kenya airways signs deal to buy 40 flying electric taxis

Kenya Airways Signs Deal To Buy 40 Flying Electric Taxis

In the latest development, Kenya Airways has signed a deal with Eve Holding Inc to purchase 40 flying electric taxis. Kenya Airways will introduce these taxis through its subsidiary, Fahari Aviation. Brazilian company EVE UAM LLC will bring the Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOLs) aircraft to Kenya. eVTOL is an electric-powered cruise vehicle with […]

why does nigeria have few women in politics

Why Does Nigeria Have Few Women In Politics?

There are few women in Nigeria’s political structures. Currently, in the House of Representatives (HoR), out of 360 members, only 18 are women. Out of 109 senators, only 8 women are there. Out of 36 states of the federation, there are no female governors and just 2 female deputy governors. In the history of Nigeria, […]

africa’s rich set to get wealthier from technology boost

Africa’s Rich Set To Get Wealthier From Technology Boost

The technological expansion will improve the efficiency of African businesses in the coming years. Increased use of technology in businesses will also increase the number of rich individuals in Africa. According to Faizal Bhana, director for the Middle East, Africa and India at state-funded Jersey Finance, rich people in Africa will get wealthier from technology […]

suspected jihadists killed over 130 malians

Suspected Jihadists killed over 130 Malians

Over the course of the weekend, suspected terrorists slaughtered more than 130 innocent civilians in the central region of Mali. On Monday, the administration made the announcement of the killings following disturbing allegations on social media that talked of houses and huts being burned down as well as abductions. Officials from the area have detailed […]

ex nigeria football official ahmed sani toro released by kidnapper

Ex-Nigeria Football Official Ahmed Sani Toro Released By Kidnappers

In the latest development, Armed kidnappers in Nigeria have released Ahmed Sani Toro, former secretary-general of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  The kidnappers have also released two other men. A police spokesperson confirmed the release of the hostages but did not provide further details. The kidnappers reduced their ransom demand for the trio’s release on […]

lunatics have taken over politics in nigeria, says peter obi

Lunatics Have Taken Over Politics In Nigeria, Says Peter Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said that lunatics have taken over politics in Nigeria. He said that 70 per cent of Nigerian politicians have no business in the leadership of Nigeria and they should be kicked out of power in the 2023 general elections. Obi described politics in Nigeria as […]

sudan's wheat harvest is in jeopardy of being wasted

Sudan’s wheat harvest is in jeopardy of being wasted

The cash-strapped government of Sudan has broken its pledges to acquire the country’s wheat harvest at more favorable prices, which has put the country’s grain at risk of being wasted. Farmer Modawi Ahmed is one of the hundreds of people who have worked to cultivate the grain as part of Al-Gezira, which is the largest […]

in cameroon a gunman kills seven people

In Cameroon, a gunman kills seven people

On Monday, a lone gunman opened fire on residents of four villages located in the northeastern region of Cameroon, resulting in the deaths of seven people and the serious injuries of two more, according to statements made by the local prefect and state television on Thursday (June 17). According to the statement, the “lone shooter, […]

egypt’s law criminalises radio jamming, punishes violators by imprisonment and fine

Egypt’s Law Criminalises Radio Jamming, Punishes Violators By Imprisonment And Fine

Egypt’s Telecommunications Regulatory Law has criminalised radio jamming. The law will punish violators with imprisonment and a fine. If a person performs any act of disruption to communications and affects the service, he will have to pay a fine and go to jail. According to Egypt Today, the law punishes unlawful intentional interception of radio […]

business confidence index in south africa drops to its lowest since september 2020

Business confidence index in South Africa drops to its lowest since September 2020

A South African business confidence index dropped in May, reaching its lowest level since September 2020 on various factors which include lower trade volumes, higher financing costs and power cuts. The business confidence index of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) dipped to 89.3 in May from 93.7 in April, according to […]

ethiopias pm states a committee is looking into peace talks with tigray insurgents

Ethiopia’s PM states a committee is looking into peace talks with Tigray insurgents

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about the possibility of peace talks with Tigrayan rebels, who have been fighting federal forces for 19 months. Abiy claimed his administration had set up a committee to look into the possibility of holding discussions with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), […]

kenya elections 2022 how to verify your voter registration details

Kenya Elections 2022 | How To Verify Your Voter Registration Details

The upcoming elections in Kenya are scheduled to be held on 9 August 2022. Voters will elect the president, members of parliament, governors, and members of local assemblies. Everyone with a valid identification card, meaning any adult, is allowed to vote in the upcoming elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya has […]

nigerias gtco demonstrates its super app ambitions with squad launch

Nigeria’s GTCO demonstrates its ‘Super App’ ambitions with squad launch

The rise of mobile money has transformed telecoms companies like MTN and Airtel into some of the continent’s most important financial transaction facilitators, or how Nigerian eCommerce behemoths Konga and Jumia are progressively defining Africa’s digital payment environment. However, the announcement by Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) that its FinTech subsidiary, HabariPay, had received […]

south africa eager to engage in bilateral cooperation with india business forum

South Africa eager to engage in bilateral cooperation with India Business Forum

A senior minister stated on Sunday that South Africa is more than willing to work with the CII India Business Forum (IBF) and appropriate local ministries to expand bilateral collaboration. He praised Indian enterprises for helping the country’s growth trajectory. South Africa has proposed forming a joint task force between the IBF and appropriate local […]