MORE than 1,6 million pastoralists and their dependents across East Africa are poised to benefit from a $140 million project to build the resilience of pastoral communities. The De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies (DRIVE) project aims to de-risk pastoral systems through an integrated package of financial services that includes drought index insurance,… Continue reading Massive boost for pastoralists in East Africa
Ethnic conflict erupts again in West Darfur
RECURRING inter-communal violence has left no less than ten people dead while more than 20, 000 others displaced in western Sudan. The conflict has erupted in the Foro Baranga town of West Darfur State. Violence broke out last Friday between members of the ethnic Masalit and Arab tribes. The killing of three members from the… Continue reading Ethnic conflict erupts again in West Darfur
Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon
AFTER a record-breaking Comrades Marathon last August, the all-conquering Nedbank Running Club has set its sights on dominating the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town this weekend. Dubbed “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, the 56-kilometre race is scheduled for the Mother City on Saturday. It is the opening “Grand Slam” of the year in the… Continue reading Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon
SA must avoid agro trade fallout with neighbours
SOUTH Africa’s agricultural export expansion drive to Asia should not be at the expense of existing markets, mostly the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional bloc. In addition, the country must ensure cordial trade relations with fellow African nations in this drive to broaden its export base. This is the view of locally-based agricultural expert,… Continue reading SA must avoid agro trade fallout with neighbours
RwandAir, Turkish Airlines seal landmark codeshare accord
RWAND-AIR’S new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines will allow the former’s customers to access 124 countries served by the latter and improve connections for inbound travellers to Africa via an extensive continental network. The new codeshare will also offer the African airline’s customers greater travel choices and seamless connection opportunities in the local capital, Kigali,… Continue reading RwandAir, Turkish Airlines seal landmark codeshare accord
New software solution for Kenya businesses
PESAPAL is rolling out its Openfloat solution in Kenya, pledging an effective offering to manage expense payments across multiple channels, recipients and currencies. A leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, Pesapal, said the rollout followed extensive market testing with merchants in retail, hospitality and transport sectors in East Africa’s largesteconomy. Tests, according… Continue reading New software solution for Kenya businesses
Internet service providers award inspirational youth
TWO youths from Durban are the recipients of the Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) Inspires 2023 award. Thembelihle Mzobe is Durban University of Technology (DUT) graduate with a Diploma in ICT business analysis. Mduduzi Shangase is studying towards an advanced Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the same university. According to… Continue reading Internet service providers award inspirational youth
Eswatini Air in final countdown to Zimbabwe flights
ESWATINI Air, the kingdom’s national airline, is making final preparations for its inaugural flight to Zimbabwe. The flight is scheduled for Friday to the capital, Harare. Eswatini Air is meeting travel agents and tour operators in Zimbabwe as it makes a final countdown. It has encouraged travellers to make the most of its special launch… Continue reading Eswatini Air in final countdown to Zimbabwe flights
China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria
CHINA has reiterated a warning to its nationals in Nigeria to strengthen security amid the threat of kidnap gangs. The Chinese Embassy disclosed that the danger was prevalent especially in the northern parts of Nigeria, particularly the states of Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Zamfara, all in the north and the capital, Abuja. China’s embassy in… Continue reading China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria
How Bester staged his grand prison escape
ONE of South’s notorious criminals, Thabo Bester, only needed three days to pull off the most puzzling prison escape the country has ever seen in decades. According to the testimony presented by the security company at the centre of the embarrassing scandal, G4S, and Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) top brass at the Justice and Correctional… Continue reading How Bester staged his grand prison escape