The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) Celebrates its Second Graduating Cohort of 47 Students from Across Africa
The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) celebrated the second graduating class of its both tracks of its two Master programmes earlier today. 47 students from across the African continent have received their diplomas during a ceremony at the University of Tlemcen. The graduating students and their guests […]
Novartis Access and government of Cameroon sign memorandum of understanding to fight chronic diseases
We are pleased to announce that Novartis and the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement Novartis Access in Cameroon. The collaboration also includes capacity-building activities with the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) on community awareness. Initially, Novartis Access medicines will be made available through CBCHS hospitals […]
Youtap launches mobile money payment processing platform as a cloud-based service
Youtap has launched Youtap Cloud, a payment processing platform delivered as a cloudservice for mobile money and payment providers in developing markets. Youtap Cloud enables real-time transaction processing for contactless mobile money and bank wallet payments. It supports QR code payments, as well as NFC technology, including low-cost micro point-of-sale (POS) devices, companion cards and […]
Say bye to toilet paper: Technology supports washing your a** instead of wiping it
The Romans relied on their fingers. Later, they soaked small sponges in salt water and tied them to a stick. In the Middle Ages, moss, leaves or old rags had to suffice, though wealthier folks were able to use sheep’s wool. There is no doubt that the original “toilet paper” is a far cry from […]
The top 4 digital transformation priorities for African telecoms operators
After nearly two decades of uninhibited growth and profitability, African telecoms operators (telcos) are facing the converging forces of digital disruption. Some of the factors contributing to this are: easily accessible broadband internet, popular over the top (OTT) services such as WhatsApp, and changing consumer needs. According to Ovum, telco operators will lose out on […]
Brad Pitt apologises to Jenifer Aniston for leaving her for Angelina Jolie 12 years ago
Brad Pitt is on a mission to right his wrongs following his marriage split from Angelina Jolie.The actor has been reflecting on his past since the acrimonious split from the actress, which was reportedly sparked by his alcohol abuse and a drunken argument with son Maddox on a flight to LA. The 53-year-old has been […]
South African model Gabriella Engels beaten up by Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe after she found her with her son
The South African model who claimed she was beaten up by Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe is taking legal action over the government’s decision to grant her diplomatic immunity. Police had placed border posts on ‘red alert’ to stop Mrs Mugabe from leaving the country after it was claimed she whipped 20-year-old model Gabriella Engels […]
29 photos that capture 2017 so far
From protests against President Jacob Zuma to children doing yoga, here are some of the most interesting moments we caught on camera in the first half of the year A train on Cape Town Station burns on 12 June. Metrorail services had broken down earlier that day and commuters rebelled. Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp The […]
African Leaders Gather to Mourn Botswana’s Masire – VIDEO
Several African dignitaries are in Botswana for the memorial and funeral service of former president Sir Ketumile Masire, who died in hospital last week at the age of 91, a report says. According to SABC, Masire’s memorial service will be held in Gaborone on Wednesday, while his funeral will be held on Thursday at his […]
