New Research Reveals Floating Solar Panels Could Power Africa’s Future
New research has found that several countries could meet all their energy needs from solar panel systems floating on lakes. Climate, water and energy environmental scientists R. Iestyn Woolway and Alona Armstrong analysed how much energy could be produced by floating solar panels on just 10% of the water surface of one million bodies of […]
Sudan: Unlawful Attacks on Civilians, Infrastructure
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Sudan’s warring parties’ recent unlawful attacks in North Darfur’s El Fasher have killed hundreds of civilians and forced tens of thousands to flee, as thousands in and around the city face starvation, Human Rights Watch said today. The United Nations secretary-general should act on […]
Innovative solutions needed for Africa’s enduring SIM card problem
by Tracey van Heerden, Head of Product Development & Operations at Itemate Solutions NAIROBI, Kenya, 19 June 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Telco operators throughout Africa continue to face several challenges around SIM card registration in the wake of new regulations and shifting consumer habits. In 2022, millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers were barred from making calls following […]
Six in ten Kenyan professionals are willing to work abroad
Fourth global study on international mobility trends by BCG, The Network, The Stepstone Group, and local partner The African Talent Company (TATC) features survey data from more than 150,000 workforce respondents from 188 countries, including Kenya One in four professionals globally and six in ten Kenyan professionals actively seek jobs abroad Australia, the US, Canada, […]
Dates Confirmed For 2nd Namibia Oil And Gas Conference, Windhoek
Building on the success of its first edition, and in response to calls for a follow-up conference, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference has confirmed it will return to Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024. With over 800 delegates, key industry stakeholders and players together under one roof, the first Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in […]
The Youth VDT Initiative: Empowering Tanzanian Youth Through Leather Craft
In 2019, Esther Boniface Masawe embarked on a mission to empower out-of-school youth in Mwanza, Tanzania, through handcraft, training, and mentoring. What started as a one-time income generation training activity quickly evolved into a transformative program – the Youth VDT Initiative. The initiative faced initial challenges in product selection due to limited availability of funds. […]
Nearly two thirds of Nigerian and three quarters of Ghanaian professionals are willing to work abroad
Fourth global study on International Mobility Trends by BCG, The Network, The Stepstone Group, and local partner The African Talent Company (TATC) features survey data from more than 150,000 workforce respondents from 188 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana One in four professionals globally and nearly two thirds of Nigerian and three quarters of Ghanaian professionals […]
Botswana Cyber Revolution Summit 2024 – Cybersecurity Innovations
Leading The Future Of Protection Gaborone, Botswana- 09/08/24 We TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, […]
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn in for Second Term as Unity Government Begins
On Wednesday, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president at the head of a government that includes his party, the African National Congress, and five others. The ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first in 30 years during the country’s recent elections, forcing it to share power with […]
Senegal’s President Set for France Visit in First Official Trip Outside of Africa
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will visit France this week for his first official trip outside Africa since his inauguration on April 2. In Paris, Faye will attend the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, a GAVI event where the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator, which aims to enhance Africa’s capacity to tackle health crises, […]
