Daily Archives: Nov 10, 2023

Kenya Union of Journalists Demands Payment for Standard Media Group Workers

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) has issued a call to the Standard Media Group PLC, urging the media house to clear six months' worth of outstanding pay owed to its journalists and workers. This demand was made at a press conferenc...

Kisumu County Mobilizes for National Tree Planting Day

Kisumu, Kenya – Kisumu County Commissioner Hussein Allasow has issued a call to action for all residents to participate in the National Tree Planting Day scheduled for Monday, November 13. This initiative is part of the government's ambitious plan to p...

Burkina Faso Caps Profit Margin for Private Pharmacies at 32%

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The government of Burkina Faso has set the maximum profit margin for private pharmacies at 32% of the wholesaler's sale price, in response to the significant increase in medical specialties since February 2023. This decision...

Thembiso Magajana Spearheads Digital Literacy in South Africa’s Rural Areas

Johannesburg, South Africa - Thembiso Magajana, a visionary from a small rural community in South Africa, is making significant strides in bridging the technology gap in the country. In 2017, she founded Social Coding, a non-profit organization dedicat...

Nakuru County Tackles Drainage Issues Amid El Nino Weather

Nakuru, Kenya – In response to the ongoing El Nino-related weather phenomena, the Nakuru County Government has initiated a project to clear clogged drainage systems. This initiative aims to prevent the overflow of rainwater and flooding, thereby protec...

Somali President Calls for Gaza Ceasefire at Saudi-Africa Cooperation Forum

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, made a significant diplomatic address at the Saudi-Africa Cooperation Forum, advocating for international peace and cooperation. A major aspect of his speech was the call for a...

Kenya and Uganda Strengthen Border Cooperation for Peaceful Coexistence

Nairobi, Kenya – The governments of Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence and economic development among communities along their shared border. This commitment was formalized in a joint communique signed by...

Meru Residents Encouraged to Plant Trees Amid Rising Seedling Demand

Meru, Kenya – The demand for tree seedlings has seen a notable increase in Meru County, driven by the heavy rains in the region. Stephen Ntara, a local trader and chairman at a tree seedlings premise in Meru town, reported an uptick in customers, inclu...

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New Members of African Union Commission Assume Roles in Addis Ababa Ceremony

Luanda: The newly elected members of the African Union Commission officially took office today at a ceremony held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was presided over by Joo Lourenço, the chairman of the African Union and the P...
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OKACOM Ministers to Convene in Lubango for Water Resource Management Discussions

Lubango: The ministers of the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM) are set to meet on Friday in Lubango, Hu­la Province. The 8th Dialogue and Cooperation Session will focus on the sustainable management of the region's water resour...

Brent Oil Price Opens at USD70.96 in International Market

Luanda: The price of Brent crude, which serves as a benchmark for Angola's oil exports, opened at USD70.96 on March 13 in the international market. This marks a slight increase of USD0.28 compared to its previous opening. According to Angola Press N...

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