The Ugandan Entrepreneur Peddling Bamboo Bikes
At a workshop in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Noordin Kasoma measured and cut a length of bamboo. Within a few days, the 24 inch piece of grass would be transformed into the frame of a bicycle. In an industry dominated by steel and aluminum, the use of bamboo is not as bizarre as it might seem. […]
Morocco’s Push For Official Recognition Of Their New Year
Hundreds of people gathered in Morocco’s capital Rabat to mark the start of the Amazigh new year with a sit-in, calling on the state to make the celebration a national holiday. “This day is an occasion to highlight our strong attachment to the land and pay tribute to those who defended our freedom,” Adil Adasko, an […]
Operations At Nairobi Hotel Attack Make Progress In Containing The Situation
Inspector general of police Joseph Boinnet said ongoing operations to respond to a attack at the at Dusit Hotel has made progress in containing the situation and that six out of seven floors of the hotel have been secured. He said the attacks happened in a coordinated fashion where three vehicles were targeted and a […]
Let’s Paint The Future Together – The Akzonobel Startup Challenge Begins
Calling all startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators! The first edition of Paint the Future – the AkzoNobel startup challenge is now open and ready to discover new and revolutionary solutions that will accelerate innovation in the world of paints and coatings. The challenge connects bright minds and promising solutions from across the globe with AkzoNobel’s […]
Trade & Investment Promotion Firm Enters Rwandan Market
Amena Trade and Investment, a global business consultancy firm that specializes in consulting government agencies and private companies in foreign direct investment and trade has announced entry into Rwanda which registered 173 investment projects worth over $2 billion in 2018. Managing Partner Holger Vogt, joins CNBC Africa for more.
Listen To ‘How Deep’ By King Plu Ft Mikel
Brooklyn bred, Lawrence Alobi popularly known as “King Plu” is a Nigerian-American artist. He was raised by his mother who strongly instilled in him, the values of education and had aspirations for him to be a doctor. Despite his mother’s desire for him to pursue a career in medicine, “Plu“ had other inclinations; an affinity […]
