bird TenX: 10 African projects that show the power and versatility of blockchain technology

bird TenX: 10 African projects that show the power and versatility of blockchain technology

By Okwi Okoh, bird story agency 1. Catch of the Day (Senegal) The Bleu comme la mer platform connects fishermen and customers directly, eliminating brokers and financial gatekeepers. Payments for seafood can be made in Bitcoin, Ether and Tezos. Details like species, location, and dates are recorded by fishermen and shared with buyers on the blockchain as an attempt to reduce overfishing and waste. 2. Private Property […]

February 14, 2024 11

Africa

Uganda record increase in Covi-19 cases

Uganda's Health Ministry has issued a warning following a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The government has re-introduced preventive measures in some of the worst affected areas, adding the disease remains a threat. Isabel Nakirya reports.

February 7, 2024 36

Africa

Bobbi Wine documentary nominated for Oscar

The documentary "Bobi Wine: The People's President," showcasing Ugandan singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine's opposition campaign against President Museveni, receives an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film. According to the BBC, the film explores Wine's political journey, culminating in the 2021 presidential elections.

January 24, 2024 25

Africa

African startups turn to debt as equity powder dries up

By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency In 2022, when funding from venture capitalists began to dry up in Africa, Treepz, a shared mobility startup, was faced with a difficult decision... throw in the towel or grow the business without new investors. As part of their decision to keep going, they changed their core business model. “Towards the end of 2022, we knew the funding draught would happen […]

January 24, 2024 14

Namibia

Vice-President Mbumba attends Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Uganda

Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba attended the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda. The summit, serving as a key political platform for developing countries, focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation between South-South, North-South, and Triangular partnerships to effectively address the needs of developing nations.

January 22, 2024 59

Business / Economics

Cooperation only path to protecting humanity from ongoing crises, Commonwealth Secretary-General tells Non-Aligned Movement Summit

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, addressed leaders from 121 Non-Aligned Movement countries, calling for greater cooperation to protect all humanity from overlapping economic, environmental and security challenges. She was speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, on 20 January 2024. Addressing leaders, foreign affairs ministers and strategic partners as an official observer, the […]

January 22, 2024 5

Namibia

Mbumba attending Heads of State and Government summit in Uganda

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is participating in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which commenced in Uganda on Friday. Mbumba is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as well as other senior Government officials. A statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Friday said the summit was preceded by a ministerial […]

January 19, 2024 26

Africa

Uganda’s staggering rate of teen motherhood can shatter life dreams

A Ugandan nurse with a new mother. The country has one of the highest maternal death rates in the world, while in rural areas, young women have little access to sexual reproductive health care, including getting contraceptives to avoid becoming pregnant, often ending their life dreams of pursuing a university degree and a career. The hurdles reflect global trends. SOMERO In this East African country, many young women’s dreams of earning […]

January 19, 2024 28

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Oshiwambo

Bobi Wine ako ndekelwa meumbo kovanambelewa voku kalekapo eameno.

Umukwateli komesho wongudu yomilameno yakula mo Uganda onghela metine okwati eumbo laye ola kondekwa kovanambelewa vopolifi opo aha djemo pefimbo ahangwa teli longekidile oku unganeka ehololo madilaadilo. Ovanapolitika veengudu domilameno moUganda ovali vena omafaneko oku kufa ombinga mehololo madilaadilo onghela, tava ulike vehe uditile ombili onghalo yeendjila danghundipala moshilongo. Wine, oo ali omushiki ngalo ashiivika nawa moshilongo, nomopaife okuli omunapolitika, okwati ovanambelewa vopolifi opamwe novakwaita vetanga leameno ova kondeka eumbo […]

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