East Africa: Lobbies call for laws on production of trans-fatty acids

Civil society organisations have petitioned the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) to enact laws that regulate the use of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs), in an effort to reduce the risks for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). …

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Gift-giving was practised by early humans in Africa – how it spread and evolved

For many countries around the world, December is an intense, commercialised period of gift-giving. Not just within families but across all sorts of relationships, such as gifts between buyers and service providers. Gift-giving, the act of presenting …

Bridging digital and human intellect: Africa’s Path from 4IR to 5IR

"The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed." – William Gibson. In today’s rapidly evolving world, the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming how we live, work, and interact, driven by technologies like Artificial …

COSCO SHIPPING launches Southeast Africa service

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers has announced a new Southeast Africa direct express weekly service. According to COSCO, it loaded more than 20,000 cubic metres of goods, including engineering vehicles, equipment, and steel. The vessel was set to embark …

Wagon Trail Mercantile, east of Colorado Springs, serves up hodgepodge of goods and connects the community

A charming little red wooden structure sits alongside a rural dirt road just off the corner of U.S. 94 and North Ellicott Highway, in the unincorporated community of Ellicott east of Colorado Springs. Reminiscent of an Old West mercantile shop, Wagon Trail …

MoMo Coach empowers nearly one million SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa

The Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech, and Arifu have joined forces to support nearly one million small businesses in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda. This initiative provides vital digital skills training and access to digital …

The incredible plan to build 100 new cities starting in Africa with £100bn project

The brother of Osama Bin Laden is reported to want to construct 100 new cities, with the first two being built in Africa and the Middle East, either side of a £100bn suspension bridge over the Red Sea. Sheik Tarek Bin Laden has plans to connect Yemen and …

Gallagher: Hassan Ashtari, new Chief Client Officer for Africa and the Middle East

Hassan Ashtari has been appointed Chief Client Officer for Gallagher's specialty and facultative reinsurance operations in Africa and the Middle East. The appointment takes effect in January 2025. A graduate of Brighton University (UK), H. Ashtari …

Across the Middle East, the BDS movement is thriving

Embed from Getty Images In the bustling streets of Cairo, a bold banner hangs outside the Writers’ Syndicate, confronting passersby with a piercing statement: “Every pound you spend on their products returns as a bullet in your brother’s back.” This …