Yearly Archives: 2024

Hatua Network Awards Scholarships to 120 Needy Students in Mombasa

MOMBASA: In a significant boost to education in Mombasa, Hatua Network, a non-governmental organization, has awarded a comprehensive ten-year scholarship to 120 deserving students. This scholarship covers both secondary and university education, provi...

CMA CGM to Resume Shipments to and from Niger

PARIS: French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced its plans to resume shipping services to and from Niger, a move that marks a return to operations in the country. The company had previously halted its bookings to and from Niger in October of the pre...

Kenyan Economy Records Significant Growth Boosted by Agriculture

NAIROBI: Kenya's economy has shown a notable year-on-year growth, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). In the third quarter of 2023, the country experienced a growth rate of 5.9%, a significant increase from the 4.3% recorded durin...

Elmed Project Secures Funding: First DC Connection Between Europe and North Africa

The Elmed project, poised to be the first direct current (DC) connection between Europe and North Africa, has secured a significant funding boost. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has contributed pound 45 million to this ambitious endeavor. Accord...

Abidjan to Host 4th Conference on Tourism and Hotel Investment in Africa

ABIDJAN: The economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, is set to host the fourth edition of the Conference on Tourism and Hotel Investment in Africa (CITHA) on February 29. This event is a significant platform for discussing the tourism and hotel se...

Kenya Expands Elimu Scholarship Programme to Support More Needy Students

To improve access to secondary school education across Kenya, the government has significantly increased the availability of Elimu Scholarships. The program, which aims to facilitate a 100 percent transition to secondary education, has expanded the nu...

Health Cabinet Secretary Calls for Tightened Oversight in Kenya’s Health SectorMurang’a County Advances in Healthcare with Hospital Automation

Busia, Kenya - Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has called upon regional governors to address and rectify existing loopholes within Kenya's health sector. These gaps, she pointed out, have been significantly undermining the quality of service...

Marrakech Welcomes 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair with Expanded Venues

Marrakech – The renowned 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is set to return to Marrakech from February 8-11, 2024, with an expanded presence that includes two distinct venues. This marks a significant development for the art fair, showcasing its grow...

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Tokyo Stocks Rise Despite Stronger Yen Impacting Gains

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks continued to rise on Wednesday, although early gains were tempered by a stronger yen. According to Namibia Press Agency, the benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed at 38,831.48, up 33.11 points, o...
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Noordoewer Engen Fraud Accused Make Court Appearance

Keetmanshoop: Two South African nationals who stand accused of defrauding the Engen service station at Noordoewer of N.dollars 3.6 million appeared in Keetmanshoop court on Tuesday. According to Namibia Press Agency, the accused, 45-year-old Antoine...

Nightclub Fire Claims Lives of Two, Injures Five in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh: Two men died and five others were seriously wounded in a fire at a nightclub in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, as reported by the Phnom Penh Municipal Police. According to Namibia Press Agency, the blaze erupted around 10:30 a.m. l...

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