April–September sales surged 8.3% year-on-year, thanks to strong demand and improved supply chains. Toyota Motor Corp’s global sales climbed 8.3% in April to September from a year earlier to a record 5,596,183 vehicles, putting the world’s biggest carmaker on track for another year of strong gains thanks to robust demand and improving supply conditions. Global production in the fiscal…
British Airways’ first flight from London Gatwick to Accra touched down at Kotoka International Airport yesterday at 18.26 local time. By Matt Pole The inaugural service received a warm West African welcome as it taxied to stand, with dancers, drummers and a VIP delegation, including the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, greeting customers as they…
By Sophia Kumkana THE future prospects of economic and trade relation between Tanzania and Germany are set to hit new heights, with the visit into the country by the latter’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier starting today. In the course, Germany’s top leaders will visit four African countries this week, including Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who departed Berlin for Nigeria yesterday,…
Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said. “It is time we… realise that having visa restrictions amongst ourselves is working against us,” he told an international conference. Visa-free travel within the continent has been a goal of the African Union (AU) for the past decade….
DAR ES SALAAM: FORMER President Jakaya Kikwete has joined other famous figures across the world to congratulate Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson for being elected as the President of the global Inter – Parliamentary Union (IPU). Dr Tulia’s victory makes her the 31st president of the IPU and the first woman from the African continent to hold the position. With…
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to accelerate the realisation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The President said AfCFTA will increase intra-Africa trade thereby creating jobs and wealth for the people. President Ruto noted that Visa restrictions between African countries and tariffs are unnecessary hindrances to trade. “It is time we realise the…
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is the most preferred investment destination in East Africa for investors eyeing to explore the region in the next two years, according to survey conducted by KPMG advisory firm. The survey shows 15 per cent of respondents on 150 C-suite level and senior executives in the region say they would consider investing in Tanzania behind South…
Sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Unemployment Insurance Fund acts declared unconstitutional Sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act have been declared unconstitutional because, when it comes to “maternity leave”, they unfairly discriminate against mothers and fathers, surrogate parents, and those who adopt children. Johannesburg High Court Judge…
Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing Black actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the “Shaft” films of the 1970s and also took on dramatic roles dealing with race relations in America, died on Tuesday aged 81, the Hollywood Reporter said, citing his manager. Roundtree died at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, the Reporter said, citing…
TANZANIA’s Government is currently attracting more investors thanks to deliberate efforts to improve business environment. According to a Dubai-based Surfaces Furnishing Group Managing Director, Mr Rashid Yousif, the move has propel the flow of foreign direct investment to Tanzania. “Tanzania has simplified its business procedures, making it easy for investors to inject their capital in key and strategic investment…
The Africa-focused GSMA event MWC Kigali 2023 is well under way and is proving a useful platform for some major service providers to comment on government policy across the continent – notably on taxation. In fact six CEOs, representing some of the continent’s biggest operators, have published a communique at the show urging governments to establish new policies to…
A high-level roundtable discussion at the 2023 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) highlighted how the U.S. and African countries can continue to partner across technology, policy and investment. The session began by delving into the U.S.’ relationship with Equatorial Guinea – in which it is the largest single foreign investor – and emphasized the need to identify bankable…
Story by Reuters Africa is now realising its potential and capacity, with the formerly side-lined continent harnessing its demographic dividend and natural resources and becoming an economic, political and social powerhouse, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday. The African continent has particularly suffered the consequences of the climate crisis and conflict in other parts of the world,…
The investment is the foundation’s latest effort to bring the benefits of AI to low- and middle-income countries. On Tuesday, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $30 million investment in a new AI platform in Africa that it says will aid scientists in developing solutions for healthcare and social issues across the continent. The foundation hopes the…
by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, Benzinga Editor Netflix, Inc. NFLX+0.36%+ Free Alerts is reportedly concluding its free mobile plan in Kenya, which has authorized users to access a quarter of its shows and movies without spending over the past two years. It did not say how many subscribers it had added as a consequence of the strategy, designed to recruit new paying users,…
Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday. With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Exchange programme, stressed that Tanzania is the biggest and the closest partner of India in the entire Africa, noting that today marks a historic day in India-Tanzania relations. “Today is a historic day in the relations between India and Tanzania. Today we are trying our age-old friendship into a Strategic Partnership,” he…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers said Wednesday that parliamentary approval is required before the deployment of police to the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence that was approved by the U.N. Security Council this week. Opposition lawmaker Anthony Oluoch told a session of Parliament’s lower house that the conditions for foreign deployment hadn’t been met under…
Some food for thought for businesses looking into adopting AI in their operations. The business world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution, driven by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, and more. Workers around the world are experiencing the effects of these shifts firsthand, with increasing demands on their creative abilities and time while…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Twiga Stars for progressing to the next round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. “I wish them all the best in their next round. As pledged, this victory has a lucrative reward,” writes President Samia on her X (formerly Twitter) account. Tanzania’s Twiga Stars have marched to the second…
Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable energy sources Numerous South Africans facing daily challenges commuting to their workplaces via minibus taxis or cars on crowded highways might have difficulty accepting that an electric mobility revolution is on the horizon. However, several factors are pointing in that direction. Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable…
The head of Guinea’s junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, defended the use of military intervention in politics during a UN address Thursday, following a recent series of coups on the African continent. “Africa is suffering from a model of governance that has been imposed on us. A model that is certainly good and effective for the West, which designed it…
Perspective by Joe Davidson With the drive toward electric vehicles in high gear, the Biden administration signed an agreement with two African countries rich in minerals needed to meet the exploding demand. But China is the unmentioned actor in this international affair. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia was…
Story by Brenda Kanana In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Avoiding any detractions, Professor Danbatta highlighted the pivotal role of power supply, collaboration, and…
President William Ruto has said that African countries should restructure the International Financial System. Ruto said that many countries are off track on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and climate actions. He said a proper financing model will help nations such as Kenya plan their goals better. “We need to rethink the whole architecture around financing. It is…
This event was more than just a competition, it was a chance for athletes from various backgrounds to share their love for fitness and forge community to professionalise the Sport of Fitness in South Africa and Africa. The 2023 Fittest Games hosted in Parys and Potchefstroom from 24 to 28 August was an opportunity to unite the fittest athletes…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 10th anniversary this year since it was proposed by H.E.President Xi Jinping of China in 2013. The BRI aimed at opening up new solid and strong economic partnership between China and other countries, especially developing nations. The BRI is a symbolic commitment of China to help the countries along the Silk…
Nairobi, Kenya — A leading global risk consultancy says that despite the impacts of the war in Ukraine, global inflation, climate and security challenges, Africa continues to find resilience. A new report by Control Risks and its economics consulting partner, Oxford Economics Africa, finds that as global tensions create disruptions, they are also providing many African governments significant political,…
UNITED STATES ,New York : VICE- PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango is set to address the world leaders during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York tomorrow. Dr Mpango left the country on Monday this week to represent President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the assembly. According to a statement…
African leaders, including Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa are in the U.S. for the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which is taking place from September 19 to September 26, 2023. In his first UNGA meeting as newly-elected leader of Nigeria, Tinubu called for “genuine partnership for Nigeria and Africa’s…
Dodoma: Amidst the tranquil landscapes of Kondoa in Dodoma, Regional Commissioner Hon. Rosemary Senyamule took to the podium with a powerful message for the youth. Her words were both a call to arms for a brighter future and a caution against the pitfalls of drug use. Speaking passionately, Senyamule highlighted the Tanzanian government’s commitment to bolstering education as a…
President William Ruto has urged satellite internet firm StarLink to work towards reducing the cost of internet access in the country. Speaking on Saturday when he visited the StarLink/SpaceX factory in Los Angeles, United States, Ruto said the organization presents a promising solution for achieving universal internet access in Kenya by overcoming traditional infrastructure limitations. The Head of State…
Thousands of people, some dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa’s divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country’s emergence from apartheid. Mourners crowded a small stadium in Ulundi, the ancient capital of the Zulu kingdom in eastern South Africa, to pay tribute…
TANZANIA : TANZANIA boxing team captain Yusuf Changalawe proudly waved the national flag colours at Dakar Arena, Senegal winning a silver medal in the Africa Boxing Olympic qualifiers. Changalawe won silver after losing his final bout to Abdelrahman Abdelgawad of Egypt who won gold in the lightweight category. Abdelgawad therefore sealed a qualification ticket to the Olympic Games for…
DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot in the CAF Champions League group stage. Mamelodi Sundowns made light weight of Burundi’s Bumaruru in a CAF Champions League preliminary round qualifier, what does coach Rhulani Mokwena say? BUMARURU 0-4 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Following the end of the international week, Sundowns restarted business with a trip to Tanzania to face the…
President William Ruto has invited American technology companies to set up manufacturing operations and regional offices in Kenya. The President said Kenya has a conducive environment for investments in technology and manufacturing. “Kenya is a full package investment destination; economically stable, entrepreneurial, secure, innovative with a favourable tax environment, skilled labour force, technological expertise, green energy credentials and a…
On Thursday, 14 September 2023, Spotify hosted a star-studded dinner uniting influencers and media to celebrate the newly launched AI DJ feature in Nigeria. The event showcased Spotify’s commitment to revolutionising the music experience in the country and beyond. The dinner, held at Ile Eros Restaurant, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, served as an opportunity for the guests to experience…
The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) has contributed to creating a unified African voice that expresses the priorities of development and climate action in the continent at different international forums, foremost of which are the UN meetings in New York and COP28 in Dubai, stated Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt and UN special envoy on…
The Italian Red Cross sounded the alarm Wednesday about humanitarian conditions on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa after more than 5,000 people in more than 100 different migrant boats arrived in one day with smugglers in north Africa taking advantage of calm seas to set off. At least one baby died near shore as a boat capsized, state radio…
Businesses across the world are under increased pressure from regulators and the civil society to adopt sustainable business practices to complement the global climate change mitigation efforts. Studies show that consumers are also becoming increasingly environmental conscious, seriously scrutinising the environmental impact of the products and services they consume and steering clear of businesses they deem ‘unsustainable’. This has…
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least another 2,000, authorities said on Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. At least 2,012 people are confirmed dead, while 2,059 were injured, including 1,404 in a critical condition, an interior ministry statement…
The group of the world’s 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage. The group of the world’s 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa…
Tragedy has struck Morocco as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the iconic Marrakech, killing at least 296 Almost 300 people have been killed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, according to officials. Many of the deaths are believed to have happened in areas south of Marrakech – which are reportedly hard to reach. The…
Wagner Group mercenaries have launched an “informational war” in Africa, fighting against democracy by stoking anti-Western sentiment sweeping across some of the poorest nations in the world, experts have warned. The result could be catastrophic, both domestically and abroad, with a seismic uptick in violence causing the death of thousands and a potential mass migration to Europe, including, eventually,…
In response to the Declaration, President Ruto and the Bank Chief recognised Africa’s youth as the biggest asset for Africa and the whole world, praising their dynamism and innovation. Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers presented the Africa Youth Climate Assembly Declaration…
Dar es Salaam, In a pivotal moment for agricultural innovation, Patrick Ngwediagi, the Director General of the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), has officially launched SeedCast, a groundbreaking mobile app set to transform Tanzania’s rice seed market. The launch took place at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam, gathering over 100 rice experts…
She said Tanzania envisioned a Brics-Africa partnership that supports the continent’s endeavour to promote and strengthen regional value chains and help African producers to gain access to global export markets. Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said yesterday the Brics-Africa partnership needs to focus on unlocking the continent’s potential towards realisation of Agenda 2063, Sustainable Development Goals and…
In the ever-changing realm of digital innovation, Africa’s prominent Data and Marketing Technology company, Terragon, has taken center stage in reshaping the advertising landscape. With a visionary approach that preempted the transformation of consumer data utilization, Terragon’s groundbreaking mobile advertising solution, ‘Adrenaline’, continues to set the precedent for privacy-driven marketing strategies within the African telco industry. Unveiling Adrenaline at…
The global economy needs Africa to build back again from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yofi Grant, has said. He said Africa offered the new frontier for global economic growth and recovery due to the impact of the coronavirus disease and the Russia-Ukraine…
In the late hours of Wednesday, July 26; presidential guards led by a General in Niger Republic announced a successful coup on national television, taking over the government from Nigerienne President, Mohamed Bazoum. They effectively suspended all the institutions set up by the constitution and closed the nation’s borders just after putting president Bazoum under house arrest. The news of a…
IN a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, extolled the East African nation’s diversified ecosystems and its potential in the agricultural sector. “Today, Tanzania has diverse ecosystems that vary from the north to the south and from the…
Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah has lauded the African Development Bank for its “significant” support in fostering growth and development in the West African country. In a message conveyed by Liberia’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire Willye Mai King, President Weah thanked the Bank Group, led by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for providing critical support to Liberia, including funding the pavement…
Saudi border guards have fired “explosive weapons” on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross through Yemen into the Gulf kingdom, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said today. The allegations, which Riyadh did not immediately comment on, point to a significant escalation of abuses along the perilous ‘Eastern Route’ from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia, where…
SOME 14 perpetrators have been arrested and network infrastructure, linked to financial losses of more than US$40 million, identified following a continental partnership between Kaspersky and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). Kaspersky, the global cyber security and digital privacy company, has supported INTERPOL with threat intelligence data in its Africa Cyber Surge II operation, which enabled investigators to…
JOHANNESBURG has been confirmed as the host of the Africa Internet Summit 2023 (AIS 23) to be held in September. The South African city will host the event from the 26th to 30th. AIS, one of the continent’s leading African and global internet industry gatherings, will take place at the Indaba Hotel. The summit promises to bring together hundreds…
Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has compared the “aggression” of a 100m race to boxing as he targets gold at this month’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Kenyan will line up in the Hungarian capital on the back of his first Diamond League win in July. Omanyala, 27, claimed the victory in Monaco ahead of Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo,…
Investment in Africa’s health systems is key to inclusive and sustainable growth. Strong economic growth in recent years has helped reduce poverty to 43 percent of the population. Yet, as Africa’s population expands—it is estimated to reach 2.5 billion by 2050—the region faces a critical challenge of creating the foundations for long-term inclusive growth. Many countries still contend with…
Lagos, the commercial centre of Nigeria is set to host Catholic Bishops and communication experts across Africa, as they gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS). According to the President of CEPACS, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, Bishop of Oyo Diocese, the event, which is billed to hold between November 18…
Story by by Collins Nnabuife The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Federal Ministry of Finance organised a regional training workshop for IFAD-funded projects to support the effective implementation of major financial management and fiduciary reforms for the projects. These reforms according to a statement issued by…
The Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) hosted Africa Endeavor 2023 with U.S. Africa Command in Dar es Salaam from 31 July to 4 August. Africa Endeavor is a pan-African symposium focused on enhancing communications and cybersecurity capabilities while strengthening partnerships among attendees. This year’s theme focused on institutional development by standardizing communications and cyber policies and procedures. The symposium…
The US government has imposed visa bans on several Congolese officials found culpable for trafficking endangered wildlife to China in the latest move to back conservationists. The State Department on Wednesday listed Cosma Wilungula Balongelwa, former Director General of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN), and Leonard Muamba Kanda, the former Department Head of the DRC Management Authority…
African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost prosperity, but this depends on their ability to harness key market and investment trends, the UN’s trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday. In a new report, UNCTAD shows that Africa can become a major exporter of higher value-added goods, creating growth…
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs in September for a deep dive into energy, trade, and digital transformation. This landmark event comes at a pivotal time in Africa’s economic…
In a world driven by mass production, there’s something special about curating a collection of one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. And what better way to celebrate the craftsmanship that comes along with the ‘handmade’ tag than through the Handmade Contemporary Fair (HMC), showcasing an array of work by African artisans? With an ode to luxury, this fair will showcase the finest…
Just over 100 years ago, a vicious mob of white people destroyed Greenwood, a prosperous Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. To date, it has still never fully recovered from the tragedy. Now affectionately referred to as Black Wall Street, one women is aiming to help restore to its former glory. Ashli Sims, managing director of Build in Tulsa—an organization…
The court rules that the IGA is not a contract that can be governed by the laws of contracts. The High Court (Mbeya Divison) has ruled that the IGA contract between the Government of Tanzania and Dubai has no problem, so the objection raised by the plaintiffs bears no merit. The decision was handed down by a panel of…
In celebration of Women’s Month in South Africa, She Is Forestry SA has launched the first four videos in a series aimed at inspiring the next generation of girls to stay in school and study forestry and the numerous career opportunities it provides. She Is Forestry SA, a non-profit forestry organisation promoting and uplifting women across the forest and…
An anonymous group has made a raft of serious allegations against Dr. Jean Kaseya, the recently appointed head of Africa CDC, including the “abuse and threatening of staff” — charges senior management adamantly denies. ___
American rapper Fabulous who is currently in the country has sparked the ire of Kenyans on the internet after what many under his comment section perceive to be an insult to Kenya and Africa. After an unclear photo of him was posted performing, he responded to a comment asking about the state of the photo by saying that “it…
A new report released by the Tanzania central bank show domestic economy will remain stable despite the global economy being exposed to tightened financial risks, the War in Ukraine and cumulative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic Dar es Salaam. Although the global economy is exposed to tightened financial conditions, climate-related risks, ongoing war in Ukraine, and the cumulative effects…
By Professor Maurice Okoli The latest political situation unfolded in Niger, the unexpected removal of democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum late July and the deepening differences in perception across Africa explicitly shows Africa’s level of political illusions and, practical reality towards attaining unity dimension in Africa. In a nutshell, Africa remains sharply divided. Tracking down the Africa’s unity propagated by…
Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: A Qatar Foundation (QF) student has become the youngest Qatari to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa. The 14-year-old Yousef Al Kuwari, a QF’s Qatar Academy – Al Wakra (QAW) student, is now arguably the youngest Qatari to climb Kilimanjaro. Al Kuwari was part of a group of students…
Multichoice is exiting Malawi following a high court ruling preventing the company from invoking further price increases for DStv service in the country. Pan-African broadcaster Multichoice is pulling its satellite television service provider, DStv, out of Malawi. This follows a decision by Malawian regulators to reject DStv’s latest price hikes. At the end of July, the Malawi Communications Regulatory…
A vast police operation against mafia groups specialising in internet fraud has been carried out in West Africa by Interpol, the international criminal police organisation. More than two million euros were seized or frozen and 103 people arrested in 21 countries in an investigation codenamed Operation Jackal. “It sends a strong message to West African crime networks that no…
In an effort to prevent the extinction of the world’s wild lion population, it highlights conservation and environmentally friendly alternatives. World Lion Day: The day of World Lion Day in 2023 is August 10. In an effort to prevent the extinction of the world’s wild lion population, it highlights conservation and environmentally friendly alternatives. For World Lion Day, the…
Washington, D.C. — QUESTION: Well, we’re now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He’s joining us from Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for making time for Focus on Africa. And I’ll get straight into it. Russia says it will only return to the Black…
Dar es Salaam. National Housing Corporation NHC director general Hamad Abdallah has said that the decision to relocate government activities, including all ministries and institutions, to Dodoma negatively impacted Dar es Salaam’s real estate market. Speaking to editors, Mr Abdallah said making Dodoma the capital city, which meant shifting Tanzania’s administrative duties to the central region, meant that houses and…
TANZANIA, Dar es Salaam : TANZANIA’S plans to increase agricultural production are set for a massive boost on the back of expected increased fertiliser supply from Russia. Russian producers of mineral fertilisers announced to be ready to double their shipments to African countries in the next five years to bridge a supply shortage that threatens to exacerbate food insecurity….
ST Petersburg, Russia’s Imperial capital, hosted the second summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum last week attracting heads of state and government from many African countries. That marked the second time that events of such a magnitude with a focus on a wide range of relations between Russia and African countries have been held. The Forum and Summit…
TANZANIA, Dar es Salaam : AS the trend of sovereign credit ratings continues on the downward spiral with five African economies being downgraded in 2023, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) secretariat members are meeting in Dar es Salaam to deliberate the matter today (Thursday). This was revealed by APRM-Tanzania Executive Secretary Mr Lamau Mpolo in Dar es Salaam, saying…
By Clifton Movirongo. The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, coordinated by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, was officially launched on Tuesday in Windhoek and will take place on 16 and 17 August. The conference’s primary goal is to create a platform for a large-scale public consultation,…
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango, says a lot of progress has been made, with 60.6 percent of the target already achieved, equivalent to 727,280.6 hectares of land under irrigation Dar es Salaam. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of irrigation infrastructure, with an ambitious target of reaching 1.2 million hectares of irrigated land by the…
The ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ suffered yet another jolt as one more big cat translocated from South Africa was reported dead at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) on Wednesday. The ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ suffered yet another jolt as one more big cat translocated from South Africa was reported dead at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) on Wednesday. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…