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South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope unveils a unique discovery, in a major leap for space discovery in Africa
South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, discovered a mysterious ring of light in space, marking a significant breakthrough in cosmic exploration.Zimbabwe Joins Africa’s Space Race, Strengthening Climate Defense
More countries are keen to deploy satellites in orbit in 2024 including Zimbabwe which plans to launch its second satellite, the ZimSat-2, in November.Piggery Queen Nyagano Expands Farming Empire
When Letwina Nyagano, who has a background in human resources and accounting, turned her desire to be a farmer into developing a piggery business, her early attempts were frustrating.Zimbabwe Introduces Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine
Zimbabwe is taking a significant stride towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by introducing the universal Hepatitis B birth dose vaccination.Surviving the Newsroom: Veteran Female Journalists Mentor Aspiring Journalists
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) held its second Womentership programme in Harare, with 30 participants nationwide.UZT Hands Over Successful TB REACH Project to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health
The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) has successfully concluded the TB REACH project, a two-year initiative aimed at improving access to treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients in Zimbabwe.The “Canonite” working for change – and a wider role for women – in Africa’s photographic industry
Growing up in Harare, Angela Jimu would wake up early some mornings and lay magazines all over her bed. She had no idea what she was looking for; she would just gaze at the photos, or flip through the pages.Zimbabwe’s “Biker Queen” rides full throttle against gender norms
Mudzingwa and the other members of the Ulysses Motorcycle Club are clad in leathers and are conducting their final checks, raring to go. Their destination is the city of Kadoma, 140 kilometres southwest of the capital. It’s an annual event called the Ubuntu Bikers Run.Martial Arts gave Master Charlie his life back. Now he offers that opportunity to young novices
Charles Arufandika Sambare, referred to locally as Master Charlie, lowers himself until he is sitting with his legs tucked under him, palms resting on the upper part of his thighs to form the Seiza position. Facing him, his martial arts students mimic his posture, ready to commence their late afternoon training session.How UNITAR is empowering young Zimbabwean women to embrace sustainable practices and thrive in the digital economy
UNITAR’s Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa, funded by the generous support of the people of Japan, is empowering young Zimbabweans to embrace sustainable practices and thrive in the digital economy.Meet the trailblazing women who are officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Women continue to make giant strides in football with their inclusion in decision-making in Africa and around the world.She’s tapping traditional food culture to grow business for herself and her country
When Ompelege Moreosele’s job as a receptionist didn’t feel right, she tapped into early memories of her food-loving grandmother and switched careers.Chimanimani Cries for Climate Justice: Missing Declared Dead, Community Reeling
The Mutare High Court’s recent declaration of 279 missing persons as dead brings closure for some, but for many, the wounds remain raw.Twitter Wars in Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections: Unmasking Toxicity and Threat to Democracy
The ruling party, ZANU-PF, was accused of using X to spread disinformation about the opposition, while the opposition was accused of the same. Both sides were also accused of using bots and trolls to amplify their political evangelism.East Africa floats largest-ever domestically manufactured freshwater passenger and cargo ship
Tanzania on Sunday (February 12) floated East Africa’s largest-ever domestically manufactured freshwater passenger and cargo ship, the MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu, on Lake Victoria.An Eight-Year-Old Girl Was Allegedly Raped and Impregnated in Bindura
A shocking and heartbreaking story has emerged from a resettlement area in Bindura, where an eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and impregnated by two teenage boys.A Call For Young Africans To Join The Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe
Agriculture is backbone of the economy of African countries. Has potential to empower young people. The sector needs a makeover to lure the youthful population of Africa.CALL TO CREATIVES – ICASA 2023 Conference in Zimbabwe Logo Competition
ICASA Director Dr Luc Armand Bodea has announced a call for the design of a logo for the 22nd Edition following the recent official announcement of Zimbabwe as the host for the conference which was made following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at State House in Harare.The community using ancient traditions to conserve a river
How a rural community in a fast-urbanising region along the west African Tano River is using traditional knowledge handed down over generations to protect the river, its vegetation and its fish stockEco Mama’s: Uganda’s eco-village shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
As the world reels from global food supply chain disruptions and extreme weather, this eco-village in Uganda is helping inculcate the importance of sustainable agriculture to local communities, teaching farmers how to grow for a healthier planet.A woman environmental activist speaks up for the Maasai community
Even as she pushed her climate agenda, however, Soina faced challenges. One was the lack of environmentally conscious leaders in parliament. So she decided to vie for office as MP for Kenya’s Kajiado North region, on a green platform. While she was unsuccessful, she believes that just the act of standing raised awareness of the issues behind climate change and the need to mobilise communities, act presciently and invest in adaptive behaviour. It also raised the issue of misuse of resources.The young Moroccan driving climate action
Together with a team of like-minded friends, El Fanne launched Youth for Climate Morocco. a non-profit that she has used to bring the youth closer to climate action issues and to increase information relating to climate change, climate action, and environmental issues in MoroccoAfrica hauls in a record VC investment, despite a global funding squeeze
The ecosystem is still alive and kicking. Indeed, start-ups in Africa have already raised over US$4 billion in 2022. Just like the US$1 billion, US$2 billion, and US$3 billion milestones, they’ve done so faster than any other year before,” the Deal states in part, noting that the market was quieter in July and August months, hence the disappointing Q3 numbers in relative terms.What do you do with gadgets when they die? Recycle them, of course
In Nigeria’s Rivers State, engineering company Egoras is successfully refurbishing e-waste into affordable appliances, creating a new market for recycled and upcycled products.Africa ‘overperforming’ in list of innovative countries, Botswana leaps
Botswana has edged out Kenya in the list of top global innovators as more African countries punch above their weight to come up with ideas and technologies that increase productivity and output.Egypt, Algeria and Libya set to lead world’s ‘green steel’ revolution
Egypt, Algeria and Libya have been listed among the countries set to lead the world in what is expected to be a massive shift to carbon-neutral steel production by 2050.Fractional ownership gives Africans foothold in luxury property business
Members of an extended family could buy into a single property under the fractional ownership policy and obtain more than one permanent residency permit. The 20-year residency is open to investors, retirees, professionals, self-employed entrepreneurs, and their families.Young Kenyan on a mission to save Africa’s largest freshwater lake
“I realized there are more actions that need to be taken, apart from environmental conservation. We need to apply more pressure towards our leaders, government, and capitalists to finance the loss and damage caused by climate change,” Rahmina Paullete told bird in an interview.Kenya on a charge with e-mobility
Kenya power is promoting the adoption of clean energy. We have a role supporting e-mobility ecosystem to ensure that every electric vehicle has a place to chargePower play: How access to regional power pools is changing the power game for Africa’s IPP’s
A 2019 change to Namibia’s power procurement legislation has seen a surge in solar and wind independent power producers – or IPPs – that could entirely transform the country’s power fortunes. From being an importer, the country is about to become an exporter with independent power producers transmitting power directly into the Southern Africa Power Pool regional grid; according to the country’s regulator, the Energy and Control Board.Nigeria and Algeria in the race to quench Europe’s thirst for natural gas
Over the last two months significant activities – from visits by key European officials to new gas discoveries and financial commitments to boost production – have also been recorded in Algeria’s gas industry.Glamping: African hoteliers seek opportunity in the lavish travel segment
Trends show that as more tourists become climate-conscious and inclined toward wellness, Safari tents are now the preferred option to immerse themselves in Africa’s wilderness.Uncle Bravo, environmental magician
Known affectionately as ‘Uncle Bravo’, Mukaro said that the harvested goods sold at the stand are grown entirely using permaculture methods – a holistic and more sustainable approach to growing food, that takes into account the wider ecosystem.Tanzania’s green startups tap blue economy investors
Key to their hopes is the rollout of matchmaking platforms for investors and entrepreneurs working in the ocean, or blue economy sector. In September, EU-led BlueInvest Africa convened a business-to-business (B2B) meeting in Seychelles in a bid to unlock crucial financing for blue economy startups. That included three startups from Tanzania.Hyper-realism from Senegal to South Africa
This is the world of hyper-realism, a technique which consists in achieving a quasi-perfect illusion of a photograph through drawing, mainly with a pencil or charcoal. Unlike oil paint or acrylic, pencil – either graphite, charcoal, coloured, or pastel – is a dry medium, which gives the artist greater flexibility.The food-rescuing, compassionate chefs
“It gives all of us, and especially the guys and my co-group around me, a great sense of pride and a great sense of satisfaction knowing that we have made a difference in so many lives and we have saved so many people from the brink of hunger and starvation,” she said.Dial-a-barber proof that COVID business strategies can work long-term too
The driver stops briefly to consult his mobile phone before driving slowly to the basement where an associate in the passenger seat jumps out and slides open the side door to reveal a well-lit, wooden-floored interior with a barber’s chair in the middle, a big TV screen on a wall, and a sink at the back. A mirror runs the length of the inside roof.Africa’s agritech startup boom
Venture capital in Africa is being boosted by investments in companies connecting farmers and food producers to retailers (known as “midstream technologies”) according to an investment report that shows African agrifood tech startups raised US$ 1.1 billion in five years.Venture capital is flowing into Africa’s sustainable energy startups
Since the start of the year, green tech startups offering solutions that help countries keep to the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius have attracted growing investor interest.Two-wheeled mobility blazes a path for Africa’s green transit future
Analysis shows that e-bikes, with their considerable cost advantages, are spreading much faster than other electric vehicles on the continent, with e-commerce and delivery services driving market penetration. Light, battery-powered transportation models are becoming especially popular in Africa’s major cities, where demand for daily commutes is growing rapidly.Who takes the best carbon action report card to Cop-27? Africa does.
By comparison with the rest of the world, African states tread lightly, responsible for just 3.3% of global carbon emissions – eight times less than Asia, Europe and North America. Each. In the words of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, it is the least responsible but pays the highest price.A voice for youths and children at “Africa’s COP”
Today, at 26, Uchendu is the policy lead for YOUNGO, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) children and youth constituency, He is responsible for ensuring the voices of children and youth are heard at COP27, he and his colleagues have been developing a “Global Youth Statement” for the event.How we cook can help save the planet – clean cooking solutions coming to a kitchen near you
So, how will this be achieved? According to the IEA’s Africa Energy Outlook 2022, public and private organisations and companies are key. That includes public-private partnerships like the Clean Cooking Alliance, who are targeting kitchens across the continent, especially in rural communities where wood-burning is still a common way of preparing meals.Brazil’s fintech behemoth seeks M-PESA moment in Africa’s vibrant mobile money industry
According to the latest Africa Wealth Report 2022 by Henley Global, the tide is swinging in the direction of smaller emerging economies thanks to their growing exchequer hygiene.The simple steel box changing lives
Salifu, a widow and mother of five, is, by all means, living comfortably compared to many in the village; she has a business and a five-bedroomed house. Though the house is not fully complete, she is spared the constant anxiety of struggling to raise the monthly rent.WATCH: Art and Advocacy in Zambia: The Story of Kabwe
A vibrant mural depicting children’s rights now graces a wall in Kabwe, Zambia, thanks to a group of young artists participating in the “Dialogue Works” campaignMapfihwa: Empowering Women Through Sustainable Agriculture
In the heart of Zvimba District, a beacon of hope for women and their families is shining brightly. Mapfihwa, a community and safe space, is reviving indigenous agricultural practices combined with permaculture techniques, empowering women to achieve food security and build a brighter future.
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