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Chinese supercomputer retains ‘world’s fastest’ title, beating US and Japanese in a competition

A Chinese supercomputer has retained the crown of world’s fastest supercomputer, beating competitors from both Japan and the US. The Tianhe-2 was built by China’s National University of Defence Technology.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma opens Nelson Mandela exhibition

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has opened an exhibition about the life of the country’s first black leader, Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg. Mr Mandela’s Nobel Peace Prize, presidential briefcase and.

Interview: We are building an Abuja that everyone will be proud of – Sen. Bala Mohammed

Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in Nigeria’s National Assembly from where he was appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Goodluck.

A Profile in Service: Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, Hon. Minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, an illustrious Nigerian statesman, was born on 5th October, 1958 at Duguri Town in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He attended Duguri Primary School,.

Egypt’s 6 Richest Businessmen Make Up 4.3% Of Total Wealth: Credit Suisse

Egypt, home to an estimated 52 million adults, houses approximately 22,250 millionaires, accounting for 0.04 percent of its total adult population, according to a research by leading global investment bank.

Ethiopia Secures $1.26bn To Strengthen Regional Energy Push

Ethiopia has secured a syndicated $1.26bn fund for an Ethiopia-Kenya high-voltage transmission line, due for completion in 2015, with the economic spillovers expected to benefit neighboring countries. The project is.

6 Candidates Listed To Replace Central Bank of Nigeria Governor

The soon-to-be vacant governor’s position at Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) is set to create a tussle for the suitable candidate to replace Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi – current head of.

Ethiopian Billionaire Al Amoudi Bankrolls $3.4m Space Observatory

Funded buy billionaire, Mohammed Hussien Al Amoudi, the Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) has established a $3.4 million space observatory in Addis Ababa, to enhance the country’s knowledge of the.

The Most Powerful Women In Africa

Women are the backbone of most African economies and policy makers are starting to consider the unique role they play in society. Country development strategies are increasingly including gender themes.