Kenya’s Drive to Up Domestic Travel
For a sector that makes up about 10% of GDP, the loss of virtually all tourist arrivals since March has spelt disaster for hotels and tour operators that once relied on a steady stream of long-haul visitors. Though the government set aside $5m to support the ailing sector, industry losses of $752m have forced several […]
Remaining Oil Removed from Sinking Ship
The shipowner of Nagashiki Shipping says that most of the oil left on a Japanese bulk carrier that has leaked an estimated 1,000 tonnes off the Mauritius coast has been pumped off. “I heard the collection is almost over, but it is hard to tell if there is absolutely no oil left on the ship,” […]
Windhoek Declines Berlin’s Offer for Reparations
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has said the offer for reparations made by Germany for mass killings in its then colony was “not acceptable”. German troops killed tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people between 1904 and 1908 in response to an anti-colonial uprising. It is thought that 75% of the Herero population and half […]
The Power Of The Youth To End Neglected Tropical Diseases
On this International Youth Day, we celebrate the power of the youth as critical agents of social change at the community, village or national and global levels. We recognize the role that young people play in creating conversations and engaging with the public to take action on unequal opportunities that are rampant mostly among marginalized […]
SAP Africa Code Week Returns And It’s Fully Online
• +3.85 million children and teachers engaged in 2019• AfriCanCode Challenge calls for Courageous Coders and Plugged-In Pupils• Virtual model and mobile app will offer free open-source digital training to 54 African countries In recognition of the United Nations’ International Youth Day this week, a new-look SAP Africa Code Week (ACW) initiative officially kicks off across the […]
WPEC Launches ‘Titans Tank’ To Reward Best African And African American Female Entrepreneurs
Washington, DC and LAGOS, Nigeria, August 11, 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Women’s Program Engagement Council (WPEC) aka “Africa’s Titans®”, is a Global Sustainable Partnerships (GSP) Global Initiative designed to help African and African American women entrepreneurs and business owners expand into new markets, today launches a new initiative christened ‘Titans Tank.’ Titans Tank […]
African Business Professionals Now Have Better Chance Of Getting CMA Certification
For the first time in Africa, business professionals will have a strong chance to acquire the CMA certification, through B Certified Pro. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a professional, U.S-based, globally recognized certificate that signifies that a person possesses knowledge in the areas of financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics. Headed by […]
Finally, First Covid-19 Antibody Rapid Test Kits Land In South Africa
This important announcement signals a vital new support tool in SA’s war against COVID-19. The first approved COVID-19 antibody rapid test kits – authorised by South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) – have finally arrived in the country, with Direct Retail Goods announcing the receipt of the first 10 000 units, and another 750 […]
Last Mile Teachers
“It has gotten really tough for us,” says James, a father in rural Liberia, of COVID-19 lockdown and school closures. “My son is trying but he is missing his friends and teachers. Children want to be in school.” “When Coronavirus passes, will your school still be there to help us with our children?” asks Fatu, […]
