[The Herald] The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) and the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) yesterday unveiled a transformative collaboration aimed at driving research and innovation in Zimbabwe.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude's Children's Hospital, plans to reach 32,400 children in five counties in the initial stage.
[Nile Post] The Government of Belgium has committed financial and technical assistance to support research, agriculture, innovation, and tourism initiatives in the country's public universities.
[The Conversation Africa] When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that...
[Vanguard] The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present graduands and students of the institution.
[Government of Mauritius] In view to create a bespoke interactive and immersive 3D virtual tour of the Aapravasi Ghat, the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation in collaboration with the Mauritius Research and...
[WHO] The Self-Care Wheel, which recently won the World Health Organization (WHO) internal Director-General's Excellence Award for Innovation 2023, is now set to help demystify self-care and increase understanding of WHO's recommended...
[MISA] Applications of AI in Southern Africa are in their early stages. Many pilot projects and technology-driven business models demonstrate the potential for AI to benefit underserved populations, better connect local communities and...
[263Chat] Zimbabwean exporters will now be subjected to a standardized foreign currency retention threshold of 70 percent following the success of the auction based system in improving foreign currency availability for producers.
[Govt of SA] A few months ago I declared my intention to convene a national taxi indaba, which will emerge with a ground-breaking compact that will take the transformation of the taxi industry to its logical conclusion. The outcomes of...
[263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya has ordered mobile money companies to immediately stop registering multiple individual wallets which are being used as conduits for bypassing regulatory transaction...
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwean dollar, re-introduced last year, is continuing to crumble despite frantic attempts by the government to forge ahead with plans to de-dollarise the economy.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Service Director General, Maj Gen Mohamed Badi, have appealed to Nairobi health care workers to resume duty and allow room for dialogue on pay hike demands.
[New Times] Financial services also fell prey to the hackers, with phishing attacks often carried out using emails offering various benefits and bonuses to customers of credit institutions due to the pandemic.
[New Times] Statistics by NAEB show that the value of horticulture exports increased from over $27 million in the fiscal year 2018-2019, to more than $28 million in the year 2019-2020.
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) resumed trading last week after a five-week suspension at the instigation of the government of Zimbabwe, but three dual listed stocks out of the listed 59 counters remain under...
[New Era] Local forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregorie Cloete suffered a legal blow yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court after the presiding officer dismissed their application to provisionally withdraw their case from the...
[Daily Maverick] While freedom of speech is clearly an imperative which must be jealously guarded, the potential for digital vigilantism to be hijacked in order to deliver disinformation campaigns cannot be understated. The likes of...
[New Times] Bank of Kigali has urged clients who want to buy equipment to run and boost their businesses' profitability to apply for 'equipment loan' from the bank that is paid back at lower interest rate.
[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has assured health care workers that their safety remains a priority, as they continue to battle the COVID-19 outbreak.
[Nation] The Igembe Members of County Assembly Caucus has called for a sustainable solution to the miraa trade stalemate in Somalia terming the current arrangement unpredictable.
[GroundUp] Lydia Ngakane, 75, from Zone 7, Pimville in Soweto has been living without electricity for six weeks after the area's substation blew. She says she feels ashamed having to ask neighbours for warm tea and food. Photo: Mosa Damane
[SAnews.gov.za] The Health Department has recruited close to 2 400 medical interns, as the country grapples with mounting COVID-19 cases and a struggling health system.
[Nyasa Times] Leader of opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has said it is the responsibility of any capable individuals to support government in its fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic because its further spread is...
[Nyasa Times] Agricultural Commercialization Project of Malawi (AGCOM) says it is committed to ensure implementation of Government effort in the creation of the much touted of 1 million jobs promised by the Tonse Alliance led government.
[The Herald] Striking health workers should return to work and save lives while Government addresses their grievances, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is the Health and Child Care Minister has said.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has finalized preparations to commence the first phase of public-private partnership (PPP) program by launching the construction of two solar projects in the coming two months, Ministry of Finance disclosed.
[Nation] The dairy sector regulator has assured farmers that measures will be put in place to cushion them against milk imports as Kenya seeks a new trade deal with the US.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's diaspora remittances continue to increase when compared to yesteryears despite earlier predictions of a sharp decline primarily due to hardships presented by Covid-19.
[East African] First, the bad news. We learnt recently that Burundi and South Sudan have still not made good the subscriptions they owe the East African Community (EAC). The good news is that Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania are now...
[The Exchange] American multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett last week announced the acquisition of a certain percentage of Canadian gold mining company, Barrick Gold.
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the re-appointment of the Managing Director and two Executive Directors in the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Nigeria Limited .
[Daily Maverick] The country's largest union, Nehawu, is threatening to strike as healthcare workers continue to face inadequate supplies of protective gear and public service employees demand their salary increase for 2020. Nurses union...
[UN News] The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems...