LOME, May 4th, 2026 – Africa’s potential for human capital development and economic growth is severely undermined by inadequate progress in improving maternal nutrition and early childhood development. Malnutrition robs children of their futures and compromises national productivity and economies. Although the prevalence of stunting has fallen from 40% in 2000 to 33% in 2024,…
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa. Speaking at the Southern and East Africa Regional Childcare Conference on Monday, which she co-hosted with the World…
In Eswatini, a new project equips teachers with formative assessment tools to track student progress in English, mathematics, and siSwati. By identifying learning gaps early, educators can adjust instruction immediately. This initiative, part of a broader effort to strengthen human capital, includes teacher training, updated materials, and pre-primary support. The World Bank supports these systemic…
Organisers were “not particularly generous” with the initial supply this year. About 100,000 condoms were reportedly made available to athletes, far fewer than 300,000 distributed at the Paris 2024 Games. Organisers of the 2026 Winter Olympics have replenished condom supplies in the Athletes’ Village following reports of an early shortage that drew global attention and…
The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices, performance figures and more. Since our 2022 debut, this list has evolved from a handful of high-end German imports to a diverse marketplace. While…
Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…
Paul Putnam, 53, a rancher and independent contract pumper walks past a pump jack in Loving County, Texas, November 25, 2019. Angus Mordant | Reuters U.S. crude oil on Tuesday fell below $55 per barrel, hitting the lowest level since early 2021 as traders factor in a looming surplus and the possiblity of a peace…
Brussels — The European Union is expected to formally announce funding for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in early 2026, after a two-year pause in direct financial support, according to documents and diplomatic sources linked to the United Nations and the African Union. An EU spokesperson told The EastAfrican that…
Shibuya crossing in known to be the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing © Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets gave up earlier gains to trade mostly lower Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s third rate cut of the year. The U.S central bank reduced the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%-3.75%,…
The Magnificent Seven shares are worth more than $20 trillion. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson) Share prices of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – have soared since they listed, even when accounting for share splits that have diluted their values over the years. Every one of…
