June 2023 – Page 2 – Science Africa

19 Jun, 23

IGAD: Alarming Levels of Acute Food Insecurity, Malnutrition

IGAD: Alarming Levels of Acute Food Insecurity, Malnutrition By Maina Simon The food security in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region comprising Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan, is worsening. This was noted during the launch of the IGAD regional food security crises report for the year 2023 in a hybrid […]

16 Jun, 23

Visa Launches Program to Support Africa’s Fintech Start-ups

Visa Launches Program to Support Africa’s Fintech Start-ups By Whitney Akinyi To provide support to Africa’s growing community of start-ups and entrepreneurs in the financial technology (fintech) sector, Visa, a leading digital multi-international financial company, has unveiled its new Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The launch took place during the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa event […]

A Climate Finance Goal that Works for Developing Countries

A Climate Finance Goal that Works for Developing Countries By Richard Kozul-Wright After years of failing to meet climate finance commitments, the new climate finance goal under discussion this week in Bonn is critical, but without supporting reforms of the global financial architecture we risk repeating past mistakes. As cities across North America are covered […]

COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard

COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard By Sharon Atieno With up to 6,000 new cases being registered weekly in the African region, countries have been urged not to drop their guard despite COVID-19 declining as a public health emergency of international concern. “The acute phase of the pandemic might be over, but the […]

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities By Opija Raduk Millions of lives can be saved and economic losses prevented through a simple and affordable intervention: ensuring access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities worldwide. This is according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]

14 Jun, 23

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa By Whitney Akinyi The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural productivity, competitiveness and resilience in the continent. This partnership agreement will focus on promoting the generation and […]

Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched

Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched By Bella Conte The Kenyan government has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing workforce readiness among the youth and promoting economic growth across the country. The National Online Employment Skills Development is a collaboration programme between Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, State Department […]

14 Jun, 23

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement By Sharon Atieno Despite governments spending a large amount on public procurement annually, at least 15% of gross domestic product (GDP), women-led businesses in Eastern Africa remain underrepresented in accessing these contracts. This is according to a report by the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) […]

13 Jun, 23

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa By Gift Briton Most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) are likely to experience warmer-than-average temperatures throughout the week. This is according to a weekly forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC). The forecast notes that Central to northern […]

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea Ends

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat By Bella Conte The Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has officially ended after 42 days without any new cases. The outbreak, a first of its kind in the country, has led to 12 deaths and 17 confirmed cases. All the 23 probable cases reported died while […]