What you need to know: If the site meets the critical criteria for nomination by UNESCO, experts will be sent to the area for deeper geophysical assessments The Tendaguru dinosaur site in Tanzania, Lindi Region has been nominated as a world heritage site. The nomination by Unesco will see experts dispatched to the area for deeper geophysical surveys if…
What you need to know: If the site meets the critical criteria for nomination by UNESCO, experts will be sent to the area for deeper geophysical assessments The Tendaguru dinosaur site in Tanzania, Lindi Region has been nominated as a world heritage site. The nomination by Unesco will see experts dispatched to the area for deeper geophysical surveys if…
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the US – Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC. Photo: KEVIN DIETSCH US President Joe Biden has announced an agreement aimed at bolstering trade ties between the United States and Africa after years in which the continent took a back seat to other US priorities as China made inroads with investments and trade….
Eskom Group’s chief executive Andre de Ruyter has resigned, reports News24, as the country suffers worsening loadshedding (planned power cuts). De Ruyter is vacating his position close to when he assumed his post – December 25, 2019. This is only the second time ever that the country has reached Stage 6 level of power cuts, since the energy crisis…
Visa Inc. will invest $1 billion in its business across Africa as the technology giant seeks to push adoption of digital payments across the continent. Visa Inc. will invest $1 billion in its business across Africa as the technology giant seeks to push adoption of digital payments across the continent. The investment will be spread over five years, Chief…
By Linnet Muchoki They say, “curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” For Ms Violet Mordichai, curiosity made her get sweets as a young girl (from her dad’s secretary), and as a young adult, a great career path, and as a manager and leader, outstanding results that made her win awards. Her first name is Violet. In…
What you need to know: In Senegal, Rabat is often accused of abuses against African migrants who travel north through Morocco on the way to Europe. But Senegalese President Macky Sall — who also heads the African Union — hailed the team’s “historic” qualification for the semi-final. His country is in diplomatic crisis with Morocco, but that’s not stopping Tunisian…
Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people, half of them in Africa, as part of efforts to bridge a digital divide with the developing world. At a summit with African leaders in Washington led by President Joe Biden, the technology leader said it would start the satellite project immediately with a priority…
Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people, half of them in Africa, as part of efforts to bridge a digital divide with the developing world. At a summit with African leaders in Washington led by President Joe Biden, the technology leader said it would start the satellite project immediately with a priority…
The United States and China have downplayed concerns of Africa turning into an area of competition. African countries could use the ongoing rivalry between the United States and China to advance their own interests, with both global superpowers competing to expand their footprint in the continent, said analysts. Their comments come as more than 40 African leaders gather in…