Lesotho: Ministry of Education and Training celebrates Best Performers.
The Ministry of Education and Training hosted a grand prize-giving ceremony to honor the outstanding winners of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Essay Writing Competition. In the Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair, all participating students received
Ruto to Award Most Promising Innovators on Jamhuri Day.
It has been suggested that innovators nationwide submit their goods to be honored on Jamhuri Day, during the first Presidential Innovation Award ceremony. According to President William Ruto, the government launched the awards on Monday, emphasizing innovation as a key component of its development plan and directing its goals and
Museveni to Commission First Diagnostics Manufacturing Plant.
President Museveni is scheduled to inaugurate tomorrow a diagnostic test kit manufacturing facility, the first of its kind in the Great Lakes region. This would probably prevent the nation from having to import test kits, which currently cost over $100 million yearly. The state-of-the-art facility in Ntinda will assist
Botswana Supports Batswana Companies in Energy Sector.
The government is committed to supporting capable Batswana companies and their contribution to the development of the energy sector, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Lefoko Moagi has said. Speaking at the commissioning of Bobonong three megawatts (3MW) solar PV plant on Friday developed by Sturdee Energy, he said the
Turkiye, Algeria Sign Twelve Different Agreements, Boost bilateral relationship.
Türkiye and Algeria signed 12 agreements on Tuesday in various fields during a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, co-chaired the second meeting of the Türkiye-Algeria High-Level Cooperation Council in the capital, Algiers. Afterward, the leaders joined a signing ceremony for the
Ethiopian Airlines Increases its Boeing 737 Max Fleet.
On Tuesday, Ethiopian Airlines revealed a partnership with Boeing, outlining plans to purchase 20 737 MAX aircraft and an additional 11 787 Dreamliners at the Dubai Air Show. The CEO of the East African airline, Mesfin Tasew, asserts that this marks just the start. This serves as the initial phase,
IMF Authorizes Kenya’s Loan.
Thursday marked a pivotal moment as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a groundbreaking agreement to extend a financial lifeline to Kenya, offering a substantial loan amounting to $938 million (€864 million). This move comes as Kenya grapples with pronounced economic challenges and liquidity issues, creating a pressing need
World Bank Boosts Kenya with $12 Billion Financing Plan.
The World Bank has committed to providing Kenya with a substantial financial package to assist its development strategy. Over the next three fiscal years, the country’s projects are expected to get an injection of almost $12 billion. A significant amount of this attention is devoted to quick payout activities. Kenya
2023 Billboard Awards: Burna Boy, Rema Clinch Inaugural Afrobeat Categories.
The inaugural Afrobeat categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, which took place on Sunday, November 19, 2023, were won by Burna Boy and Rema. Burna Boy was named the Top Afrobeats Artiste, and Rema‘s remix of “Calm Down,” which included Selena Gomez, took home the title of “Top Afrobeats
Tanzanian Government Kicks Against Arbitrary Use of Antibiotics.
Since the system inflames antimicrobial resistance, the Tanzanian government has frowned against pharmacies and drug dispensing outlets selling antibiotics to patients without a doctor’s prescription. Improper use of antibiotics, according to Chief Pharmacist Daudi Msasi stands as a threat to public health, calling on stakeholders to help spread education on
Breaking Barriers: Nigerian Cleric Aims to Smash Guinness World Record with 60-Hour Marathon Sermon
Get ready to witness history in the making as a Nigerian cleric, Reverend Emmanuel Sunday Olorunmagba , the president of Total Liberation Mission, sets out on a remarkable mission to shatter the Guinness World Record for the longest sermon ever delivered. This extraordinary feat promises to go beyond conventional expectations
UNDP, World Bank Support Kenya’s Investment Promotion Plan.
The United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) have partnered to develop and implement an Investment Facilitation Framework and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Strategy. The framework is aimed at creating a transparent, predictable, efficient, and trusted mechanism for effective investment facilitation. Speaking during the launch
AfDB Grants Seychelles $33 Million Loan to Sustain Inclusive Green Growth.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of USD 33 million to Seychelles on 17 November 2023 to implement Phase III of the Governance and Economic Reforms Support Program. Following Phases I and II, the results are considered satisfactory, the third phase will focus
Rwanda Hosts 4th Africa Cyber Defense Forum.
On November 15, the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) 2023 got underway in Kigali, bringing together top security professionals, first responders, political figures, and business executives to discuss the issues facing the current cyber threat scenario. The annual conference, which is being held at the Kigali Marriott Hotel until November
Ethiopia Opens up More Sectors as Exchange Readies for Launch.
Ethiopia is getting ready to introduce its local currency securities exchange platform the following year, therefore it intends to loosen its regulations limiting foreign participation in its domestic financial markets. Over the past two years, the nation has allowed foreign companies to participate in its banking and telecommunications sectors, enabling
Kenya Grants Holiday To Planting 100 Million seedlings
A special holiday has been allocated for Kenyans to plant 100 million trees, contributing to the government’s aim of planting 15 billion trees within a decade. According to Environment Minister Soipan Tuya, the holiday empowers “every Kenyan to take ownership of the initiative. Encouragement is given for every Kenyan to
Namibia Begins Export for New Table Grape Season.
The first exports of the Southern African table grape season this year were scheduled to depart the port of Cape Town last weekend. Early table grape types are already being harvested in Namibia. The Orange River is predicted to start flowing this week in the northern part of South Africa,
Better Cotton Launches Sustainable Programme in Cote D’Ivoire.
The largest cotton sustainability effort in the world, Better Cotton, has announced the launch of a new program in Cote d’Ivoire and pledged to assist 200,000 local cotton farmers during the program’s first five years. According to a news release from Better Cotton, the new field-level program will provide
Botswana to Promote Manufacturing to Alleviate Poverty.
According to SADC Executive Secretary Mr. Elias Magosi, promoting manufacturing through agro-processing and mineral beneficiation activities might boost business service development, eradicate poverty and inequality, and close the large wealth gap. On the fringes of the 29th meeting of the Southern African Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE),
RWANDA’S ART SCENE EMBRACES THE SKILLS OF DISABLED ARTISTS.
Prince Nahimana, despite encountering formidable challenges stemming from his congenital deafness, has defied the odds to cultivate his passion for art. His most recent venture, an art gallery in Kigali dedicated to deaf individuals, stands not only as a creative haven but also as a robust platform for nurturing talent
Rwanda’s Aviation Center for Excellence Receives $23.6 Million Funding.
On November 13, the Rwandan lower house of Parliament gave its approval to a financing deal worth $23.6 million (about Rwf29 billion) for the establishment of a Center of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS). According to officials, it will function as a training hub for aviation academies to address the
Ethiopia: 404 Megawatts of Electricity Generated from Wind Power.
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced that the country has generated 404 megawatts of electricity from wind power. EEP Corporate Communications Director Moges Mekonen told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the country has reached a total production of 404 MW of electric power from Wind power. He noted that many
Kenya Targets Regional Markets for Milk Exports.
According to Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro and Small Enterprises Simon Chelugui, Kenya is looking for outside markets for milk. He the nation currently produces more milk than the people live in, with an annual production of roughly 5.2 billion liters. The CS stated that Kenyan farmers stand to
Harare-Beitbridge highway Nears Completion.
The rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway is about 80 percent complete with 470 km out of the total 580 km of the road now opened to traffic, a move hailed by motorists. Yesterday, the Government opened a 5.4km stretch in Mvuma which was recently reconstructed. The rehabilitation of the
Libya, Morocco Discuss Boost in Joint Industrial Collaboration.
On Friday in the Moroccan Ministry’s office, Ahmed Abu Hissa, the Minister of Industry and Minerals in the Government of National Unity (GNU), spoke with Riad Mazour, the Minister of Industry and Trade in Morocco, about bolstering economic collaboration between the two nations. A partnership between the Libyan Iron and
Tanzanian Startups Wins Competition, Trip to Germany.
During a German-Tanzania competition, which included eight startups who pitched their ideas to a panel, participants, and audience, three of the startups won a trip to Germany. The winning startups include Smart Darasa Company Limited, Dawa Mkononi, and Mipango Fintech. At the opening of the East Africa Regional Digitalization Conference,
Namibia: Africa’s First Green Hydrogen-powered Iron Plant.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 6 November for the HyIron Oshivela green iron project in Namibia. The €30 million (US$32 million) plant is being built near the Valencia mine, close to Arandis, in the Erongo region by HyIron, a Namibian-German joint venture. It will use green hydrogen instead of
Moroccan Investors Express Interest to Establish Partnership With Libyan Counterparts.
Moroccan investors recently expressed their desire to establish partnerships with their Libyan counterparts and invest in the Libyan market to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries. This announcement came in a meeting for the Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Huweij, and
Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo Wins 40th Athens Marathon.
Edwin Kiptoo of Kenya won the 40th Athens Marathon with a time that set a course record of two hours, ten minutes, and thirty-four seconds. Over the course of the race’s second half, the 30-year-old Edwin Kiptoo steadily pulled away from his main rivals, the majority of whom were his
Ethiopian Investor Discusses Business Opportunities in Rwanda.
After spending a week in Rwanda in November 2020, Yared Gebremichael‘s perspective on investing in Africa was transformed. The 32-year-old Ethiopian national’s intentions to build his companies in the Middle East were derailed by his stay in Rwanda. He had investments in both his own country and the United Arab
South Africa’s 2023 Restaurant Plate Rating.
The launch of the 2024 JHP Gourmet Guide just happened at Beyond Restaurant on the Buitenverwachting wine estate in Constantia, Cape Town. During the event, they revealed 45 plated restaurants and announced the Haute Performance awards for chefs and restaurants. Having secured the ‘Best in the World’ title in the
Angola Inaugurates New $3 Billion Luanda International Airport.
The new international airport in Angola named Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) has been officially inaugurated by the Angolan government. The new airport will serve as the country’s main hub for passenger and cargo services and will eventually replace Luanda’s Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD). The new facility
Uganda, Tanzania Sign Gas Pipeline Agreement.
Uganda and Tanzania recently signed a bilateral agreement to construct a natural gas pipeline that will boost both countries’ energy security and economic growth. Natural gas will be transported through this pipeline from Tanzania’s southern regions to Uganda where it will be used to power factories and generate electricity. The
Ethiopia Takes Lead in Coffee Expertise.
According to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), the introduction of a coffee training program is essential to close the knowledge gap and develop specialized skills, establishing Ethiopia as a leader in the commodity’s expertise. In an interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Sahlemariam Gebremedhn, the director of ECTA Public
Rwandan-Born Honored with Laureate Award for Cervical Cancer Fight.
Grace Mutesi, a Rwandan-born woman, was recognized on Thursday, November 9, along with the other 2023 prize winners Laureates by UNESCO and Fondation L’Oréal for her scientific contributions to the prevention of cervical cancer. Mutesi, a Ph.D. candidate in the Life and Environmental Sciences, received recognition for her efforts to
Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor Attracts Huge Investment Interest.
The Abidjan-Lagos highway corridor has secured a $15.5 billion dollar investment interest according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). The President of the Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina disclosed this while welcoming participants at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF), Market Days in Marrakech, Morocco on Wednesday. The event was themed
Sudan: UN, Italy Sign Grant to Improve Kassala Healthcare.
In order to bolster the quality of healthcare services in Kassala Sudan, a €4.2 million agreement has been inked between the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The project is aimed at increasing the accessibility and caliber of healthcare services and
Ethiopia Halts Import on Malted Barley.
According to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC), Ethiopia has become self-sufficient in malting barley, which it has been importing for years to suit the demands of the brewing industry. According to reports, the nation has been spending millions of dollars importing 70% of the cereals needed by its breweries.
AGOA Has Created Job Opportunities in Lesotho___ Lesotho Trade Minister.
Lesotho trade minister Mokhethi Shelile said the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) had helped Lesotho to create job opportunities and lift thousands out of poverty and based on his interaction with American buyers at the Agoa Forum in Johannesburg, there is scope for many, many more. “I spoke to
Angola: FADA Receives 5 Billion Kwanzas for Agricultural Organizations.
The National Treasury in Angola has given five billion kwanzas to the Agricultural Development Support Fund (FADA) to support community funds inside agricultural cooperatives and organizations. In order to achieve this, it has developed a financial instrument known as Credit for Community Caisses, which entitles recipients to a maximum of
Trade Intelligent Marks its Official Entry into Kenyan Market.
South African retail research business Trade Intelligence has marked its official entry into the Kenyan market with a Retail Trends presentation at the Retail Trade Association of Kenya (Retrak) Forum. Trade Intelligence, a market intelligence and research firm in the consumer goods sector, recently announced its official entry into the
Tanzania, Mozambique Set to Sign Natural Gas Agreement.
The National Institute of Petroleum (INP)-Mozambique and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (Pura) in Tanzania are about to sign an agreement about the equal sharing of the natural gas reserve in the border area. The proposed unitization agreement, which was made public yesterday during a meeting between media editors and
NIGERIA: Akwa Ibom Reveals Plans to Commemorate 2023 Christmas Festivities.
In Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Government has announced its comprehensive schedule for observing the month-long 2023 Christmas and Carol Festival. During yesterday’s presentation of the scheduled Christmas festival at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Mr. Charles Udoh, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, announced that
Expansion of Guinea’s Dental School in Pioneering.
The dire need to give the people of Guinea access to quality dental care is taking a major step forward with the expansion of the country’s only dental school. Lack of access to affordable, safe dental and surgical care has been an issue in Guinea, like much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Cameroonian Engineer Creates Machine for Selecting, Husking, and Pressing Egusi Seeds.
In a small workshop in the hilly town of Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon, a set of unique machines are active day and night, helping produce one of the region’s favorite dishes. These “robots”, as their inventor calls them, allow operators to select, husk, grind, and press pumpkin seeds,
Kenya’s MSMEs Seeks Regional Trade Opportunities at Burundi Trade Fair.
Kenya’s small businesses are preparing to take part in the 23rd MSME Exhibition and Trade Fair, which is set to take place in Bujumbura, Burundi from December 5 to 15, in an effort to increase their visibility in the regional market. A minimum of 300 micro, small, and medium-sized
Burundi Becomes 100th Member of FIFA’s Football Schools Programme.
In a ceremony held in a celebratory atmosphere at the Urunani Stadium in Buganda, outside Bujumbura, Burundi has become the 100th country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools programme. The ceremony took place in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the Burundi Minister of East African Community Affairs,
Tunisian Tennis Player to Donate Cash Prize to Gaza Children.
Tunisian tennis player, Ons Jabeur who ranks number seven in the world announced that she would donate part of her prize money to the Palestinians after her victory over Marketa Vondrousova in the group stage of the 2023 WTA finals. Jabeur spoke about the children of Gaza as she burst
Equatorial Guinea Collaborates With Chinese Firm, Invests in Steel Industry.
The country’s Vice President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mangue said that Equatorial Guinea aims to collaborate with the Chinese firm China Baowu Steel Group Corporation to invest in the steel industry in the Central African nation. Obiang said on his social media platforms late Wednesday that this investment has the potential
Mozambique Inaugurates New US$88 Million Bridge.
According to reports, on Wednesday, 1st of November, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated a new US$88 million bridge over the Save River, connecting central and southern Mozambique via the provinces of Inhambane and Sofala. He christened it the 6 August Bridge in honor of the 2019 peace agreement, signed by
Tanzania Takes Home 2023 East and Central All Africa Women’s Golf Tourney.
Tanzania won the 2023 East and Central All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT), a golf competition held in Kigali. They played a fantastic match. Tanzania defeated six other nations to win the trophy in the five-day golf competition, which has taken place at the Kigali Golf Resort and Villas since October
