Kinshasa, Congo - In a bold move to address the ongoing violence and militancy in the region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the lifting of its long-standing moratorium on the death penalty. This decision, disclosed through a justice ministry statement on Friday, reverses a ban that has
Addis ababa , Ethiopia-In a significant leap towards modernizing e-commerce across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled a state-of-the-art logistics hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. This $55 million investment spans over 161,500 square feet and is poised to become a cornerstone in Africa's burgeoning e-commerce sector
In the evolving political landscape of West Africa, the recent reversal of sanctions against Niger by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu marks a significant shift, reflecting deeper regional complexities and the challenges of maintaining unity and democratic principles in the face of authoritarian resurgence. The military coup in Niger
Kigali, Rwanda — Rwandan political leader Ms. Victoire Ingabire Umuhaza on Wednesday, March 13, 2024voiced her deep disappointment in response to the High Court's ruling which denied her request for rehabilitation. The decision comes at a pivotal time as Rwanda gears up for its legislative and presidential elections slated
In an evening where the stars of the silver screen converged under the glamorous lights of the Oscars, Ugandan politician and pop star Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, made a statement on the red carpet that resonated far beyond the confines of Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Although his
n a remarkable display of citizen activism, Ugandans, led by courageous individuals , have taken to X (formerly Twitter) under the hashtag #UgandaParliamentExhibition to spotlight what they describe as wasteful expenditure and deep-seated corruption within the Ugandan Parliament. This online movement, spearheaded by a group of courageous individuals, is putting significant
Arusha,Tanzania In a world where digital information zips across the globe in the blink of an eye, the truth often finds itself in a gripping race against fiction. This was vividly illustrated in the recent hullabaloo surrounding the proposed East African Community (EAC) currency, dubbed the "Sheafra."
The bio on her Twitter handle says it all. It reads: “An apostle of Education. An academic with a social conscience. Professor of Maths education. #blessed #grateful I am here to give hope. #BeInspired” In what has been described as an inspiration to the world, Vice-Chancellor of the University of
In mid-November, Cape Town hosted the Africa Tech Festival, the continent’s largest and most influential tech event, where thousands of corporate, start-up, civil society and government leaders convened to forge the ties needed to accelerate Africa’s digitalisation and unlock its economic potential. While promising, Africa’s rapid surge
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African entrepreneurs are using technology in innovative ways to overcome structural barriers to prosperity. New approaches are enabling them to leapfrog over the traditional development paradigm and start making more money for themselves and the community. Cutting Out Middlemen For example, one use of technology is to cut out middlemen
Rwand - a country that has been rebuilt from the ruins of a genocide into a benchmark of development in Africa has a lot more to offer beyond having the cleanest city in Africa. From the game drives in Akagera national park to the hidden gentle giants that can be
Things have tremendously changed in the world of travel with rental cars featuring as the most preferred means for visitors to connect to and from their destinations. One important question many travelers always ask though is should I rent a car? Why should I hire a car in Uganda? For
More than 3000 Zindians from 100 countries contributed to ITU AI for Good Challenges on Zindi December 4th 2023, Dubai UAE // COP28 - The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Huawei, and Zindi jointly announced the winners of the AI/ML for 5G-Energy Consumption Modelling Challenge solutions as part of an official
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In the sprawling expanses of Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, a disturbing trend has emerged, shaking the core of local communities and law enforcement. The Hawks, South Africa’s elite crime-fighting unit, have issued a stern warning about a surge in car hijackings, a menace that haunts
