Tanzania swears in Samia Suluhu Hassan as first female president
Tanzania’s Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as president on Friday, becoming the first female head of state in the east African country following the death of president…
Suluhu To Become First Female Tanzanian President After Magufuli’s Death
Samia Suluhu Hassan is a soft-spoken, Muslim woman thrust from the obscure role of vice president to become Tanzania’s first female leader after John Magufuli’s sudden death. Under the constitution,…
Pandemic lockdowns leave $10trn hole in global economy
A strong rebound this year would still leave the world down with an estimated 10 trillion dollars due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, according to the United Nations Conference…
At The Moment, Benefits Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Outweighs Risks – WHO
Some countries in the European Union have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure based on reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons…
Nigeria, South Africa listed amongst worst 20 affected by Internet Crimes – FBI report
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual report, listing Nigeria and South Africa amongst worst 20 countries affected by Internet Crimes. According to the report, Nigeria is…
COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Jab Effective In Countries With Variants – WHO Experts
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) expert vaccine advisers said Wednesday they could recommend Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 jab for use in countries where coronavirus variants of concern are circulating. The…
Catholics free to take Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine – Vatican, Catholic Bishops
The Vatican has clarified that Catholics can take the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine even if it was the only vaccine available. Some Catholics have expressed reservations about the Johnson…
Gokada appoints Nikhil Goel as new CEO
Gokada, a Nigeria-based last mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up, on Wednesday announced the appointment Nikhil Goel as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gokada in a statement said, Goel joined…
New CAF President optimistic of Africa World Cup win soon
New Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe raised the bar Tuesday for national teams in the continent by insisting one of them must win the World Cup soon….
UMG, Boomplay expand license to cover 47 countries across Africa
Boomplay a music streaming and download service based in Africa and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new landmark licensing agreement that will…