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…”
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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…
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.
Gunmen kill 8 traders, 51 cows in Nigeria cattle market
Southeast Nigeria, where separatist agitations are on the rise, has seen a spate of attacks.
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.
Sharia police in Nigeria destroy nearly 4 million bottles of beer
Sharia police called Hisbah often destroy alcohol and confiscated drugs, but the huge beer haul was one of the largest in a recently intensified crackdown.
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.
Twitter restored in Nigeria after seven-month ban
Nigeria halted Twitter operations in June, provoking international outcry over freedom of expression.
