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A deadly start to 2024: Cholera in Zimbabwe spreads rapidly after holiday season

Daily, more than 200 people are suspected to have fallen sick with cholera as the country combats a severe outbreak. Everyday, the numbers are...

South Africa: Premier engages with Khayelitsha entrepreneurs

Following a successful festive season, Premier Alan Winde visited two iconic tourism attractions in Khayelitsha to engage with entrepreneurs and thank them for playing...

Cameroon: Ambassador Lamora visits Bamenda

U.S. Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora visited Bamenda from January 23-24, marking his first visit to the Northwest Region as U.S. ambassador and his second since serving in Cameroon 32 years ago as a young diplomat.  During the visit,...

Uganda: Agriculture Minister directed on Foot and Mouth Disease

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze to present a statement on interventions...

#BlackExcellence in Film and Television: Chuck West to Provide Insights at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

In the film and television production sector, where innovation and creativity converge to craft narratives for global audiences, the unfolding tapestry is a testament...

Gospel singer accused of ordering lover’s murder

South African Gospel singer Kelly Khumalo ordered the murder of her then-boyfriend, football star Senzo Meyiwa, a court has been told. Mr Meyiwa was...

Sudan war ‘a living nightmare for children’: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative

“Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. It's a living nightmare for children,” Mandeep O’Brien said this week in an interview with UN News.  Nearly 10 months...

Tackling the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria

“My mother-in-law asked me how I was feeling and I told her I was fine, but I knew I was not,” says Ngozi*, a...

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Angola is stepping up preparedness measures to effectively respond to potential emergence of the disease in the...

India to lead worldwide consumer growth with 31% of new consumers; digital economy to surpass US$1 trillion in Latin America (LatAm) and Africa

Clients in major rising economies like Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nigeria are pulling the global digital market up by paying online purchases with instant...

Hinen Displays the latest Backup System at Solar Power Africa 2024

As a leader in the backup energy industry, Hinen (www.Hinen.com) proudly announced that it will display its latest Mini Series Backup System, as well...

Uganda: Commonwealth Speakers praise Parliament’s hospitality

The hospitality of the Parliament of Uganda has been recognised by delegates who attended the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth...

Kalidou Koulibaly: Senegal footballer signs up to defend the most vulnerable in armed conflicts

Captaining his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly has joined forces with the International Committee of the Red...

Workshop advances textile circular economy and legislative reforms

Textile and apparel enterprises from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia converged in Casablanca for a workshop on textile circularity. They looked at upcoming legislative...

Uganda: School Health Club helps students and communities stay safe from diseases

Despite much progress on health in recent decades, Uganda remains vulnerable to a variety of life-threatening diseases, such as Ebola, malaria, and rabies. Discover...

Zambia: All school-aged children out of school as deadly cholera outbreak kills over 500 people

About 4.3 million school-aged children in Zambia – or every school-aged child in the country - will remain at home following an announcement to...

Ministers and Industry Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Headline Invest Africa’s Mining Series

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading business platform promoting trade and investment on the continent, is hosting its 11th Annual Mining Series on the sidelines...

Digital Ghana Meets E-Estonia as Vice President Bawumia holds talks with Estonia President, Prime Miniter in Tallinn

A high-level bilateral discussion on the significance of digitalisation in a modern economy, was held Wednesday afternoon in Tallinn,  Estonia between  Ghana, Africa’s fastest...

Ghana: Vice President Bawumia Confers with Estonian President, Prime Minister in Tallinn

The Vice President, Dr  Mahamudu Bawumia, has held bilateral talks with the President of Estonia Alar Karis and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the...

Kenya’s victory at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah

Celebrating Kenya’s victory against Uruguay at the 2024 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa...

Verdant Capital advises UsPlus on EUR 2 million debt capital raise

Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it has facilitated and advised on the raising of EUR 2 million of debt funding for...

Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Exhibition (DEAL 2024): a proven catalyst for Africa’s FEC, theme parks, and amusement industries

Burgeoning African amusement industry operators are set to benefit once again from the forthcoming DEAL 2024 (http://www.DEALMiddleEastShow.com) in Dubai. As the largest event in...

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob going to US for cancer treatment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, 82, is flying to the US to receive "specialised" medical treatment for cancer, his office has said. It comes less than...

Azentio Software’s iMAL powers Kurdistan International Islamic Bank’s digital transformation journey

Kurdistan International Islamic Bank for Investment and Development (“KIB”), a leading Islamic financial institution in Iraq, has embarked on a digital transformation journey with...

Mali gold mine collapse kills dozens

At least 40 people were killed after a tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in Mali, officials say. "It started with a noise. The...

Arise Ghana Movement honours Julius Malema

Members of Arise Ghana Movement on Tuesday honoured the president  of the South Africa-based  Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema at a public forum in...

Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

Forty-six-year-old Goodluck Moyo* from Chitungwiza, a town just outside the country’s capital, Harare, started feeling unwell after his day shift at work. “I suspect...

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Kenya Red Cross join forces to deliver critical reproductive health supplies in ongoing El-Nino response

Recent climate-driven disasters, including the devastating drought and floods that swept through various regions of Kenya, have had a profound impact on the lives...

Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui and President Hichilema Jointly Attends the Press Conference on China Supporting Zambia in the Fight against Cholera

On January 11 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui and President Hakainde Hichilema jointly attended the press conference on China supporting Zambia in the fight against cholera. Ambassador Du...

FIFA Football for Schools celebrates United Nations (UN) International Day of Education

The UN International Day of Education falls on 24 January; Its theme for 2024 is ‘Learning for a lasting peace’; Spotlight on the FIFA Football (www.FIFA.com)...

Fatimata Sidibe: “Education and sport play a key role in children’s well-being and in building sustainable societies”

The UN International Day of Education takes place annually on 24 January; Its theme for 2024 is ‘Learning for a lasting peace’; We shine...

LEAP 2024: World’s Most-Attended Tech Event Returns to Riyadh with Sharpened Focus on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)

Buoyed by a new venue to meet increasing exhibitor and visitor demand, LEAP 2024 (https://OneGiantLEAP.com) will take place at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center,...

Empowering surgeons: the female surgeon on a mission to accelerate surgery in Madagascar

Professor Fanja is on a mission to uplift surgeons and enhance the healthcare system in her home nation of Madagascar. Having benefited from the guidance...

Botswana innovator Sarah Molema has been shortlisted for the Aurora Tech Award 2024

Sarah Molema, the innovative founder of Deaftronics (Pty) Ltd in Botswana, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Aurora Tech Award, a prestigious accolade honoring...

World Health Organization Partners with Universidade Agostinho Neto to Strengthen Health Education and Research in Angola – Cloned

22nd January 2024 marks a momentous day for health and education in Angola, as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Universidade Agostinho Neto (UAN)...

African Development Bank (AfDB) Head Adesina backs infrastructure projects in strategic two-day visit to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has concluded a two-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-level talks on accelerating...

Verdant Capital completes 18 transactions in 2023 and receives awards from Africa Global Funds

Pan-African investment bank and investment manager completed 18 transactions in 2023 and received accolades from the prestigious Africa Global Funds awards.  The firm won...

#BlackExcellence in Healthcare: Dr. Ehsan Natour to Share Insights at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

As the world of medicine evolves and new technologies and breakthroughs are made, the value of inclusivity within the field becomes even more critical. As...

Man arrested for stealing company car to fund his travel to Ghana

The Lagos State Command has arrested a Nigerian man who attempted to sell his company’s car in order to raise money to relocate his...

Canon places fifth in United States patent rankings and first among Japanese companies, places in top five for 38 years running

Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) ranked fifth for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2023, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked...