Africa

Technology is a liberating force for African women

Saturday, May 18, 2019

As ride-hailing apps proliferate across the globe, the year-old An Nisa Taxi in Kenya is one of the standouts in Africa. Developed by 33-year-old Mehnaz Sarwar, An Nisa is run by women and serves female passengers and children exclusively. Ms. Sarwar sought to overcome two obstacles: limited j ...

Preparing Africa’s graduates for today’s jobs

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Many Africans with advanced qualifications are finding their university degrees are just not enough to land a job in the current market. Ruth Rono graduated from Chuka University, Kenya, in 2015 with first-class honours. Without a job after many years of trying, Ms. Rono was forced to take menial ...

Moving Africa To The Next Level

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

What could be said about a continent recorded as the world 39;s second largest and second most populous continent? A continent of about 30.3million km square, covering 6% of the earth 39;s total surface area. A continent with over 1.2 billion people (which is 16% of the world 39;s population.) A ...

Re-launch and roadshows for BBC News Swahili Radio

Monday, April 1, 2019

From Mon 1st April, listeners to BBC News Swahili radio programmes can hear fresh new versions of the well-known programmes Dira Ya Dunia and Amka Na BBC. The changes will include new presenters and the introduction of accessible business news as well as impactful content and original ...

(Photo Report) Abdul Samad, Others Chart New Course For Africa's Development

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Executive Chairman/CEO of BUA Group has join company executives, investors and public officials, head of the financial institution and presidential economic advisor to chart a new course for Africa at the 7th Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Abdul Samad Rabiu ...

“Orange Voices” from Africa. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violen

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Each year, the world comes together in a campaign to speak out on one topic: ending violence against women and girls.Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence beginson25 November, which isthe International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and runs through Human Rights ...

Climate change: Africa confronts global warming

Friday, March 22, 2019

Record global greenhouse gas emissions are putting the world on a path toward unacceptable warming, with serious implications for development prospects in Africa. ldquo;Limiting warming to 1.5 deg;C is possible within the laws of chemistry and physics, but doing so would require unprecedented ch ...

USA Continues Economic Sabotage of Eritrea

Sunday, March 10, 2019

On February 28, 2019 the last financial wire transactions between the small socialist country of Eritrea and all the western countries were stopped with no further wire transfers in USD$ or Euros to or from Eritrea being allowed . UNjust and illegal UN sanctions against Eritrea were lifted recent ...