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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Africa

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Africa’s 10 ‘most open’ countries for travel

  By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency In the past eight years, 35 countries have improved their visa policies and, since 2016, five countries have abolished all visa requirements for African travellers. As a result, citizens of at least five countries can now enjoy visa-free travel in 42 different countries, compared to just three in 2020. According to the Africa Development Bank's Africa Visa Openness Report 2023, most countries […]

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Cabo Verde’s malaria victory is a blueprint for Africa

  By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency Cabo Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). In news released on Friday, January 12, WHO explained that indigenous malaria transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes across the archipelago of 10 islands has been halted nationwide for the past three consecutive years. The country's certification is the fourth on the continent, […]

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Opinion Pieces

More than 4 billion people are eligible to vote in an election in 2024. Is this democracy’s biggest test?

Shutterstock Nicholas Reece, The University of Melbourne 2024 is going to be democracy’s biggest year ever. In a remarkable milestone in human history, over four billion people – more than half of the world’s population across more than 40 countries – will go to the polls. National elections will be held in the United States, India, Indonesia, Russia, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Mexico, and South Africa to name […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 8

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60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected

  By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three – wheat, maize and rice – accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the continent and globally. This deprives the continent of diverse food sources, at the very time when research has found massive food and […]

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Coca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns

  By Sara Byala, University of Pennsylvania A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who researches histories of heritage, sustainability and the ways in which capitalist systems intersect with social and […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 17

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Biz Buzz: Namibia Triumphs as Best Startup Ecosystem in Africa and More Financial Highlights

1. Namibia Secures Best Startup Ecosystem Title Namibia has clinched the esteemed title of the Best Startup Ecosystem in Africa, a testament to the country's unwavering dedication to fostering entrepreneurship resilience and maintaining a supportive business environment. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board proudly accepted this accolade, recognizing the nation's efforts in promoting innovation, fostering cross-continental collaboration, and encouraging entrepreneurial endeavors. 2. Invest in African Energy Forum Returns to […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 8

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UNEP report highlights potential surge in electric two-wheelers for motorcycle taxis in Africa

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers gain traction across the continent. These insights stem from a recently launched UNEP report focusing on the state of global electric two- and three-wheelers in emerging markets. At a virtual report launch on Wednesday, January 10, Tom Courtright, the Research Director at Africa e-Mobility Alliance, who […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 16

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Visa-free regimes to bolster African tourism growth in 2024

By Conrad Onyango via bird African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa requirements. In 2023, most African countries made significant strides to liberalize their visa regimes, with Rwanda and Kenya being the latest to completely remove visa requirements for all African travellers, joining Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. Kenya's transition […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 47

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African female running greats are empowering young women to ‘Achieve’

Stephen Granger, SPNA via bird Running greats, Mary Keitany and Elana van Zyl with Rhonda Vetere, Nolene Conrad and the Achieve Team at Makupula Secondary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. Photo - Stephen Granger. Derartu Tulu, the first African athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in female competition and now president of Ethiopia’s Athletics Federation; Kenyan marathon super-stars and former world record holders, Tegla Leroupe and Mary Keitany; and former […]

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