Tanzania-India Bilateral Trade Volume Surges, President Samia Highlights Strong Economic Ties
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced a significant increase in bilateral trade between Tanzania and India over the past five years. Speaking at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, President Samia revealed that the trade volume between the two countries has risen from $2.6 billion in 2017/2018 to $6.5 billion in 2022/2023. India, known as […]
South African Teen with Rare Genetic Condition Walks Upright, Thanks to Pioneering Surgeon
Keenan Petersen, an 18-year-old born with a rare genetic condition that affected his limbs, has achieved the remarkable feat of walking upright, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Dr. Sietse Wouters, an orthopaedic surgeon at Netcare Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg. Keenan was born with shortened arms, a missing hip joint, and a missing femur […]
Tanzanian Government Efforts in Promoting Reading Culture and Eliminating Illiteracy Recognised During Literacy Week
The government has received praise for its efforts to promote a reading culture among school children and the general public. One of the measures taken by the government is the distribution of children’s story books in primary schools, with the aim of eradicating illiteracy within communities. During the Literacy Week event at Mkuranga Primary School […]
Baricho Residents in Kirinyaga County to Benefit from New Hybrid Solar and Hydropower Plant
Residents of Baricho in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, are set to enjoy a consistent and uninterrupted power supply with the unveiling of a new hybrid solar and hydropower plant. The Gitwamba power plant, announced during the Renewable Energy Forum Africa, combines both renewable energy sources to ensure a stable base load of electricity throughout the year. […]
Egypt Achieves WHO’s “Gold Tier” Status on the Path to Hepatitis C Elimination
Egypt has become the first country to attain the “gold tier” status in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) journey towards the elimination of Hepatitis C, as confirmed by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In a ceremony held in Cairo, Dr. Tedros presented Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi with a certificate acknowledging this significant achievement. […]
Flooding in Cameroon Results in Search and Rescue Mission, Highlighting Climate Change Impact
A search and rescue mission is underway in Cameroon following severe flooding that occurred on Sunday. Authorities are working diligently to sift through the rubble in hopes of saving lives, as stated by Daouda Ousmanou, the top government official in the district. The bodies of flood victims have been taken to a morgue for identification, […]
Rwanda Shuts Down Diesel Power Plants, Expands Hydroelectricity and Methane Gas Sources
Rwanda has made significant strides in its energy sector by closing down all diesel power plants in June of this year. The country has successfully expanded its hydroelectricity and methane gas sources, allowing these renewable energy sources to make a substantial contribution to the national grid. Infrastructure Minister Jimmy Gasore announced in a recent media […]
DJ Black Coffee Makes History: Sells Out at Madison Square Garden
DJ Black Coffee delivered an unforgettable night for thousands of fans as he performed at New York’s prestigious Madison Square Garden. The highly anticipated event was completely sold out. The 47-year-old DJ created history by becoming the first South African DJ and producer to perform at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. We did it. 🇺🇸❤️ […]
Zimbabwe Explores Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Health Sector
Zimbabwe is actively working towards integrating traditional Chinese medicine into its health sector, according to a cabinet minister. During a bilateral meeting with China’s vice minister of the National Health Commission, Douglas Mombeshora, Zimbabwe’s Health minister, expressed efforts to familiarize themselves with traditional Chinese medicine. Mombeshora highlighted the positive impact of Chinese doctors practicing acupuncture […]
Ireland Dominates Scotland in Emphatic Victory, South African Hopes Intact
In a highly anticipated match, Ireland showcased their dominance over Scotland as they secured an emphatic victory. Despite the bookmakers favouring Ireland, Scotland was fighting for their tournament survival while Ireland had already secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Right from the start, Ireland asserted their superiority as James Lowe scored […]