While promising “urgent climate action,” European countries are still dumping electronic waste in Kenya under the veneer of exporting second hand appliances. This e-waste dumping contravenes both the Basel Convention and the European Union Waste Shipment Regulation, and, against insufficient will and regulation to curb this trade locally, does extensive harm to Kenyans lives and our collective environment. This series of articles republished from The Elephant (based in Nairobi, Kenya), is curated by one of our editorial board members, Wangui Kimari. On a cold Friday afternoon in July, Wambui is standing in the doorway of her roadside shop scrolling on…
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Sudan’s civilian and military leaders have sealed a deal that reinstates Abdalla Hamdok as prime minister almost a month after the army seized power and put him under house arrest. The agreement signed on Sunday by Hamdok and Abdel Fattah Burhan, Sudan’s top general and the coup leader, restores the civilian element of the country’s transitional government, paving the way for elections in 2023. The 14-point pact is aimed at reverting to the terms of a transitional agreement that brought both men to power in 2019 as part of a hybrid government, which shares power between the military and civilians…
Marcus Smith marshalled England’s backline well from fly-half before landing the match-winning kickEngland (17) 27Tries: Tuilagi, Steward, Quirke Cons: Smith 3 Pen: Smith 2South Africa (12) 26Try: Mapimpi Pen: Pollard 5, Jantjies, SteynEngland signed off on 2021 in style as they outfoxed and outfought 2019 Rugby World Cup final conquerors South Africa in front of a rapturous Twickenham crowd.England had leapt out to a 17-6 lead midway through the first half as Manu Tuilagi and Freddie Steward crossed for the hosts.But Handre Pollard’s boot kept the Boks in the fight as they turned the screw after the break.Raffi Quirke finished…
17 November 2021 | 7:39 pm Wear It All Luxury is unwavering in its mission of ensuring accessibility to curated pieces from Europe’s High-End Fashion with the latest revamp of its store. After much restructuring, the luxury fashion store now welcomes clients at its freshly refurbished boutique in Lekki to step into the brand’s universe and browse the full range of… Wear It All Luxury is unwavering in its mission of ensuring accessibility to curated pieces from Europe’s High-End Fashion with the latest revamp of its store. After much restructuring, the luxury fashion store now welcomes clients at…
Thousands of demonstrators marched on the streets of Khartoum and its twin cities of Bahri and Omdurman, in protest against the military takeover last month. They were met by security forces who fired live bullets and tear gas after mobile phone communications were cut earlier in the day, witnesses told Reuters.”Three civilians were killed by the live ammunition of security forces during today’s anti-coup processions in Khartoum…bringing the number of civilians killed by Junta forces during today’s processions to 5,” the Sudanese Central Doctors Committee said on Facebook. The group later reported that a further five people had been shot…
Following the “million-people march” on 13 November, and the deaths of teens Remaaz Hatim al-Atta and Mogahed Mohamed Farah from gunshot wounds, pro-democracy protesters have renewed efforts to oust the military forces who orchestrated the recent coup weeks before they were scheduled to hand over control of the transitional Sudanese government to civilian leadership. The fragile power-sharing agreement between civilian leaders and the military, after a pro-democracy uprising swept through the northeast African country in 2018 and 2019, is derailed. In defiance of the terms of the Interim Constitutional Declaration, military chief Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan illegitimately appointed himself…
Review: Dikhololo Resort Win a 4 night stay in a self-catering unit at Dikhololo for a family of 4. Read on to find out how to enter. Resorts are synonymous with relaxation, fun and quality time with loved ones, places where your biggest decisions will be whether to lounge around the pool or participate in the myriad leisure activities – making them perfect for family holidays. One of the many swimming pools Located in a wildlife reserve near Brits in the North-West province, Dikhololo is one of the most popular resorts near Johannesburg. Originally a cattle farm established in 1922,…
Our editors’ weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments from around the globe. On our radar Nigerian army accused of #EndSARS ‘massacre’ A judicial panel of inquiry has found the Nigerian army killed at least 11 people when soldiers opened fire on unarmed protestors at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos just over a year ago – a politically seismic event that still reverberates. The panel’s report, submitted on 15 November to the Lagos state government, described the shootings as a “massacre”. The findings cast a shadow over repeated denials by the government and the army that any killings…
SHOW US YOUR PRINTPrinting has become an integral part of fashion design.Your consumers want something different now, they want something unique.BRIEF:CHANGING HOW WE LOOK AT FABRIC DESIGN WITHIN FASHION DESIGNConsider fabrics that have the least impact on the environment.Use natural linen, cotton, and sustainably sourced fabrics.Keep fur and leather-free.Your design must include print on at least 50% of the garments.Employ zero-waste cutting such as draping, knitting, or use a zero-waste pattern.Provide consumer care instructions to increase the garment’s longevity.Create a timeless and trans-seasonal collection.Base your designs on 2022 world trends by combining contemporary shapes, styles, and construction with your inspiration…
A full day of deliberations focusing specifically on the automotive sector and the pharmaceuticals industry to help grow domestic manufacturing is also taking place. The investor day will focus on investment opportunities on the continent and unlocking cross-border investment by African national champions, focusing on some key sectors and learning from investors and companies who are committed and invested in the African continent. Confirmed speakers include Ms. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Global Economist at Kenewendo Advisory and former Minister of Trade of Botswana; Mr. Amr Kamel, the Executive Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Banking at Afreximbank. Other speakers are Dr.…