Cape Town – UCT has announced that it will introduce Swahili from 2023, with the aim of launching it as a major subject in 2028. Swahili is a language spoken either as a mother tongue or as a second language on the East Coast of Africa and is used in more than 14 countries. The announcement was made by…
The 85-year-old pope has been undergoing treatment for knee pain, believed to be caused by a torn ligament. Pope Francis is set to make a grueling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks. The Vatican issued a full program on Saturday for the…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite Internet division of his rocket company SpaceX, has received the green light in the Philippines, Nigeria and Mozambique. Starlink satellite In a statement on Friday, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it has approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. as a value-added service (VAS) provider, reports CNN Philippines. “Starlink’s…
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga is the CEO SAGCOT Centre Limited. He has a wealth of experience in East African agriculture value chains. Mr Mwakasaka Ipyana spoke with him about food systems transformation, seeds and AGRA support to the agricultural sector, including his views on AGRA impact. The following are excerpts of the interview: Tanzania is currently undergoing a significant food…
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga is the CEO SAGCOT Centre Limited. He has a wealth of experience in East African agriculture value chains. Mr Mwakasaka Ipyana spoke with him about food systems transformation, seeds and AGRA support to the agricultural sector, including his views on AGRA impact. The following are excerpts of the interview: Tanzania is currently undergoing a significant food…
*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair of parliamentary committee on Law and Constitution and the CEO of RUCODIA (Ruvuma Commercialization and Diversification of Agriculture)” a vocal civil society about commercialization and diversification of agriculture as a pathway to…
*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair of parliamentary committee on Law and Constitution and the CEO of RUCODIA (Ruvuma Commercialization and Diversification of Agriculture)” a vocal civil society about commercialization and diversification of agriculture as a pathway to…
Summary After the announcement of Beatrice Nyamari as the new Managing Director of Tanzanian firm Smart Codes, The Citizen Business Week reporter had a follow up interview to get to know her. Who is Beatrice Nyamari? You spent over 15 years in senior leadership roles across Africa with global companies such as Coca-Cola, WPP, and Airtel Africa; tell us…
In Summary •She is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.517.2_en.html#goog_504759739 Ellen DeGeneres starts her ‘career pause’ in Africa TV star Ellen DeGeneres is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move. The final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will air later this week, and Ellen…
In Summary •She is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.517.2_en.html#goog_504759739 Ellen DeGeneres starts her ‘career pause’ in Africa TV star Ellen DeGeneres is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move. The final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will air later this week, and Ellen…