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  Kenya is hosting the Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC 2025) under the theme “Empowering Communities for Inclusive Universal Health Coverage through an Intersectional Approach.” The conference brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance health promotion as a key driver of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While officially opening the conference, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, emphasized the critical role of […]

  This partnership is expected to directly benefit over 11,000 students and 470 teachers during the next three years in 41 schools in Nairobi and its surroundings, and Kitui. The collaboration in Kenya is a key part of a global partnership between American Tower and ProFuturo Foundation to reduce gaps in access, use and quality of educational resources in seven countries in Africa and Latin America. American Tower Corporation (ATC) […]

  Zimbabwean authorities should immediately release and drop the groundless charges against a journalist for his reporting, Human Rights Watch said today. Blessed Mhlanga, a senior journalist for the independent media outlet Heart and Soul TV, has been in detention since his arrest in Harare on February 24, 2025. The authorities charged Mhlanga with transmitting information that incites violence or causes damage to property under Section 164 of Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. The […]

  African national oil companies (NOCs) are leveraging innovative financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects, ensuring continued investment despite shifting global energy markets. Through various innovative strategies such as privatization and divestment, bond issuances, development finance and resource-backed loans, NOCs are not only strengthening their financial capacity but positioning themselves at the forefront of African oil and gas development. The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 […]

(Contributed Photo of Floris Bergh) By: Hertha Ekandjo Capricorn Group’s chief economist, Floris Bergh, recently addressed concerns regarding the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure projects in Namibia. Bergh emphasized that while infrastructure development is crucial, the financial challenges associated with these investments remain a serious concern. Speaking at the recent budget discussion in Windhoek, Bergh noted that the need for robust infrastructure is a global theme, with countries like the US, […]

  The ZAMREAL Property Forum, co-hosted with the Zambia Property Owners Association (ZAPOA), returns for its sixth year in early April 2025. It brings together forward-thinking real estate investors and industry players to discuss investment opportunities in Zambia.  The ZAMREAL Property Forum, Zambia’s leading real estate gathering, will be held on 9 April 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka.  Set under the theme of FORGING AHEAD, the ZAMREAL Property […]

Over 22 schools in the Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena regions have suspended classes due to flooding water streams. This follows good rains in Northern Namibia and southern Angola, causing many schools to close. Thus, teachers and learners cannot cross water without access to roads. According to Omusati Director of Education Paulus Kashiimbi, over 12 schools have suspended Classes, including all grades, saying that most of the iishana are full. In […]

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says eight people died, and five others were hospitalised in 17 incidents involving the electricity supply industry. Twenty-two people were affected altogether in the past four years. The electricity industry comprises Cenored, ErongoRed, the City of Windhoek, NamPower, Kameelboom Power Supply and Nored. NORED accounted for the biggest number of cases, 41%, and 63% of the fatalities. Cenored, the City of Windhoek and ErongRed had […]