Construction for the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant has begun in Egypt. This is the first nuclear power plant in the country and will consist of 4 units with a generating capacity equivalent to 1200 MW per unit using generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors (pressurized water reactors). Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom Director General, and Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy gave…

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Summary The Energy regulator has declined to clear the application by Taifa Gas, which is owned by tycoon Rostam Aziz, citing risks to the environment posed by the 30,000-ton gas handling facility Kenya has frozen plans by a Tanzanian billionaire to set up a gas plant and storage facilities at the Mombasa port, threatening a trade spat between the…

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Summary This comes as the popularity and growth of Kiswahili is now influencing other languages. Tanzania’s very own famous local dish – chipsi mayai, is gaining global recognition beyond kitchen corridors. The delicacy joins a host of other Kiswahili words that have become infused into the way Tanzanians and East Africans speak English. So much so that Oxford decided…

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KFC South Africa has launched a new “ultra-modern” outlet in Cape Town featuring the latest in restaurant technology. The fast food giant said its revamped Pinelands restaurant was designed to make customer service quicker, easier and seamless. KFC Africa chief operations officer, Thuthuka Nxumalo, said that businesses were moving into a “new era of customer experience”. “The approach to…

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As a further major step to strengthen relations, President Joe Biden plans to hold African leaders in the White House mid-December. According reports, the U.S.-African summit will discuss the emerging global order, changing geopolitical and economic issues and will also offer enormous funds for various development projects as well as for good governance and human rights. Under the plan,…

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As a further major step to strengthen relations, President Joe Biden plans to hold African leaders in the White House mid-December. According reports, the U.S.-African summit will discuss the emerging global order, changing geopolitical and economic issues and will also offer enormous funds for various development projects as well as for good governance and human rights. Under the plan,…

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The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation, with a view to building resilient and sustainable food systems. San Jose / Nairobi, 19 July 2022 (IICA/AGRA/AUDA-NEPAD)…

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The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation, with a view to building resilient and sustainable food systems. San Jose / Nairobi, 19 July 2022 (IICA/AGRA/AUDA-NEPAD)…

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“You promised me, dad,” Uswege said, his face gloomy. Dr. Nyandula swallowed and then wiped his lips. “Whatever I promised you, son, I doubt if breakfast time is the appropriate time to fulfill that promise.” Mrs. Nyandula chuckled while chewing. She swallowed and then said, “If in the promise you did not indicate when you’re to be reminded about…

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