06Sep/23

Why is Great Britain successful at maintaining peace in former colonies

September 6, 2023PoliticsChinsali, Christianity in Zambia, Democracy promotion, Kenneth Kaunda, Prime Ministers of Zambia, United Kingdom, United States–Zambia relations, Zambiaadmin

Great Britain’s success in maintaining peace in its former colonies is due to a number of factors, including: Continue reading →

05Sep/23

We are UK Zambians investing in the Diaspora

September 5, 2023EconomyJustina Mutale, Mass media in Zambia, Tanzania, TAZARA Railway, United Kingdom, United States–Zambia relations, Zambiaadmin

Sept. 6, 2023 Social/ — Zambians are not proud to be British. Zambia is an independent country, and its citizens are proud to be Zambian. However, there is a history of mutual respect between Zambia and Britain, which may explain why some Zambians may have positive feelings towards Britain. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

Wealthy…not rich.

September 5, 2023FinanceDistribution of wealth, Inheritance, Wealth, Wealth taxadmin

Sept. 5, 2023 Finance/ — The concept of wealth and not rich is a complex one that is often misunderstood. In Africa, there is a strong emphasis on wealth and material possessions. This is due to a number of factors, including the history of colonialism, the legacy of poverty, and the desire to achieve social status. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Africa a one way street?

September 5, 2023EconomyAfrican Development Bank, Belt and Road Initiative, China, Chinese imperialism, Foreign direct investment, Foreign relations of China, Li Keqiang, Sino-African relations, Xi Jinpingadmin

Sept. 5, 2023 /Africa Business/ — China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a vast infrastructure project that aims to connect Asia, Africa, and Europe through a network of railways, roads, ports, and other infrastructure. The initiative has been praised by some for its potential to boost economic development in Africa, but it has also been criticized for being a one-way street that benefits China more than Africa. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

Discover the Legumes From Europe project. Which legumes have the highest amounts of protein and why you should make them part of your diet.

September 5, 2023Food and DrinkDiets, Legume, Pea, Vegetables, Vegetarian cuisineadmin

Encouraging the consumption of legumes is one of the objectives of the Legumes from Europe campaign led by ANICAV – the National Association of Canned Vegetable Industries – and co-funded by the European Union to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle, based on a conscious and varied diet. Continue reading

05Sep/23

Wirex chooses Polygon CDK to build its upcoming payment-focused App Chain

September 5, 2023FinanceBlockchains, Ethereum, Everipedia, Polygon, ZKadmin

Wirex, a global leader in crypto payments with over 6 million users, is using the Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to build its payments-focused App Chain (W-Pay). Wirex has opted to use the Polygon CDK, an open-source codebase for launching ZK-powered L2 chains for Ethereum, on demand, to build its own payments-focused L2. All chains deployed using Polygon CDK are interoperable, with automatic access to the unified liquidity of all Polygon chains, and one-click access to the entire liquidity of Ethereum. They also offer the enhanced security of zk proofs and near-instant finality. Continue reading

05Sep/23

Africa Climate Summit: “opportunity” awaits

September 5, 2023EnvironmentAppolinaire Djikeng, Bhutan, Climate change controversies, Dorji Dhradhul, Dubai, Environment, Graaff-Reinet, Kenya, Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi, Mohamed Adow, Mwangi, NAIROBI, New York, Panama, Roli Srivastava, Simon Stiell, Soipan Tuya, South Africa, Suriname, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Climate Change Conference, United States, US Dollar, William Rutoadmin

By Alister Doyle | Climate Correspondent

The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) is hearing a lot about “opportunities” for combating climate change on the continent that has done least to cause warming yet is most vulnerable to its harmful impacts.

The September 4-6 summit in Nairobi is a striking shift for African governments, who have berated rich nations for failing to meet a promise to mobilise $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020. That year, it totalled just $83 billion. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

France is becoming a pariah in Africa

September 5, 2023PoliticsAfrica, Anti-French sentiment, Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Kabul, Laurent Gbagbo, Libya, Mali, Neocolonialism, Niger, Nigeria, Patrice Lumumba, Sani Abacha, Sylvanus Olympio, Thomas Sankara, Togoadmin

05 September 2023 /Politics/ — France’s history of interference in Africa is a complex and controversial issue. There is no doubt that France has been involved in a number of coups and regime change operations, and that these actions have had a negative impact on many African countries. The bombing of Libya in 2011 is just one example of this. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

VODAFONE AND AMAZON’S PROJECT KUIPER TO EXTEND CONNECTIVITY IN AFRICA AND EUROPE

September 5, 2023Internet4G, 5G, Vodacom, Vodafoneadmin

Vodafone and Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative, today announced a strategic collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper’s network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their customers in Europe and Africa. Continue reading

05Sep/23

COP28 Presidency Announces US$4.5 Billion UAE Finance Initiative to Unlock Africa’s Clean Energy Potential

September 5, 2023EnvironmentClimate change controversies, Environment, Kenya, NAIROBI, Sultan Al Jaber, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Climate Change Conferenceadmin

The COP28 President-Designate, H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced today a UAE finance initiative that will provide US$4.5 billion to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during a keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading