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South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster
The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will be appointed shortly to a Ministerial Advisory Committee. This committee will develop medium- to long-term prevention measures to curb incidents of foodborne disease in the
African Union wins inaugural Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize
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How to Apply for an African Undergraduate Scholarship this Summer
Are you an African undergraduate student dreaming of expanding your academic horizons this summer? Great news awaits you! Queen’s University Belfast has launched a Summer School Scholarship program specifically designed for African undergraduates. This initiative aims to ease financial barriers and provide exceptional academic opportunities to bright minds across the African continent.All about the scholarship programThe
African Startups Can Now Apply for Up to $50,000 in Funding from the 10k2Startup Initiative
The 10k2Startup initiative, founded by Julius Nkansah Owusu-Kyerematen, Google’s head of multi-channel mid-market skills, is offering financial backing to African startups tackling critical challenges. The program provides funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 alongside additional support measures. “We understand the critical role funding and strategic guidance play in the success of startups,” said Owusu-Kyerematen. “10k2Startup
South African minister criticises £31.1bn takeover bid for FTSE mining giant
6:28PM Signing off That’s all from us today! See you again first thing tomorrow. 6:26PM WPP hit by slump in tech ad spending WPP has posted a decline in revenue over the first quarter as the advertising giant was hit by lower spending by tech companies and the loss of major client Pfizer.The London-listed company
10 African Countries with the Most X (Twitter) Users in 2024
The rise of Twitter, now known as X, in Africa is a testament to the platform’s increasing role in shaping the continent’s political and socioeconomic landscape. Twitter has become a powerful tool for promoting positive change, fostering inclusivity, and driving economic opportunities in Africa. From amplifying voices and empowering citizen journalism to facilitating industry growth and
Head coach of the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso, remains optimistic despite Nigeria’s disappointing opening game loss to Uganda in the U-20 African Games, Soccernet.ng reports. With a score of 2 goals to 1, the seven-time U-20 Africa Cup of Nations champions fell to Uganda at Accra Sports Stadium with two goals from Arafat Usman and
13th African Games: Player ratings from Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to the Hippos of Uganda
The Nigerian U-20 team were unable to secure a win at the Accra Sports Stadium in their opening African Games clash against the Hippos of Uganda. A swift left-footed shot into the bottom corner by Ugandan Arafat Uzama before Sodiq Isiyaka headed home two minutes later to equalize for Ladan Bosso’s men. A shot from
African Industries Group Trainee & Exp Recruitment 2024(14 Positions)
Apply for the ongoing African Industries Group Recruitment 2024. See the 14 job positions, descriptions, eligibility, and how to apply. African Industries Group is seeking the services of both graduates and experienced job seekers to fill the vacant positions in their company. African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of
Are we at the dawn of African agri-tech innovation?
Africa is often associated with problems such as food security, water scarcity and the need to make crops more resilient to climate change. But as the continent’s population grows, so does its investability, said Kesseba.CRAF is a recently launched US$50 million pan-African impact fund. It backs early-stage startups in sustainable agriculture and the nature economy.