Day: September 16, 2024
Kenya hosts 2024 Data Cloud Africa Summit
Kenya has played host to the International Telecoms Week (ITW) and DataCloud Summit in a monumental event held at the Radisson Blu hotel last week. The summit brought together over 3, 000 delegates, where over 150 influential speakers from across the globe shared actionable insights on leveraging 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence for competitive advantage. ITW
Govt to construct 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri
The government will spend Sh 218 million to construct a total of 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri County. The classrooms are part of the 18,000 units that the government is constructing to accommodate the pioneer cohort of Grade 9 learners under the Competency Based Curriculum. The 1.3 million learners who are currently in Grade 8 are expected to occupy
Makenene faces 72-hour blackout
The town of Makenene, located between the Center and West Regions, has been plunged into darkness for four days and counting. Residents of the locality, a popular stopover for travelers and considered an ‘intervening opportunity’ by geographers, are baffled by the sudden power outage, especially given the lack of communication from the electricity management company, ENEO. The blackout has occurred
Tubah Council embarks on innovative plastic recycling project
In the small university town of Bambili, Tubah subdivision of the North West region, stands the Tubah Council. Like others in the region, the Tubah municipality has suffered damages, incurred losses, and faced trials due to the ongoing Anglophone conflict. The environment has also suffered from abandonment because, over the past years, locals have struggled to stay alive, than protect
Annie Matene Chancelle receives CEFDA sponsorship for African Heritage Fashion Week in Buea
On April 15, 2023, Annie Matene Chancelle, one of Cameroon’s most promising fashion designers, will grace the runway at the African Heritage Fashion Week (AHFW) in Buea, Cameroon. This showcase opportunity is sponsored by the Cameroon English Fashion Designers Association (CEFDA), which promotes the growth of the fashion industry through support schemes for emerging and established designers in the region.
African Heritage Fashion Week’s Designer Support Programme: CEFDA Announces 2023 Emerging Talent Recipients
The African Heritage Fashion (AHFW) 2023, a highly anticipated event on the African fashion calendar, took an exciting turn when the Cameroon English Fashion Designers Association (CEFDA) announced the sponsorship recipients for the year at the AHFW Awards in Buea. The event took place on the 15th of April 2023 at the Pinorich Villa Buéa, Cameroon, attracting Africa’s finest designers,
Kigali Innovation City : Rwanda, future leader in African innovation
On September 9, the inauguration ceremony, attended by numerous dignitaries, launched the construction of this state-of-the-art complex within the Kigali Special Economic Zone, Gasabo District. This $2 billion project aims to position Rwanda as a leading technology and innovation center in Africa. Spanning 61 hectares, KIC aims to attract global talent and businesses, creating 50,000 jobs and providing a collaborative
Zimbabwe: US pledges $200 million annual investment in health sector
U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Marie Tremont has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to investing $200 million annually in Zimbabwe’s health sector. The funding is aimed at combating diseases such as HIV and malaria, improving the quality of care and life expectancy of citizens. Source: Africa News Agency
Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline: multilateral agreement to be signed soon
Amina Benkhadra, Director of ONHYM, announced that the multilateral agreement for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will be signed before the end of 2024. This cross-border project will link Nigeria to Morocco, passing through several West African countries, thus strengthening regional energy cooperation. Source: Africa News Agency
Morocco: Calsina Carré invests massively with a new warehouse project
The Spanish company Calsina Carré Transports and Logistics, active in Morocco for 15 years, has decided to concentrate its largest fundraising there to build a new warehouse. This choice reflects the rapid growth of its activities in the kingdom, with 15,000 annual shipments. Founded 50 years ago, Calsina Carré is now positioned as a leader in the sector with a