35 out of the 300 women who have been screened for fistula at the Embu Level 5 hospital have will this week undergo surgery. The drive is being supported by Safaricom Foundation, Freedom from Fistula Foundation and Flying Doctors Society of Africa.
“We seek to raise awareness on obstetric fistula and mobilize women suffering from this condition...
Depot to give smallholder farmers access to high quality inputs
Nairobi, Kenya – 22nd May 2018… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today opened a Digifarm depot in Burnt Forest town, Uasin Gishu County, as part of the company’s efforts to encourage more smallholder farmers to transition into agribusiness by creating opportunities for them to access high quality inputs and...
This is the first time the African Banker Awards take place in South Korea, more precisely in the port city of Busan
BUSAN, Republic of Korea,-- Winners of the 2018 African Banker Awards (http://AfricanBankerAwards.com) have been announced at a prestigious Gala Dinner in Busan, South Korea. The Awards, held annually on the fringes of the Annual Meetings of the African...
Young Africans should be trusted and supported to drive the continent’s industrialization
The 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) opened in Busan, Korea, on Monday with a call on African Governments to create the right environment for the private sector to lead the continent’s industrial revolution. Participants also advocated for a balance between the role of the...
Janngo, 1st Social Startup Studio in Africa, closes first funding round to launch new digital platforms offering solutions to African SMEs, with an inclusive approach
Janngo (www.Janngo.com) successfully closes its first funding round, launches its Paris and Abidjan offices and unveils its strategy of building digital ecosystems in Africa during Paris Tech for Good Summit and Viva Technology. This €1...
Application window open until 9th August 2018
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, The Zayed Sustainability Prize (www.ZayedSustainabilityPrize.com) is now open to applicants from across the African continent. Having evolved from the Zayed Future Energy Prize, this annual award recognises achievements that are driving impact, innovation, and inspiration in areas across health, food, energy and water sectors with expanding possibilities for...
East African rivals Uganda and Kenya meet up this Saturday in the first leg of the Elgon Cup at the Legends Rugby Club in Kampala
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22, 2018/ -- East African rivals Uganda and Kenya meet up this Saturday in the first leg of the Elgon Cup at the Legends Rugby Club in Kampala. The second leg...
The Government of Mozambique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Great Lakes Africa Energy (GLAE) to generate electric power using natural gas for domestic use at an estimated value of US $400million.
The agreement signed last Friday in Maputo, Mozambique with GLAE, a United Kingdom registered Pan African energy solutions provider, will involve the construction of a 250...
With even exotic brands like Bentley, Maserati, and Lamborghini now selling their own super-premium sport-utility vehicles, it seems that a not-so-subtle takeover of the luxury market is manifest destiny. Already, luxury SUVs, especially car-based crossovers, outsell upscale sedans, with compact models being especially popular these days among young up-and-comers and empty nesters alike.
And like their sedan counterparts, it seems...
Shop to provide smartphone and fibre experiential zones to cater to increasing adoption of digital services in Nakuru
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has opened a second shop in Nakuru town, marking its third strategic investment in the lakeside town. Located at the Westside Mall, the shop has been designed to offer a premium experience to customers from Nakuru and...
