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Pretoria University Professor wins prestigious African science and technology prize

A University of Pretoria (UP) South African scientist has emerged as the winner of the 2018 Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Breakthrough and/or Technological Innovation. The award is made by.

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The Key to Economic Recovery in Africa is Agriculture, Not Oil or Tourism

As a result of the effect of Covid-19 on economies, the relevance of oil and tourism in boosting the African economy has been withered down. This is according to Economists.

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East Africa: UN Officials assess needs at camps for refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

Senior UN authorities have led a two-day mission to southeastern Sudan, where approximately 30,000 Ethiopians have discovered shelter in the wake of escaping progressing battling among national and regional forces.

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African Development Bank (AfDB) Supports Young Africans in the Agricultural Sector

In additional endeavours to contribute to poverty reduction and social advancement in African nations, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is again set to help youthful African agripreneurs by giving concessional.

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China’s 14th Five-Year Plan: What Are the Opportunities for Africa?

By Chu Maoming, China’s Consul General in Lagos The Communist Party of China(CPC) convened its fifth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee from October 26th to 29th in Beijing,.

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Aid Governance in Africa – Its Effect on Resources Diplomacy

By Katherine Igiezele In a recent critical intervention entitled “Dead Aid”, the Zambian professor Dambisa Moyo argued, amongst other things, that: “the development of China is a ‘golden occasion’ for.

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Total’s second discovery in South Africa promises Gas-led recovery for Southern Africa

Total’s second huge gas condensate discovery declared recently in South Africa followed a time of profound vulnerability, uncertainty, and struggles for the African energy sector. With partners Qatar Petroleum, CNR.

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Sustainable Development & CSR: The SPDC Example

By Alkali Amana What initiatives or projects would be ideal for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation in Africa? This question calls for an important consideration into the promotion of CSR.

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Kenya Invents Modern Way of Farming Cassava

Cassava is a staple food in many African countries. However, the process of cultivation of the crop is tedious. These challenges fueled the need to develop improved methods of cultivating.

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Matstercard, KNCC partner to empower 25,000 MSMEs in Kenya

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the Mastercard Foundation have entered into a partnership that will see 25,000 Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya benefit.

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