By: WASH R&E Network – WaterAid, an International Non-governmental Organization has expressed continuous readiness to help provide access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene services to poor people within the various Communities, Districts and Counties in both Liberia and Sierra Leone. Mr. Apollos Nwafor, WaterAid Team Leader in Liberia and Sierra Leone spoke last Thursday at the close of a 3-day Programme Planning Meeting in Monrovia. “We are going to increase our support both technical and financial to ensure that more people have access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene services” said Mr. Nwafor. He also... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – The recently-held 2nd African Organic Conference in Lusaka observed that organic agriculture plays a key role in sustainable development, food security, poverty reduction, environmental security, climate change adaptation, human health, preservation of indigenous knowledge, plant varieties and animal breeds as well as socio-cultural development. The 300 participants from over 40 countries shared international research results confirming that the adoption of organic agriculture practices significantly increases yields in Africa. Based on locally available renewable resources instead of purchased chemical inputs (over 90 percent of which are imported in sub-Saharan Africa), organic producers are less vulnerable to international... Continue Reading
By Emeka Umejei – Kano state, in north western Nigeria has garnered reputation for celebrating the absurd. Most of the time, the celebration is pvoted on religious fervour. In December of 1996, Muslim faithful in the state beheaded Gideon Akaluka, a Christian trader from the Eastern part of the country for allegations that his wife tore a piece of the Holy Koran to clean up after defecation. More bizarre is the fact that Gideon was beheaded at a Police station where he had sought safety, and his severed head was joyfully paraded in the Metropolis. The state is on the... Continue Reading
The Zimbabwean community was left buzzing after the huge success of the 2nd edition of the Moneygram Zimbabwe Achievers Awards which took place in a colourful ceremony on Saturday 28th April 2012 in London. Born out of a simple vision, The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is an event that seeks to recognise and honour Zimbabweans who have pushed the limits against all odds to raise the Zimbabwean flag high, Hosted by the renowned Zimbabwean actress Chipo Chung, famed for roles on TV series such as Camelot and Dr Who, the second edition of Zimbabwe Achievers Awards took place at the Prestigious... Continue Reading
University of Westminster Masters (MS) Degree Deadline: 31 May 2012 (annual) Study in: UK Next course starts Sept 2012 Brief description: International Scholarships are awarded for full-time Masters degree at the University of Westminster. Particular preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate how the knowledge they will acquire from their studies will aid the development of their home countries. Host Institution(s): University of Westminster, United Kingdom Field of study: Any field of study under a Master’s Programme at University of Westminster. Target group: Citizens of developing countries Scholarship value/inclusions: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights... Continue Reading
