Infrastructure, institutions, and the systems that make growth possible — or not.
The Milkor 380, boasting an impressive 18.6-meter wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 1300 kg, achieved its inaugural flight on September 19, according to a story published in DefenceWeb on October 10, in what the website called a “giant milestone”.
Technology constantly shapes our lives, and innovation sometimes holds the key to addressing societal challenges. One such innovation is the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, which, while primarily designed for capturing life’s moments and enhancing social media experiences, can also play a significant role in curbing vices prevalent in Africa,
Key Points • Kenya is partnering with the World Bank to construct 136 solar mini-grids for remote areas • The project plans to connect 1.3 million Kenyans to electricity. • The use of solar power across sub-Saharan Africa has seen immense growth, with plans underway to boost it further. On Monday, Kenya’
In December last year, the UK announced that the country was seeking applications from graduate and qualified teachers to fill the void in the educational sector. The country also announced that visa application requirements for applicants from Africa had been reviewed and eased. The news was welcomed with a large
The past week has seen numerous Ugandans storm social media to protest extortion and endemic corruption at the Entebbe Airport, some including video evidence of the staff soliciting bribes. The most recent case was that of an employee of the National Aviation Services (NAS) who reportedly received a bribe of
Priscilla Sitienei, a 99-year-old Kenyan woman who is believed to be the oldest primary school pupil, has died aged 99. The news of her death was revealed by her grandson, who told the Press that Grandma Sitienei died peacefully at her home in Kenya. The 99-year-old primary pupil, who was
Africa has a reputation for having terrible healthcare facilities. While that may be true, Africa is also home to some of the best medical institutes. Some of these facilities have made history by pioneering life-changing procedures and conducting groundbreaking research. Below are ten of the best medical facilities on the
Uganda’s Project Shelter Wakadogo has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Prize for Overcoming Adversity’, a prize of 50,000 USD (191 million UGX). Wakadogo beat out South Africa’s Pinelands North Primary School and Brazil’s Escola Evandro Ferreira Dos Santos in the Top 3 finalists. The prize
The United States climate envoy John Kerry remarked that African nations should step up their efforts in the global collective fight against carbon emissions as the grim reality of climate change takes its ugly toll on the whole world; Africa included. He called on Africa to help in reducing the
According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa is experiencing a severe lack of climate finance and is losing 5% to 15% of its per capita economic growth as a result of climate change. African countries have been disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change, which have exacerbated droughts,
Africa’s first green hydrogen power plant will begin to generate electricity in 2024. The plant is based in Namibia and is being built by a French independent power producer HDF Energy. The director of HDF Energy for Southern Africa, Nicolas Lecomte, recently stated that "We can produce 142
Every year, millions of people from all over the world, including Africans, go abroad in search of sophisticated medical care. The most common medical operations people travel abroad for include dental work, surgery, cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, organ and tissue transplants, and cancer therapy. Due to the rise in the
Government officials, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector from more than 60 African nations attended Monday's opening in Gabon's capital, Libreville, to prepare for the COP27 U.N. climate conference slated for November in Egypt. Host President Ali Bongo Ondimba told the gathering the continent
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will embark on two-day protest on July 26 to demonstrate against a six-month shutdown of public universities across the country due to pay disagreements between the government and teachers. The NLC, the country's main umbrella union, represents millions of workers across most sectors
In 2016, reports flooded the internet of plans by prominent universities In South Africa to begin offering courses in witchcraft and wizardry. The reports sparked mixed reactions across the continent and many critics called for sanctions on institutions such as the University of Venda, Limpopo, South Africa. The reports claimed
On June 4, Nigerian man, Dr Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi took to Twitter to share the great news that University of Alberta, a prestigious Canadian University no longer requires that Nigerians take English proficiency tests. This was following a request he made via LinkedIn, Twitter and email two weeks prior. Nigeria, South
