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…
IN a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Guinea-Bissau authorities have seized 2.63 tons of cocaine aboard an aircraft arriving from Venezuela. The haul was discovered during a raid at Bissau’s Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Saturday afternoon. Police recovered…
JUPITER Lithium, a United Kingdom-based company, has pledged to accelerate Nigeria’s economic diversification by commissioning the country’s first tier-one lithium mining operation. This move aims to help Nigeria reduce its dependence on oil and transition towards a clean energy…
PROMINENT Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister, Zahi Hawass, has initiated a campaign to bring back the iconic pharaonic bust of Queen Nefertiti from the Neues Museum in Berlin. The limestone bust, which was uncovered in 1912 at Tell el-Amarna,…
A FIRE broke out late Saturday night at Isiolo Girls High School in central Kenya, injuring three students and destroying dormitory property, according to the Kenya Red Cross and local police. The incident occurred just two days after a…
