August 27, 2018//-The Department of Immigration just completed verification of permits held by foreign nationals in Kenya.
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Chart of the Week: Educate Girls and Women to Boost Equality
August 22, 2018//-Government policies have boosted women’s participation in the work force. But women still make up a smaller percentage of the labor force than men in most countries.
New Database Puts African Education Research at the Heart of Policy and Practice
There is good research emerging from Africa on educational issues. GPE/Dan Petrescu/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Rafael Mitchell, University of Cambridge; Pauline Rose, University of Cambridge, and Samuel Asare, University of Cambridge There is growing recognition of the quality of research in developing countries and its importance for policy and practice. One area where this applies is […]
New Movie Draws Attention to Female Genital Mutilation
August 21, 2018//-Movies have always been a good medium to throw the spotlight on societal issues and over the years, they have helped find solutions to some problems.
Market Concentration is Plaguing South Africa’s Private Health Care Market
August 20, 2018//-The preliminary findings of a recent inquiry into South Africa’s private health care sector shows worrying trends. Key among the inquiry’s revelations are high concentration levels in the market.
Ghana: Reopening for 2nd Free Senior High School Batch in Limbo
Accra, Ghana, August 16, 2018//-The Ghana Education Service (GES) is uncertain when first year senior high school (SHS) students of the 2018/2019 academic year will go to school but will offer high school tutoring to all who need that special help.
70-year-old Nigerian woman chooses UAE for Pacemaker Implant
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 16, 2018//-If you meet 70-year-old Maria, a Nigerian national, you’d never know she has a dual chamber pacemaker to keep her heart beating well.
Young African Announced as Winners of the Resolution Social Venture Challenge
Kigali, Rwanda, 15 August 2018//15 teams of a total of 32 emerging African social entrepreneurs have been selected as winners of the 2018 Resolution Social Venture Challenge.
Medical Costs Painful Headache for Retirees
August 14, 2018//-Of all the things that worry Kenya’s senior citizens, exposure to high medical bills tops the list, a new survey has found.
High Level Advocacy for Nutrition in Africa
Cairo, Egypt, August 13, 2018// – Recognising the debilitating effects of hidden hunger, African governments and stakeholders have over the years been implementing several strategic interventions.