insert_link Africa Nigeria experiences power outage Several communities across states in northern Nigeria are experiencing a power outage due to a fault in two circuit transmission lines. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayOctober 23, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council Implements 5% Increase in Municipal Tariffs Amid Activist Outcry The Municipal Council of Windhoek has officially announced a 5% increase in municipal tariffs, effective from October 1. This decision was confirmed in a media statement issued by the city on Tuesday afternoon, following approval on June 14. The new tariffs apply to essential municipal services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management. The announcement has sparked outrage among activists, including Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Resident's Committee, […] todayOctober 23, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Ten Bodies Recovered After Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala A fuel tanker explosion in Kampala, Uganda, resulted in the recovery of ten bodies, according to a Reuters witness. The tanker overturned around 3:00 PM local time in the Kigoogwa suburb, located on the northern outskirts of the city along the road connecting Kampala to Gulu. Police confirmed that several individuals may have lost their lives, and others sustained injuries in the incident. todayOctober 23, 2024 8
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers donate winter items to vulnerable senior citizens On Friday, 21 June, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact in the community when they hosted a winter warmer event for vulnerable pensioners from Katutura Old Age Home and the Khomasdal Old Age Home. Changemakers donated winter items like knee blankets, socks, gloves, beanies, scarves and toiletries worth N$ 20 000.00. The employees further treated the elderly […] todayJune 24, 2024 13
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation Partners with Beautiful Kidz Namibia to Support Disadvantaged Children through the Anusa Project The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Beautiful Kidz Namibia. The Foundation has committed N$120,000.00 to support the Beautiful Kidz Anusa Project to uplift underprivileged children by donating high-quality school uniforms to 350 disadvantaged children attending public schools in Windhoek and supporting the women who manufacture the uniforms to earn an income. Beautiful Kidz Namibia is a non-profit organisation that operates various programmes to provide […] todayApril 29, 2024 18
Local Children in the wilderness annual eco-camps back in full swing Now in its twenty-second year, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) has proudly hosted more than 270 children, teachers, and Eco-Mentors at its annual 2023/24 Eco-Camps over the past few months. These four-day environmental leadership camps host the most deserving CITW Eco-Club members from its partner primary schools across all Wilderness’ areas of operation in Africa. “As our flagship programme for the Educate pillar of our Impact strategy, these Eco-Camps […] todayApril 18, 2024 12
insert_link Local NVF tourneys get a N$460 000 boost from Bank Windhoek Over the past ten years, Bank Windhoek has supported and invested over N$2 million into the Namibian Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) tournament events. This information was recently shared by the Bank’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody, when she announced another N$460 000 sponsorship towards hosting NVF’s annual volleyball tournaments. “As a connector of positive change, this sponsorship demonstrates our continued support and commitment to […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 23
insert_link Africa Ugandan entrepreneur wins 2023 Leadership Impact Award for solar-recycled smart bag A Ugandan entrepreneur has won a prestigious award for her solar-recycled smart bag. Jamilah Mayanja beat twelve other global competitors to win the 2023 Leadership Impact Award which rewards individuals who have made an impact in their communities. The Mandela Washington Fellowship describes Jamilah as a social entrepreneur and educator who empowers women and girls to transform their lives and communities. In 2012, she founded Smart Girls Uganda, a nonprofit […] todayNovember 21, 2023 70