Too many children in South African do not reach their fifth birthday, and when they do survive, they bear the burden of infectious diseases, inadequate nutrition, violence and suboptimal caregiving and learning opportunities. In Women’s Month, UCT News spoke with Associate Professor Wiedaad Slemming, who took the helm of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) […]
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Kajiado — The government will start ceding 50 percent of revenues from national parks to host communities as part of efforts to transform their lives. President William Ruto said that revenues from game reserves and national parks should be equally divided between the host county and the national government. He said the move was aimed […]
The arraignment of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, over alleged procurement fraud was stalled for the second time in one week. Emefiele and one Mrs. Sa’adatu Yaro, were to be arraigned last Thursday, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja, for […]
Eschewing profit, over the past 20 years researchers at the Deadly and Neglected Diseases Initiative have developed a dozen drugs accessible to the world’s most forgotten patients. Twenty years ago, I travelled to Gedaref State in eastern Sudan. What I witnessed there deeply moved me and strengthened my resolve to contribute to medical innovation and […]
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria remains committed to collaborating with China and African countries to ensure that the objectives of the partnership are achieved for the benefit of both parties. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement on Friday, said Shettima stated this at the China-Africa Leaders’ […]
Fishers say they were ignored when the original rights were awarded between 1994 and 1998 Ten diamond mining rights on the West Coast, originally awarded between 1994 and 1998, have been extended by 30 years. Environmentalists and fishers are challenging the extensions in court, arguing that the basis on which the rights were granted is […]
Monrovia — The Unity Party campaign in Montserrado, led by standard bearer Joseph Boakai, has temporarily paused due to his unexpected departure to Accra. Speculation surrounding his health has arisen, though party executives assert that his trip is primarily aimed at meeting with regional stakeholders who have a vested interest in the Liberian elections. Amb. […]
Nairobi — The National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee has warned that the online recruitment for World Coin project might be ongoing despite the halting of the American firm physical operation in the country. Appearing before the National Assembly Adhoc Committee, the agency’s Head of Cyber-security Standards and Policy David Njoka called for speedy investigations […]
The military leaders said strongman Brice Oligui Nguema would be sworn in next week as “transitional president.” Meanwhile, the country’s main opposition alliance urged the military to continue the election process. The African Union has suspended Gabon on Thursday from the continental bloc following the coup in the Central African state. The AU’s political affairs, […]
The government has issued a warning that the country should expect above-average rainfall in September. To address any natural disasters that may occur during the rainy season, the Prime Minister’s Office has allocated a contingent fund of Shs 120 billion. This fund, pending cabinet approval, aims to mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as […]
South Africa’s electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is alive to weaponisation of the country’s energy crisis against the ruling African National Congress. That country goes to the polls early next year to elect members of the National Assembly, from whom a president is ultimately elected. Speaking during an interview on NBC’s talk show ‘One on One’, […]
African Parks has purchased the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation in a bid to rescue and rewild the rhino to safe and well-managed protected areas across Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 September 2023 African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, announced that it will […]
On August 24, 2023, the 15th BRICS Summit was successfully concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, adopting the Johannesburg II Declaration. Sixty-seven (67) leaders from Africa and the Global South countries were invited. The Historical Expansion From January 1, 2024, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will become full members of […]
Pentagon — Two U.S. officials have told VOA that military drone flights from bases in Niger have been “limited” since the July coup, a restriction experts believe is likely hindering the international counterterrorism mission in West Africa. The officials spoke to VOA this week on condition of anonymity in order to discuss sensitive security issues. […]
By helping the African Union earn a seat at the G20 table, India has emerged as a champion of the Global South. The announcement that the AU will join the G20 comes as India and China are competing for greater influence. The Group of 20 granted permanent membership to the African Union at its summit […]
Nigerians have voiced their feelings concerning the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) with stakeholders blaming lawmakers over the passage of the 2022 Electoral Act, saying they created room for rigging and producing of results which petitioners cannot void. Specifically, the stakeholders asked Nigerians to mount pressure on the National Assembly to pass […]
While some applauded the initiative and commitments made, others expressed reservations Following the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and the call to action by African Heads of State in Nairobi, Kenya, several climate activists and advocates who participated in the summit have expressed mixed concerns over the adoption of the new pact […]
The water ministry’s former principal secretary (PS), Malefetsane Nchaka, and two co-accused businessmen, have been released on free bail after appearing before Maseru magistrate, Lerato Ntelane, facing seven counts of corruption, theft and fraud. Most of the charges arise from allegations that Mr Nchaka illegally used government vehicles and fuel to aid the campaign of […]