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Ugandan minister to be charged over iron sheets theft

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Uganda’s Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu is to be charged over the theft of iron sheets in the north-eastern region of the country. The Ugandan director of public prosecutions approved the corruption charges against the minister. Kitutu is not the only high profile public official mentioned in the iron sheets scandal. The speaker of parliament and some cabinet ministers… Read More
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Zimbabwe to criminalise foreign recruitment of health workers

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Zimbabwe has announced plans to pass a law that would criminalise the recruitment of health workers by other countries. The country wants to stop the brain drain in the health sector and believes this move could be a game changer. The Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga who is also the health minister, likened drain of health care professionals to human trafficking. More… Read More
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Africa’s impact: US Vice President’s visit to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

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In late March 2023, the United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris visited Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss, among other things, increasing investment between the US and African countries, the economic empowerment of women, girls and young businesspeople, digital inclusion and food security. On her arrival in Ghana in March 2023, Vice President Harris noted that she was “very… Read More
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From Chicago to Chorkor: US students travel to Ghana to teach and play chess

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With passports and chessboards in hand, six Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students have traveled 6,000 miles to Chorkor, a small fishing community in Accra, Ghana. There, they will teach and play chess and learn about local culture from the experts: Ghanaian students. Sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, this trip is designed to promote cross-cultural understanding… Read More
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Davido’s new album sets streaming record

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Apple Music has said that Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has set a new record on the streaming platform with his latest album Timeless. It has had the most first-day streams ever for an African album, the music streaming service. .@davido is breaking global records. 🇳🇬 The Nigerian superstar’s #Timeless had the most first-day streams ever for an African album on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya prepares to launch its first earth observation satellite

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Kenya has said it would launch its first-ever earth observation satellite this month. The move is being described as a landmark achievement in the country. Kenya’s space exploration efforts would be taken to new heights when the Nation-1 or Taifa-1 in Swahili, launches next week. It is expected to be aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Opposition leader Odinga calls off anti-government protests

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off anti-government protests planned for this week. He said on Sunday that he was ready for talks after an appeal from President William Ruto. Odinga however warned that demonstrations could restart in coming days. Thousands have joined three marches over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Odinga attacked at anti-government protest

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Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga has reportedly been attacked at an anti-government protest. Mr. Odinga claims that his car was shot at seven times during anti-government protests and said it was an attempt on his life. In a media briefing, Mr. Odinga said police targeted his vehicle and those of other opposition leaders during a protest procession in the… Read More
Africa World 

7 Ways to Market Your Wholesale School Supplies Online

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If you sell wholesale school supplies, you want to make sure that your products are easily accessible to potential customers, so going online is one of the most important steps to take. As we all know, the internet is a powerful tool for reaching a larger audience and increasing sales. So, if you are still not convinced, we’ll look at… Read More
Africa World 

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Manufacturers Online

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Outsourcing has grown in popularity in recent years as businesses seek to streamline their operations, cut costs, and focus on their core competencies. Hiring manufacturers online is one of the most popular outsourcing options. This method can provide access to a diverse range of suppliers while also saving money, but it is important to be aware of the potential drawbacks.… Read More