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Rwanda is set to launch a major irrigation development project in Gisagara District following the signing of a concessional financing agreement with China on Wednesday, January 22. The initiative, dubbed the Giseke Dam and Irrigation Project, is expected to benefit over 915 households by providing irrigation infrastructure to support crop cultivation. Gisagara District, known…
A new era in livestock marketing has dawned through the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform (APMD), which represents a groundbreaking initiative hosted by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). Speaking during the APMD launch, Mohamed Omar, a renowned pastoralist leader, said the platform implementation will reflect the shared commitment to the transformations…
Renewal of International Voice, IPX, Mobile Data, and Messaging Services Expansion to Include SMS Firewall Deployment for Enhanced Security and Monetization iBASIS, a leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and NOS, a leading Portuguese technology and telecommunications company, are proud to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership. The…
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She is calling on UNESCO’s Member States to invest in training both teachers and students on the responsible use of this technology within the field of education. “AI offers…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Harare City is a mess, the City of Harare, once celebrated as the “Sunshine City,” continues facing a decline in essential services, and there are now calls for the immediate resignation of Mayor Jacob Mafume and his administration. Residents are grappling with a multitude of challenges, including poisonous or unreliable…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Customer service is a cornerstone of business success, and with the advent of artificial intelligence, companies can now deliver faster, more personalized, and more efficient support. AI tools are transforming customer interactions, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. In this article, we explore how AI tools are making a difference…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On 20 January 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone together with its development partners including Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) commissioned the Kassirie Mini-Grid project to supply reliable electricity to previously underserved communities. This solar-powered mini-grid project in Kassirie is the third such project by the Universal Energy Facility, multi-donor…
Berlin, Germany – The continent needs to address the structural challenges that are impeding economic transformation in Africa, which are deeply intertwined with food systems, African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko reiterated in Berlin. The Diplomat, who was speaking at the Eleventh German-Africa Conference that takes place from 17-21 of this month, assured that…
African Sun Marketing Team New year, new adventures! Let’s make 2025 the year you treat yourself and your family to experiences that make you feel truly special. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of the wild, the serenity of the mountains, or the perfect mix of relaxation and fun, African Sun has just the destination…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Let us talk about machine learning (ML) and how it is different from traditional software. It is not as complicated as it might sound! Both are super useful in their own ways, but they work quite differently under the hood. Once you get the hang of it, you will see…
Writes Charles Dhewa Decades after independence from colonial masters, most African countries continue to perpetuate colonial urban planning approaches that were designed to exclude and marginalize the majority of poor Africans and their markets from urban areas. For instance, why should it be acceptable for urban dwellers to keep cats, dogs, and horses but…
Writes Claudious Matizira Forensic investigation is a critical component of the criminal justice system, playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of justice and the establishment of truth. Central to this investigative process is evidence gathering, which serves as the cornerstone of building a strong case against perpetrators of crimes. The importance of evidence…
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The back-to-school support programme which was recently launched by a youth-led movement, Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) on Saturday benefited 80 underprivileged learners who received a stationery package comprising exercise books, covers, and school fees vouchers. The initiative came a few days before the Zimbabwe school calendar resumes for the 2025 first-term learning…
Writes Fakunle John Aremu Introduction It is a fact that running a small or medium-sized business (SME) is not a small task. Between managing daily operations, keeping customers happy, and trying to grow profits, there are always a lot of things to do at a time. Now imagine if you had a tool…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)’s involvement and intervention in agriculture have translated into positive, tangible impacts on the African continent. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during the just-ended African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) that ran from the 9th to the 11th…
Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has said the Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda in Kampala, Uganda signifies a commitment to transforming the African agricultural sector. In a statement read on his behalf by Dr. Anxious Masuka,…
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) said despite some progress in addressing food insecurity, Africa still faces several challenges and obstacles to the successful implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) including climate change and inadequate funding of the agricultural sector. This came to the fore during an interactive…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Stakeholders have been urged to embrace policy and institutional support measures to ensure the successful implementation of the post-Malabo agenda for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system. These were the sentiments of Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, the Chief Executive Officer of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) …
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Alice Ruhweza as its next President, effective March 1st, 2025. This appointment follows a thorough and comprehensive selection process in partnership with Spencer Stuart. The incoming president, Alice Ruhweza will succeed Dr. Agnes Kalibata, who has successfully led AGRA…
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Group of Non-State Actors has shared a common position on food systems with members of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee of Rural Agriculture, Water, and Environment as well as the Heads of State and Government of the African Union during the ongoing African Union Extraordinary Summit in…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Evidence-based policies and strategies are essential to drive sustainable food systems transformation, without which stakeholders would not be able to successfully implement the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and deliver the African transformation, HE Jakaya Kikwete, the former President of Tanzania has said. He made the remarks in his keynote…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka has said multi-stakeholder collaboration is the best way of developing Africa’s agricultural advancement. He was speaking during a side event of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Programme ((CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Africa Union-led development of a new 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan: 2026-2035 whose vision is to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for a healthy and prosperous Africa, is in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063. There were the remarks today by H.E….
Writes Dr. Antony Chapoto I am representing ANAPRI at the AU Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action, taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9 to 11, 2024. Our network is dedicated to supporting the AU and member states by providing essential data and evidence to guide…
Writes Charles Dhewa Besides sustaining the vital connection between urban and rural areas, African mass markets are now driving a vibrant cultural revitalization based on indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization. Where the colonial notion separated seed from food and created siloes through disciplines like seed breeding and agronomy, indigenous world views…
Writes Claudious Matizira Introduction: The loss of revenue through smuggling, tax evasion, and malpractices at border entry points poses a significant challenge to government finances and economic stability. Monthly estimates suggest that these illicit activities could result in revenue losses ranging from millions to billions of dollars, depending on the scale and severity…
As Zimbabwe stands on the threshold of a new era, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of transformation, with NetOne Pvt Ltd leading the charge. Emboldened by its unwavering commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, NetOne is poised to redefine the nation’s digital economy. With bold ambitions, cutting-edge technology, and an unrelenting drive…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi We are in 2025, and the business landscape is increasingly precarious, marked by a combination of crises that threaten the survival of many enterprises. International sanctions, liquidity shortages, high operational costs, excessive taxation, and diminishing disposable income have created a perfect storm. The collapse of significant players like Lafarge and…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, once held the promise of becoming a world-class city by 2025, a vibrant hub of culture, commerce, and community. However, this dream seems to have faltered, not merely due to external factors, but largely because the residents themselves have not actively fought for it….
Writes Claudious Matizira. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a vital role in many economies, providing essential services and driving economic growth. However, their complex nature and lack of transparency can create an environment conducive to corruption, fraud, and mismanagement. Forensic auditing is a crucial tool in detecting and preventing such malfeasance, ensuring that SOEs operate…
Dr Fakunle John Aremu has released the book “Discover The Business Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence: A Simplified Guide to Proven AI Strategies, Business Models, and Real-world Applications” which is set to transform the way people embrace artificial intelligence for their benefit. The book is perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and academics. It demystifies the integration of…
Writes Lydia Thomas The chief executive role is a tough one to fill. From 2020 to 2024, about a quarter of the CEO departures in Africa were involuntary, according to our analysis. The fallout from these dismissals can be staggering: Forced turnover at the top costs shareholders millions of dollars in lost market value…
The London-based New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) on Friday released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. One of New African’s readers likened…
The State of Libya has officially acceded to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Agreement (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 53rd nation to become a member / participating state and marking an important step towards full continental coverage and advancement of the continental integration agenda through trade and investments. The accession document, signed by His Excellency Dr….
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the Bank’s Desert to Power program to increase energy access across Africa. The funding includes EUR 20 million in direct support, combining…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4iITWIP) – the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) concessional financing window – approved a donation of $9.42 million to Madagascar to implement climate resilience through the Preservation of Biodiversity in National Parks Project. The grant, agreed upon on 18 December 2024 in Abidjan, comes from the…
As French oil giant TotalEnergies marks its 100th anniversary, African climate activists have issued a scathing critique of the company’s legacy through a satirical campaign titled TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution. The satirical video TotalEnergies: 100 Years of Pollution exposes the gap between TotalEnergies’ claims of corporate social responsibility and the devastating reality of…
Stakeholders are geared for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit to mark the adoption of a new 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan: 2026-2035, as well as the Kampala CAADP Declaration to be held in Uganda from 9 to 11 January 2025. In her remarks for the African Union…
Writes Lloyd Rabaya The sun is just rising above the horizon at Elizabeth Mpofu’s homestead in Shashe as farmers are running up and down preparing to board the morning coach to Masvingo town. Smiles on their faces as they appear eager to implement what they had learned the past two days during an exchange visit…
Emerging lessons from rebuilding Mbare Retail Market in Harare, Zimbabwe Writes Charles Dhewa Introduction Across Africa, it has become common practice for large-scale infrastructure projects to be decided and implemented by government departments, engineers, and architectural designers without fully involving social scientists. Such projects include road construction, dam construction, residential housing, and…
Writes AGRA For over a decade, AGRA has been at the forefront of promoting innovations in the agriculture space. These innovations have fuelled growth in the agriculture sector in Africa. In under 10 years, the agricultural GDP in Africa has seen significant growth. In 2022, agriculture, forestry, and fishing contributed around 17% of Sub-Saharan…
Writes Felicidade Banze MAPUTO (Mozambique) – Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) has begun the distribution of more than eighty tons of food products to people affected by hunger in the country’s central province of Sofala where more than 13 000 people are facing acute hunger. INGD’s delegate in Sofala, Aristides…
Writes Zvikomborero Machinga Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pressing social issues of our time, affecting individuals and communities across all sectors. Defined as harmful acts directed at individuals based on gender, GBV encompasses physical, mental, sexual, and economic harm. Globally, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of Zimbabwe’s economy but lack of access to finance, weak governance structures and operational inefficiencies hinder their full potential according to Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe president Judith Buzuzi. Speaking at a CGAIZ graduation in Harare on Friday, she said this was where the…
The United Nations (UN) has partnered with Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe to witness substantial investment and the inaugural launch of the Goromonzi Community Development Project and the Public Welfare Experience at Vhuta Primary School in Goromonzi. In his closing remarks, Sirak Gebrehiwot, the UN Partnerships, and Development Finance Advisor delivered on behalf of His Excellency…
