023 Henley Passport Index, now securing the 69th spot among the world’s most powerful passports. This marks a substantial improvement from its previous ranking of 76th in 2022. According to the updated ranking, Tanzanian passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to 73 countries….
Confederation of African Football (Giza) A quartet of African teams are aiming to make history at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the competition kicked off on Thursday. The most experienced campaigners are Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who have qualified for every edition but are yet to progress beyond the quarter-finals. With star striker…
Story by Dominic Waghorn, international affairs editor | Sky News Vladimir Putin will not be attending the BRICS trade summit in South Africa thereby avoiding the risk of arrest. The South African government broke the news with the following statement: “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit, but the Russian Federation…
Despite president’s warning against the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya, people have protested against the high cost of living. Kenya braced Wednesday 19 July 2023 for a new round of protests despite the government warning it would not tolerate further unrest after earlier demonstrations turned violent, with more than a dozen people killed. The opposition has vowed three straight dkenyaays…
Black Sherif has been nominated for the Man of the Year award at the upcoming Emy Awards Africa, which is set to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Accra. The young budding musician has been nominated alongside Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy, who are likely to give him a run for his money. The aim of…
The Tanzanian government has been ordered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, a World Bank tribunal, to pay $109.5 million (Sh265 billion) as compensation for breach of obligation to a foreign investor. Dar es Salaam. The government said yesterday it will appeal against a recent ruling by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID),…
Egypt will face regular power cuts until the middle of next week as the government limits consumption of gas during a heatwave, the cabinet said on Wednesday. Residents have reported power cuts in several areas in Cairo this week as temperatures have risen above 40 degrees during a heatwave that has affected southern Europe and North Africa and coincided…
Mr Taheed reportedly suspected Nabukenya of infidelity which prompted him to take their 6-month-old child for a DNA test that turned negative Police in Mpigi District are holding an Israeli national, who reportedly killed his wife and hid her remains in a septic tank. According to police, Waeed Taheed, a resident of Kalagala Village in Mpigi District and manager…
KAMPALA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The Ugandan military said it has freed 14 women held by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a joint operation with the DRC army. The rescue operation was conducted Monday night by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the…
Have you ever wondered why when a baby is born, doctors put the baby on the mother’s bare skin? Or why when you are having a crappy day, not just any hug is good enough to give you the comfort you need? Ever wondered why it is that when the one you love hugs you, holds your hand or…
Data from the FinScope Tanzania 2023 Survey also shows that eight percent of people expect their children to take care of them and two percent depend on money from friends and or relatives Dar es Salaam. There is a need for multi-faceted approaches and collaboration among stakeholders due to the lack of retirement plans among more than a quarter…
This is the first time the conference has been held in Tanzania or on the African continent. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is expected to host the Africa Heads of State Human Capital Summit (HCS), which will discuss investment in human resources. The Summit to be held on July 25 and 26, 2023, under the theme “Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth:…
‘Now recommend psychotherapy rather than hormones and surgeries as the first line of treatment for gender-dysphoric youth’ International doctors are sounding the alarm that America is gambling with children’s futures by pushing transgender medical procedures while downplaying their consequences. America has become the outlier on the world stage as medical groups push trans treatment for children, even as countries…
Promoted | Companies are turning to “zero trust” to modernise their cybersecurity and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. Organisations are turning to “zero trust” to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated….
Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), a European accredited Higher Education institution under the European Qualification Framework (EQF), has launched two online Degrees in Information Technology for students and professionals in Africa and across the world. For its maiden academic year starting September 2023, OPIT looks forward to welcoming students from all over the world to its first class in…
There are over 19 statues of the late Nelson Mandela and 19 are in South Africa. Two new statues will be unveiled today. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to unveil two statues of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, 18 July. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Madiba’s passing and he would have been…
While in Tanzania, President Novak will also visit various attractions in Arusha region and will travel back to Hungary via Kilimanjaro International Airport in July 20, 2023. Dar es Salaam. The President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, is expected to arrive in Tanzania today as she starts her three-day visit in the country from July 17 to July 20, 2023….
Exclusive: ‘I’m open to all characters’ Editor’s note: this interview took place prior to the actors strike, which began on July 14. John Boyega has revealed that he’s “open” to making a return to the Star Wars universe – but only if the project is the right fit for him. In an exclusive TechRadar interview to promote his new…
By Edward Qorro Arusha — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan will today officiate an inaugural Elders Retreat, which is part of the Africa Drive for Democracy week, scheduled to take place in Arusha. The annual gathering of the continent’s pro-democracy community in Arusha, Tanzania, brings together delegates from more than 45 African nations, comprising former Heads of State, scholars, leaders…
This programme shares its priorities and goals with the file of post-conflict reconstruction and development, whose leadership was supervised at the level of the African continent President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has stressed that the African continent has to continue its efforts to mobilize financial resources in priority areas, especially infrastructure development, within the framework of the African Infrastructure Development…
The year 2023 has so far not been a good one for Africa. Conflict has erupted in Sudan, deepened in the Democratic Republic of Congo and spread southward from the Sahel. Extreme weather, often attributed to climate change, has triggered devastating droughts and floods in places like Kenya and South Sudan, deepening poverty. Many African economies are struggling under…
The depth of the education problem in Africa is quite deep The African Union has outlined its educational program for 2024 amid a biting shortage of 17 million teachers in Africa. Mohamed Belhocine, the AU commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, said that despite the global crises facing the world, the continental body would dedicate itself in 2024…
Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe have reached the goal of ’95-95-95′ targets for ending AIDS by 2030. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is among five African countries that have committed to ending AIDS by 2030, the country’s health minister, Ms Ummy Mwalimu, has said. She said that 96 percent of Tanzanians living with HIV infection are aware of their…
Carbon offsets are intended to mitigate the effects of climate change, and Tanzania is on the verge of a new age, one in which the carbon market can provide major benefits to the environment, local people, and the National Treasury Dar es Salaam. Producing and selling carbon offsets is finally becoming a lucrative business in Tanzania, with the government…
As we approach the midpoint to deliver the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, TRAFFIC flags that biodiversity is still not sufficiently integrated into the implementation of the SDGs. Ahead of the Ministerial Segment of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) on 17-19 July, TRAFFIC underscores the urgency to mainstream biodiversity to accelerate progress for people and…
By Ehi Braimah Two significant events will take place on July 28 in Lagos. The first will be the unveiling of the historic Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA); the other will be a gathering of great sportsmen and women who would shine like a million stars at a gala evening at…
There are many advantage for bartering of goods with Africa, the chairman of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce said, adding that Iran should seize it as an opportunity to spur trade with the continent. Countries enjoy high capability of producing goods and can use bartering deals to supply goods as they need, Yahya Al-e Es’hagh emphasized. Speaking in…
According to ZCT Executive Secretary, Ms Hafsa Mbamba, the change will simplify the renewal process, eliminate administrative burdens, and allow businesses to operate without interruption. Dar es Salaam. The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) has made a change in the validity period of licences issued to tourism related businesses in the isles. With immediate effect, the shift to a…
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The African Union’s fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) kicked off in Nairobi on Sunday, bringing together various regional economic groups and mechanisms to accelerate continental integration. The theme of this year’s meeting is the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting is being led by Kenyan President William Ruto with the participation of the President…
When the BRICS summit gets under way in South Africa next month, much of the international attention will be on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin, with an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, will attend. But for many African countries, the summit is an opportunity for something much bigger. Various African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Algeria,…
Despite the unfortunate loss of its founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, earlier this year, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is dedicated to ensuring its continuity. The global award organisation’s board recently approved the start of film selection preparations. The AMAA Screening College, led by Chairman Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has commenced the evaluation of 389 entries from over 45 countries that…
Eight cheetahs have died this year at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. Experts believe the big cats seem to have contracted diseases brought on by satellite collars, which are used to track their activity and health One more male cheetah passed away on Friday at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total number of feline fatalities…
THE European Union (EU) envoy in Guyana has been facilitating talks for possible pharmaceutical production in Guyana. This is according to European Union Ambassador to Guyana Rene Van Nes, during an interview with reporters on Thursday. He said that this initiative is about seeing if Guyana, together with Barbados and Rwanda could play a role in pharmaceutical production. Van…
Floyd Mayweather is happy to meet with the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. Mayweather received a special autographed book from President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his state house visit. Photos of the two great men were shared on social media. Mayweather showed his support by wearing the well-known Mnangagwa scarf provided by his political party. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who…
TANZANIA has the potential of transforming its economy and become a leading nation in Africa if will properly implement agroforestry programme. Minister of State, Vice-President’ Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo said that agroforestry is a key tool for both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as trees help store large amount of carbon. He made the remarks during the launch…
By Chris Dorsey | Forbes We watch as a lone bull elephant heads for a water hole but encounters several hundred Maasai cattle blocking its path. The elephant begins chasing the herd like an outsized Australian shepherd, which prompts the Maasai tending the bovines to shout at the spirited bull that then turns its attention to the lone herdsman….
Summary The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing for elections due on December 20, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. If all goes well, this could become the first election scheduled and conducted on time in a long time, allowing the country to maintain or change leadership by peaceful means only for the second time in history….
Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the stories shaping the continent.
Residents of South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg were stunned by the first snowfall in over a decade on Monday, with some children seeing snow for the first time. While parts of South Africa regularly receive snowfall over the southern hemisphere winter months around June to August, Johannesburg last saw snow in August 2012. After getting her picture taken on…
A warm and hearty hello from Tanzania, often fondly referred to as the vibrant heart of Africa! With immense pleasure and pride, I invite global citizens, organizations, and thought leaders to convene at the monumental Africa’s Food Systems Summit 2023 (AGRF 2023 Summit). Scheduled to unfold between the 5th and 8th of September 2023, this transformative event will be…
Unguja. Authorities in Zanzibar are set to impose a ban on import and consumption of Shisha and E-cigarettes saying it was being consumed carelessly in public places. In a communication to the public, Zanzibar’s Minister of State, Office of the President, Regional Administrations, Local Governments and SMZ Departments, Masoud Ali Mohammed said government will issue a special directive soon. “We are all…
Summary The students have been relocated to Tanzania to complete their final year of studies following the outbreak of war in Sudan Dar es Salaam. Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has received 150 medical students from the University of Medicine, Science, and Technology (UMST), Khartoum, Sudan. The students have been relocated to Tanzania to complete their final year of studies…
Nairobi. The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China. Summary Kenyan President William Ruto presided over a ceremony in Nairobi to mark the formal conclusion of negotiations to the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Kenyan President William Ruto…
Summary The new program to strengthen Zanzibar’s horticulture market is expected to substantially increase economic opportunities in horticulture sector Zanzibar. The US government in partnership with Zanzibar have unveiled a new programme to strengthening Zanzibar’s horticulture market systems and promoting. Dubbed Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija Activity, the project is expected to increase economic opportunities in horticulture, with…
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said yesterday that she was all out to build Tanzania, reminding Tanzanians that the country remains one and united. Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a public rally in Mwanza yesterday that the country remains one and united In an apparent reaction to recent sentiments where some politicians seemed to question…
Dar es Salaam. Air France has launched direct flights from Paris to Dar es Salaam, making it the 31st route in sub-Saharan Africa after a 28-year absence. What you need to know Dar es Salaam becomes the second destination in Tanzania, joining Zanzibar where the airline has been operating since October 2021 with two weekly flights into the Abeid…
The number of stateless people has also risen in 2022 to 4.4 million, according to UNHCR data, but this is believed to be an underestimate. GENEVA: Some 110 million people have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, or human rights violations, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says. The war in Sudan, which has displaced nearly…
South Africa is now increasingly coming under growing pressure from the United States, which is its second largest trading partner after China, for seemingly supporting Russia in the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, although it says it is neutral. Washington and Pretoria recently faced-off in a diplomatic tiff after the US accused SA of supplying arms to Russia. Even if Pretoria…
Wider inclusion of persons with albinism can go a long way towards ensuring they live free from fear and discrimination, a UN human rights expert has said. Persons with the condition – which is caused by a lack of melanin pigmentation, affecting skin, hair and eye colour – continue to face an uphill battle to attain a life with…
RADISSON Hotel Group has signed seven new hotels, adding over 1400 rooms to its African portfolio. This as the company continues its ambitious growth in the continent. The new hotels expand the group’s brands, spanning from upscale to premium luxury lifestyle with a new market entry in Gambia and the introduction of new brands in key markets with the…
More than 100 people have drowned in north central Nigeria after a boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river, police and local authorities said on Tuesday. Details about the accident in Kwara State were still emerging, but it was the latest boat tragedy in Nigeria where river capsizes are common due to overloading, lax safety…
Eritrea says it is ready to work toward “peace, stability and regional integration after it rejoined the East African bloc, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Monday. It comes nearly 16 years after the politically isolated state pulled out of the bloc. Information Minister Yemane Meskel said Eritrea resumed its activity in IGAD and took its seat at…
Future for Kids in Rwanda, an Austrian development aid association represented by its local NGO of the same name, is dedicated to the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Last week, they inaugurated an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) to assist single mothers in raising their children while they undergo vocational training in sewing and tailoring. The NGO…
Music streaming app Spotify, like every company in tech, suffers a bit from the Red Queen effect. That is, the moment it stops evolving, something else is going to steal its place. We just get to sit and reap the benefits — as long as they are benefits. This newest feature could well be one of those. The company,…
Brazil is seeking to mend ties with Africa, largely ignored by the Bolsonaro administration, as the government prepares for two rounds of official trips to the continent. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who in previous administrations sought to strengthen Brazil-Africa relations and visited 23 countries in the region over two terms, wants to visit at least eight African…
Binance, a blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has been ordered to cease operations in Nigeria after being declared an illegal crypto trading platform. Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued the directive on Friday, discouraging crypto investors from using the platform as Binance is neither registered nor regulated and its operations in the country were illegal. In a…