Millions of new students are benefitting from school meals, as governments increasingly take leadership of WFP-supported programmes At Olympic Secondary School, in Nairobi’s informal settlement of Kibera, 17-year-old Mercy Mmboga carefully inspects the growth of young spinach leaves, arranged in rows of recycled plastic pipes in the school’s backyard. “I learned about hydroponics in agriculture…
Members of Bachelor Nation appear ready to give a rose to the newest addition to the franchise. Fans of the long-running reality dating franchise expressed shock — and enthusiasm — after ABC announced Wednesday that Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” would be the next lead of “The…
The BYD Dolphin Surf will cost less than R400 000 in its entry-level configuration Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to shake up the local electric vehicle market with the launch of a new compact hatchback dubbed the Dolphin Surf. Detailed pricing for the new vehicle is not yet available, but BYD South Africa said…
For the first time in history, obesity has surpassed those underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-age children and adolescents worldwide, UNICEF revealed in a new report on Tuesday. One in 10 children aged 5 to 19 – 188 million worldwide – are now living with obesity, placing them at heightened risk…
Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Today, most of Nigeria’s and African elite seek medical care in Europe, India…
Charlie Kirk was one of the most high-profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US and a trusted ally of President Donald Trump. Kirk, 31, who the president said died after a shooting at a Utah college on Wednesday, was known for holding open-air debates on campuses across the country. In 2012, at the…
SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter takes home the government technology leader award. (Photograph by SITA) South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner Edward Kieswetter walked away with the coveted technology leader award at this year’s Digital Public Service Awards. Hosted on the sidelines of the State Information Technology Agency’s (SITA’s) GovTech 2025 conference, the awards recognise excellence,…
“They all paint a gloomy outlook. But each threat is also an opportunity in disguise.” Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said artificial intelligence, energy transition, supply chain disruptions and trade protectionism should be seen as opportunities for Africa’s growth rather than threats. At the opening of the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic…
Africa’s ability to realize the national security, communications, development, and disaster mitigation benefits from satellites and other space technology relies on optimizing opportunities for collaboration. March 2024 ushered in a new era of Africa’s relationship with the space domain. That month, a severed submarine cable caused internet outages across 13 West African countries. Businesses, banks,…
Too many South African business owners are waiting for a quick breakthrough, a once-off big contract, a sudden spike in sales or a “game-changing” partnership to turn everything around. But according to Gary Bateman, founder of Mechanics of Business, that mindset is exactly why many businesses struggle to grow, or cannot retain sustainable growth. “You don’t…
