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With more than 7 million people working as small scale farmers – U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – and 80% of them depending on rain for agriculture, satellite technology couldn’t have come sooner to Zimbabwe. This article talks about how satellite technology is helping Zimbabwe farmers. The rapid climate change due to Global warming has necessitated the Agricultural Sector to help farmers embrace Satellite Technology. Though at a snail pace, it’s working. Its numerous benefits will help the country adapt to the shift, ensuring food supply to its citizens all year round. Lack of Electricity and the internet has…

The United States Census Bureau identified African languages as among the top 10 fastest growing languages in America. Due to this, the 2020 census guides of the US will now be printed in three more languages of Yoruba, Igbo, and Twi instead of the five East and South Africa languages the 2010 census guides were printed. The new groups of African languages that are widest spoken in homes across America are – Swahili and other Central/Eastern/Southern African languages Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, and other Western African languages Amharic/Somali The top 10 group fastest-growing languages spoken in American homes are – Swahili…

Exercising is an important thing for the human body. This is because, through exercising, one can secrete wastes through the pores in the form of sweat. Before the coronavirus pandemic struck the earth, exercising in facilities was easier and fun. Many athletes and sports games were doing good. Then the coronavirus started in China and spread all over the world. This forced many businesses to close including training facilities such as gyms. The World Health Organization gave some directives to help curb the spread of the virus. Wearing a face mask was among WHO’s directives. It is what most health…

The Trump administration is set to reduce most U.S troops in Somalia by January 15, five days before President-elect Biden assumes office. About 700 U.S troops under the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) are in Africa’s horn helping to combat the Islamic extremist group, al-Shabab. Through a statement released on Friday, the Pentagon has stated that the withdrawn troops will be deployed in neighboring countries for cross border operations. The Virginia-based military headquarters went on to clarify that the move did not in any way alter the U.S policy. “We will continue to degrade violent extremist organizations that could threaten…

The Nigerian Electoral Commission released state-level election results on Sunday. The panel will most likely not choose Buhari’s successor for days. Since the end of military rule in 1999, people from two different parties have taken turns being in charge. Making the next presidential election the most closely contested in Nigeria’s history. The Election Commission’s Central Vote Counting Center in Abuja receives presidential and parliamentary election results from each of Nigeria’s 36 states. Tinubu got almost 200,000 state votes, compared to less than half for the PDP’s Atiku Abubakar, the main opposition, and only 11,000 for the Labor Party’s Peter…

Libya has come out to condemn the recent threats from the Egyptian President saying Cairo will not stand idle threats to national security. The president warns to harm Libyan tribes going against the internationally recognized government based in Tripoli. During on a meeting Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, with the leaders from the eastern Libya in an attendance. The Egyptian president Adel Fattah el-Sisi said he will not allow threats from Libya into the country’s national security. He says Egypt will not allow any moves that pose a direct to a direct threat not only in Egypt. But also, in Libya…

The Coronavirus has transformed people into heroes. People in Africa are doing remarkable and extraordinary things to help others during this pandemic. While most countries are being overwhelmed with the pandemic, heroes are coming up to support the affected people. Here are six inspiring stories. 1) From Chic Garment to medical gowns A Libyan fashion label interchanged fashion frocks to medical gowns. In a Fashion House, clothing six women are sewing scrubs for nurses and doctors, in Tripoli. These women are doing voluntary work and, at times, spend their night in the factory. They sewed fifty medical gowns and are…

Following the rapid spread of the Coronavirus in Africa countries are willing to extend lockdown policy. Apart from the extension of the lockdown, authorities are coming forth to ensure other measures are followed to the latter. A good example is the Nigeria. At the moment the federal government has extended lockdown because of the increase of new infection cases. Nigeria has recorded three hundred and forty three confirmed COVID-19 cases. As a result, President Buhari, has ordered citizens to remain indoors. According to the latest news, Buhari gave the order on Monday where he signed a lockdown extension act. The…

Social media advertising is a must, especially for small business owners. If you want your business to thrive, a social media advertising strategy will work for you. This article highlights the reasons why you should consider social media advertising for your brand. What is so good about social media advertising? Improves brand awareness Social media advertising improves brand recognition by increasing your business visibility. By posting content that adds more value to what you are selling, customers learn more about your brand. Because of this, social media advertising is the way to improve your visibility. Coming across your brand multiple…

On the eve of her funeral, mourners dressed in traditional leopard skin regalia gathered outside a Johannesburg morgue to accompany the body of the late Zulu regent queen. The late queen, Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, aged 65, died on April 30, only weeks after being appointed interim successor to her late husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini, the country’s longest-serving monarch. Funeral Preparations The news which appalled make had brought a wind of sorrow to the Zulu community. The people were saddened that their wounds had not healed from losing their late King, and no sooner had his wife succumbed. “Our wounds…