Adherence To Vaccination Crucial For Safeguarding School Children
By General Manager, AAR Healthcare Kenya, Elizabeth Wasunna As schools reopen for a new academic year, families and educators are filled with hope and ambition for the months ahead. Yet, alongside the promise of academic growth lies a pressing health concern: the risk of preventable diseases spreading among school children. This concern is heightened currently […]
Let’s Harness The Power Of Sport To #KeepMoving Towards A Thriving And Inclusive Africa
By Dr Decius Chipande Africa’s women did us proud at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet winning the athletics 5 000m and 10 000m gold medals and Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour clinching Africa’s first-ever gymnastics gold (on the uneven bars), to South Africa’s Tatjana Smith swimming to gold in the 100m breaststroke, it was a […]
Ivory Coast’s Economic Hub Abidjan Turns Into Vibrant Graffiti Gallery
By Loucoumane Coulibaly Splashes of vibrant colours are reviving the urban canvas of Abidjan’s Plateau district, the economic heart of the Ivory Coast. Ivorians have previously viewed graffiti with disdain and graffiti artists were liable for prosecution. But that view is changing, and graffiti murals are increasingly common on city walls as the artform has gained […]
Prosper Africa, U.S. Department Of The Treasury, And The African Development Bank Sign Partnership To Enhance Credit Rating Assessments
Prosper Africa, the United States Department of the Treasury, and The African Development Bank are pleased to announce the signing of a Donor Contribution Agreement to develop a Credit Rating Online Data Platform. This innovative platform will enhance data accuracy and transparency critical for credit rating assessments, fostering a more favorable investment climate between the […]
Dynamic Hip-Hop Duo, 3face & Cee Release Refreshing New Single, Gelato
Cape Town’s dynamic hip-hop duo, 3face & Cee, are back with their latest single, Gelato. The inspiration for Gelato came from a night out in Cape Town when the duo began to feel the wave of recognition for their work. The title represents the concept of being “suave like gelato” rather than “cool like ice cream,” celebrating authenticity, […]
Rwanda Poised to Become Africa’s Newest Oil Producer
Rwanda is set to join Africa’s oil-producing nations following a significant oil discovery in Lake Kivu. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, a 2D seismic survey conducted from 2021 to 2022 identified 13 structural pockets and potential drilling locations with promising hydrocarbon reserves. This development aligns with the government’s strategy to diversify […]
Congo Seeks Saudi Investment to Counter China’s Mining Influence
The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking mining investors from Saudi Arabia to reduce its reliance on Chinese firms, which currently dominate the sector. Marcellin Paluku, a deputy cabinet director in Congo’s Ministry of Mines, highlighted the economic risks of depending on a single partner, noting that 80% of Congo’s mines involve Chinese companies. Congo […]
Nigeria to Expand Internet Access with LEO Satellite Partnership
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) is partnering with France-based Eutelsat to deploy Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria, aiming to bridge the country’s digital divide. LEO satellites operate at altitudes of 500 to 2,000 kilometers, unlike traditional geostationary, which operate at greater altitudes, typically 35,786 kilometers from Earth. Consequently, LEO satellites offer high-speed, […]
South Africa Mine Rescue Ends with Heavy Toll
South African police have concluded a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in North West province, recovering 78 bodies and rescuing 246 survivors, some of whom had been trapped underground since July. The miners, accused of illegal mining, endured dire conditions, with many of them emaciated and barely able to walk after their rescue. […]
Congo Jails Chinese Nationals for Illegal Gold Possession
A court in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for illegal possession of gold and money laundering. The men, arrested in January with 10 gold bars and $400,000 in cash, claimed to be traders. Nevertheless, they were fined $600,000 for illegal residency and breaching mining laws, including a […]
