NAMPOWER, Namibia’s state-owned power utility, announced on Monday it has signed a contract with two Chinese firms to construct the country’s largest solar power plant. The project will increase Namibia’s installed power capacity by 100 megawatts, reducing its dependency…
A HIGH Court in Kenya has temporarily stopped a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years. The decision comes after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights…
AFRICAN cities play a crucial role in driving the continent’s economic and social progress, contributing over half of Africa’s GDP. However, the fast-paced urbanisation sweeping across the region has brought significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, climate risks, and deepening…
AFRICA’S breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse tourism offerings are drawing a growing number of Chinese tourists. Thanks to its unique appeal, Africa has witnessed a notable increase in tourism from China, driven by the allure of adventure,…
IN a tragic turn of events, Dickson Ndiema, the ex-boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, has succumbed to severe burns sustained while carrying out a fatal attack on Cheptegei. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed in the 2023 Paris…
OCCUPYGHANA, a prominent Ghanaian pressure group, has once again called on the government to take immediate and decisive action to halt the ongoing illegal mining (galamsey) operations that are devastating the country’s environment, health, and food security. This renewed demand…
I am apolitical at the moment. Though, I may be political in no distance time. However, I can only go for humanistic politics and astute progression of democracy if needed to be political. Being political is not bad, rather, becoming…
INTRODUCTION In the heart of Nigeria, nestled in the ancient city of Benin, lives a great name that resonates with power, resourcefulness, entrepreneurship, influence, benevolence, generosity, philanthropy, altruism, social conscience, public spiritedness and exemplary leadership. “Be not afraid of greatness. Some…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to immediately visit Maiduguri, Borno State, as a result of the severe flooding which has overtaken the city. The visit was made known by the Vice President while speaking on Tuesday…
INTRODUCTION Continuing from where we left off last week today we shall engage in an in depth analysis of the meaning of climate change, looking at it from all ramifications and angles. Read on. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? (Continues) Some…
