Africa West Africa: Discovery of 5,000-Year-Old Farming Society in Morocco Fills a Major Gap in History – North-West Africa Was a Central Player in Trade and Culture [ad_1] A new discovery of an ancient farming society at Oued Beht in Morocco fills a centuries-old gap in history. It reveals that, 5,000 years ago, the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was far from a backwater. Rather, it was an integral part of life in the Mediterranean, a region nestled between north Africa, south-western Asia and southern Europe. Over time, the Mediterranean has served as a cradle for interconnected societies that influenced one another through trade, migration and the exchange of […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
News Namibia: Overnight Millionaire – Man Wins N$7 Million in Sports Betting With N$16 [ad_1] ... says those who have been supporting him will get piece of the pie A man (30) from Windhoek woke up N$7 million richer after waging N$16 on the Soccer 13 pool with a sport betting outlet earlier this week. JSB Sports Betting manager Jevon Wilson confirms that the winner placed the winning bet at one of their branches in Windhoek. "The client only started playing towards the end of last year and he found himself lucky," he says. […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Rwanda Launches Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines [ad_1] The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has introduced a new set of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) guidelines designed to enhance the country's public health response amidst the ongoing mpox outbreak. Rwanda adapted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)'s revised EBS framework published in 2023. The guidelines were finalized, approved, and launched during a convening led by RBC at the Onomo Hotel from September 9 -12, 2024. The initiative aims to improve Rwanda's ability to detect and respond […] todayOctober 10, 2024 3
Africa Africa: Empowering Africa’s Public Health Laboratory Workforce Helps to Advance Outbreak Investigation [ad_1] Upskilling public health laboratory scientists with cutting-edge molecular diagnostic capabilities for rapidly and accurately detecting current and future infectious disease outbreaks is a must, if the continent is to win the battle against outbreaks and health emergencies. Africa is vulnerable to the increased risk and high burden of infectious disease outbreaks, compounded by the lack of laboratory confirmation of outbreaks each year, underscore the critical need to establish and strengthen resilient in-country and regional surveillance systems for preparedness, response, […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Africa Africa’s Borders Continue to Stifle Its Future [ad_1] The African Continental Free Trade area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of AU Agenda 2063. First approved by Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa in January, 2012, the agreement was signed on March 21, 2018, in Kigali along with the Free Movement Protocol by close to 50 African Union member states. That said, the presence of variable geography versus spatial contiguity in the construction of an Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement adds a layer of […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Why Tanzania Is a Promising Investment Destination in East Africa [ad_1] TANZANIA: TANZANIA is increasingly emerging as a top choice for investors worldwide, reflecting the sixth phase government's achievements in enhancing the business environment. The country stands out as a beacon for investors seeking stability and growth in East Africa, leveraging its strategic geographical position and political stability to promise returns on investment. The surge in investment is evident in the recently concluded first quarter (Q1) of the 2024/2025 financial year (FY), where Tanzania registered 256 new projects, a significant […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Goldberg Lager Beer Lights Up 2024 Olojo Festival [ad_1] This year's Olojo Festival, which was sponsored by Goldberg Lager Beer, at5tracted thousands of attendees to Ile Ife, Osun State, who came to witness the grandeur of this sacred event. The festival, which is one of the most revered cultural events in Nigeria, was a true celebration of Yoruba heritage, pride, and unity. The Olojo Festival, which honors the creation story in Yoruba mythology and celebrates the donning of the sacred 'Aare' crown by the Ooni of Ife, was […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Africa Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work [ad_1] THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a technical partner (or consortium of partners) to support the rollout of the next editions of the Young Africa Works Dialogue Series during 2025. The objective is to onboard a partnership that can provide technical, operational and implementation expertise in knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, hosting youth-led intergenerational dialogue, event management, and post-event outputs to ensure the successful execution of the dialogue series. Submissions are open […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Alake Plans Soyinka ‘Adire’ Village to Curb Influx of Foreign Fabrics [ad_1] The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has unveiled plans to establish the Prof. Wole Soyinka Adire Village as part of the drive to promote the locally made Adire/Kampala fabrics. ICLED Business School's president, Prof. Olajumoke Familoni, has been saddled with the duty to midwife the initiative. Speaking at a press conference attended by the Egba major stakeholders, including the high chiefs and kingmakers at the Ake palace in Abeokuta, Oba Gbadebo said the initiative would […] todayOctober 10, 2024