Namibia Oil And Gas Conference Local Content Focus Appeals To All
The highly popular Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) returns to Windhoek from 20-22 August for the second year. This innovative, thought-provoking conference offers two days of strategic discussions, excellent networking opportunities, insightful conversations and more than 60 speakers. Running under the theme, The Next Step Towards A Prosperous Oil And Gas Industry To Power […]
Tanzania Records $3 Billion Worth of Investment in First Half of 2024
Tanzania has experienced a remarkable surge in investment projects during the first half of 2024, registering 409 projects valued at $3.09 billion. This represents a significant increase from the previous year, with the Tanzania Investment Centre targeting 293 more projects than were achieved in the 2023/24 fiscal year. Of the 409 projects, 385 are new, […]
Congo to Build First Deep-sea Port with UK-DP World Partnership
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to break ground on its first deep-sea port thanks to a partnership between the Emirati logistics company DP World and British International Investment Plc (BII). The project will be located at the Port of Banana where the Congo River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The new port will […]
Kenya to Revive Tax Measures from Scrapped Finance Bill
The Kenyan government has announced plans to reintroduce some of the tax measures proposed in the now-scrapped controversial Finance Bill that sparked the deadly June protests. With the new bill, the government aims to raise $1.2 billion to pay for expenditures, including teachers’ salaries. Finance Minister John Mbadi announced the plan, stating that the government […]
Ghana’s Vice President Unveils Manifesto Ahead of Presidential Elections
Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched its manifesto ahead of the elections, focusing on job creation and economic development. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, unveiled the document at a lively event in Takoradi, emphasizing the party’s commitment to tackling unemployment and empowering the youth. The manifesto promises to improve infrastructure […]
Malawi’s Former President Secures Opposition Endorsement for Next Presidential Election
Malawi’s main opposition party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has endorsed former President Peter Mutharika as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. He will compete against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party, who seeks a second term. During his acceptance speech, Mutharika said that he and his party would fix the […]
Can Africa’s Youth Turn their Discontent to Action to Drive Change?
Recent youth-led protests across Africa reflect growing frustration among young people towards the ruling political class, whom they blame for missed economic opportunities and rampant corruption. These demonstrations highlight the generational divide and a demand for change from Kenya to Uganda. In Kenya, protests against high taxes and corruption led President William Ruto to withdraw […]
Doctors in DRC Take On Mpox Outbreaks Amid Conflict
In eastern DRC, healthcare workers are combating a severe mpox outbreak, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. The disease, formerly known as monkeypox, has surged due to a new, rapidly spreading clade 1 strain. Doctors, already stretched thin from previous Ebola and COVID-19 crises, rely on symptom-based care due to […]
Unethical Alcohol Marketing Tactics Send Dangerous Messages to Young Nigerians
Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people, with one study revealing that 55.8% of teenagers aged 15-19 engaged in binge drinking in the past month. The situation is likely linked to the unrestricted marketing tactics of alcohol brands in the country. The World Health Organization recommends that countries limit alcohol advertising […]
Kenyan Drivers Set Their Own Fares in Defiance of Uber’s Algorithm
In Nairobi, Kenyan taxi drivers are pushing back against the unsustainable low fares dictated by ride-hailing apps like Uber, Bolt, and local start-ups. According to the drivers, the intense competition among the ride-hailing companies has led to reduced prices. As a result, many drivers struggle to cover their costs, especially with rising living expenses and […]
