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...
The collaboration will focus on projects delivering vetted critical information from Africa CDC to Africans in remote areas using innovative and culturally sensitive messaging
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is collaborating with the Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading technology innovation centre in Africa, to launch a call, for innovative communication projects on COVID-19 based on indigenous African...
Ten papercraft ideas to help entertain the family while staying indoors
During this time of uncertainty, it can be difficult to find new ways to keep families entertained whilst remaining indoors, with many looking to learn new skills and keep minds active. Canon’s (www.Canon-CNA.com) free Creative Park (https://bit.ly/3bAy3bb) is on hand to help keep people occupied with thousands of fun...
At Glovo, our top priority throughout this outbreak has been the safety, health and wellbeing of our staff, users, couriers and partners.
The Kenya government has initiated a raft of measures to further prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
The scale of this outbreak and the long-term impact is still unknown, it’s important to follow the advice and guidance of the...
Local retailer Tusker Mattresses Group and Amref Health Africa in Kenya has announced a working partnership leveraging mutual capacities to manage the Coronavirus threat.
As part of the partnership, Amref Health Africa Kenya will provide on-ground health education and awareness support at Tuskys Supermarkets and Mavazi Lifestyle clothing locations for the retailer’s staff and customers. This will be delivered through...
As the COVID-19 outbreak escalates, our focus has been on keeping people safe and informed by making sure everyone has accurate information, supporting global health experts and stopping misinformation. Our thoughts, like everyone’s, are with our loved ones and our communities and all of those impacted around the world.
In recent weeks, we have seen inspiring examples of individuals...
