Community dialogue building trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic...
In areas affected by the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak, gaining the trust of communities remains essential. Rumours, fear of Ebola treatment centres and...
Kenya’s Cotton Leftovers Are Finding New Value
Kenyan businesses and community groups are turning discarded cotton stalks, gin waste and textile offcuts into briquettes, household textiles and mattress filling. The emerging...
Ghana: Sharpen the Blade Before the Battle – Ghana’s Youth and...
There is a quiet myth we keep telling ourselves about young people and opportunity: that talent, once discovered, takes care of the rest. That...
Cameroon: Garoua Textile Centre Takes Early Steps To Empower Young Women
A new training centre in Garoua is teaching young women to turn locally grown cotton thread into finished fabric. Still operating on a modest...
Sudan: Prime Minister Orders Suspension of Procedures Concerning Nile Poultry Company
In the interest of the public good and to safeguard the rights of all parties, Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris has directed the suspension...
Mozambique: EDM Records Estimated Losses of 76 Million Dollars Due to...
Marracuene — Extreme weather events have caused losses estimated at 76 million US dollars to Mozambique's publicly-owned electricity company, EDM.
These losses were recorded between...
Namibia: Ohangwena Village Thirsty Since June
Residents of Ohandjombali village in the Ohangwena region have been left without access to running water since June, forcing them to buy expensive supplies.
The...
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Official Faces Rape Charges
A principal officer at the ZANU-PF Headquarters in Harare has appeared in court for allegedly raping his 22-year-old stepdaughter.
Kefas Maunganidze appeared before Harare Magistrate...
Zambia: President Hichilema Pledges to Uphold Zambia’s Sovereign, Peace and Stability
Lusaka — President Hakainde Hichilema has said the country will remain a sovereign and peaceful nation while strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries in Africa...
Botswana: Luanda to Host First Angola-Botswana Business Forum
Luanda — Angola will host the first Angola-Botswana Business Forum on Sept. 8 to bring the private sectors of both nations closer together and...