Moffat Takadiwa is a Zimbabwean artist famous for creating work from found materials. His exhibition Vestiges of Colonialism, curated by Fadzai Muchemwa, opened at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe on 16 March. This is the 40-year-old Takadiwa’s first solo show in Zimbabwe in a decade. Having exhibited around the globe, he’s best known for his sculptures made from consumer waste … [Read more...] about Moffat Takadiwa’s landmark exhibition uses found materials to comment on Zimbabwe’s colonial hangover
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‘Dakar Declaration’ to strengthen data on road crash deaths in Africa
Download logoNearly half of all countries in the WHO African Region have committed to strengthening reporting on road crash fatalities, with an eye on meeting the global target of halving road crash deaths by 2030 as set out in the Global Plan for the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, 2021-2030. The ‘Dakar Declaration,’ adopted in … [Read more...] about ‘Dakar Declaration’ to strengthen data on road crash deaths in Africa
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomes $34.4 million contribution from Japan to boost food security and strengthen resilience in emergency contexts
Download logoFAO has welcomed a $34.4 million contribution from the Government of Japan to deliver a wide range of assistance to improve the food security and nutrition of people in emergency settings, including internally displaced people, refugees and others affected by insecurity and natural hazards. The contribution will fund 17 country and regional projects; including … [Read more...] about Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomes $34.4 million contribution from Japan to boost food security and strengthen resilience in emergency contexts
President Ramaphosa meets large exporters on the state of South Africa’s logistics system
Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday evening, 5 April 2023, with chief executives from key exporting economic sectors such as mining and minerals, the agricultural and forestry sectors, as well as the automotive and freight forwarding industry representatives. The sectors represent South Africa’s largest exporters who are … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa meets large exporters on the state of South Africa’s logistics system
BW Energy Leads Gabon’s Upstream Revival with Drilling of Hibiscus Well
Following years of anticipation, Oslo-listed E&P company BW Energy drilled the first of several wells last Monday that will constitute Phase 1 of its Hibiscus/Ruche development at its offshore Dussafu asset in Gabon. Drilling had started on the DHIBM-3H well in January 2023 and initial results for drain length and reservoir properties encouragingly match BW’s … [Read more...] about BW Energy Leads Gabon’s Upstream Revival with Drilling of Hibiscus Well
