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Zimbabwe power shortage to worsen as hydro plant halts generation

Zimbabwe’s prolonged power shortage is set to worsen after the entity that manages the southern Africa’s biggest dam ordered the suspension of electricity generation at its main hydro plant because of a water shortage. In a letter dated November 25 and seen by Reuters, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) told the Zimbabwe Power Company on…

Economy

Ghana central bank raises lending rate again to 27%

Cooper Inveen, Reuters News November 28, 2022 ACCRA – Ghana’s central bank on Monday raised its main lending rate by a further 250 basis points to 27%. The West African cocoa, gold, and oil-producing nation faces its worst economic crisis in a generation. Consumer price inflation climbed to an annual 40.4% in October — a 21-year…

News

Sheikh Mohammed announces major project for Dubai’s countryside

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times The Dubai Ruler has approved a comprehensive plan to develop the emirate’s countryside into touristic destinations. The development plan includes a first-of-its-kind 100km scenic route, natural reserves and areas to practise desert sports. The plan encompasses a 2,216-sqkm area in areas like Lehbab, Aweer and Faqaa, among others, according to a tweet…

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Charles Blé Goudé arrives in Abidjan amid heavy police presence

By Africanews The right-hand man of former Ivorian president, Laurent Gbagbo, returned home on Saturday after more than eight years abroad. Charles Blé Goudé was met at the airport by former First Lady, Simone Gbagbo, accompanied by around a dozen people. His arrival on a flight from Ghana’s capital, Accra, was preceded by a heavy police presence. Charles Blé…

health

Uganda’s president extends Ebola epicenter’s quarantine for 21 days

Elias Biryabarema, Reuters News KAMPALA – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has extended a quarantine placed on two districts that are the epicentre of the country’s Ebola outbreak by 21 days, adding that his government’s response to the disease was succeeding. Movement into and out of Mubende and Kassanda districts in central Uganda will be restricted up…

health

China donates new batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Zimbabwe

By CGTN Africa Friday’s delivery was the sixth in a series of vaccine donations China has made to the country since February 2021 The donations are part of a pledge made by China at the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to provide another 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa.

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African leaders agree on ceasefire in restive East DR Congo from Friday

By Rédaction Africanews The Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced an agreement was reached for an “immediate ceasefire” from Friday at 6 p.m. in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at the end of a mini-summit in Luanda. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi met with Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta, in the absence of…

SCIENCEampTECHNOLOGY

Nigerian start-up uses tech to help the visually impaired

By Reuters • Updated: 24/11/2022 – 11:06 LAGOS – A Nigerian start up called Vinsighte is using technology to assist the visually impaired, with several products including “smart” reading glasses that convert text to audio. About 15.3% of the world’s blind population resides in Africa, according to the World Health Organization, where they often lack the resources and support needed to…

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Temple Group boss seeks CIoTA presidency, rolls out manifesto

Staff Writer, Nigerian Tribune he Group Managing Director of Temple Group Limited, Prince Segun Obayendo has signified interest to run for the post of President of the Charted Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA). In his recent announcement, Obayendo listed his ambitions, goals and objectives if elected president According to MrObayendo,“My drive to communicate with clarity and…

businessAfrica

Leading lights: China, Kenya cooperation based on sincerity and mutual benefits

By CGTN Africa China and Kenya have deepened mutual political trust and expanded cooperation over the years, pushing their relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. In an exclusive interview with CGTN, Kenya’s Former foreign minister Raphael Tuju hailed China’s accomplishments under the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership. ” I think for…