By Jerry Omondi Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has emboldened the continent and assured its nations that it has the capabilities to deal with emergencies of such magnitude, according to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Ramaphosa made the remarks as part of a letter to South Africans, in which he also rallied the continent…
By Dinah Matengo International Mother Language Day is observed across the world on February 21 to highlight the significance of linguistic diversity and multiculturalism. According to the United Nations, an estimated 6000 languages are spoken in the world and around 43 percent of them are endangered. CGTN asked people across different countries in Africa whether they…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Egyptian side Pyramids F.C. is one of two teams with a 100 percent record following the latest round of matches of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Fagrie Lakay scored in both halves as Pyramids F.C., runners-up in 2020, defeated Zanaco 2-0 at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The other group…
There are many reasons why people in Africa believe that Merck Foundation, the German not-for-profit Foundation is most influential in Africa. One of these reasons is that Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej is an African woman who is nominated as One of the Most Influential Africans for 2019, 2020, and 2021. She is…
ANI PR Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, Most Influential African (2019, 2020 and 2021) emphasized, “We at Merck Foundation mark ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2022’ by supporting and empowering women in the areas of Science and Technology. Under-representation of women still exists in these fields, even though women…
By CGTN Africa Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated electricity production from the country’s mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone in the multi-billion-dollar project. Abiy, accompanied by high-ranking officials, toured the power generation station and pressed a series of buttons on an electronic screen, a move that officials said initiated production. “This great…
By XINHUA The executive arms of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) will address differences and work out a solution for more equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines by this spring, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. “We share the same goal. We have different ways to reach…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Organisers of the Six Nations rugby tournament have dismissed speculation that reigning world champions South Africa could replace Italy in the competition in the coming years. “Six Nations Rugby, comprising the six Unions and Federations and CVC, wish to confirm that they are not entertaining any discussion nor developing any plans to…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Kenyan rally driver Baldev Chager won his maiden East African Safari Classic Rally claiming the title in an incident-free final day of action on Friday at the Kenyan coastal town of Watamu. Chager won the 10th edition of the race finishing ahead of Sweden’s Patrick Sandell and compatriot Ian Duncan, respectively. Chager,…
By David Ochieng Mbewa South African rugby franchise the Cell C Sharks on Thursday announced the signing of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth on a long-term contract until 2027. Etzebeth, who currently plays for French Top 14 side Toulon, will join the Durban-based side in July once the season in France ends. Toulon had released a statement…
