Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support, soon after she got admitted at the clinic. Wahome, 30, initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County, Kenya, which seemed well organised; but she later realised that constant power outages at the… Continue reading Chinese Companies Are Driving Digital Transformation On The African Continent
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Lavrov: New BRICS Countries Are Already Contributing To The Group’s Work
The countries joining BRICS in 2024 are already contributing to the work of the association in all major areas. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with representatives of the parliamentary committees on international affairs of the BRICS member states, which was broadcast by the Russian Foreign Ministry. “Harmonious integration of… Continue reading Lavrov: New BRICS Countries Are Already Contributing To The Group’s Work
TV BRICS, Cuban Institute of Information and Social Communication To Promote Humanitarian Cooperation In BRICS
On the margins of the international journalistic forum of media in Cuba “New Operation Truth“, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Cuban Institute of Information and Social Communication and TV BRICS. The organisations will implement projects of multilateral programmes and events in the field of television and radio broadcasting, as well as provide comprehensive… Continue reading TV BRICS, Cuban Institute of Information and Social Communication To Promote Humanitarian Cooperation In BRICS
China-Africa Think Tank Forum Discusses Ways To Deepen Global Development Cooperation
The 13th Meeting of China-Africa Think Tank Forum held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, released a document titled Consensus Among African and Chinese Think Tanks on Deepening Global Development Cooperation. Also known as the Africa-China Dar es Salaam Consensus, the document calls on the international community to deepen development cooperation based on the principles of… Continue reading China-Africa Think Tank Forum Discusses Ways To Deepen Global Development Cooperation
Experts Discuss Opportunities For New Technologies At South Africa’s AI Summit
The National AI Summit in Johannesburg discussed the urgent need for AI regulation. The event raised the important issue of the need for an action plan to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI. South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele emphasised that a key objective of working with artificial intelligence… Continue reading Experts Discuss Opportunities For New Technologies At South Africa’s AI Summit
African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent
In an inspirational speech in 1996, then South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki said, “Whatever the setbacks of the moment, nothing can stop us now! Whatever the difficulties, Africa shall be at peace! However improbable it may sound to the sceptics, Africa will prosper!” The 37th African Union (AU) Summit was convened in Addis Ababa… Continue reading African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent
Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been cleared to run as a candidate and appear on the ballot for his party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MKP), in the upcoming general elections. The Electoral Court in Johannesburg has upheld his appeal and set aside the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to disqualify his… Continue reading Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Kwazulu-Natal water utility Umgeni-Uthukela Water says it has expedited a R26 billion water project to alleviate crippling water shortages in the eThekwini Municipality and other parts of the province. Spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo says the Umkhomazi Dam project will solve the water crisis that has left millions of residents without the precious liquid for many years. … Continue reading R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Minister Set To Visit Giyani Bulk Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to visit Giyani in Limpopo to see progress made by the new contractors who turned around the controversial R4.1 billion Bulk Water Project. According to Mchunu’s office, the minister will visit the project on April 22 and 23. Last month, African Times reported that contractors had made… Continue reading Minister Set To Visit Giyani Bulk Water Project
Mchunu Calls For Private Sector Partnership To Build Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has called on private sector players to come forward and partner with his department to fast-track multi-billion infrastructure development projects. Amid crippling water shortage and deteriorating infrastructure nationwide, Mchunu says he has established a partnership office in his department to allow private companies to work with the government to… Continue reading Mchunu Calls For Private Sector Partnership To Build Infrastructure