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Kenya’s PS Imbunya joins ESAMI Governing Board
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya today officially joined the Governing Board of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). The induction session, held...

Paratus launches EduLINK to bring Starlink internet to African schools
Through Paratus EduLINK, schools gain access to online learning, teacher training, digital assessments and collaborative projects, driving educational advancement and greater inclusion. Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications provider...

SA’s national bird threatened as numbers crash
The Blue Crane’s population has been declining since 2010, prompting its official status change from “near threatened” to “vulnerable” in the Regional Red Data Book of Birds 2025. Research shows breeding success in the Western Cape’s Overberg...

Paratus Launches EduLINK for African Schools Using Starlink Connectivity
Paratus, Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised Starlink reseller, announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with...

Coding Is No Longer Enough: Why Africa Needs AI Literacy In Every School (3)
But it’s not just about employment. AI literacy is also about citizenship in a digital age. Algorithms now determine access to credit, social services, public safety alerts, and even political messaging. Understanding how these systems work — and...
Blue Crane threatened as numbers crash
SA’s national bird, the Blue Crane, is in trouble. Until just 15 years ago, numbers of this stately bird — a firm favourite of nature lovers — were increasing well. But research has now shown that the species’ overall population trajectory changed...

King Mswati III Returns Home
Otumfuo and King Mswati III exchanging pleasantries before his departure HIS ROYAL Majesty, King Mswati III of Eswatini, has returned home safely after a successful four-day working tour in the country. The king and his huge entourage left Kumasi,...
Build self-reliance through unity and trade
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on African leaders to strengthen intracontinental trade and cooperation to propel the continent toward self-sufficiency. Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of...

How South Africa's One Stop Border Post initiative will revolutionise land ports
The One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept is expected to streamline and improve border operations at six land ports in South Africa. The OSBP will not only deal with two critical issues in South Africa, i.e., security and economic growth, but will...
Prostate cancer in men of African heritage: understanding the risk and prognostic factors
Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a major public health concern and is recognised as one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths. It is the second most common malignancy among men...

Nanozyme-Powered TB Test Enhances Detection for HIV Co-Infection
Macro shot of a bombardier beetle on leaf. [seanjoh/ iStock / Getty Images Plus] When threatened, the bombardier beetle launches a noxious chemical spray by combining two compounds in its abdomen—a natural defense mechanism that doesn’t require...

Ashaiman MP Ernest Norgbey earns PhD from KNUST
The Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman Constituency, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has achieved a significant academic milestone, graduating from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in...

How Nsumankwaafoɔ stopped' the rain at grand durbar Asantehene held to honour King Mswati III
A miracle reportedly happened during the grand durbar the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, held to honour the ruler of Eswatini, King Mswati III, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. According to a report by graphic.com.gh, the Nsumankwaafoɔ of Asanteman...

Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity
Paratus has made an impact in Namibia’s education sector through its ongoing partnership with Eduvision, now in its seventh year. By providing GEO satellite infrastructure and continuous technical support, Paratus has enabled real-time,...

King Mswati III Calls For Recognition Of Women In Governance
King Mswati III with members of the National House of Chiefs THE KING of Eswatini, His Majesty Mswati III, has called for more recognition to be given to women in both local government and traditional institutions to help accelerate national...
Asantehene Urges African Unity and Self-Sufficiency at KNUST Graduation
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, issued a compelling call for strengthened continental collaboration during Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s 58th Special Congregation. Addressing dignitaries and graduates in Kumasi, the...
GPL building is not user-friendly for people with disabilities
At the end of February, I had the privilege of attending the 3rd Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. This conference was attended by delegates from the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia,...

Asantehene calls on African leaders to foster self-reliance through cooperation and intra-trade
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African leaders to intensify intracontinental trade and cooperation as a means of achieving greater self-reliance and sustainable development. Addressing the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah...
NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: US travel bans gift Africa to China
Having failed to cut government spending, reindustrialise the US with tariffs or deliver on much-touted peace proposals, the Trump administration appears to be using mass deportations and travel bans as a means of proving that it is making...

LIVESTREAMING: King Mswati III joins Asantehene at 58th KNUST Congregation
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is holding its 58th Congregation today, Saturday, June 28, 2025. The King of Asanteman, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is the Chancellor of the university, is the special guest of honour...