Mohamed Ismail Mansour, chairman of Infinity Power, examines Africa’s lucrative renewable potential and how his company is helping the continent seize this opportunity NextSource Materials has completed the construction of the solar farm for the solar hybrid power plant at its Molo Graphite mine in Madagascar A millhouse has turned to Condra for an overhead crane after a competitor’s machine failed inspection and load testing Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a collaborative platform for increased deployment of solar energy technologies, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to… JinkoSolar, a solar module manufacturer,…
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Last updated on April 23rd, 2023 at 03:18 pmThe first time I visited Nairobi, I didn’t like it much. I’d spent the previous months in Livingstone, Zambia, then in the relatively quiet town of Bagamoyo in Tanzania, then climbing Kilimanjaro. So when I arrived in Nairobi, I felt that it was too hectic, big and intimidating. But now, I love Nairobi and I think Kenya is one of the best countries to visit in Africa, especially for your first trip to the continent. Nairobi feels like a second home to me. Isn’t it funny how things change? I still…
The Commonwealth Games Federation has stripped Nigeria of one of the gold medals won at the last edition of the games held in Birmingham in 2022. A positive drugs test involving Grace Nwokocha meant the gold medal initially awarded to Nigeria in the Women’s 4x100m relay has now been awarded to England, who finished second in the original race. Nigeria beat England by 0.21 seconds at Alexander Stadium on August 7, the last athletics day at Birmingham, 2022. The following month, Nwokocha, who ran the anchor leg for Nigeria, was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for using…
Last Updated on June 28, 2023 by Augustine ToursAre you planning a vacation to Africa but don’t know where to book African safaris? In such a culturally diverse and wildlife-rich continent, tailor-made safari trips in Africa are intended to give visitors a unique and personalized experience. Whatever best safari tours in Africa you consider, the tourism potential of every African country will amaze you either on the cultural or wildlife aspects. Choices are numerous. Each destination promises an unforgettable journey, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the iconic Gorilla trekking tours. How about customized Africa tours?What are the typical…
Hear about travel to Eswatini as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sam and Theo about the small African country (formerly known as Swaziland) they both used to call home. Sam says, “I feel like Eswatini is, I wouldn’t even say, an underrated country, but I feel like when people think about going to the African continent, Eswatini is of considered as like a country you can pass through on your way towards maybe a larger country and the region. I’m hoping for a day whereby people are like, no, I wanna fly across the world just to go to Eswatini…
United States-based Nigerian hurdler, Prosper Oghenemine Ekporere, surprised himself and the spectators at the just-concluded national trials in Benin City, when he posted a Personal Best time of 13.66 seconds to win the men’s 110m hurdles. After injurying himself at the beginning of the year, which prevented him from training, Ekporere’s season eventually began in June. The student of Liberty University, Virginia, U.S., told The Guardian shortly after winning the men’s hurdles event at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, that his biggest motivation was Tobi Amusan’s World Record feat at last year’s World Championships in Oregon. After Amusan retained…
6th July 2023 Prepared for Free Article on 12/07/2023 at 22:54. Authorized users may download, save, and print articles for their own use, but may not further disseminate these articles in their electronic form without express written permission from Africa Confidential / Asempa Limited. Contact subscriptions@africa-confidential.com. PREVIEW Lusaka’s debt-restructuring brokered by France’s Emmanuel Macron resonated more than his summit to redraw the global finance system A deal to restructure US$6.3 billion of Zambia’s foreign debt gives President Hakainde Hichilema much of what he was looking for – a resolution after almost two years of tortuous negotiations…
Court orders that a bylaw should be enacted before a decision to declare any property is declared as a heritage site.On 7th July 2023, the High Court of Uganda sitting at Kampala, among many other orders, ordered that Uganda`s capital city governing authority, KCCA, together with the concerned stakeholders, should follow the legal regime in place to make or arrive at decisions especially a one to do with how land is used or developed in the East African country`s capital Kampala.The decision written and delivered by Dr Douglas Singinza, Acting Judge of the High Court of Uganda vide Judicial Review, Miscellaneous…
As we all have different faces, we all have different tastes when it comes to bridal fashion and that’s what makes us so unique and outstanding. However, no matter your style and what you choose, there is always a perfect style and match for your taste. As we always come through with the glam, we’ve brought to your table a bridal outfit with a modern feel to make you command attention and turn heads on your wedding day. This beautiful outfit by Anabella Bridal is the perfect fit for you if you want something that showcases your cultural heritage and…
There is nothing quite like adding a beach experience onto your safari. After the very-early wake-up calls in the bush, it is nice to have a more relaxed pace and some different activity options to end your trip. It creates the perfect balance to round out an African adventure. I recently had the opportunity to safari in the Zambian bush and follow it with a visit to the private island retreat of Miavana, Madagascar. And if you are looking for the ultimate beach destination, it simply does not get better than this– serene, peaceful, and picture-perfect vistas in every direction,…