Daily Archives: Nov 16, 2023

BlackRock Report Finds Gender Diversity Key to Company Performance

Africa – A new report from BlackRock, the asset management firm, reveals that companies with gender diversity at all levels tend to outperform their less diverse counterparts. According to World Economic Forum, this finding underscores the importance o...

Justice and Correctional Services Committee Completes Interviews for SAHRC Vacancies

CAPE TOWN - The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has completed its interview process for filling six vacancies at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). According to Parliament of South Africa, Committee Chairperson ...

Michiru Forest in Malawi Faces Imminent Destruction, Calls for Urgent Conservation

Michiru Forest Reserve, an iconic forest in southern Malawi, is on the brink of destruction, mirroring a broader crisis of deforestation and environmental degradation across Africa. Established in 1970 and spanning 3,004 hectares, Michiru Forest is a v...

South African Committee Advances National Youth Development Agency Amendment Bill

CAPE TOWN - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities has endorsed the National Youth Development Agency Amendment (NYDAA) Bill. The committee, following a thorough review process, voted in favor of the bill's desirability ...

Banwa Teachers Show Resilience Amid Overcrowding Challenges in Schools

Banwa - In the Banwa region, teachers have demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience in the face of significant challenges, including overcrowded classrooms with as many as 500 students per class. This situation arises as the region awaits t...

Mogadishu Court Tackles Corruption Cases Against Former Officials

MOGADISHU - The Banaadir Regional Court in Mogadishu has commenced hearings against several former government officials charged with embezzlement of public funds. According to Somali National News Agency, the cases involve significant amounts allegedly...

Kisii Governor Arati Emphasizes Service Delivery in Public Sector

Kisii: Governor Simba Arati has called on the newly appointed members of the Kisii County Public Service Board to prioritize enhancing public service delivery. This directive was given during the swearing-in ceremony of the board's chairperson and five...

Baardheere Receives Critical Humanitarian Aid from SoDMA

BAARDHEERE - The Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has delivered six tons of humanitarian aid to Baardheere, a district in the Gedo region heavily impacted by the Jubba River floods. According to Somali National News Agency, the aid, i...

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State Launches Kenya National Public Health Institute to Bolster Disease Prevention

Nairobi: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has unveiled the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to enhance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through preventive healthcare to strength...
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Siaya County Launches Farmer Training to Enhance Food Security

Siaya: The Siaya County government, through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Program (NAVCDP), has initiated a comprehensive training program for farmers in North Sakwa focused on good agronomic practices to bolster food security in t...

Marsabit County Residents Back Retention of National Government Funds

Marsabit: The collection of views on whether the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) should be retained through a legal backup or be done away with has concluded in Marsabit County with residents taking a united stand for its re...

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