BLEEDING IN SILENCE

Qacha’s Nek, 0ct. 16 — Across Lesotho’s quiet hills, there is a silence that bleeds every month, unspoken, unseen and endured behind closed doors. For many girls, menstruation means missed school days. For girls and young women with disabilities,...

SciTech | Oct 17, 2025 | 6 min read 15 mn in India affected by 2024-25 wildfires

Others SciTech #New Delhi Around 15 million people in India were affected due to wildfires in 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh being the most impacted region, a global study has estimated. Uttar Pradesh was also found to have experienced its most...

Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges

Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search for sustainable solutions. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that dealing with...

Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh

Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search for sustainable solutions. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that dealing with...

New Zambezi dam: flow or folly?

Mozambique promises power to the region, but some fear the impact on people and the environment 09 October 2025 - 05:00 by Enos Denhere Mozambique took another huge step this year to exploit the waters of the Zambezi and provide more power to its...

Tanzania allocates Sh10 billion to Kibaha biotech factory for pesticide production in 2025/2026

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has earmarked Sh10 billion for the Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL) factory in Kibaha, Coast Region, to support the development and production of various pesticides and related chemicals in the...

No bank at risk of collapse in Zimbabwe

The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has sought to calm rising public concerns over potential bank collapses, asserting that the country's banking sector remains "safe and sound" and insulated from financial turbulence affecting some regional...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda Kampala: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday planted a sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda’s capital...

MEA region poised to lead global carbon capture deployment – report

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region holds significant potential to become a global hub for carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to a new industry analysis. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Mozambique, Egypt, and South...

Researchers discover surprising 'stronghold' for threatened predator: 'Quite encouraging'

It's a rare piece of good news for a species that has struggled. by Jamie SpekaOctober 11, 2025 A recent study reveals that northern Mozambique's Niassa Special Reserve harbors the largest documented breeding population of the vulnerable Taita...

Safaricom Set to Benefit as Vodafone and Nokia Expand 5G Deal

Vodafone has extended its long-standing partnership with Nokia through a new five-year agreement aimed at accelerating 5G rollout across Europe and Africa. The renewed collaboration focuses on deploying Nokia’s advanced AirScale radio access...

NNN hails women influencers …as Namibia marks 25years of UN Resolution 1325

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for global recommitment to equal and meaningful participation of women at every level of peace and security efforts. The President addressed a high-level gathering in Windhoek yesterday to commemorate the...

Eni Greenlights $7B Coral North FLNG Project

In a statement sent to Rigzone recently, Eni announced that it and its partners CNPC, ENH, Kogas, and XRG have reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) to develop the Coral North FLNG project, which is located offshore Cabo Delgado, north of...

Military coup: Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Days of unrest and a dramatic military intervention have left Madagascar facing a new political transition, with an army colonel set to take power on Friday. Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just...

Unwind in paradise: top summer beach holiday destinations in Africa

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 hour ago 5min With the summer sun warming the southern hemisphere, many South Africans eagerly anticipate escaping daily life to unwind on pristine beaches. Africa boasts some of the most breathtaking coastal...

Implementation of women, peace and security agenda still uneven

Justicia Shipena Despite global commitment, implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda remains uneven, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on Thursday. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged world leaders and regional blocs to strengthen their...

Boomslang vs Black Mamba: Understanding the key differences between two deadly African snakes

The boomslang and the black mamba are among the most dangerous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa, yet they are strikingly different in behaviour, appearance, and venom. While both are highly venomous, the boomslang is a tree-dwelling snake with...

Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president

Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. The country's highest court was...

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool

Keeping Africa’s vaccines cool From a distance, Lilongwe Technical College (LTC) is a modest affair located along the M1 opposite Biwi, the southern gateway to Lilongwe Old Town. The single-storey blocks, concealed in a brick fence, give little...

Zambia’s Power Crisis: A Deficit and an Opportunity in One

By BARNABAS ZULU WHEN the lights flicker out in Lusaka’s compounds and mines downshift operations in the Copperbelt, the cost of Zambia’s electricity deficit becomes painfully clear. But as the country scrambles to fill a growing power gap, a...