New report shows sub-Saharan Africa receives the least diabetes treatment/in /by
A new study finds that over 800 million adults suffer from diabetes worldwide with sub-Saharan Africa receiving roughly 5-10 percent of treatment
South Africa declines aid for thousands of illegal Miners in closed mine/in /by
The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein are believed to be suffering from a lack of food, water and other basic necessities after police closed off the entrances used to transport their supplies underground.
Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant/in /by
Minister of State for Gas Ekperikpe Ekpo expressed optimism about the “significant investment,” stating that it would position the smelter “back on the path to becoming a leading aluminium producer for both domestic and international markets.”
Sudan keeps key aid crossing from Chad open to keep humanitarian aid flowing/in /by
Sudan’s military-controlled government said Wednesday that a key border crossing with Chad will stay open to keep much-needed humanitarian aid flowing into the western Darfur region which has been a center of fighting in the country’s ongoing war.
Protesters demand rich countries pay fair share in climate finance amid COP29 negotiations/in /by
Activists at COP29 have emphasized issues of "climate colonialism" and "climate apartheid." Climate colonialism refers to how wealthy nations use their resources to implement climate solutions abroad, often prioritizing profit over the well-being of local communities
Somaliland counts votes after pivotal election/in /by
It is the fourth presidential poll since the region broke away from Somalia three decades ago. The exercise was dominated by a deal granting Ethiopia access to 20 kilometers of the Gulf of Aden coastline in exchange for recognition
What next for Safa president Danny Jordaan?/in /by
Safa president Danny Jordaan has been released on bail amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal interest
South Africa’s refurbished Digital Dome set to open in February 2025/in /by
The Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, marking a new chapter for science in South Africa.
Zimbabwe’s Climate-Smart Agriculture: Empowering Farmers through Resilience and Innovation/in /by
Across Zimbabwe, community gardens with solar-powered irrigation are yielding essential crops like onions, leafy greens, and cowpeas.
Nigeria: NNPC, Dangote Sign 10-Year Gas Supply Deal to Boost Domestic Production/in /by
[Premium Times] Under the terms of the agreement, NGML will provide a firm daily supply of 50MMSCF/D, with an additional 50MMSCF/D as interruptible gas, over an initial 10-year period, with options for renewal.