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Nigeria needs 250,000 doctors to meet WHO’s standard — WMA

Nigerian Tribune The President, World Medical Association, Osahon Enabulele, on Thursday, said that for Nigeria to meet the World Health Organisation’s standard of ratio of doctors to patients, the country needed to have not less than 250,000 medical doctors in its employ. Osahon, who spoke as a guest speaker at the public lecture organised by…

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Early childhood development programmes should be part of free basic education: SA

Bizcommunity.com Only a third of children in SA are enrolled in ECD programmes. The state should provide free early childhood education, argues the writer. Archive photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana Nearly all early childhood development (ECD) programmes in South Africa (94%) charge fees. Parents who can’t afford to send their child to an ECD programme, such as…

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SA startups need to play a longer game to succeed

Bizcommunity.com Succeeding as an entrepreneur in South Africa is trickier now than ever before. Slow economic growth, high inflation and load shedding create a cocktail of challenges that are especially formidable for small and medium businesses. But one award-winning startup owner has found a way to circumvent the obstacles while staying true to the core…

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Business tourism in Africa as a key driver of economic growth

Africa Business Africa, known for its breath-taking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife, has long been a sought-after destination for leisure travellers. However, in recent years, a growing trend has emerged, demonstrating that business tourism in Africa is making significant contributions to the continent’s overall tourism GDP. In fact, tourism – both business and…

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Uganda NSSF savers to get 10% interest rate

The East African Uganda’s Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija on Tuesday declared a 10 percent interest rate for National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members for the 2022/2023 financial year, arguing that it is consistent with the fund’s commitment made in 2013 to pay savers a real annual return, that is, at least 2 percentage points…

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Two Kenyan health startups picked for Google AI Growth Academy

The East African Two Kenyan health startups have been selected by Google for a three-month Growth Academy that infuses artificial intelligence (AI) for development in the healthcare industry. The companies, Zuri Health and iZola Limited will be among 30 others selected globally and part of the five selected in Africa for the hybrid program whose…

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Stock Exchange of Mauritius seeks to tap Kenyan investors

The East African The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) has opened a window for Kenyan investment banks and stockbrokers to trade on its market platform, potentially opening up new offshore investment options in the Indian Ocean Island State. SEM’s chief executive Sunil Benimadhu said in the exchange’s 2022 annual report that a new automated trading…

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Invest in infrastructure for Nigerians to enjoy shared prosperity, experts task FG

Nigerian Tribune Experts across different sectors of the country have urged the Federal Government to invest in infrastructure in order for the citizens to enjoy shared prosperity. An Information and Communications Technology Expert, Ayoola Oke tasked the Federal Government on eliminating taxes and levies in ICT in order to enhance the nation’s prosperity. Oke, who…

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Kenya to build nuclear power plant from 2027

The East African Kenya targets to kick off the construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027 as the country seeks to further diversify its energy generation amid rising demand and push for zero-carbon energy. Acting CEO of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) Justus Wabuyabo told the Business Daily the agency has…

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Niger govt seeks collaboration to boost local trade

Nigerian Tribune Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has sought a collaborative effort between the State Government and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the creation of a Free Trade Zone to be located in Tafa, Bida and Minna. Governor Umaru Bago stated this at the Government House Minna when he received members of…