News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies. For many people, especially those who have not sought more knowledge about AI elsewhere, media platforms are a primary source of information. This is particularly significant in Africa, where historical and socioeconomic contexts like colonial legacies and uneven…
Arusha — The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda has warned that poor resource management, corruption and the mismanagement of public projects could continue to undermine Africa’s fight against poverty and hinder development. Speaking over the weekend in Arusha at the National Accountability Forum (YAIF), organised by the Wajibu Institute, Prof Mkenda…
When we think of building an SGR railway line, a massive hydroelectric dam, or a modern expressway, the first image that comes to mind is usually billions of dollars in financing, often from foreign loans, or grants. Rarely do we pause to imagine that the foundation of such mega-projects can be laid with something as…
It may fumble its final moments but Weapons builds on the successes of filmmaker Zach Cregger’s previous effort Barbarian, harnessing many of the same techniques to create a more sophisticated, polished and consistently engrossing horror film. Weapons shows that it’s entirely possible to craft a pitch-black fairy tale set in the modern world. Weapons is…
Namibia is quietly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling clean energy stories. With world-class solar and wind resources, the country is now pairing natural advantage with financial innovation to reshape its energy future. At the heart of this transformation is the green project financing, a fast-evolving mechanism that is unlocking capital, accelerating infrastructure and…
Kenya confirmed their dominance in Group A of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday. Ryan Ogam’s decisive strike midway through the second half ensured the Harambee Stars finished unbeaten at the summit of the group, while…
The government of Ghana has thrown its support behind the Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign, an initiative to promote a borderless Africa and visa-free movement across the continent. The campaign, which began in Accra yesterday aims to raise awareness about African unity and the economic opportunities that can come from greater regional integration. At the…
Six people, including a well-known rhinocerous breeder, have been charged in South Africa in connection to an international rhino horn trafficking network after a seven-year investigation, officials announced Tuesday. The suspects are accused of smuggling 964 horns worth $14.1 million to illegal markets in Southeast Asia. They face charges of fraud, theft and violating a…
With the group stage of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 concluded, the battle for the tournament’s Golden Boot is heating up as the competition heads into the quarter-final phase in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. At the top of the scoring charts are South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela, Uganda’s Allan Okello, and Morocco’s Oussama…
Co-hosts Uganda fought back from 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw with South Africa on Monday to qualify from Group C for their first ever African Nations Championship quarter-finals. At the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, the 2023 losing finalists Algeria were held to a goalless draw by a 10-man Niger but the result…
