Africa: Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995. This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022, placing TB again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights mixed progress in the global fight against TB, with persistent challenges such as significant underfunding. […]

October 30, 2024 1

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East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia’s Bid to Host Afcon 2029

[ad_1] The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions and making them a success. It is great news for the millions of devout Ethiopian football fans and for those who want to see their country in the spotlight of not only the African community but also in the larger international arena. Ethiopia is a founding member of […]

October 30, 2024 2

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Africa: Zim to Host Africa Education Summit

[ad_1] Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE is set to host the third edition of the Africa Education Summit following approval by President Mnangagwa for the international conference to be held in Victoria Falls. The Africa Education Summit is a premier event dedicated to fostering educational advancement on the continent. The summit will be jointly hosted by Global Skills Hub United Kingdom (UK), Africa Education Stakeholders, and the Government of Zimbabwe. Representatives from Global Skills Hub United Kingdom met President Mnangagwa at State […]

October 29, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Rider Nyamupfukudza Charms Kenyan Crowds

[ad_1] Kenya's leading news site, TV47 Digital, yesterday heaped praise on young Zimbabwean motocross rider Victor Nyamupfukudza for his outstanding performance at the just-ended 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Nyamupfukudza was the darling of the crowd as he took their breath away with the way he handled his machine during the two-day continental Championships in which he emerged as the second-best rider in Africa in the 65cc Class. He was just like a ball […]

October 29, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks to Strengthen Cultural Ties in Venice

[ad_1] VICE President Kembo Mohadi arrived here last night for the 60th Venice Biennale, during which Zimbabwe seeks to boost cultural relations with other countries. He touched down at the Venice Marco Polo Airport shortly after 6pm (7pm in Zimbabwe) and was received by the Chargé d'Affaires at Zimbabwe's Embassy in Italy Caroline Matipira and Chief of Staff in his office Dr Clever Chirume. VP Mohadi was accompanied by Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya and acting […]

October 29, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Bosso CEO Dlodlo Dies

[ad_1] On a dark day for Zimbabwe's biggest football clubs, Dynamos and Highlanders were rocked by the deaths of key figures at the two giants. Earlier in the day, Dynamos lost their former winger and administrator Ernest Kamba before Highlanders were also shocked to find out last night that their chief executive officer Sihlangu Dlodlo had been found dead at his Nketa 9 home in Bulawayo. According to one of his close associates, Allan "Ripper" Mpofu, Dlodlo's lifeless body was […]

October 29, 2024 2

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Africa: 7 Days to Go – Harris, Trump Intensify Campaigns

[ad_1] Seven days before the election, Trump heads to Georgia, while Harris will try to energise voters in Michigan that include an Arab American and Muslim population concerned about Israel's war on Gaza. With seven days to go to the election, former President Donald Trump hosted a rally at Madison Square Garden in his hometown of New York while Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. At the Madison Square Garden Rally on Sunday, Trump […]

October 29, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Combat Illegal Gambling, Signs MOU With UK

[ad_1] In a move set to reshape the gaming landscape in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom, marking a historic partnership to strengthen the enforcement of gaming and lottery operations across borders. The groundbreaking agreement, sealed at the prestigious International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Rome, Italy, is expected to revolutionise the regulatory framework for gaming in Lagos State and ensure […]

October 29, 2024 1

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Africa: Chickens As Well As Cheetahs – Biodiversity Conservation Must Also Include Livestock

[ad_1] Cali, Colombia — As the UN's COP16 biodiversity conference continues, the temptation is to focus on the wild flora and fauna under threat. But there is another, less obvious yet just as critical biodiversity crisis unfolding around the world that also deserves attention. A quarter of livestock breeds - from chickens, ducks and geese to horses, camels and cattle - are classified at risk of extinction. Even more concerning is the fact that a lack of data means the […]

October 29, 2024 3

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