Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewelry design to carpet weaving to bring the country’s ancient cultural riches to the world. According to experts in the sector, the global appeal of Arab and Islamic designs from other countries shows Egypt could do more to promote its rich, millennia-old artistic heritage. One pioneer has […]
Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway will begin this year in August. It is estimated to cost about $2.2 billion. Work will begin on the long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as the Ugandan government is in talks with Turkish construction company, Yapi Merkezi to commence construction. The Standard Gauge Railway is situated in the Eastern […]
He defeated his opponent with no political experience. His win represents a political earthquake in Colorado Springs. Nigerian man Yemi Mobolade based in the United States has written his name in the pages of history by becoming the first African to be appointed as the Mayor of Colorado Springs, a municipality in Colorado, United States. […]
Morocco has been committed to fostering national innovation and sustainable development. Their effort towards this development was made obvious as King Mohammed VI presided over the presentation ceremony of the country’s first car manufacturer and a hydrogen-powered vehicle prototype. The unveiling of New Motors’ Moroccan-made car and NamX’s HUV (Hydrogen Utility Vehicle) prototype not only […]
After a contract signing with investors to generate 180MW from solar energy, Zanzibar will begin the generation of its own electricity for the first time. It is a move to reduce dependence on power transported from the Tanzania Mainland. The contract, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed between Generation Capital Limited (GCL) and Zanzibar Electricity […]