Download logoRuth Zuze was nervous. Her local disaster management committee, in the Makanga village, was broadcasting alerts about a ferocious cyclone barrelling towards Malawi’s southern coast. Ms. Zuze, 30, was nine months pregnant and had been preparing to leave for the district hospital: Her first child had been delivered by Caesarean section due to medical … [Read more...] about Ensuring critical maternal health services after cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc in Malawi
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European Union, Commission Commit to Support Kenya Development Plan
Download logoPresident William Ruto Wednesday held talks with the leadership of the European Union and European Commission at EU Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. During a meeting with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, the two leaders committed to strengthening the Kenya-EU strategic partnership. The President of the EU commended Kenya’s democratic … [Read more...] about European Union, Commission Commit to Support Kenya Development Plan
Kenya to Partner with Univercells to Set up Biotechnology Center
Download logoKenya is seeking to partner with Univercells to develop a biotechnology centre in Nairobi that will manufacture vaccines and drugs. President William Ruto said the biotechnology centre is part of the government’s plan for Universal Healthcare. The Head of State said the partnership once finalised will also include skills transfer to boost the country’s … [Read more...] about Kenya to Partner with Univercells to Set up Biotechnology Center
Liquid C2 launches third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has today opened the doors of its Zambian Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Lusaka, making this the third centre of its kind in Africa. "Zambia's ongoing digital transformation has seen businesses increase their online service adoption to serve the growing cyber-population, meaning Zambian … [Read more...] about Liquid C2 launches third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia
Somalia and World Bank Take Stock of Development Progress as Country Nears Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Completion Point
Download logoThe World Bank Country team, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), hosted the Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) over two days with fruitful discussions between the Bank and government officials from FGS and Federal Member State (FMS) including the project implementation units (PIUs). The meeting came at … [Read more...] about Somalia and World Bank Take Stock of Development Progress as Country Nears Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Completion Point
