Happy Friday Everyone from Zimbabwe! After two days in Hwange National Park, you could say AAC President Mark Nolting is definitely happy! Mark has been enjoying the hospitality of Sharon & Phil Stead, owners of Khulu Bush Camp, and the company of the elephants at one of the park’s many waterholes! Khulu Bush Camp KHULU BUSH CAMP- UPDATE! Yesterday was Mark’s last day at Khulu Bush Camp. Along with spending time with Sharon Stead (on the left), he also spent time with Jane Hunt (second from the right). Jane, who has been conducting lion research in Hwange National Park for…
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This statement was shared today with the participants, including more than 700 government officials and representatives from organizations working on migration, at the Africa Regional Review of the implementation of the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular Migration (GCM), which opened yesterday. The statement builds on the findings of a Continental Migration Report produced by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), four sub-regional reports complied by the African Union Commission (AUC) and a summary from stakeholder consultations held since December 2020. These documents attempted to unpack migration patterns, progress, practices and pathways in Africa for the GCM’s implementation, involving all stakeholders.…
P&O Maritime Logistics and Nigerian firm IO Materials Services (IOMS) have announced the launch of the new ‘FlexDELIVERY’ model to provide integrated last-mile delivery services to the offshore energy industry in Nigeria The inaugural service FlexDELIVERY sails from Nigeria on board the Topaz Seema, reducing distance travelled and fuel consumption of vessels. (Image source: P&O Maritime Logistics) FlexDELIVERY disrupts the traditional model of high shore base startup costs, rentals and vessel time-chartered contracts by focusing on the service that is required by the energy industry – cargo delivery. FlexDELIVERY has marked new grounds with a freight rate model targeted at…
BRAZIL – 2021/08/25: In this photo illustration the malware logo seen in the background of a silhouette hand holding a mobile phone. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) In this photo illustration, the malware logo is seen in the background of a silhouette hand holding a mobile phone. /Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Ethiopia has recorded more than 2,800 cyber-attack attempts during the concluding Ethiopian 2020/2021 year, registering an alarming increase in such attacks, an Ethiopian official said on Monday. The number more than doubled the 1,080 similar…
Hello BellaStylistas, welcome to another amazing week in style. Our muse for this week is non-other than Angola fashionista Nara Pereira. This France based style star has an innate ability in elevating basics in the most appealing ways. Nara is very intentional with her ensembles. She’s not afraid to show off her enviable curves. With Nara, expect a huge chunk of earth-tone pieces and minimal yet statement accessories. For a week’s worth of stylish looks, we’ve rounded up some of the best looks from her curated Instagram page just for you. Monday: Kick the week off with a classic white top and black…
APM’s Senior Press Officer, Marko Mihajić said in an email response this week that so far The Hague headquartered company is busy concentrating on improving operations at several ports that it operates in Africa. “Of course we always investigate potential upcoming opportunities in markets where we are not present, but at the moment there is no specific engagement in Tanzania,” Mihajic said saying however that currently he has little information on the topic. In 2012, APM Terminals had contacted Ministry of Transport seeking to invest at Dar es Salaam Port Berth 13 and 14 but failed to do so because…
On this 7 day Far North Queensland Wildlife Safari, guests experience the rainforest, wildlife and surrounding country side with informative commentary. On this tour, you can get up close and personal with rare and magical creatures, with the opportunity to capture the best photographic result. We will spend time cruising the Daintree River in search of Saltwater Crocodiles, Snakes, Frogs and multitudes of birdlife. We’ll also aim to capture those evasive Tree Kangaroos and Southern Cassowary, as well as more Lizards, Insects and Wildlife than we can mention here.Join us on this specially designed wildlife tour, with expert guides and…
Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation recently opened a ‘Black and African Hall of Fame’. It is a rich cultural and historical treasure that celebrates black personalities and professionals that have played prominent roles in the emancipation of Africa and contributed to the development of the continent in diverse fields Africa is a continent endowed with a diverse and rich cultural heritage. But over the years, most of the rich cultural heritage have been greatly eroded, with some phased out completely due to certain factors like colonialism, westernisation, and even religion. The Centre…
Issued on: 06/09/2021 – 19:26 A Pan-African group of academics and intellectuals have published an open letter in response to the lack of movement by the African Union over the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. The letter calls for a political solution and de-escalation of the conflict. The conflict has resulted in the death of thousands of people as well as the rape and maiming of scores of others. It has also forced more than two million people from their homes.The letter, signed by more than 50 well-known Africa experts, was the result of private conversations academics were having with each other, according to Elleni…
Guinea’s president, Alpha Condé, is being held in military detention, according to an elite unit of the army who have led a coup condemned by the international community but welcomed by many in Guinea.The coup leader and head of the country’s special forces, Col Mamadi Doumbouya, announced in state broadcasts on Sunday that the country’s constitution had been suspended, the government dissolved and the borders closed, with a 24-hour curfew imposed.All political prisoners would be freed and a renewable 18-month transition would commence, under a new National Committee for Reconciliation and Development, Doumbouya, a former french legionnaire, said. The events…