Heathrow Airport, a major international airport in London on Monday, November 7, welcomed RwandAir maiden direct flight, in a move intended to cater for the airline’s growing demand. A highly placed source confirmed to The New Times that the national carrier landed in the morning hours of Monday. Passengers left Kigali around midnight. The inaugural flight puts an end…
WWE has turned its attention to Africa with a new campaign to find the next great superstar. “The Search for Africa’s Next WWE Superstar” launched Tuesday with the opening of the application process, which will last until Dec. 18. WWE partnered with SuperSport to start the campaign. Candidates who make it to the final round will have a multi-day…
-A total of $63.8 billion of investment interest mobilized in 2022 This year’s just concluded Africa Investment Forum Market Days–the continent’s premier investment platform–has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors. Combined with $32.8 billion from the rescheduled 2021 Africa Investment Forum Market days–which took place as virtual boardrooms in March this year–the forum has…
Dar Es Salaam — Peace talks between warring sides on Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict have been extended into Monday. An official familiar with the arrangements for the talks confirms that discussions continue in South Africa between Ethiopia’s federal government and representatives from the northern Tigray region. The African Union-led talks seek a cessation of hostilities in a war that the United…
KINSHASA – A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo’s capital, the interior minister said Sunday, blaming the organisers. Too many people had been allowed into Kinshasa’s 80,000 capacity Martyrs’ stadium on Saturday night, Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito told…
The models take part in a fashion show and an awards night, and visit the museums Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid and friend Naomi Campbell have jetted off to Qatar, where they enjoyed a busy few days this week taking part in major fashion events and visiting the local museums. The pair were in town for a variety of initiatives,…
Some football fan clubs have already said they’ll be commuting to Qatar during the cup on 45-minute flights from Dubai Dubai: The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short…
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. Nigeria has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa. Dr. Titilayo Tade of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital also states that, “The suicide rate in Nigeria in 2019 is 6.9/ 100,000, which is higher than 6.5 rate in 2012; but under-reported or miscoded. Nigeria has the highest rate…
Two cars packed with explosives were detonated minutes apart near the busy Zobe junction Mogadishu: The number of people killed in an attack on Saturday at a busy intersection in the Somali capital Mogadishu has risen to 100, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday. “So far, people who died have reached 100 and 300 are wounded, and the…
The African Union (AU)-led peace talks to end the bloody fighting between the Ethiopian government and separatist Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is scheduled for Monday, 24 October in South Africa, the Ethiopian government announced on Thursday
Bloomberg plans to expand its TV presence in Africa to serve the growing audience of business and financial news consumers based on the continent or interested in the region as an agent of global markets, a statement by the firm has said. The firm’s verified Twitter handle notes that Bloomsberg TV offers “breaking news. In-depth analysis. Market-moving scoops. Exclusive…
Deontay Wilder hopes to fight Anthony Joshua in Africa. The former world champion is convinced that a fight against the Brit is still the “number one” bout in the world and wants a potential clash to happen in Africa as both competitors have roots on the continent. Wilder, who returns to the ring against Robert Helenius today (15.10.22), told…
MTV has announced nominations for the ‘2022 MTV EMAs’ with Africa’s blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa securing nominations, again. MTV has announced nominations for the ‘2022 MTV EMAs’ with Africa’s blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa securing nominations again. Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Tems, with record-breaking hits like ‘Last Last’ and…
What you need to know: Neymar is having one of his best seasons for PSG since he joined the club following a world record 222-million-euro transfer in 2017.He has scored eight goals and contributed seven assists in 10 matches in Ligue 1. Barcelona, Spain A month before the World Cup begins in Qatar, Brazilian superstar Neymar goes on trial…
Promoted | This powerful entry-level phone boasts a massive display and 40W Huawei SuperCharge. Huawei Consumer Business Group has launched a new powerful entry-level smartphone, the Huawei nova Y90, that takes a great stride forward with more advanced hardware and brings young users another chic and high-tech choice for smartphones. The Huawei nova Y90 brings a series of impressive…
Angola on Wednesday successfully launched in orbit its satellite, Angosat-2, the second satellite the country has launched. Angosat-2 was launched by the “Proton-M” rocket and was sent from the Baikanur aerospace station in Kazakhstan at 3pm (GMT). The satellite, weighing about two tonnes, has the capacity to cover the African continent and part of southern Europe and is expected…
South Africa’s University of Cape Town climbed 23 places in global rankings and maintained its position as number one in Africa, according to this year’s World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education on Wednesday. The university rose from the 183 position of last year to 160, this year. A total of 1 799 institutions were assessed in 13…
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson has been elected as a new Chairperson of African Geopolitical Group of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The election was held yesterday in the Rwandan capital, Kigali during the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The assembly of the IPU and its related meetings opened Tuesday and will come to a close…
Summary At that lofty moment, Traore became the world’s youngest leader, wresting the title from Chilean President Gabriel Boric, a whole two years older. Just a week ago, 34-year-old Ibrahim Traore was an unknown, even in his native Burkina Faso. But in the space of a weekend, he catapulted himself from army captain to the world’s youngest leader —…
Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has issued a public apology to Kenya, asking forgiveness for tweets by his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The tweets on Monday joked about Uganda invading Kenya. But Museveni promoted his son from lieutenant to general while removing him as commander of the army’s land forces, saying there were many positive contributions he has…
What you need to know: The agreement dubbed ‘Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion on Income Taxes’ was signed by Finance ministers of the two countries–Dr Mwigulu Nchemba for Tanzania and Mr Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussain of the UAE. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement…
TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has signed an agreement with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) worth 9bn/- to help traders do business basing on standards for easy access to the market. Speaking after inking the deal, TMEA Country Resident, Ms Monica Hangi said the agreement targets to ease business and solve challenges caused by business impediments and non-tariff barriers. She…
The cast of the hit struggle movie Sarafina has reunited after 30 years…and right in time for Heritage Day! The two leading ladies of the movie – Whoopi Goldberg and Leleti Khumalo – alongside producer Anant Singh met in New York And joining the crew was Prince Albert of Monaco who is married to South African-raised royal Princess Charlene….
A Tanzanian film has been shortlisted for an Oscars award – ending the country’s two-decades wait for an entry in the awards. Vuta N’kuvute film – Swahili for tug of war – has been shortlisted in the 95th Oscars’ Best International Film category. Released in Swahili and with a majority black cast, the film tells the story of a…
Three days ago, the EU Parliament adopted a resolution accusing of human rights violations, major environmental and climate risks posed by the execution of the EACOP project. Dar es Salaam. Whilst Tanzania stands to ensure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is excused in respect to human rights, Uganda sees the European Parliament’s resolution against its construction, as…
Kenya’s economic situation deteriorated further as consumers woke up to a record increase in fuel and electricity prices in the same week that the nation’s new leader, President William Ruto, was sworn in. The record-high fuel surcharge comes at a time when the government and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to end the fuel subsidies that have been…
The vote by a majority of the EU Parliament came hours after Uganda’s MPs had labeled an earlier move to block the project as racist and imperialistic. The European Union (EU) lawmakers yesterday voted by a majority of 334 to pass the resolution that seeks to compel Uganda, Tanzania and the Total Energies SE to delay development of the…
Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight security after a disputed electoral win last month. The inauguration will be held on the historic palm tree-lined Praca da Republica square in the centre of the capital, Luanda. Security forces set up a heavy cordon around the venue ahead of the…
A delighted Air Belgium celebrated its first new flights to South Africa yesterday, Wednesday 14 September 2022. The airline said: “Cheers to new flights to South Africa! Our #A330neo takes off from Brussels Airport to Johannesburg and Cape Town“ Simultaneous flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg are now available from Brussels Airport every Wednesday and Sunday, while return flights…
EFFORTS by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to promote Tanzania continue to pay off and witnessed some 19 USA companies readiness to explore investment opportunities in the country. According to a statement issued on Tuesday the U.S Embassy in Dar es Salaam and the U.S Commercial Service, representative of the 19 companies will be among participants in a two-day fact-finding…
Summary In the competition, Tanzania One Team have so far collected a total of 148 strokes as the same as Kenya. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s ladies national golf team “Tanzania One Team” captain Hawa Wanyeche scored high on day one of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The prestigious tournament teed-off yesterday at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club…
Kigali: September 7, 2022 – Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was today announced thewinner of the 2022 Africa Food Prize at the AGRF2022 Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent annual award that recognizes outstandingindividuals or institutions that are leading the effort to change the reality of farmingin Africa.Eric Yirenkyi Danquah has been celebrated for his outstanding…
The 2022 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) Summit started on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together political leaders, businesses persons, civil society representatives, among others to formulate policies towards the continental food security agenda. The Kigali event is the 12th AGRF Summit, an event held every year since 2010. This year’s summit, set to run until September 9, is…
Nairobi: Kenya’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected challenges to the official results of the presidential election and upheld Deputy President William Ruto’s win. Opposition candidate Raila Odinga had alleged irregularities in the otherwise peaceful Aug. 9 election that was marked by last-minute drama when the electoral commission split and traded accusations of misconduct. The court found little or no…
Kenya’s Supreme Court should rule today on Raila Odinga’s petition: was Kenya’s election free and fair? Kenya’s political life remains on pause while the Supreme Court considered the petition of Raila Odinga, who claims his opponent William Ruto won by fraud. After a long delay, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chief Walter Chebukati announced on 15 August the…
A two-legged omnivore, Mbiresaurus raathi walked the planet around 230 million years ago and weighed up to 30kg (66lbs) Its skeleton was discovered during two expeditions in 2017 and 2019 by a team of researchers from Zimbabwe, Zambia, and the US Scientists in Zimbabwe have discovered the remains of Africa’s oldest dinosaur, which roamed the Earth around 230 million…
Nairobi — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims by petitioners in the presidential election that its system was hacked and crucial data altered. Lawyer Eric Gumbo said the claims that the system was hacked and some of the Forms 34As uploaded in favour of President-Elect William Ruto is laughable. He challenged the petitioners to present…
Health officials met with families that had waited more than two months to learn why 21 teenagers died one June night in an overcrowded bar. Report says JOHANNESBURG — The 21 South African teenagers who collapsed in a crowded tavern during a night of revelry in June died of asphyxiation, two local TV news channels reported, citing victims’ families…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $30 billion in an effort to counter China’s influence on the continent as Tunisia hosted the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development. Speaking virtually Saturday to a conference in Tunis focused on Japanese investment in Africa’s development, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged $30 billion (€30.1 billion) over three years in…
A high-level group of eminent African jurists has arrived in Kenya to observe the proceedings of the 2022 presidential petitions at the Supreme Court. They are all members of the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum. The mission is headed by Mohammed Chande Othman, the retired chief justice of Tanzania. Others include Justice Lilian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza of the Supreme Court of…
New $5.5 million collaboration with e-GUIDE and Atlas AI launches in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda to catalyze investment in agriculture, energy, and transportation infrastructure NEW YORK and NAIROBI /PRNewswire/ — The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new $5.5 million collaboration with e-GUIDE and Atlas AI to accelerate economic development and promote climate resilient infrastructure investment across sub-Saharan Africa. Leveraging…
In a legal notice signed by the EAC Council of Ministers chair Betty Maina, the companies can now import, at zero percent for a year, raw materials and inputs for the manufacture of wire products Tanzanian companies have been granted exemption on imported products that attract 35 percent duty, barely a month after the EAC Common External Tariff came…
ANGOLA’S just-ended elections will go down the annals of history for the chastening defeat of the ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in the capital Luanda. The disgrace ends MPLA’S almost five-decade stranglehold. By ceding some control to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), MPLA has joined a growing trend in the…
The ceremony is taking place in the capital Luanda on what would have been dos Santos’s 80th birthday, and comes days after his party, the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), saw its worst results at the polls in the most hotly contested elections since independence. LUANDA – Angolans and a dozen African leaders, including South Africa’s…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held extensive talks with his visiting Tanzanian counterpart Stergomena Lawrence Tax to boost bilateral military-to-military cooperation in sync with India’s broader priority to deepen strategic ties with Africa. In the discussions, the two defence ministers also explored new avenues for defence and industrial cooperation to further strengthen bilateral engagements, officials said. Following the talks, Singh…
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is set to promise some $30 billion in aid for African development at a conference to be held in Tunisia this weekend, the Sankei Shimbun daily reported on Friday. The aid, which will centre around developing human resources in order to promote economic growth, will be announced at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development…
When Serena Williams walks out onto the courts of Flushing Meadows at the US Open next week, what appears to be her farewell from tennis will be keenly felt in Africa. Since the 40-year-old turned professional in 1995, winning her first Grand Slam trophy four years later, both Serena and her older sister Venus have become iconic figures. “Serena…
Summary Ethiopian Airlines has suspended both the pilots while the concerned crew has been removed from the operations until the investigation is over Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airlines, has suspended two pilots who apparently fell asleep and missed the landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia. The incident took place onboard an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 enroute from…
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga will challenge the results of this month’s presidential election in the Supreme Court on Monday, his legal team said, the latest twist in a political clash that has gripped East Africa’s powerhouse. “Yes we shall,” lawyer Paul Mwangi replied to a Reuters query by text. Last week the election commissioner…
Training and Consulting company, Sycamore Consult Limited, has organized a conference where participants will be acquainted with methods and skills on wealth creation. According to Mwawi John Makwakwa who is the Chief Executive Officer for Sycamore Consult Limited, this day long conference will be held on 31st August, 2022 at Bingu International Conference Centre, Umodzi Park Presidential Hotel in…
Tanzania has announced the beginning of a project to provide high-speed internet service to the slopes of the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro High-speed internet connection is enabled at Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro standing at roughly 5,900 metres above sea level under Tanzania’s broadband initiative through a state-run telecoms company. Nape Nnauye, the Minister of Information, Communication &…
Summary Writing on her verified Twitter account, President Samia said Tanzania and Kenya will work together and strengthen historically ties. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a congratulatory message to the people of Kenya for conducting a peaceful general election held on August 9 that made William Ruto the president elect. Writing on her verified Twitter account, President Samia…
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…
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,…
*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…
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…
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…
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Leaders of Commonwealth nations are meeting in Rwanda Friday in a summit that promises to tackle climate change, tropical diseases and other challenges deepened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The summit for Commonwealth heads of state in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is the culmination of a series of meetings earlier in the week that have reported…
Summary The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has officially launched the 2022 U.S. – Africa Business Summit website which is now open for registration. The Summit, themed ‘Building Forward Together,’ will be held in Marrakech, Morocco on July 19 – 22, 2022 in partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco and Africa50 (the pan-African infrastructure investment platform). The Summit will…
South Africa will consider the adoption of more official languages as a way of recognising people who have historically been repressed in the country. Parliament’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee (JCRC) received a presentation this week on potentially amending the Constitution to recognise Khilovedu and Kiswahili as official languages in South Africa. Co-chairperson of the committee, Prof Mathole Motshekga, said…
Summary The number of Tanzanians living in exile remains unknown but some high profile names include former Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu and legislator Godbless Lema. Dar es Salaam. Minister for Home Affairs, Hamad Masauni has asked Tanzanians who left the country to seek refuge due their safety to come back because the country is safe He made the remarks…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: June 2, 2022 Tanzania is racing to be East Africa’s rice hub by meeting in totality the regional need for the food crop. The 4th largest producer of rice in Africa and the second-largest in Eastern & Southern Africa, has put in place adequate plans and measures to increase rice production annually, set to reach…
By Dr Reginald Mengi, 14th May 2015 The peoples of East Africa who are the intended beneficiaries of the EAC’s integration are bound by very strong political, economic and social relationships and share a common history, culture and infrastructure, civil society organizations and community based organizations. They provide a key tool for the success of the integration. The process…
By Maida Waziri A time has come if the law of 30 per cent tenders to women, youth, and the disabled are followed in the construction industry, that would be one of the greatest empowerment drives. It could lead to new employment for thousands of women in the industry. That there is a great need to motivate and inspire…
Summary According to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), effective Wednesday, the retail price for petrol is Tsh2,994 ($1.28) from 3,303 ($1.42) per litre, diesel Tsh3,126 ($1.34) down from Tsh3,452 ($1.48) per litre, while kerosene prices remain unchanged. Tanzania has reduced the cost of fuel effective Wednesday following the Tsh100 billion ($43 million) fuel subsidy the government…
Summary The project involves upgrading of the current 84km two-way single bitumen road to a two-lane dual carriage way, and is expected to ease access to the northern corridor by reducing time by about 26 percent and cost by 35 percent. Dr Adesina will inspect the Kenol-Sagana-Marua highway project, which is co-financed by AfDB to the tune of $191…
Cape Town – UCT has announced that it will introduce Swahili from 2023, with the aim of launching it as a major subject in 2028. Swahili is a language spoken either as a mother tongue or as a second language on the East Coast of Africa and is used in more than 14 countries. The announcement was made by…
The 85-year-old pope has been undergoing treatment for knee pain, believed to be caused by a torn ligament. Pope Francis is set to make a grueling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks. The Vatican issued a full program on Saturday for the…
In Summary •She is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.517.2_en.html#goog_504759739 Ellen DeGeneres starts her ‘career pause’ in Africa TV star Ellen DeGeneres is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move. The final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will air later this week, and Ellen…
The Climate Overshoot Commission will design a response strategy if the global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius Dr. Kalibata is one of the 16 members of the commission. – The President of AGRA, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has been selected as one of 16 eminent members of the Climate Overshoot Commission. She joins former heads of government, national ministers,…
Eighteen members of the East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution are currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five-day benchmarking visit to the African Union Commission (AUC). The overall objective of the visit is to interact with AUC Stakeholders involved in Peace and Security, and Political Affairs as well as acquaint themselves with operationalization…
The bank’s total assets also rose by 4.1% United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2022, recording impressive growth across its income lines. The bank’s result which was released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Tuesday showed that gross earnings rose by 18.3% from $370mln (N155.4bln) in 2021 to $437mln…
The Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted wheat exports, driving wheat prices up by 60% in Africa, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) said Tuesday, warning that the continent will lose up to $11 billion worth of food due to the conflict. “Already, the price of wheat has gone up about 60%. Maize and other grains will also be…
After receiving approval from the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kodris Africa, an online publishing company that focuses in preparing learners with 21st-century skills, will offer the syllabus. The government of Kenya has approved the coding curriculum to be learnt by secondary and primary school students that will teach coding to young learners. Kenya will be the first African…
GOOGLE’S first product development centre in Africa, to be located in Kenya, is anticipated to create transformative products and services for the continent and people around the world. It is hiring engineers, product managers, user experience designers and researchers to lay the foundation for significant growth. “Google’s mission in Africa is to make the internet helpful to Africans and…
Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort for the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. Designed for rising stars and established executives from across Africa’s agriculture sector in government, the private sector, and civil society, the programme is the continent’s premier leadership programme tailored for developing leaders to…
Nyerere was at the forefront of cooperating with fellow freedom fighters of Tanganyika that gained independence on December 9,1961 from the British colonialists Dar es Salaam. The founding Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, was born on April 13, 1922 in Butiama District, Mara Region and died on October 14, 1999. However, the question is why should we…
Stimulating innovative entrepreneurship for sustainable job creation. This is the main challenge of the 6th edition of the African Business & Social Responsibility Forum which will be held from 4 to 5 October 2022 in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During this meeting, which will be attended by 500 business leaders and public actors…
Suddenly, Twitter’s biggest stakeholder is Tesla’s Elon Musk Tesla CEO Elon Musk owns a 9% stake in Twitter and is now the social media platform’s largest shareholder. The ultimate aim of Musk’s 73.5 million share purchase worth $3 billion is not clear, yet in late March Musk, who has 80 million Twitter followers, questioned free speech on Twitter and…
Mon, 4 April 2022, 6:56 pm·3-min read Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support. South African artist DJ Black Coffee won…
According to Transparency International’s report of January 2022, in 2021 Tanzania scored 39 out of 100 and was as a result ranked 87 out of 180 countries that were investigated. Tanzania has performed well in the fight against corruption according to a new report that ranked the country second after Rwanda in the region. According to Transparency International’s report…
The summit recognizes serving and past women presidents and prime ministers in Africa African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina told women at a conference in Pretoria on Wednesday that they are part of a revolution that is building across Africa. The head of Africa’s premier development lending institution was speaking at the virtual Women Heads…
The UN’s approach – centered on victims’ rights – is carried out through the work of Victims’ Rights Officers in various countries Secretary-General António Guterres released his annual update on the Organization’s efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) on Tuesday, dovetailing with his system-wide strategy – launched in 2017 – to stamp out incidents by placing victims…
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), along with its partners, Google and Africa 24 successfully held the annual flagship initiative, the Africa Business Forum, on Monday 7th of February on the margins of African Union summit in Addis Ababa via hybrid format. Bringing together heads of state with CEOs and other stakeholders, the focus of the Forum this year was…
Madagascar’s disaster management agency said that Cyclone Batsirai had left 20 people dead and forced 55,000 from their homes. INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Cyclone Batsirai swept out of Madagascar on Monday after killing 20 people, displacing 55,000 and devastating the drought-hit island’s agricultural heartland, leading the UN to warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Madagascar was already reeling from a…
Kampala, Uganda. With 1.5million refugees, Uganda is the top refugee-hosting country on the African continent and one of the top five hosting countries in the world. Although the country has a relaxed policy which allows refugees to live outside camps, the country also has 48 refugee settlements, most of which are in areas experiencing the worst forms of environmental…