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Kenya Power buys electric fleet in shift to clean transport Kenya Power will increase its ambitious transition to sustainable transportation over the next four years by purchasing a fleet of electric cars and motorbikes. In order to start its transition to a fleet powered by sustainable energy, the state-owned power distributor issued an invitation to bid last week for the supply of 30 motorbikes, four light utility vehicles, and four double-cab pickup trucks. By 2027, Kenya Power hopes to have an entirely electric fleet. This ambitious goal will be met by a combination of purchasing new electric vehicles and upgrading its present fleet of diesel and supercharged cars, motorbikes, and other vehicles. “The company will gradually phase out fuel-powered vehicles and motorbikes from its fleet, in favour of electric-powered ones, as we move towards adopting sustainable ways of doing business,” Kenya Power says in its latest annual report. As the company works to stay on track for a complete...

"I am the first person in my family to come to the United States" - How This Kenyan Went From Taxi Driver to Serving in the US Army There are many Kenyans serving in the US Military. One of them is Boniface Waniiku, who was born and reared in Nakuru County. Boniface Waniiku worked as a cab driver while he was in Kenya, but he had to go to the US since he could not make ends meet in Kenya. "When I lived in Kenya, I was working in the taxi business. One day, I was hijacked and the car was stolen. I did not want that anymore, so I applied for a green card," Waniiku said. Fortunately, Waniiku was able to get a green card through the program, and he moved abroad in search of a brighter future. In the US Army, Waniiku is a wheeled vehicle mechanic with 1-14 Cavalry Warhorse, a unit that is part of the Stryker Brigade Combat Team. "I am the first person in my family to come to the United States. When I came to the US, I promised myself, I would not go back. I have to...

The Africa Center expands people's understanding of Africa The Africa Center, a New York institution, is taking new strides to expand people's understanding of Africa through dynamic and varied events. With new leadership and programs, the center is now a landing place for the African diaspora and a venue for changing how Americans interact with the African continent. New Programs and Vision Under the leadership of Uzodinma Iweala, its chief executive officer since 2018, the center is organizing various events. Iweala's vision is to create a community space where people can come together to eat, drink, and talk about Africa, building a shared understanding of the continent. The center is not just a museum, but a space for the African diaspora to explore and celebrate their identity. Plans are underway to expand the center to include an auditorium, cafe, administrative offices, an events venue, artists’ studios and galleries, a performance space, and a learning laboratory fo...

NICU Nurse Adopts 14-Year-Old Teen Patient and all three of her children A NICU nurse has gone above and beyond her duty to care for a 14-year-old teen mom and her premature triplets. Katrina Mullen feared that the infants would be put into foster care due to the mother's economic and familial situation. She decided to foster and then adopt Small and all three of her children. Close Bond Forms between Nurse and Teen Mom A NICU nurse, Katrina Mullen, formed a close bond with the mother, Shariya Small, during their five-month stay at the Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Mullen, who knew what it was like to be a young mother because she had previously become pregnant herself at 16, was sympathetic to Small's worries, saying “I am very familiar with how scary it is to be pregnant at a young age like that.” After Small left the hospital and went to stay with her aunt, Shariya Small continued to call Mullen for help with child-rearing stress. A NICU nurse saw the economic di...

Cameroon to get 75 MW hydroelectric project from Savannah Energy Savannah Energy PLC, a London-based independent energy company focused on Africa, has announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement with the government of Cameroon. The agreement was made through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Savannah Energy RCM Ltd, for the development of a new hydroelectric project in the country's northern region. The Hydroelectric Project and Its Benefits The project, called the Bini a Warak Hydroelectric Project, is a 75 megawatt project that will be constructed on the Bini River, alongside an 82-kilometer squared reservoir and associated tunnels, powerhouses, substations, and a 225-kilovolt transmission line. It is expected to increase northern Cameroon's on-grid electricity generation capacity by over 50%, with the potential for power to be dispatched into Cameroon's southern electricity grid. The Bini Project will also enable a number of energy-intensive industrial projects, mainly...

Jessica Watkins: First Black Female Astronaut to Join ISS Crew NASA's Jessica Watkins is set to make history as the first Black female astronaut to embark on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The mission, called SpaceX Crew-4, is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 27th, at 3:52 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Selection and Career Watkins, 33, was selected as an astronaut candidate in 2017 and is a planetary geologist. She was one of twelve individuals chosen from a pool of 18,300 applicants. She began her career at NASA as an intern, working on research to support the Phoenix Mars Lander mission at NASA's Ames Research Center. Legacy of the Black women astronauts "I think it really is just a tribute to the legacy of the Black women astronauts that have come before me, as well as to the exciting future ahead. And so I'm just honored to be a small part of that legacy moving forward. You know, ...

Iconic MIT Press colophon joins the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has added the iconic MIT Press colophon to its permanent collection. The colophon, designed in 1965 by Muriel Cooper, is widely recognized as a hallmark of modernist design. The abstracted design is based on the letters “mitp” and resembles a barcode, which is stamped on the spines of MIT Press publications. The MoMA's acquisition of the colophon is a recognition of its significance in modernist design. MIT Press Colophon: A Symbol of Distinctive Design and Innovation The MIT Press colophon has been an emblem of the Press's innovative publishing program for nearly 60 years. According to Amy Brand, director and publisher of MIT Press, the colophon's legacy has been celebrated through the years, and she is proud that it is now part of the MoMA's permanent collection. The Morton R. Godine Library at Massachusetts College of Art and Design gifted a contemporar...

Ghana's University of Education, Winneba is promoting innovative pedagogy for teachers University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is proud to be an enabler of innovative pedagogy for Ghana's teachers, said Prof. Mawutor Avoke, the Vice Chancellor of the institution. In his address at a matriculation ceremony for fresh students at its College for Distance Education and e-learning (CODel) for the 2022/2023 academic year, Prof. Avoke emphasized the importance of education as the most effective means of fostering socio-economic transformation. UEW Promotes Digital Literacy Prof. Avoke highlighted the need for students to obtain the necessary digital tools to tap into technology and digitalization. He encouraged students to work hard to attain laurels for themselves and the university. In today's high-tech world, literacy also encompasses media and digital literacy abilities, he said. UEW Continues to Expand UEW continues to advance its activities to provide top-notch education aim...

Who Rose to the Top of Tanzania's Richest People List? Tanzania, a country in East Africa, is home to a growing number of millionaires and billionaires, thanks to its vast resources and investment opportunities. The wealthiest individuals in Tanzania have built multi-billion industries in diverse sectors such as energy, agriculture, telecommunications, and FMCG. Wealthiest Tanzanian: Mohammed Dewji Mohammed Dewji is the wealthiest person in Tanzania with an estimated accumulated wealth of TSH. 3.4 trillion. His diversified company, METL, operates in six African countries, and he has ambitions of expanding to other regions. Diamond Platnumz: Tanzania's Richest Musician Diamond Platnumz, a Tanzanian musician, is the richest musician in the country with an estimated net worth of TSH. 11.5 billion. He started his career in 2009 and has since wooed his fans with his sweet voice. Currently, he is making massive headway in the entertainment industry, doing collaborations with internat...

The Billionaire's Wife becomes Showmax Ghana's most-watched project Ghanaian project The Billionaire's Wife has become the most-watched title ever on Showmax in Ghana. The drama series has achieved this feat just a few weeks after its launch in March 2023. The project has also been the number one most-watched title on Showmax in Ghana every week since its release. Producers Danny Adotey and Collins Amlalo feel proud to have done this project for Showmax and are thrilled to see their work recognized. This success encourages them to continue to improve in this area. Lead Actor and actress Lead actor Kingsley Yamoah was delighted to learn about The Billionaire's Wife's viewership success. Yamoah plays the role of Bill Gyimah, a no-nonsense billionaire. "Never has any work I have done permeated my soul and lit it up as The Billionaire's Wife has done", Kingsley Yamoah said. "I believe this will open more doors and create more opportunities from Showma...

Tanzania and India to Collaborate on Mineral Research Tanzania and India have reached an agreement to collaborate in the development of research on strategic minerals. The move comes just five days after Tanzania signed agreements worth $667 million with Australian firms to transform the country into a hub for mining and beneficiation of graphite and rare earth minerals in Africa. Collaboration in mining and geophysics research At a meeting attended by experts from both countries at the Ministry of Minerals in Dar es Salaam, it was agreed that the two countries would also collaborate in the mining sector and develop geophysics research through high-resolution surveys. The Geological Survey of Tanzania will partner with Indian organizations to carry out the surveys. The two countries have also agreed to cooperate in training for small-scale mining in value addition, especially in gemstones, and in developing human resources for value addition activities. The agreements will pave the way...

Ghana is improving the efficiency of public service delivery Ghana is entering a new era of digitization with the adoption of an electronic government procurement (e-GP) system known as GHANEPS. The system, developed with input from five pilot government entities, was launched by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in April 2019 and is being rolled out in phases with the goal of being fully implemented by the end of this year. Improved Transparency and Efficiency e-GP is a comprehensive process in which governments use information communication technology (ICT) to establish agreements for the acquisition of goods, works, and services. In Ghana, the implementation of GHANEPS is part of a wider Public Financial Management Reforms (PFMR) Programme. The system is expected to generate benefits for both government and the private sector, including increased transparency in government procurement, improved efficiency and effectiveness, and value for money. By using real-time data analysis and...

Jean-Marie Tenot's La'a Lom: Cameroonian Filmmaker Building Cinematic Center Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Marie Tenot has announced his latest project - a cinema called La'a Lom, which he hopes will stimulate the creativity of young art lovers in the field of cinema. After spending 40 years making documentaries, Tenot wants to pass on his knowledge to the next generation. Building on a Concept La'a Lom is named after the forge in Tenot's hometown of Banjun, which produced iron tools. After leaving Banjun, he studied in Yaoundé, became a teacher and then went to Europe to make films. He felt the need to pass his knowledge on to young aspiring filmmakers, so he started a residency in Banjoon Station in 2017. There were 17 films made in three editions, including 11 by women. But Tenot thought it would be better to make the residency permanent. He wants to create a structure that can bring together all the films and archives of the work of his colleagues. He started const...

Confucius Institute students win Chinese language contest in Tanzania Nine Tanzanian students from the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam were declared winners of a Chinese language proficiency contest held on April 19, 2023. The competition was part of the celebrations for UN Chinese Language Day, which took place on April 20. Assessing Chinese Language Proficiency The aim of the competition was to assess the proficiency of the students in various Chinese language skills, including Chinese speech, knowledge about China, and a talent show. The event was attended by 29 students who had the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Chinese language. One of the top winners of the competition was 20-year-old Sharon Emmanuel Munisi, a first-year student pursuing political science and public administration at the university. In an interview with Xinhua, she expressed that learning Chinese is essential for employment opportunities in Chinese companies operating in Tanzan...

Ghanaian Artists Gaining Recognition in International Art Scene A group of Ghanaian artists, including Cornelius Annor, have gained significant attention in the international art market for their paintings. Most of these artists began their careers at Gallery 1957 in Accra, and some attended the now-closed Ghanatta College of Art and Design. Annor unveiled his second solo exhibition titled "A Fabric of Time and Family" at Venus Over Manhattan in New York, which is open until April 22. The exhibition title offers insight into Annor's work and his position within the modern art market. Ghanaian Artists Give Back to Their Community The artists have created a movement that focuses on giving back to their community and paving the way for other artists. In Ghana, where there is a lack of art museums and exhibition spaces, it is important for local artists to develop their skills and opportunities within the country. This is why many artists are creating their own infrastructure...

Turning Passion into Profession: The Story of Tanzanian DJ Ally B Tanzanian DJ Ally Simba, also known as DJ Ally B, has become a sensation in the music industry with his unique mixing style and signature moves. But Ally B's success was not achieved overnight. He had to work hard and overcome numerous challenges to get to where he is today. From Dancer to DJ Ally B started his career as a dancer with a passion for music but no money to pursue his dreams. However, his life changed when a friend who was a DJ at a local club asked him to mix songs for him to play. After his successful performance, the head of the club offered him a job as a DJ. Ally B worked at the club for two years before moving on to a radio station and another club in Arusha. He eventually lost his job due to retrenchment and decided to try his luck in Kenya and Uganda before returning to Tanzania. A Breakthrough at Mbalamwezi Beach Club After working at several clubs in different cities, Ally B heard about Maisha ...

Futsal Premier League is set to kick off this weekend Ghanaian futsal enthusiasts and sports fans can now rejoice as the 16-team Futsal Premier League is set to kick off this weekend. This much-awaited league promises a thrilling and intense season of skilful gameplay and exciting competition that will provide a platform for talented players to showcase their abilities and compete for top honours. Exciting Season Ahead The league has been much anticipated by sports enthusiasts across the country, and its commencement is set to bring joy and excitement to many. The league promises to be an intense and action-packed season, showcasing the best of futsal in the country. According to the GFA spokesman, Henry Asante Twum, the league is significant in the rapidly expanding sport of futsal. He expressed his enthusiasm for the league. "Now we will be playing a 16-club competition, starting from Accra. The first thing we decided to do is to make available free footballs to all the register...

Ghana's Economy Grows by 3.1% in 2022 Ghana's economy saw growth in 2022, with the value of the economy increasing from GH¢461.69 billion in 2021 to GH¢610.22 billion, according to provisional estimates from the Ghana Statistical Service. This represents a 3.1% increase in GDP, which is lower than the 5.1% growth seen in 2021. Non-oil GDP grew by 3.8% in 2022, compared to 6.6% in 2021, while non-gold GDP also grew 2.1% in 2022, compared to 7.1% in 2021. While the 3.1% growth is lower than the government's projected growth of 3.7% in the 2023 budget, it compares favorably with some of its peers on the continent, with Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa recording annual GDP growths of 3.1%, 2.4%, and 2%, respectively. Services sector dominates GDP growth Presenting the GDP figures, the Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, said the services sector continued to dominate GDP growth, contributing 44.9% of the value of the economy in 2022. This was followed by th...

The journey of Patrick Amofah: From broken watch to successful business Ghanaian watchmaker, Patrick Amofah, has shared his journey from repairing his father's broken watch to establishing his own watchmaking business, Hourhand Watch Co. Amofah's passion for watches began after his father passed away, leaving him a broken watch. Patrick Amofah struggled to find a reputable watchmaker to fix. This experience motivated him to learn about watchmaking and eventually led him to start his own business. Training and Experience Amofah started his watchmaking journey by learning from different watch repairers in Accra and watching YouTube videos. He also purchased old and damaged watches to practice on and develop his craft. Eventually, he was able to disassemble and reassemble one of his old Seiko watches. He has since undertaken a certificate program at a prestigious watchmaking institution to further hone his skills. Identifying a Gap in the Market While learning about watchmaking, A...

Cameroon Film Festival 2023: Nollywood, Workshops & Screenings The sixth edition of the Cameroon International Film Festival, also known as Camiff, is set to take place from April 24th to April 29th in the capital of Cameroon's southwestern region, Buea. The event, which is supported by Prince Agbor Gilbert Ebot, promises to be an exciting one, with the participation of Nollywood stars and Cameroonian filmmakers. Opening Evening The event will open on April 24th with the screening of the highly acclaimed feature film, Heavy Axis by Nkeng Stevens, at the W Cinema from 6:00 pm. This is expected to be a great start to the festival, and attendees will get the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. Program of Events The festival has a comprehensive program of events that will keep movie lovers engaged throughout the week. From April 25th to April 28th, there will be a masterclass on filmmaking by Musing Derik and Takong Delvis Mezzo at the Mountain Hotel. René Ettat an...

Shakespearean sonnets inspire unique street art installation Stratford-upon-Avon town centre boasted a new urban art installation on Friday 21st April 2023. Project aims to revamp the local high street. The first-of-its-kind immersive exhibition is a collaboration between Global Street Art, the Stratford-Upon-Avon District Council, and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Artists Church of Best Ever, Cee Illustrate, Ed Hicks, Tom J Newell, Zoe Power, and Pete Barber have been selected to showcase their work, inspired by William Shakespeare’s sonnets. The installation brings to life some of the poet’s most notable works in the form of urban art. The art exhibit features installations in now-disused retail spaces on the high street. This unique exhibition will marry the quintessentially British nature of Shakespeare’s prose with a modern take on art. The mobile exhibit will remain in the district following the unveiling to be showcased in different parts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Immersion an...

Sail-Inspired Architecture: 10 buildings around the world Ten buildings around the world that have been inspired by the sails of a ship are must-visit structures for anyone interested in architecture and design. Each of these buildings showcases the unique and versatile nature of sail-inspired architecture. Iconic Buildings Around the World The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is a standout example of sail-inspired architecture, with its sail-like shape reflecting the city's maritime culture and heritage. Designed by British consultants Atkins and led by architect Tom Wright, the hotel sits on an artificial island and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. The Quadracci Pavilion in Milwaukee, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, was completed in 2001 and features a reception room, auditorium, exhibition hall, café, and parking space. Calatrava drew inspiration from the city's topography and maritime influences to create a graceful pavilion that symboliz...

A Different Dance: Former Royal Ballet Dancer's Photography Book Released British ballet dancer Edward Watson, who retired from the Royal Ballet in 2021 after 27 years, has released a book titled "Ed Watson: A Different Dance". The book features 200 photographs of Watson, including fashion shoots, backstage shots, and book projects. Watson's goal with the book was not to make a dance book but a photography book that reveals what different people brought out in him. Career Overview and Photographic Journey Watson was known for his chameleonic physicality and ability to morph from classical to ultra-modern ballet. His career included performances in Kenneth MacMillan’s psychological dramas and works by Wayne McGregor, who is known for his future-focused choreography. Watson has been described as a muse to McGregor, who disrupted the Royal Ballet’s repertory with his work. Throughout his career, Watson worked with several photographers, and he formed creative relationshi...

Cameroonian film selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight Cameroonian-born filmmaker Rosine Mbakam has been longlisted for the upcoming Cannes Directors' Fortnight, which will run from May 17-26, 2023. The festival's artistic director, Julien Rejl, submitted 20 feature-length films for the 55th Festival, with "Mambar Pierrette" among the selection. The Directors' Fortnight is a parallel section of the Festival de Cannes dedicated to discovering new talents among filmmakers, and it also includes established authors in its selection. A Dedicated Section for Discoveries The Directors' Fortnight is an out-of-competition section of the festival that offers a dedicated space for discoveries. Most of the selected films are dedicated to new talents, including Rosine Mbakam's "Mambar Pierrette." The film tells the story of a woman named Pierrette who runs a small workshop in Douala, Cameroon, to feed her family. The story was inspired by the Mbakam fa...

Waccamaw Siouan Tribe's 1,000-Year-Old Canoe Found in North Carolina North Carolina Office of State Archaeology and members of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe have uncovered a 1,000-year-old canoe in Lake Waccamaw. This is a significant discovery that sheds light on the tribe's history before European colonization. Discovery by local teens The discovery was made by three teenagers, Eli Hill, Jackson Holcomb, and Creek Hyatt, were swimming in Lake Waccamaw. They initially thought it was a log, but upon further digging, they realized it was a fully-intact, 8.7-meter-long canoe made from pine. They stored it under a family pier and contacted the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology. After consultation with the North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission, a plan was made to remove and preserve the artifact. A testament to the tribe's thriving society The canoe, made by hollowing out a tree log, is a testament to the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe's thriving society, which was...

Annie Greene Receives Lillian C. Lynch Citation Annie Greene, an artist and educator, was recently awarded the prestigious Lillian C. Lynch Citation for her contributions to African American cultural education and service. The award was presented at the 2023 Black Art and Culture Awards at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens. Named after Lillian C. Lynch, a charter member of the Athens chapter of the Links, the award honors African American leaders who have made significant contributions to African American cultural education and service. Background and Work Annie Greene has been an artist and educator for many years. She discovered yarn paintings while working as an art teacher in Troup County. Yarn paintings were originally created by the Hichol Indian people of western Mexico. As a teacher, she saw a similar activity using yarn in a magazine and decided to create a lesson for her students. Later, she began producing larger versions of yarn paintings and noticed that the demand for t...

Kenya: Nairobi Ranked 4th Richest African City, 74th Globally Nairobi, the capital of Kenya has been ranked as the fourth-richest city in Africa, 74th in the world, with a high number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), a new Henley & Partner World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2023 shows. Cairo in Egypt sits at number one, followed by Cape Town in South Africa (two) and Lagos in Nigeria (three). According to the current Henley & Partners World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2023, Kenya's HNWI population has increased by 30% in the previous decade. It also reveals that the East African country has 4,700 US dollars cent millionaires and 11 billionaires. Mombasa is likewise rising as a prominent HNWI destination, with the seaside city placing 93rd worldwide. Its HNWI increased by 35% between 2012 and 2022, which is more than Nairobi's. Its inclusion on the list is due to its popularity as a tourism attraction that draws the wealthiest people in the country and througho...

Sino-Africa Joint Center and University of Dar es Salaam Host Teaching Contest Twenty-nine students from the University of Dar es Salaam have been recognized for their exceptional teaching skills at the 1st teaching skills competition. The competition, which was co-organized by the School of Education (SoED) of the university and the Sino-Africa Joint Center for Educational Research (SA-JoCER), aimed to enable student teachers to showcase their skills, competencies, and creativity. Competition Details and Benefits The teaching skills competition was aimed at second and third-year students studying education. Ten different subjects were selected from secondary school syllabuses, including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, civics, history, geography, Kiswahili, English, and Chinese language subjects. The competition aimed to raise awareness of the importance of practice and improving teaching styles. The director of basic education in the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science,...

Fluid and Organic Design: OPEN Architecture to Design Yichang Grand Theatre in China China-based OPEN Architecture has won a competition to design the Yichang Grand Theatre, a performing arts center located at the convergence of the Yangtze River and its tributary Huangbai River in China. The building will cover approximately 70,000 square meters and feature a 1600-seat grand theater, a 1200-seat concert hall, a 400-seat black box, and two outdoor theaters, one on the rooftop and another by the water. The structure will be partially floating to accommodate the high groundwater level close to the river, which is necessary to accommodate the Yangtze River Conservation Plan and the global climate catastrophe. Fluid and Organic Design The architects at OPEN Architecture looked at the structure in terms of movement, resulting in a fluid and organic design that resembles an ever-evolving body of water. Depending on the angle from which it is viewed, the building takes on many forms, such as ...

Tanzania Signs Mining Deals Worth $667m with three Australian companies The Tanzanian government has signed contracts worth $667 million with three Australian companies for the mining of graphite and rare earths. The agreements were signed at a ceremony in the capital, Dodoma, with Evolution Energy Minerals, EcoGraf Ltd, and Peak Rare Earths. Tanzania will hold a 16% stake in each project, according to Palamagamba Kabudi, the head of the government's negotiating team. Boosting Tanzania's Mining Sector The deals are part of a push by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to increase the mining sector's contribution to the nation's economy to at least 10% by 2025. Tanzanians hope that the implementation of these projects will begin soon and contribute to the economy. Tanzania's Mining Commission Executive Secretary Yahya Samamba announced last year that the sector contributed 7.3% to the state's economy in 2021, up from 4.8% in 2018. Projects to Mine Rare Earths...

Tanzania Transforms Agriculture With Gender-sensitive Approaches Tanzania has committed to increasing its budget for agricultural infrastructure to over Sh1 trillion in the next financial year to improve the production of food crops. The move follows the launch of the ‘Status of Women in Agrifood Systems Report’ by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which provides comprehensive data on gender in agrifood systems and highlights the need for more action to address gender inequality in the sector. The Ministry of Agriculture’s Agenda 10/30 seeks to address gender gaps in the sector. Closing the gender gap will boost global GDP Women represent 66% of those employed in Sub-Saharan African agrifood systems, with 50% of the labour force in Tanzania’s agricultural sector made up of women. However, women engaged in wage employment in agriculture earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. The new FAO report reveals that closing the gender gap in farm productivity and wage emplo...

Ghana's Economy Grew 3.1% in 2022 Despite Challenges Ghana's economy has seen a growth of 3.1% year-on-year in 2022 as per the latest report by the country's statistics agency. However, this growth rate is comparatively lower than the previous year's rate of 5.1%. The report also shows that the gross domestic product grew by 3.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, which is an improvement compared to the 2.9% growth observed in the previous quarter. Information and Communication services are leading the growth The services sector, mainly the information and communication sub-sector, was the primary contributor to the growth in the fourth quarter and the whole of 2022. The industry sector also contributed to the growth, primarily driven by mining and quarrying, followed by agriculture. The growth in the services and industry sectors has improved the country's economic performance despite the ongoing economic crisis. IMF support package expected in May Ghana is curren...

Ghana's Foreign Minister speaks at Ghana’s 66th independence in Italy Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, visited Rome, Italy to promote trade and investment between Ghana and Italy. During Ghana's 66th Independence Day celebration at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria hotel in Rome, she expressed her confidence in the government's efforts to address the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister emphasized President Akufo-Addo's commitment to transforming Ghana's economy with programs such as Free Senior High School Education, One District One Factory, and Planting for Food and Jobs, leading to the country's growth as one of the world's fastest-growing economies for three consecutive years. Promoting Ghana as an Investor-Friendly Environment Ghana's Ambassador to Italy, Merene Botsio Benyah, encouraged Ghanaians to support the government's programs and take advantage of ...