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Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Revolution Takes Shape: $235 Million Plant, Refueling Station, and Academy Underway in Walvis Bay

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Namibia is embarking on a groundbreaking journey towards sustainable energy solutions, as the nation lays the foundation for a cutting-edge $235 million green hydrogen plant, alongside a state-of-the-art refueling station and a dedicated hydrogen academy in the coastal city of Walvis Bay. This ambitious initiative signifies Namibia’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable future and […]

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Elite African Football Clubs Gear Up for the 2023 African Football League

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The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as eight top-tier African football clubs prepare to compete in the highly anticipated 2023 African Football League. This prestigious tournament brings together some of the continent’s most formidable teams, promising thrilling matches and fierce competition for football enthusiasts worldwide. The participating clubs in this year’s African Football […]

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Egypt’s Ambitious 3,200 hectare Urban Project Redefining Modern Living

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Egypt has embarked on a visionary urban development project that has captured the world’s attention. The sprawling Madinaty City, covering an expansive 3,200 hectares, represents a significant investment of $50.957 billion. This ambitious undertaking is not only reshaping the Egyptian urban landscape but also redefining modern living for thousands of residents. Founded in 2016, Madinaty […]

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Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo of Gabon and Son Noureddin Face Serious Charges

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In a significant legal development, Sylvia Bongo, the former First Lady of Gabon, finds herself facing multiple serious charges, including money laundering, receiving stolen property, forgery, and the use of forged documents. Alongside her, her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, has also been charged with corruption and embezzlement. These charges have sparked widespread attention and raised […]

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Infinix Establishes Africa’s First Smartwatch and Airpod Factory in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone

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In a significant milestone for the African tech industry, Infinix has taken a pioneering step by inaugurating Africa’s inaugural smartwatch and AirPod manufacturing facility. Located within the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt, this state-of-the-art factory represents a leap forward for both Infinix and the continent’s burgeoning tech sector. The primary objective of this manufacturing […]

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Banning Tricycle Taxis in Kumasi’s Central Business District Sparks Controversy

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The decision by city authorities to ban tricycle taxis from operating within the central business district (CBD) of Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, in August 2023, triggered a vehement backlash from operators and sparked a series of protests. The clash between the tricycle taxi operators and law enforcement, including police officers and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly […]

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Growing and Consuming Local Foods Urged to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa

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Africans have been called upon to cultivate and consume locally grown foods as a preventive measure against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This important message comes from Dana Weiner, the Director of the Division of Nutrition for Sheba in Israel, who was addressing participants at the 2nd Annual African Conference on Health Risk Reduction in Marrakech, Morocco, […]

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USAID Launches $17.3 Million Programme to Boost Accountability and Service Delivery in Ghana

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In a significant development for Ghana’s governance and accountability efforts, a five-year USAID-funded programme named the ‘Ghana Performance Accountability Activity’ has been launched in Tamale. This $17.3 million initiative is designed to ensure that citizens can demand responsive service delivery, marking a crucial step in enhancing governance transparency and accountability. The ‘Ghana Performance Accountability Activity’ […]

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