Recently, a group of fishermen from Ghana have gained notice for their grand project—building a contemporary version of Noah’s Ark. The structure is still under construction, but a video making the rounds on social media makes clear just how big it is. Amazingly, the builders use hand labor and crude instruments like hammers to realize […]
President Joseph Boakai has pledged to train over 10,000 young Liberians in digital education during the first half of his presidency, with the goal of promoting economic growth and placing Liberians at the forefront of their nation’s development. He made this declaration as part of his ongoing State of the Country speech, in which he […]
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kingdom of Lesotho recently joined forces to launch the Wool and Mohair Value-chain Competitiveness Project (WaMCoP). This ambitious seven-year initiative will transform the lives of 225,000 rural inhabitants, bolstering both economic and climate resilience in the region. Aiming to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, […]
Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian-British travel content creator is attempting to go on a solo trip from London, the United Kingdom to Lagos. Pelumi made it known to the public via her recent Instagram post, informing her more than 40,000 followers that she will begin the two-month solo trip in a car on Tuesday. The Nigerian […]
The success and impact of agri-hubs in driving economic stimulation in the province hinge on effective planning. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZNDard) plans to persist in investing in strategic programs targeting the lucrative agricultural sector. This aims to support economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation in the province. The South […]
Egypt is planning to establish six wheat silos in the year 2024, with investments of $145.6 million, Al Arabiya Business reported, citing sources at the Parliament. The move aims to shore up the country’s storage capacity of wheat silos by 420,000 tons to reach a total capacity of 4.620 million tons, the sources noted. The […]
On January 29, the ‘Byina Rwanda‘ dance competition was introduced with the goals of spotting talent, honing skills, promoting dance, and providing young people with opportunities to explore their creativity and find employment in the creative industries. With the themes “Move,” “Groove,” and “Prove,” RG-Consult Inc. is a creative business consulting that improves brands and […]
A campaign to vaccinate against Oral Cholera Virus (OCV) has been launched in Zimbabwe, with a target population of one year and older. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF are working together on this project. The launch was held on Monday in Kuwadzana, a severely impacted Harare suburb. According to Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora, […]
After commencing in April of last year with an estimated one-year timeline, the long-awaited renovations of the National Palace are expected to conclude by mid-February. Sources reveal that doors will be opened to visitors during the last weeks of February. To facilitate the full renovation process, all items within the palace were being carefully wrapped […]
John Dumelo, an actor and politician, graduated with a master’s degree in law from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has now earned three master’s degrees. On his Instagram feed, Mr. Dumelo posted an image of himself wearing his academic gown along with the announcement. “I graduated with a Masters Degree in Law(Natural Resources) from […]