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July 13
Africa: African Businesswomen Expand Networks in America
SOME 22 businesswomen from 13 African countries are in the United States to connect with their American counterparts and accelerate the growth of their businesses. Read more »
Central African Republic: Christian Sect Implicated in Violations
A STATEMENT by a militant Christian group promoting violence against communities on religious grounds has coincided with an increase in human rights violations in the conflict-torn… Read more »
Africa: Militant Herdsmen Now Africa's Worst Killer Sect
ARMED nomadic herdsmen have overtaken the Boko Haram terror group as the deadliest sect in the continent. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Polls Offer Chance to Turn Over New Leaf
THE first elections to be held without longtime leader, Robert Mugabe, presents Zimbabwe an opportunity to rid itself of the culture of serious human rights violations. Read more »
Africa: Broadband Boosts Least Developed Nations' Economies
HIGH-speed internet plays a valuable role in helping least developed countries (LDCs) overcome vulnerabilities, grow economies and enhance people's livelihoods. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe On the Verge of Eliminating Aids
Zimbabwe is on course to attain global targets set by the United Nations (UN) to eradicate the HIV/AIDS scourge. Read more »
July 12
Zimbabwe: Prisoners Demand Right to Vote
The High Court in Zimbabwe is presiding over a matter brought by some prisoners demanding to vote in the general elections scheduled for the end of this month. Read more »
Kenya: Huawei Targets Kenya Growth With Y5 Prime Launch
HUAWEI has launched the Y5 Prime 2018 as part of initiatives to increase its market share in Kenya. Read more »
Libya: African Migrants Deaths Escalate At Mediterranean Sea
MORE than 1 400 people, mostly African migrants, have this year drowned in the treacherous routes in the Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to reach Europe by boat. Read more »
Nigeria: Google Explores Various Partnerships With Nigeria
GOOGLE, the multinational technology company, is exploring possible partnerships with Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Steady Adoption of Bio-Economy
THE first BIO Africa Convention scheduled for South Africa in September is anticipated to support and boost the growing bio-economy on the continent. Read more »
Africa: Political Reluctance Hampers SA Digital Transformation
AN executive has emphasised on the need for decisive leadership around information and communications technology (ICT) deployment among state organs in South Africa. Read more »
Africa: Bright Continent Emerges As ABSA Champions Dotafrica
REGISTRY Africa, the administrator of the dotAfrica (.africa) geographic Top Level Domain (gTLD), believes Absa Group's rebranding will be a catalyst for Africans to build a "new"… Read more »
July 11
Ghana: Digital Satellite Tech Supports Ghana Cocoa Farmers
A digital and satellite technology programme has been launched to support Ghana's smallholder cocoa farmers. Read more »
Africa: Huawei Releases 2017 Sustainability Report
HUAWEI has released its 2017 Sustainability Report, demonstrating initiatives undertaken to bridge the digital divide, support network stability and security, protecting privacy,… Read more »
Kenya: Students Burn Schools in Fear of Exams
KENYAN police have arrested 22 students after more than 20 schools were burnt during unrest by learners. Read more »
Africa: New Look Barclays Africa Relaunches As Absa Group
BARCLAYS Africa Group has officially been renamed Absa Group. Read more »
South Sudan: Army, Rebels Implicated in War Crimes
THE elderly, children and disabled are among hundreds of people killed in grave acts of violence documented by United Nations (UN) human rights monitors in South Sudan. Read more »
Lesotho: No Justice Two Years After Lesotho Editor's Shooting
A global human rights group has urged Lesotho to prosecute soldiers implicated in the near-fatal shooting of a newspaper editor over a controversial article about the defence… Read more »
July 10
Africa: Steamaco - the Disruptive Smart Metering for Africa
If you are looking to offer advanced technical services in rural areas that lack even essential facilities, you are definitely faced with challenges. However, if you are… Read more »
Sudan: Outrage As Al-Bashir Travels Again
WHAT should have been a celebration of Africa's largest free-trade zone has turned to a spat over human rights after Sudanese "war criminal" Omar al-Bashir was given pride of place… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Gives Zimbabwe Poll Preparation Thumbs Up
SOUTH Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have endorsed preparations for Zimbabwe's forthcoming elections despite vote rigging concerns by the opposition. Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Nigeria Soccer Bosses Under Probe for Graft
Anti-Corruption agencies are investigating Nigerian football executives following allegations of corruption. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Enjoying Rare Pre-Election Peace
A PEACEFUL atmosphere is prevailing ahead of watershed elections scheduled for Zimbabwe at the end of this month. Read more »
Africa: Africa Powers Ahead of U.S. On Clean Coal
THIS week, experts in Washington praised a little-known laboratory in Johannesburg (South Africa) that has pioneered ways of burning coal with less emission. Read more »
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