Other than booze makers, perfume producers are also in the race for undersea historic yeasts
A few beverage-makers and scientists argue that using more diverse strains of yeast can also strongly influence the flavour and robustness of the finished product. In short, trying an unusual yeast could result in better beer, so many are turning to forgotten strains from the past. Scientists at Brewlab, a...
Somaliland opens new terminal at Berbera Port, plans to expand it to an economic zone
DP World, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions and the government of semi-autonomous Somaliland inaugurated the new container terminal on June 24 at Berbera Port, following completion of the first phase of the port’s expansion as part of its development into a major regional trade hub for the Horn...
New report ranks Nigeria ‘very poor’ on human rights, eating chiefs of Naija blamed
The report, which tracked the human rights performance of most countries, stated that Nigeria’s mismanagement of resources is largely responsible for the country’s rarely improving human rights crises. Nigeria’s human rights record is “very poor” and is “worse than average in sub-Saharan Africa,” reports Premium Times newspaper, citing a...
Uncertainty over Africa Oil Week in Dubai ends as former presidents agree to attend
After weeks of uncertainty, Hyve Group Plc, organisers of Africa Oil Week have made public the first list of African energy ministers who have expressed willingness to attend the 2021 event scheduled for Dubai from November 8-11. The initial list that has been made available to the media shows majority...
Host city Nairobi ready for the 2021 rugby Under-20 Barthés trophy
The 2021 edition of the continental youth tournament, The U20 Barthés Trophy, kicks off at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on June 26 and ends on July 4, 2021. The tournament takes place against the backdrop of ravaging coronavirus pandemic that is likely to affect participation. One of the participating countries,...
Africa in urgent need of cyber ‘perimetre fences’ to ward off phishing, rip-offs
Cyber criminals come in many different flavours, but the majority of them are in it for one thing: financial pay-off. They want the money that comes with offering their tools or services, selling stolen data, extortion like ransomware or plain fraud. And they all have one thing in common –...
Radisson Hotel Group expands its clout in African with new hotel in Djibouti
Radisson Hotel Group has entered the Djibouti hospitality industry after signing an agreement to build a new hotel in Djibouti that will be known as Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The deal marks the group’s entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18, with over 2700 rooms in...
Oil and gas: Africa doesn’t have to shy away from China despite its poor record on environment
Throughout the 2021 economic recovery, API’s data have demonstrated the intertwined relationship between the nation’s recovering economy and affordable, reliable energy. Leading economic indicators have continued to rise and along with them, so has oil demand – even as global oil drilling and investment have fallen. According to the International...
Zimbabwe overcome Mexico in World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco
Zimbabwe recorded an impressive 21-0 victory against Mexico as the World Rugby Sevens Repechage got underway at Stade Louis II. Nine men’s teams and 11 women’s teams are in Monaco to compete for the three remaining places at Tokyo 2020 and Zimbabwe got off to a perfect start with three...
African countries begin to win race against Covid with timely testing laboratories
In March 2020, Africa had its back to the wall, helpless in the face of the magnitude of a virus that appeared in Asia and quickly spread to the entire planet. Only two African countries were then able to test for the novel coronavirus: Senegal, with its Pasteur Institute, and...
