Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People
Ensure Speedy Response to Protect Those at Risk Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Kenya’s government has a […]
There’s A Science Research Gap In Africa. Here’s How To Fill It
The world is enjoying unprecedented levels of interconnectedness, which has brought enormous benefits, but also some negative consequences such as diseases spreading across the globe easily and more rapidly. This has been evident with the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika, and COVID-19 presenting perhaps the greatest global challenge of recent times. According to the […]
AOW 2024 Marks 30 Years Of Driving African Energy Investment
AOW 2024, Africa’s leading upstream and energy event, has entered an exciting new phase of its long history driving innovation, collaboration, and facilitating deals that shape Africa’s energy future. Set to run from 7—10 October 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC), AOW comes at a critical time, as the world navigates a […]
Promising Yields For Producers And Investors
As Côte d’Ivoire’s nascent Agricultural Commodities Exchange (BMPA-CI) moves into the final phase of its pilot programme, the government and regional stock exchange BRVM are preparing to present a progress report to investors at an upcoming investor conference with the aim of attracting interest and enthusiasm amongst potential investors. Launched in 2023 to provide the […]
BuuPass Completes Strategic Acquisition Of QuickBus, Becomes Africa’s Largest Intercity Transport Booking Platform
BuuPass, Kenya’s leading digital intercity multimodal travel solutions provider, finalized its acquisition of QuickBus, a major player in the bus ticketing service industry in Nigeria and South Africa. The acquisition brings BuuPass’s active user accounts to 650,000 monthly users, solidifying BuuPass’s position as the largest intercity transport booking platform in Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C […]
President Ruto Champions Growth Of Trade And Investment In Kenya
Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto closed the fourth edition of the regional American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit stressing that Kenya is open for trade and investments from the U.S. President Ruto’s remarks underscored Kenya’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for trade and investment, emphasizing the significant strides made in economic transformation and […]
WATISE 2.0: Experts Exploit How Emerging Trends ‘LL Shape Telecoms Infrastructure, Proffers Solutions On Challenges
LAGOS, Nigeria, 2nd May 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Telecommunications experts across West Africa have exposed trending innovations relying on telecoms infrastructure harping on the strategies that are crucial for the sustainability of telecommunications infrastructure to fast-track the regions digital economy. L-R: Ahmad Tijani, Local Content Advocate, Nigerian Computer Society, Convener, WATISE, Isaiah Erhiawarien Tinuade Oguntuyi, […]
Enhancing Digital Transformation: Innovations and Obstacles in East Africa
by Robert van Breukelen, CEO at Itemate Solutions The telco sector is poised to play a central role in Ethiopia’s economic and digital transformation, but should learn from other countries to avoid common pitfalls and accelerate development. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2nd May 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In recent years, countries in the eastern and north-eastern […]
BGI Genomics’ First African Public Health Initiative: Supporting Cervical Cancer Screening for 20,000 Rwandans
NGOMA, Rwanda, 2nd May 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-On April 30, BGI Genomics and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a cervical cancer screening program in Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. This program will provide 20,000 Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA tests for local women, aiming to enhance cervical cancer screening and prevention efforts and improve local […]
The Future Of Farming In Africa -Hydroponic System
The potential for Africa as the world’s leader in agriculture is immense with a hydroponic system. The future is Africa in terms of agriculture lies not in its immense arable land but indoor farms powered by some of the best hydroponic systems! Africa is blessed with a land rich in biodiversity and natural resources. With […]
