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by ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, Botswana Botswana BureauGABORONE, (CAJ News) – BOTSWANA Fiber Networks (BoFiNet), operator of the country’s largest fiber optic network, has… by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MTN continues to take the top set of awards in Opensignal’s analysis of mobile network experience in South… by MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, Kenya Kenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – SOME Kenyan tertiary students have embarked on a week-long academic exchange program with an Indian… by OKORO CHINEDU in Lagos, NigeriaNigeria BureauLAGOS, (CAJ News) – NIGERIA has missed its 2023 broadband connectivity target,…

Royal Challengers Bangalore 115 for 3 (Perry 40*, Ghosh 36*) bat Mumbai Indians 113 (Sajana 30, Perry 6-15) with seven wicketsIn Royal Challengers Bangalore’s final team game of WPL 2024, Ellyse Perry had not taken a single wicket in six outings. He more than made up for that by returning the best figures ever in the WPL and pushing RCB into the playoffs. It was a sensational display of swing bowling from Perry, who finished with 6 for 15 to help Mumbai Indians bowl out for just 113.And Perry wasn’t done yet. With RCB quickly losing their top three, he…

Vodafone Ghana has officially moved to Telecel Ghana. The rebrand was officially unveiled at a public event at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Driving The News Telecel Ghana now has full control of various operations previously managed by Vodafone, including fixed telephone lines, internet services, voice and data services, as well as cash transfer and other business services. This transition follows the acquisition of a 70% majority stake in Vodafone Ghana from Telecel Group. Telecel Ghana’s rebranding efforts include the introduction of Telecel Play applicationwith the aim of providing a range of digital innovations and mobile financial services to customers. What…

Ghanaian influencer Hajia Bintu turned heads online when she showed off her curvaceous figure in an all-black outfit at the dinnerThe photos were taken inside the luxurious Grand Pavilion restaurant in Cape Town, South AfricaMany people complimented her in the comments, while others questioned the purpose of ehr’s trip to South AfricaFamous curvy Ghanaian model Hajia Bintu left many of her fans in awe of how stunning she looked as she wore an all-black outfit to dinner at a fancy restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa.Hajia Bintu in Cape Town, South Africa. Image credit: @bintu_hajiaSource: InstagramHajia Bintu flaunts nice curves…

Establishing consistent health regulations across the continent will be essential to the success of growing business organizations in Africa. As economies advance, sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices play a vital role in improving healthcare infrastructure and advancing public health programs. Investing in biotechnology has the potential to create local treatments for common ailments in Africa, including malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. By promoting research and innovation in this area, nations can develop treatments and vaccines designed specifically for their own needs, thereby reducing dependence on foreign medical resources. In addition, the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry enables African…

Britain’s Conservative government believes additional gas-fired power plants to stave off the threat of blackouts. Photo: Daniel LEAL/AFP/FileSource: AFPBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government pledged on Tuesday to build new gas-fired power stations to boost energy security, criticizing his climate policies ahead of this year’s general election.The Conservative government, which aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, announced in a statement that it would seek to build gas-fired power plants to stave off the threat of energy blackouts.The UK has pioneered low-carbon energy such as nuclear, solar and wind power in a strategy to combat high electricity and…

The Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South Municipality in Oti State, Mr Felix Owusu Gyima, has called on residents to support efforts to review the curfew in the area to bring about peace. Nkwanta South has been plagued by violence and riots in recent months, leading the Ministry of Interior to impose a strict curfew on the advice of the Oti Regional Coordination Council (ORCC). The MCE stressed the importance of maintaining peace and safety in the community and said the curfew is a temporary measure to address safety concerns. He acknowledged that the curfew has affected residents’ daily lives,…

Ghana’s Fintech community gathered for the much-anticipated 3rd Ghana Fintech Awards 2023, held on March 9, 2024, at Labadi Beach Hotel. The event recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of fintech companies and individuals in promoting financial inclusion, technological advancement and economic development in Ghana. The awards were organized by ARKEL LIMITED with the support of the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association and KPMG. Details The awards gala, attended by industry leaders, policy makers, investors and fintech enthusiasts, showcased the notable achievements and innovations in Ghana’s fintech ecosystem. The awards gala served as a platform to launch two major initiatives…

Shatta Wale headlined the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games on Friday March 8, 2024The Dancehall superstar’s performance drew criticism from a section of social media as some felt it was not greatHowever, Shatta’s manager Sammy Flex defended him saying the artiste delivered what the organizers asked forSammy Flex, the manager of award-winning Dancehall artist Shatta Wale, has defended the musician’s performance at the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games. The 13th African Games officially kicked off on Friday, March 8, at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Shatta Wale leading the opening ceremony. Other artists on the…

In 2020, the killing of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. It also lit up discussions for historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial injustices. These debates featured colonial statues in Africa as disputed and subverted for many years since African states gained their independence. Indeed, colonial statues were at the heart of the colonial world, symbolizing its violence, white supremacy and the erasure of pre-colonial history. But colonial monuments in African public spaces have…