Pop star, Madonna’s love for Malawi is undeniable. Four of her children are from the country and she has become a constant in helping nudge progress in the country. Therefore, it is not surprising that she launched a $60,000 fundraiser to support her work with children in Malawi. The fundraiser has already raised more than $11,000 in the first 24 hours. ALDO READ: See How Nigerian Reggae Dancehall Musician, Patoranking, Wants To Inspire Future African Leaders The “Rebel Heart” singer, said 100 percent of every contribution would go directly to her Raising Malawi foundation’s rural orphanage, Home of Hope. She launched the…
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The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century dazzled skygazers across the globe Friday. It coincides with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years. As Earth’s constant companion slowly sailed across the skies, crowds gathered around the world to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon. Beside Lake Magadi, 100 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, young members of the Maasai community watched the eclipse through a high-powered telescope provided by a local couple. ALSO READ: World’s First Commercial Internet Balloons Gives Rural Kenyans High-Speed Internet Access</div? For about half the world, the moon was partly or fully in Earth’s…
Nigerian Corned Beef Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional Nigerian pastries, combining the rich flavors of corned beef with the soft, flaky texture of homemade dough. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish, these rolls are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Follow this guide to create the perfect corned beef rolls that are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Learn how to make Nigerian Corned Beef Rolls with this easy recipe. Discover the nutritional benefits, cultural significance, and perfect pairings for this delicious pastry. Health Benefits of Nigerian Corned Beef Rolls Corned beef…
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. However, a large number of social media beholders have dubbed this gorgeous 5-year-old as the “most beautiful girl in the world”. Official images of the Nigerian girl, Jare Ijalana were shared on Instagram and Twitter by a photographer Mofe Bamuyiwa last week. “Oh yes she’s human! She’s also an angel!”. The Lagos camerawoman captioned one of the portraits of Jare Ijalana. ALSO READ: 10 Quarantine Activities For Kids Going Back To School Gorgeous 5-year-old Nigerian Girl as the “most beautiful girl in the world” -Jare Ijalana The images were shared on the photographer’s…
Kenya based Sokowatch aims to shake up the supply chain market for Africa’s informal retailers. The B2B e-commerce company closed a $2 million seed investment led by 4DX Ventures. Others to join the round were Village Global, Lynett Capital, Golden Palm Investments, and Outlierz Ventures. Also, Sokowatch’s platform connects Africa’s informal retail stores directly to local and multinational suppliers such as Unilever, Proctor, and Gamble. They do this by digitizing orders, delivery, and payments with the aim of reducing costs and increasing profit margins. ALSO READ: 6 African Edtech Platforms Helping African Students Learn During The COVID-19 Period Moreover, The term disrupt…
Britam Tower, a 31-storey office complex in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was officially opened to the public on Friday. Thus, it is now the tallest tower, overtaking the nearby UAP Old Mutual Tower as Kenya’s tallest skyscraper. The Sh7 billion tower, which sits on 1.5 acres on Hospital Road, comprises two separate buildings: a 32-storey office tower and a 15-storey parking silo. It has also an interlinking bridge at the top floor which offers alternative means of evacuation during emergencies. The building has a total lettable space of 350,000 square feet with 1,000 parking bays. It is also ready for occupation…
Cameroon is set to receive US $794.5m for the construction of 420 MW Nachtigal Project. A hydroelectric plant after the World Bank approved of the investment package. According to the World Bank country director for Cameroon, Elisabeth Huybens, the investment in the clean energy sector is essential to reduce electricity costs and ensure the competitiveness of Cameroon’s economy. “The Nachtigal Project is one of the very few public-private partnership (PPP) hydropower projects in Sub-Saharan Africa that will accelerate Cameroon’s realization of its development goals, including poverty reduction”, She said. Country’s electricity needs The plant is expected to provide up to…
Africa needs infrastructure! That is one fact Africans don’t need to debate or disagree on. As a matter of fact, it is one area of frustration that can often rear its ugly head when major investments are considered in different African countries. Some countries have advanced more than others. But it is still one of the biggest areas that are still playing catch up. So it is always refreshing to hear that African countries are making effort to change the status quo for the better. Poor infrastructure has been one of the delays for transformative impact in the economies. Investors…
In a recent opinion piece on Washington Post titled “The future is African — and the United States is not prepared” Salih Booker, the executive director of the Center for International Policy, and Ari Rickman, a research fellow at the Center made the argument that the current US policy was not nearly enough to prepare for Africa’s upcoming population explosion. They claimed the following: “Beginning in 2035, the number of young people reaching working age in Africa will exceed that of the rest of the world combined, and will continue every year for the rest of the century. By 2050,…
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta issued a very public apology to Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga, Musalia Mudavadi, and Moses Wetangula. This is after leading the National Prayer Breakfast event at Safari Park hotel. The Kenyan leaders put Kenya ahead of their egos and made peace for the sake of their country. This is something we do not see often anywhere in the world. And irrespective of whether you are Kenyan or not, there is no denying that this move inspired all. READ MORE: President Uhuru Kenyatta Wins Disputed Election Re-run and Kenyans React on Twitter Watch The Apology Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmvaqVP54to [bctt tweet=”‘We…