Tanzania’s digital lifestyle telecommunication company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), which is a part of the Axian Telecom Group has won the prestigious Ookla® Speedtest Award™ as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market, based on consumer-initiated tests and background scans from speed test applications. Tigo has scooped the coveted award against the backdrop […]

On December 5, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone held the 2023 Ambassador's Scholarship Award Ceremony. Ambassador Wang Qing and the Minister of Technology and Higher Education Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie delivered speeches. Ambassador Wang congratulated to all the awardees and said that the cooperation between China and Sierra Leone in the field of education has been fruitful over the past 52 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Mountain Day 2023 with a high-level meeting at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai and the launch of a report that offers recommendations and uplifting examples of successful mountain ecosystems’ restoration projects. International Mountain Day 2023 underscores the huge relevance of mountain ecosystems for the entire planet. This year’s theme, “Restoring mountain ecosystems,” calls for nature-positive solutions, best practices and […]

The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate continuity and completion of education by students. The additional funds will also cater for school feeding programmes, […]

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. For the Western Cape Government (WCG), addressing gender-based violence is not limited to the period of 25 November to 10 December. It is a priority throughout the year. The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been leading the roll-out […]

Philippine Ambassador to Rwanda Marie Charlotte G. Tang (with residence in Nairobi) and Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Establishment of General Bilateral Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on 05 December 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. During a tête-à-tête prior to the signing ceremony, Ambassador Tang […]

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources. More than 60% of this growth will be derived from South Africa, largely due to its Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). However, as the world's attention increasingly focuses on optimising energy consumption and minimising CO₂ emissions, the sustainability of the components used in renewable energy […]

Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start of the year. A total of 1166 suspected and 37 confirmed cases have been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe – where the disease is endemic, with seasonal outbreaks every year – according to data reported to World Health Organization (WHO). Of the […]

Moody's Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th consecutive year. The affirmation of the rating reflects the strong fundamentals - ICIEC’s financial position, risk governance and continued support from its parent - the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and multiple sovereign members of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Moody’s highlighted the continuation of strengthening of the standalone credit […]