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Development & Systems
Infrastructure, institutions, and the systems that make growth possible — or not.
Leveraging Amsterdam: Dutch Tax Treaties and Virtual Offices for African Entrepreneurs
Amsterdam, a bustling hub for international business, combines a prestigious address with a tax-friendly environment thanks to Dutch tax treaties and the convenience of virtual offices.
Cycling Push in Harare: A Health and Environmental Initiative
Promoted for health reasons and to foster a cleaner environment, the initiative highlights the advantages of bicycles, which do not rely on fossil fuels.
75% of car models offered on the market exceed R500,000
This context creates a challenge for average-income South African consumers, who face the task of balancing the cost of acquiring a vehicle with ongoing expenses like car insurance, maintenance, and fuel
Residents of Congolese Neighborhood Battle Lead Poisoning from Nearby Factory
Despite years of exposure, men, women, and children in the area have alarmingly high levels of lead in their blood, putting their health at increasing risk.
Cholera Crisis in Zambia: Urgent Need for Clean Water and Sanitation
Cholera outbreaks have hit Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia hard in recent months.
Djibouti Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria
This marks the first time such mosquitoes have been released in East Africa and the second time on the African continent
South Africa to Enact National Health Insurance Law
The bill's signing will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, just days ahead of the national elections on 29 May, which pose a significant challenge to the African National Congress' three-decade dominance in South African politics.
How to Find a Top-Tier Medical Device Software Development Team
Don’t hire a developer without running a background check on them. Medical device applications are sensitive, and a poor design or sub-optimal code can put patients’ health at risk. Look for a firm like Empeek with a proven track record of building hospital applications and software.
Nigerian Student Sues School for $350,000
The legal action was spurred by a distressing video that surfaced online earlier this month, showing Bwala being slapped and verbally abused by her peers.
Cyclone Hidaya Strikes Tanzania, Causes Extensive Damage and Blackouts
The cyclone struck following weeks of already severe flooding in the region, which has resulted in over 150 fatalities.
Engineers Develop Longer-Life Batteries to Electrify Communities in Africa
This initiative addresses a critical need, as more than 740 million people globally, including many in off-grid African communities, lack reliable electricity access.
Tourists Evacuated from Flooded Maasai Mara as Heavy Rains Pummel Kenya
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
Botswana Takes Bold Action to Rescue Stranded Hippos by Replenishing Drying River Channels
Moemedi Batshabang, director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, reported that around 500 hippos are currently trapped due to the lack of water caused by blistering heat.
Kenyan Schools' Reopening Delayed Due to Deadly Floods
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has announced a delay in the reopening of schools by one week in response to ongoing severe flooding that has resulted in the deaths of more than 80 people. Originally scheduled to resume for the second term on April 29, all schools will now reopen
Three Western African Countries 'Roll out' Mass Malaria Vaccine
The vaccine will be administered to children aged five months and older in four scheduled doses.