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    January 28, 2017

    Advanced technology will solve Africa’s housing deficits and pothole crisis

    “There is no reason why Africa should be suffering massive housing shortages and dangerous road conditions”, claims Philip Deighton, Executive Chairman of Quiktec. “Advanced technology is available to provide rapid, affordable solutions if only governments would act to facilitate the introduction of new products and ways of doing things” he said, adding “The shortage of…

    May 21, 2020

    Enabling digitally-led trade growth is a key opportunity

    By Vinod Madhavan  The Covid-19 outbreak is set to significantly impact trade growth for the year as countries limit physical movement to curb the virus spread. While the health crisis undoubtedly has vast negative implications for global trade processes, it is one that could be turned into an opportunity as it provides the political and…

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    12,500 Gambian Farmers to Receive Certified Seeds that will enhance their resilience

    The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, the World Bank and CORAF officially launched, i the national distribution campaign of certified seeds for the year 2022 in Abuko not far from Banjul. The ceremony saw the presence and participation of several other stakeholders including the farmer Organizations, the seed quality control officers etc. The initiative is part…

    Agriculture

    12,500 Gambian Farmers to Receive Certified Seeds that will enhance their resilience

    The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, the World Bank and CORAF officially launched, i the national distribution campaign of certified seeds for the year 2022 in Abuko not far from Banjul. The ceremony saw the presence and participation of several other stakeholders including the farmer Organizations, the seed quality control officers etc. The initiative is part…

    Health

    African solutions to African problems: Reframing science innovation

    Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD Africa is plagued by many epidemics — from tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria and wild polio — but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. The key to beating these deadly diseases is turning inward to existing expertise and finding locally driven solutions. The recent COVID-19 pandemic…

    Agriculture

    12,500 Gambian Farmers to Receive Certified Seeds that will enhance their resilience

    The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, the World Bank and CORAF officially launched, i the national distribution campaign of certified seeds for the year 2022 in Abuko not far from Banjul. The ceremony saw the presence and participation of several other stakeholders including the farmer Organizations, the seed quality control officers etc. The initiative is part…

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    Tanzania bans donkey slaughter to stop risk of extinction

    The Tanzanian Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Mashimba Mashauri Ndaki, has declared a ban on donkey slaughter for the skin trade. In a budget speech to Parliament, the Hon. Minister noted that Tanzania’s current donkey population is estimated at 650,000[1] but recognised the risk of donkeys becoming extinct. He has advised investors in the donkey…

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