Daily Archives: Nov 4, 2023

Norrsken Africa Week in Kigali: A Platform for African Innovation and Investment

Kigali – The inaugural Norrsken Africa Week is set to convene over 1000 investors, trade delegates, and entrepreneurs in Kigali on November 8 and 9. This event, hosted at the Norrsken East Africa campus, aims to foster connections between African inves...

African E-commerce to Witness 10.4% Annual Growth Until 2027

Nairobi – The e-commerce sector in Africa is poised for significant growth, with forecasts predicting the industry's turnover to reach $59.18 billion by 2027, up from $32.49 billion in 2022. According to Africa News Agency, this expansion reflects an a...

UNAM FC Triumphs Over Civics to Break Losing Streak in Namibian Premiership

Windhoek - UNAM Football Club broke their four-match losing streak with a victory against Civics Football Club in the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premiership. The match took place on Friday night at the UNAM Sport Field, where UNAM emerged victorious wit...

Angola’s Agricultural Sector to Receive Significant Budget Increase in 2024

Luanda, Angola – Angola's Agricultural and Livestock Production Promotion Programme is set to receive a substantial boost in funding, with a budget allocation of 148.3 billion kwanzas proposed for 2024. This figure represents 0.60% of the General State...

Public Enterprises Committee Discusses Transnet Challenges with Labour Unions

The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises engaged with organized labour this week to discuss the governance, financial, and service delivery challenges at Transnet, South Africa's state-owned transport entity.According to Parliament of South Africa...

Senegal Targets 40% Reduction in Wheat Imports

Dakar – In a significant policy shift, the Senegalese government is planning to cut its wheat imports by 40% in the next five years. According to Africa News Agency, Senegal's wheat imports reached 754,000 tonnes in 2021, costing 149.3 billion CFA fran...

Angolan President Advocates for SADC’s Role in Resolving DRC Crisis

Luanda, Angola – President João Lourenço of Angola emphasized the importance of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in resolving the ongoing security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He made these remarks on Saturday at t...

Morocco Increases Agriculture Ministry Budget to $2.2 Billion

Rabat – Morocco is set to boost its Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests budget to 22.62 billion dirhams ($2.2 billion), marking a 3% increase from the previous financial year. According to Africa News A...

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Kakamega County Public Service Board Sworn In During Ceremony at Bukhungu Stadium

Kakamega: Governor Fernandes Barasa presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed members of the Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) during a ceremony held at Bukhungu Stadium. The governor expressed confidence in the new board, saying...
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Call for Peace During Slain Legislator’s Burial

Homa Bay: Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has asked residents to maintain peace ahead of and during the burial of the slain Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were. Lilan emphasized the need for a peaceful environment to allow the bereaved family to ...

Red Cross Scales Up Flood Preparedness in Mombasa Amid Heavy Rains

Mombasa: The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has intensified its disaster preparedness and response measures in Mombasa County following ongoing heavy rains that have affected parts of the region over the past two days. According to Kenya News Agency...

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