Uganda’s Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend | Olympic News
Uganda’s Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died four days after she was set on fire by her boyfriend, the country’s Olympic chief said. “We have learned of the sad death of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a brutal attack…
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in hospital after arson attack | Olympic News
Rebecca Cheptegie, who took part in the Olympic marathon last month, suffered burns to 75 percent of her body after a brutal attack by her boyfriend, police said. A Ugandan Olympic runner was hospitalized in Kenya after she was set…
National Hurricane Center tracks three storms
According to the National Hurricane Center, the probability of such storms developing is less than 45%. The probability of a storm developing in the next 48 hours is almost 0%. A “super strong” September is expected in the tropics AccuWeather…
Why we invest in Africa’s female entrepreneurs: banking veteran
I recently returned to my village in Bungoma County in western Kenya. I came to speak to the community, particularly women and girls, about how they can succeed as entrepreneurs and start or grow small businesses. I remember having similar…
Formula 1 can no longer ignore Africa – Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton said Formula 1 could no longer ignore Africa and increased pressure on the sport’s bosses to end their three-decade absence from the continent. The F1 calendar was expanded to a record-breaking 24 rounds this season, but the last…
In South Africa, patriarchal law denies some women the right to own their own home | Women’s rights news
Johannesburg, South Africa – For more than a decade, Johanna Motlhamme has been fighting to get her family home back after it was sold under her nose, leaving her and her four children without their rightful inheritance. The 74-year-old’s plight…
African gaming industry attracts major technology companies
Nairobi, Kenya — Africa’s gaming industry is expected to generate revenues of over $1 billion this year. Rapid growth, fuelled by a young population, improved internet access and more smartphones, has prompted major technology companies such as Microsoft, Sony and…
Kenya wants to raise taxes again. Will protests follow?
The Kenyan government is reintroducing the controversial tax plan that sparked protests by young Kenyans in the summer. President William Ruto The $1.2 billion plan was scrapped in late June after deadly violence broke out during protests. However, the government…
Technological innovations offer hope for overburdened African health systems
Nairobi, Kenya — Overcrowding in African hospitals is attributed to the lack of health facilities and doctors, especially in rural areas. According to the United Nations, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people in Africa, a continent that…
Eswatini uses nuclear technology to transform agriculture, healthcare and energy
Manzini, Eswatini — Eswatini has launched an initiative to achieve sustainable development by harnessing the power of nuclear technology in sectors such as agriculture, health and energy planning. The plan was developed with the support of the International Atomic Energy…
