The E-learning and EdTech Growth in Africa is changing the face of education in the continent, increasing the rate of access, enhancing learning, and filling the existing education gaps of decades. Digital learning platforms, mobile based education, and virtual classrooms have been on the rise over the last ten years in Africa as more people […]
A slow change is happening in fields, farms, and food stores across Africa. Agriculture was once seen as a way to make a living only when there were no other options. Now, young entrepreneurs are drawn to farming because they see it as a scalable business rather than a subsistence job. Africa’s agriculture boom, driven […]
Security forces in Burkina Faso killed 20 terrorists in a clash near the border with Niger, the army said Wednesday. In a statement, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said an army patrol in Yagha province was ambushed by armed attackers. It said the troops killed 20 terrorists but eight soldiers lost their lives […]
While Egypt’s economy has stumbled due to the coronavirus outbreak, construction at a new capital taking shape east of Cairo is continuing at full throttle after a short pause to adjust working practices, officials say. The level of activity at the desert site reflects the new city’s political importance even as the government grapples with […]
Angolan authorities have isolated a suburb of the capital Luanda after a number of cases were discovered there. The move is part of efforts to contain spread of COVID-19. It comes despite the relaxation of lockdown measures imposed on Luanda. The development has attracted varied responses in the area most of them of residents expressing […]
Reality TV star, model and actor, Tobi Bakre has taken to Instagram to clear the air on his recent “Yoruba Demon” tag. The Former Big Brother Naija housemate while sharing a picture via instagram expressed his displeasure over being referred to as a ‘yoruba demon’. He said he it really gets on his nerves whenever […]
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC; reported the arrest of two Chinese businessmen who attempted to bribe an official to cover up corrupt deals. The EFCC via its social media handles said the arrest had been effected on Monday at its Zonal Office in northwestern Sokoto State although the said corruption […]
The People’s Democratic Party Elders’ Caucus in Osun State has urged the National Working Committee (NWC) and the highest decision making bodies of the party to resolve the internal crisis in the party so that the party could live up to expectations in the coming elections. The caucus, at an emergency meeting convened at the […]
Kenya Harlequins have signed Mark Wandetto previously of Homeboyz as they await the Kenya Cup season to start. The fleet-footed winger, who has been capped by Shujaa under the watch of former Kenya Sevens coach Paul Murunga, is expected to play at the start of the national Sevens circuit either in July or August. Wandetto […]
The Health ministry in partnership with county governments has begun enhancing capacity in prisons to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The ministry has identified prisons as one of the high-risk areas after some inmates in Industrial Area Prison tested positive. “We are concerned about the prison environment. It is one of those high-risk areas […]
The building reportedly belonging to a one Abraham Kalanzi gave way on Saturday night, trapping 22 workers that had spent a night at the construction site. Kenny Mitanda is the latest of the four survivors that have been rescued with joint efforts between the Police, the Red Cross and residents. The Police and the Uganda […]
Limpopo police on Tuesday warned residents to be on the alert for four lions on the loose in the Alldays area. Initially, seven lions escaped from a safari, but three have since been captured. The pack was spotted opposite Speaker Park Phase 1 and 2, outside Louis Trichardt. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo cautioned community […]
Heart failure raises the risk of complications and death from Covid-19, and requires extra vigilance during the pandemic, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. More than six million people in the United States have heart failure. It occurs when the heart no longer pumps blood as well as it should. “When the cardiac system is […]
Five surfers have died after surfing amid dangerous weather conditions off the coast of the Netherlands, Dutch authorities said Tuesday. Two surfers died after being pulled from the sea Tuesday, two bodies were found Tuesday morning, while a fifth body was found but not immediately recovered later Tuesday. “The strong wind from a northern direction […]
Dr Kabir Tijjani, Medical Director of General Hospital, Mani, Katsina State, has died of COVID-19. The death occurred on Tuesday, a family source told KnowAfrika. The source said the late medical doctor was last week diagnosed with the viral infection and later moved to one of the state’s isolation centres where he died on Tuesday […]
Wearing a surgical mask, disposable gloves and booties to guard against COVID-19, a young Italian woman returned to her homeland Sunday after 18 months as a hostage in eastern Africa. Silvia Romano lowered her mask briefly to display a broad smile after she stepped off an Italian government plane at Rome-Ciampino International Airport. She hugged […]
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) looks forward to the day after Covid-19 and forsees the reorientation of the continent’s economies, which so far have accumulated almost 2,360 deaths from the disease. Any estimates of damage now seem to be rushed, but Uneca, concerned as it is about what could happen, chooses to […]
The Kenyan High Commission has announced that there will be a second flight to the UK to evacuate Kenyans who are stranded due to COVID-19 pandemic. “The flight has been arranged through offices of the governments of Kenya and the United Kingdom. The flight will depart from London Heathrow Airport to JKIA Nairobi on Friday, […]
This old picture of Meraiah Ekeinde as a baby shows how much her parents love and care for their beautiful daughter. Mimi as Meraiah is fondly called, is the second child of Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and hubby Captain Matthew Ekeinde. The 42 year old multiple award winning actress has 4 kids Princess, M.J, […]
South Africa has detected cases of African Swine Fever in the Eastern Cape Province. The presence of the disease in the country was confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Thoko Didiza. The outbreak was detected following livestock post-mortem investigations at a municipal farm in Amathole district in April. The country has since […]