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Radison Kigali Rwanda Development Getaways Tourism 

The Role of NGOs in Africa’s Tourism

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Tourism is one of the largest sectors in Africa, contributing approximately 3.3% to the total Sub-Saharan Africa GDP, and forecast to grow, in terms of GDP contribution by 5.2% between 2016-2026 in the same region. Various stakeholders have contributed to this growth, among them Non-governmental organizations. Here are different major roles which NGOs have played in developing tourism in Africa.… Read More
Idrissa Haji Abdalla Development East Africa 

Winners of Mabati Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature announced

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The 2016 winners of the Mabati Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced by Abdilatif Abdalla, chair of the prize’s board of trustees. Fiction category winners are Idrissa Haji Abdalla for Kilio cha Mwanamke and Hussein Wamaywa for Moyo Wangu Unaungua; both are from Tanzania. Ahmed Hussein Ahmed, from Kenya, received the poetry prize for Haile Ngoma ya… Read More
Zalanie Gondwe Development Technology 

African Business Women Network dares Malawian women on wealth creation

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LILONGWE-(AGV)-African Business Women Network (ABWNET), a brain child of Graca Machel Trust has challenged African women, Malawi inclusive to exhaust their energies in creating wealth aimed at lessening unemployment levels. The network has further asked women to make use of economic opportunities that come along that their communities and families be sustainable and economically independent. Read More
Health Advice Science 

Alarming rates of lung diseases warrant urgent action

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Alarming rates of pulmonary diseases in India are warranting urgent action as well as well-coordinated and inter-sectoral comprehensive health responses across the country to ensure every citizen enjoys lung health.   “Recent smog in parts of north-central India had worsened the air quality in a dangerous manner sending lives of people in jitters and leaving behind disproportionately high economic impact.… Read More
African Woman but Not Religious Business Development Investments Science 

Africa is squandering its potential

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London, 7 December 2016 – Africa is a world leader in poverty and hunger due to a lack of committed leadership and rampant corruption, said Dr Kanayo F. Nwanze, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in his address at the House of Lords today. Although rich in minerals, gas and oil, and with abundant sunshine and fertile… Read More
Elizabeth Taylor to fight AIDS in Malawi Investments Leaders Southern Africa 

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation launch $4 million toward controlling the AIDS epidemic in Malawi

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced a $4 million, two-year partnership to accelerate progress toward controlling the AIDS epidemic through innovative strategies to reach men aged 25-40 with HIV prevention and treatment services in Malawi. Read More
End AIDS Lifestyle OP-ED Technology 

It is not enough to promise, we must act to #endAIDS

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(CNS): Mahatma Gandhi had once said, “If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning”. Gandhi’s thought resurfaced after listening to Dr Ishwar Gilada, President of AIDS Society of India (ASI). He could not have been more sincere in demanding… Read More
Investments West Africa 

European Investment Bank steps up its activity in West Africa

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On an official visit to Côte d’Ivoire on Monday 21 November 2016, Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), strongly reaffirmed the key role being played by the EIB in West Africa and throughout the African continent. The official visit by the President and Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle was firmly focused on the future with the opening of a… Read More
US president Barack Obama joins his host Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and three African entrepreneurs Business Development Investments 

Launch of Boost Africa Initiative, a new integrated approach to boost young innovative entrepreneurs across Africa

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Over 1,500 start-ups and high-growth SMEs to be supported across the continent Boost Africa Initiative, a unique partnership in support of innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa has been launched today in Abidjan by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the European Commission. The launch ceremony took place at the Headquarters of the… Read More
Tobacco Farming in Malawi Green Tech Health Advice Southern Africa 

Efforts of the Tobacco Industry in Southern Africa to Support Sustainability

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The production and consumption of tobacco and tobacco products are firmly in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regulatory crosshairs and with good reason; however, this is not likely to prevent people from smoking. While the WHO is welcome to put forward arguments and provide evidence on the dangers of exposure to tobacco smoke and use of tobacco products, it remains… Read More
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