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TikTok expands max video length to 10 minutes, up from 3 minutes
“We’re always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience. Last year, we introduced longer videos, giving our community more time to create and be entertained on TikTok,”
Tanzania tightens borders to contain yellow fever
Tanzania has tightened its border control to prevent the spread of yellow fever after cases were reported in neighbouring countries. Tanzanian Health minister Ummy Ally Mwalimu said that besides regular demands for valid vaccination certificates from travellers entering the country, the government was also ramping up local vaccination drives among vulnerable people. “The ministry will …
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35
Russian fighters also fired at the airport in the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk, which is less than 150 kilometers (94 miles) north of Romania and 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Hungary, countries that also are NATO allies.
Kenya, Zimbabwe ink seven pacts to boost investments
“We affirmed the need for cooperation with bilateral commitment at global levels to deal with pandemics of this nature now and in the future. Both Zimbabwe and Kenya are committed to enhance cooperation towards mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and other environmental issues,”
Endangered bat not seen in 40 years found in Rwanda
A critically endangered species of bats not sighted in 40 years has been found in Rwanda, with the “incredible” discovery delighting conservationists who had feared it was already extinct.
UN and US press South Sudan to prepare for elections
“As I have stated before, elections have the potential to be a nation-building moment, or a catastrophe,” the UN envoy for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, told the Security Council.
Moderna to build mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya
“We all know the challenges that Kenya and the entire continent of Africa went through in the earlier stages of this pandemic that resulted in Africa being left behind. Not because of want but because of lack and Moderna has come to fill that space,”
UN Environment Assembly opens with all eyes on a global agreement on plastic pollution
Plastics are among the most long-lasting products we humans have made – and frequently, we still just throw it away. Plastic is a product that can used again, and then over and over again, if we move it into a circular economy…
Kenya set to host UN environment assembly as UNEP turns 50
“We need to take the state of the environment seriously and we hope that UNEA will have countries come up with policy decisions that will make us have a sustainable planet…”
Five African Presidents Launch Global Fund’s US$18 Billion Campaign to Restore Progress Against AIDS, TB and Malaria Amid COVID-19 Disruption
“In the face of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on the fight against HIV, TB and malaria, the choice is stark: We either increase funding, or we abandon hope of finally defeating these epidemics by 2030,” Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund.
Putin announces military operation in eastern Ukraine
President Biden said he would “hold Russia accountable.”
Trump’s new social media app begins slow rollout
“I think, by the end of March, we’re going to be fully operational — at least within the United States,”
Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in a move that has drawn policy attention to the large investments required for a successful trading ecosystem and crucial mileage offered by digital payments systems such as mobile money services and internet banking. Whereas the actual cost of issuing a government-owned digital currency remains unclear, …
Malawi detects polio, first wild case in Africa in over 5 years
Malawi’s health authorities have declared a polio outbreak after a case was detected in a young child in the capital Lilongwe, the first case of wild poliovirus in Africa in more than five years…
Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology in WHO project
“In the mid- to long-term, the best way to address health emergencies and reach universal health coverage is to significantly increase the capacity of all regions to manufacture the health products they need,”
Africa Gaming Industry on the Rise
“Gaming in Africa is exploding. Crucially, this applies not only to people playing games, but also those willing to pay as well,” said Carry1st CEO and Co-founder, Cordel Robbin-Coker.
Snoop Dogg Plans to Turn Death Row Records Into the First NFT Music Label
Snoop Dogg is more than familiar with the NFT scene. In September, he claimed to have started a personal NFT collection now worth more than $17 million under the name Cozomo de’ Medici
First Woman to be ‘cured’ of HIV with stem cell blood cancer treatment, say US scientists
“This is now the third report of a cure in this setting, and the first in a woman living with HIV.
Sony Launches ‘Cheerios-shaped’ head phones
Sony has launched a new line of Cheerios-shaped wireless headphones for people who want to be able to hear the world around them while listening to music or podcasts.
Meta agrees to pay $90m in suit against Facebook for tracking users
The suit alleged the social media giant violated privacy guidelines by tracking its users’ visits to outside web pages that contained Facebook “like” buttons in order to better target ads.
Snapchat to introduce revenue sharing ads in creators’ stories
This is the first time that Snapchat creators will be able to make money from the ad revenue on Stories.
Kenya-Tanzania cross-border trade hits US$905.5 million
Bilateral trade between Kenya and Tanzania hit US$905.5 million from January to November 2021, according to the Central Bank of Kenya. The East Africa Business Commission (EABC) highlighted the trade success during the EABC Trade Facilitation Forum at Namanga One-Stop Border Post (OSBP). “Kenya imports from Tanzania stood at US$501 million and exports at US$403.9 …
Dr.Joe Muriuki, First Kenyan to disclose HIV status dies at 63
Dr Joe Muriuki, the first Kenyan to come out openly about his HIV status, has died. His wife Jane Ngima told the Nation by phone that Dr Muriuki breathed his last at 7pm on Monday. “He has been in and out of hospital and, unfortunately, we lost him,” Ms Ngima said. Dr Muriuki, 63, publicly …
Investing in the Creative industry in Africa
The creative industry is a hidden gem with the potential to contribute significantly to the mainstream economy. For that reason, African economies must take advantage of their creative potential to strategically coordinate the arts industry.
Making Carbon Trade Work for Africa
Making Carbon Trade work for Africa needs an urgent new perspective. A new narrative for carbon trade in Africa is needed like yesterday. All actors engaged in the carbon trade arena need to have “selectiveness” and “green pandemic recovery” as the foundational premise informing their investment or partnerships decisions.
“please call me” Inventor is set for a big payday
The court’s ruling in Nkosana Makate’s case against Vodacom is a win for intellectual property in Africa
EU chief unveils $170bn investment plan for Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a more than 150-billion-euro ($171-billion) investment plan for Africa at a news conference in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Thursday. It is the first regional plan of the European Union’s Global Gateway investment scheme, which aims to mobilise investments of up to 300 billion euros ($340 billion) for …
EAC Council approves DRC admission
“We have now recommended to the summit to consider admitting the DRC into the Community in accordance with Article 3 of the EAC Treaty.”
Political pacts, “Handshake” in Kenya
The handshake and the Building the Bridges Initiative evolved alongside the emerging signs of a collapse of the pact between Kenyatta and his deputy Ruto.
WHO urges rich nations to pay for pandemic plan
The World Health Organization has asked wealthy countries to pay their fair share of money to fight COVID-19. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of the WHO, said if countries paid their due share, they can “support low- and middle-income countries to overcome low vaccination levels, weak testing, and medicine shortages.” “Science gave us the tools to fight COVID-19; if …
Libyan prime minister survives assassination attempt
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah escaped an apparent assassination attempt early on Thursday when bullets hit his car, according to local and international media. The alleged incident comes amid intense wrangling for control of the country between its eastern parliament and Dbeibah’s Government of National Unity (GNU). A source was quoted by the Reuters news …
President Kenyatta takes over as chair of AU Climate Change committee
“To achieve the expected results for Africa at COP27, it is imperative that we develop a strong and well-coordinated Common African Position, and that we formulate a set of robust key messages that encapsulate Africa’s aspirations,”
The Business of Feeding Africa
Over the coming decade, sub-Saharan Africa’s food demand is projected to rise. This will make it one of world’s largest sources of additional demand…
Bridging Continent’s Productivity using AGRITECH Startups
To bridge the continent’s productivity deficit and meet the needs of its burgeoning population, many agritech companies have emerged across Africa.
The Equity Agenda in Fourth Industrial Revolution Healthcare Technology
While the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing inequities, it has also spurred innovation and use of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies that have the potential to transform our healthcare systems.
Planes of the Future and a Healthier Planet
The aviation industry has an impact on climate change, and with that comes responsibility to drive change within the industry.
President Macky Sall of Senegal, Takes Over as the New Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2022
“I pay tribute to the founding fathers of the Organization. Six decades later, their luminous vision continues to inspire our living together and to illuminate our united march towards the ideal of African integration” President Macky Sall
President Kenyatta Invites African Leaders To Attend Nairobi Infrastructure Event
Kenya will showcase its infrastructure development projects within the country and beyond including the Lamu Port, South Sudan, Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Programme.
African Union Empowers Africa CDC
With this, the Africa CDC’s director, would become a “Director General” — giving the director more freedom to respond quickly to health emergencies.
Private military contractors bolster Russian influence in Africa
Their deployment to African countries aims to “enable Russia to… regain this sphere of influence” that fell away with the collapse of the Soviet Union,
South Africa’s census starts with the homeless
It’s only the fourth census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The count normally happens every 10 years, but was delayed last year due to Covid.
Facebook daily active users fall for first time in 18-year history
It was a disappointment for a company that investors have become accustomed to delivering spectacular growth.
Russia closes Deutsche Welle Moscow Bureau
“We have been made into a kind of pawn, which the media must often endure in autocracies,” DW’s Director General
ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says
“Thanks to the bravery of our troops, this horrible terrorist leader is no more,” President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room.
Rwanda and TotalEnergies partner in renewable energy project
The agreement comes as Rwanda looks to increase investment in the energy sector, including electric mobility with electric cars and motorcycles already becoming popular in Kigali.
South Africa’s Afrigen makes mRNA COVID vaccine.
“We will only make our clinical trial batch probably in six months from now, (meaning) … fit for humans. And the target is November 2022,”
Tanzania opens grain stores in DRC, South Sudan to sell surplus harvest
“We believe access to markets motivates farmers to increase production.”
Tullow Oil to pump $5m more into Kenyan venture
The firm, which has spent more than $1 billion to prospect for oil and develop wells in Kenya, has seen its annual spending fall significantly over recent years as it continues to shift focus from exploration to production.
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 70 years on the throne
But the landmark date this weekend will see little fanfare, as the 95-year-old monarch traditionally spends the anniversary of the death of her father in private.
Diesel buses in Kenya locked out from lucrative BRT project
“As we phase out fossil we should look into the use of alternatives such as electric-powered vehicles, which means zero carbon emissions. Unfortunately, it is not practical to switch over and hence the need for phasing out and including blending with biodiesel,”
TotalEnergies Reaches Final Decision on $10 Billion Uganda Oil
“This historic occasion now puts us on the path to achieving first oil in 2025 as agreed in April 2021,” said Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa.
Huge volumes of COVID medical waste posing health hazard: WHO
Tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste have been generated in the two years since the coronavirus began spreading globally.
Worsened Food insecurity as drought threatens the Horn of Africa
Somalia, Kenya, and now Ethiopia have raised the alarm about the latest climate shock to a fragile region traversed by herders and others trying to keep their animals, and themselves, alive.
New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM)
” Our meetings in Rwanda will give us a real opportunity to reaffirm the values that bind the Commonwealth together and focus on vital issues, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling climate change and poverty, boosting trade and promoting sustainable development – all issues that can only be dealt with decisively through multilateral cooperation and mutual support”. Secretary-General Scotland
YouTube Selects 26 African Content Creators to Join Second Year of #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund
“This group of creators is making content that starts important conversations about issues we face in society, which really resonate with their audience. We are inspired by them and hope that the skills they learn from being part of this programme will help them touch more lives than they’d ever imagined,”“We are excited to be working with an outstanding group of young and talented African creators who understand that content that resonates with their audience is both entertaining and thought-provoking” Alex Okosi, MD, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA.
James Webb Space Telescope Reaches Final Destination 1 Million Miles From Earth
“We’re one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of the universe. And I can’t wait to see Webb’s first new views of the universe this summer!” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
NALA, Tanzanian fintech raises $10M seed
“We’re scaling that up, not just being in Tanzania and Kenya and Uganda as a consumer-facing product. But in the long run, we want to build infrastructure across the continent where we can do outbound from the continent and allow people to send money back. We’ve submitted our remittance license application in Kenya, as well as Uganda, for us to be able to do this the other way around,” said the founder.
EAC loses $3.4b to Covid-19 measures as trade declines
The report notes that domestic investments have become the key development strategy for the EAC.
Locusts to hit East Africa again -FAO warns
“If any swarms reach the Kenya/Ethiopia border, easterly and south-easterly winds are likely to carry them towards the Rift Valley in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia, preventing movement further south into central Kenya,” said FAO.
The rich are getting even wealthier
“Inequality at such pace and scale is happening by choice, not chance…,” “Not only have our economic structures made all of us less safe against this pandemic, they are actively enabling those who are already extremely rich and powerful to exploit this crisis for their own profit.” Gabriela Bucher, Oxfam’s executive director,
The Missing Potatoes…
There has been an impact in the cost of the potato because of the 30 percent duty that was introduced by the Treasury and this could be the reason why there have been delays in the importation,
Rwandans ‘flee’ to DR Congo over COVID-19 vaccination rules
Rwanda has enforced some of the strictest anti-COVID containment measures in Africa.
Tanzania turns tables on Kenya as exports grow to $396m
The trade wars are a drag on what the region could achieve under a more open trade regime.
Why antibodies aren’t the only defense against Omicron – Explainer.
The most potent kinds of antibodies, known as “neutralizing,” are like chewing gum sticking to the business end of a key, stopping it from unlocking a door.
Coups in Africa
Africa has experienced more coups than any other continent.
7 feet, 0.7 inches tall: Meet the World’s tallest woman
The world’s tallest living female by Guinness World Records loves swimming.
Ethiopia’s Tigray Region crisis worsens
Ethiopian army likely launching a new major offensive to drive out Tigray forces.
A ‘Historical Event’: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O.
“This is a historic moment. The long-awaited malaria vaccine for children is a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “ Using this vaccine on top of existing tools to prevent malaria could save tens of thousands of young lives each year.”
Over 5,000 missing South Sudanese citizens are reunited with their families
Efforts to trace missing persons are ongoing.
WFP warns at least 2.4 million Kenyans at risk of going hungry by November
2.4 million people at risk of going hungry in Northern and Eastern Kenya.
Rwandan court finds ‘Hotel Rwanda hero’ guilty of terror-related charges
Rwandan court finds ‘Hotel Rwanda hero’ guilty of terror-related charges
Uganda’s International Airport records increase in passenger numbers
Uganda’s International Airport records increase in passenger numbers
South Sudan’s VP Machar deposed by party
South Sudan’s vice president Riek Machar has been ousted as head of his party and its armed forces, say rival leaders who accused the rebel-turned-politician of no longer representing their interests..
IJUE HISTORIA YA SABASABA TANZANIA
Maonyesho ya 45 ya Kimatafa ya Biashara maarufu kama maonyesho ya Sabasaba yamefunguliwa Julai 5, 2021 na yatafungwa ifikapo Julai 13 2021 nchini Tanzania
Naibu rais wa Kenya ashinikiza kuwa na eneo moja la starehe katika kila mji kupambana na ulevi
Gachagua alisema unywaji wa pombe haramu umefikia viwango vya wasiwasi na unatishia kuondoa kizazi cha vijana
