The deal centres on development-stage funding for an industrial-scale green ammonia plan linked to Namibia’s coastal corridor, with related momentum building in South Africa’s hydrogen pipeline. In plain terms, this is not “plant construction money” yet. It is money meant for the messy middle: feasibility checks, early engineering work, permits, grid and port studies, and […]
Peacebuilding in Africa rarely looks dramatic. It looks like schedules, meeting minutes, phone calls at odd hours, and long pauses in tense rooms. It also looks like basic services returning, schools reopening, markets staying open past sunset, and roads becoming usable again. Peace matters because conflict damages daily life first, then institutions later. People notice […]
Two civilians are reported to have incurred wounds after Ambazonia fighters attacked the convoy of North West Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique on his way back from Nkambe and Misaje, Dong Mantung Division of the North West region of Cameroon. According to reports, the Amba attack targeting Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique’s convoy took place Monday October […]
In this article, we take a look at two of the continent’s most iconic animals, 1. Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) Size and weight: Males can measure 195-245cm (6.4-8ft) and weigh up to 315kg (694lbs) Habitat: Savannah, woodland, avoids open grasslands and forests Status: From least concern to endangered depending on the location in Africa Interesting […]
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Jalal Arabi, says some of the vehicles used for daily operations in the State House were purchased in 1999. A statement by Attah Esa, the Deputy Director (Information), State House, said Mr Arabi disclosed this when he led his management team to the National Assembly for the defence of the […]
The Acting President of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association, Dr Peter Magombeyi has described the country’s health system as a silent genocide as several people continue to die in hospitals. He said that scores of patients are dying in public hospitals since there inadequate resources to save their lives. Speaking to Maverick Citizen, Magombeyi said: […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Sochi, Russia for first-ever Russia-Africa Economic Forum to be held from 23 to 24 October 2019. The Forum is expected to be attended by several Heads of State, representatives of Russian, African and international businesses and government agencies as well as of international organizations. The Summit will serve as […]
Nigerian duo of Paul Onuachu and Stephen Odey have been named in KRC Genk’s 21-man squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at Luminus Arena. The 25-year-old Super Eagles striker who joined the Belgian side from Danish club FC Midtjylland on transfer deadline day last summer, where he went to score four goals […]
Archaeologists in Egypt just unearthed 30 ancient wooden coffins and opened them to reveal perfectly preserved mummies inside. A dig team stumbled upon the sarcophagi in the Asasif necropolis of the ancient town of Thebes, the Egyptian government announced on Tuesday. Thebes was once the bustling royal capital of ancient Egypt. Digging in the area […]
South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday recalled some of its planes to undertake compliance checks, indicating that it may consequently operate an amended flight schedule. The cash-strapped airline said in a statement that some of the flights will operate later than usual and four flights have been cancelled, but the airline has combined flights and […]
Cameroon international and Ajax Amsterdam goal keeper Andre Onana has been shortlisted for the inaugural France Football Yachine Trophy, a distinction for the best goalkeeper in the World. France football has released the list of ten goalkeepers nominated for the first edition of the Yachine Trophy for the World best goalkeeper. Amongst these 10 keepers […]
European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Timo Olkkonen, said that the SADC anti-sanctions lobby is not convincing as the economic restrictions have a limited effect on the country’s economy. Olkkonen told Alpha Media Holdings’ HStv recently that the SADC is, however, at liberty to state what it wants. He said: Well, Sadc has the liberty […]
Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says the Federal Government has secured a $3bn loan from the World Bank. According to the Finance Minister, the loan is to be used for reforming the nation’s power sector. Mrs Ahmed announced the approval of the loan at a news conference to wrap up the World Bank/IMF annual […]
The World Bank has indicated that about 87% of children in Sub Sahara Africa cannot read and understand a simple story at the age of 10. It has described the situation as a global learning crisis, adding that many children were in school but were lacking quality education. The World Bank Acting Country Manager, Dr […]
Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, Nigerian Afropop rapper, and Teniola Apata, fast-rising singer better known as Teni, were among the biggest winners at the 13th Headies Awards. Falz won in the ‘Best Rap Single’ and ‘Best Rap Album’ categories among others while Teni emerged winner in the ‘Best Vocal Performance’, ‘Best Recording For The Year’ and ‘Best […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country will always help Africa with aid to solve some of its humanitarian issues. He said these remarks ahead of the 2019 Russia Africa Summit to be held in Sochi on Wednesday and Thursday. Said the Russian Boss: We continue to take an active part in efforts to […]
The managing director of Kano Zoological Gardens, Saidu Gwadabe said the apparently crazy lion that jumped from its enclosure on Saturday will be tranquilized today. He said in an interview with Daily Nigerian that the zookeepers from National Park Service, Abuja have arrived at the zoo to capture the escaped lion. The Abuja rangers, he […]
Guinea’s president Alpha Conde has become the latest African head of state to seek an extension his legal mandate, a move that fuelled protests in the country this week. If Conde tries to run for a third term in 2020, he would be copying from an established playbook in Africa, where incumbent presidents have sought, […]
Zimbabwean companies especially those that do not export are expected to take a knock this year due to some or all of the following according to the Sunday Mail: Decline in demand of products Foreign currency shortages Shorter production time due to long periods of load shedding. Soaring inflation Eroded consumer purchasing power This was […]
The President will this week leave for Sochi Russia where the Russia-Africa Summit will take place, Sunday News reports. The president is expected to meet Great Dyke and Alrosa investors in hopes of striking a deal that will boost the 2 projects significantly, Zimbabwe to Russia Ambassador Mike Sango confirmed the news to the publication […]