The COVID -19 pandemic has literally taken the world by storm and disrupted government and business operations and functions across the globe. It has caused a major dip in supply chains, paralyzed critical services including travel and led to a complete shutdown of learning institutions. Economies and global markets have entered into a period of extreme volatility, and productivity...
Respirators and ventilators have become scarce and this shortage has prompted action by the 3D printing community and aficionados
Over recent years we have seen 3D printing becoming more accessible than ever and now this technology which seemed reserved for hi-tech conglomerates and spy movies is proving its worth in the fight against the Coronavirus.
With the COVID-19 outbreak snowballing its...
Panic selling arising from the Covid-19 pandemic wiped out Ksh.11.2 billion in foreign investor wealth from the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) between January and March.
New data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) shows foreign investor participation in the quarter culminating in net portfolio outflows in comparison to Ksh.601 million in inflows across a similar period in 2019.
The country’s capital...
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the call for applications for ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for French Speaking African Countries in partnership with H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo; H.E. Madam AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, The First Lady of Niger; H.E. Madam HINDA DEBY ITNO, The First Lady of Chad; H.E. Madam ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The...
Over 30,000 #COVID19 cases reported on the African continent - with over 9,000 associated recoveries & 1,300 deaths recorded. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX.
Facebook has introduced new products that make it easier to spend quality time with loved ones and to deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness during challenging times like the present COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook has lately monitored a rise in demand for real-time video with Video calling on Messenger and WhatsApp video more than doubling in areas most affected by...
The outlook for the continent is grim unless swift proactive actions are taken
By Victor Oladokun, outgoing Director of Communication & External Relations at the African Development Bank Group
Two days ago, I received an urgent plea from Massimo, a good friend and a highly respected Italian journalist based in Rome. His message was simple, urgent and straight to the point.
“Please Victor,...
BACKGROUND
A novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly around the world since it
was first identified in January 2020 in the People’s Republic of China. Existing data from
China and other countries with outbreaks suggest that COVID-19: transmits readily
through person-to-person contact, likely respiratory droplets; causes death from severe
respiratory illness in approximately 2 percent of infected persons; and may be transmitted
by infected...
Fashion on the road is one of Carole Kinoti’s Brands. It is a county to county
tour that looks for solutions around the fashion industry by engaging
women, people with disabilities and youth in the value addition processes
and creation of Made in Kenya fashion products. FoTR Caravan promotes
reuse and recycling of used clothes and textile waste. We empower and
help make lives...
Yebo aims to be the guide of Africa through stories
Africa 24 Media announces the official launch of the continent’s first all factual video on demand platform. Yebo (www.Yebo.live/en/) aims to be the guide of Africa through stories.
Making the announcement the company’s Founder and C.E.O, Asif Sheikh, said this is a huge milestone for Africa 24 Media and the continent...
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