Showing 18575 results for "africa"
Order by:
World 31 Mar 2025 | 04:33 PM

Experts meet in Kenya to boost Africa's flower exports

NAIROBI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- African floriculture experts gathered in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for boosting the continent's flower exports, enhancing market access, and improving supply chain efficiency.

Technology 31 Mar 2025 | 04:00 AM

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

Recent years have seen growing use of telemedicine, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. Experts say such digital tools can benefit patients in Africa the most because there are so few specialist doctors for the continent's 1.4 billion people.

World 28 Mar 2025 | 05:29 PM

AU calls for "bold actions" to harness Africa's mineral wealth

ADDIS ABABA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has called on African countries to harness the continent's vast mineral resources through coordinated efforts to drive sustainable development, industrialization, and economic transformation.

World 27 Mar 2025 | 06:20 PM

Interview: China's experience, tech advancements crucial to promoting Africa's modernization, says UN official

ADDIS ABABA, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China's successful experience and technological advancements serve as an instructive model for driving Africa's agricultural modernization ambitions through robust industrialization, energy development, and human capital enhancement, a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) official has said.

Football 26 Mar 2025 | 12:03 AM

Soccer-Algeria, Egypt and Morocco edge closer to World Cup as South Africa face losing points

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - - Algeria, Egypt and Morocco all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player.

World 26 Mar 2025 | 04:58 PM

Chinese company donates home appliances to South Africa's largest hospital

JOHANNESBURG, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese manufacturer Hisense on Wednesday donated home appliances to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa's largest hospital, in Johannesburg to help improve patients' experience.

World 27 Mar 2025 | 05:15 PM

Dialogue on China-Africa green cooperation held in Kenya

NAIROBI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A dialogue on China-Africa green cooperation was held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, bringing together senior officials, diplomats, environmentalists and scholars.

World 25 Mar 2025 | 05:59 PM

Chinese companies to provide green energy solutions in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Hisense South Africa and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) on Tuesday signed a strategic cooperation agreement to provide smart energy solutions in South Africa.

Economy 23 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

US stalls US$2.6bil package for South Africa 

WASHINGTON: The United States is stalling the distribution of US$2.6bil in climate finance to South Africa, stoking concerns the money might be blocked outright, according to sources.

World 25 Mar 2025 | 05:58 PM

South Africa's G20 presidency to push for stronger global climate commitments, says minister

JOHANNESBURG, March 25 (Xinhua) -- South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George said Tuesday.

World 19 Mar 2025 | 04:25 PM

African Epidemic Fund becomes operational: Africa CDC

ADDIS ABABA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The African Epidemic Fund has become operational, providing the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with flexible funding to support countries across the continent in outbreak preparedness and response.

World 19 Mar 2025 | 05:04 PM

Kenya hosts conference to mobilize climate finance for Africa

NAIROBI, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Climate change experts convened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday to discuss ways to bridge the climate finance gap in Africa.

World 20 Mar 2025 | 05:25 PM

South Africa's economy grows 0.6 pct in 2024: central bank

JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6 percent in 2024, with household consumption and lower inflation being the major contributors, the country's central bank said on Thursday.

Football 20 Mar 2025 | 01:28 PM

Soccer-It's time for Salah to win Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach

(Reuters) - The time has come for Mohamed Salah to lift the Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who aims to lead the country to the 2026 World Cup just like he did as a player.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 05:23 PM

South Africa aims to "plant 1 mln trees in a single day"

JOHANNESBURG, March 18 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has designated Sept. 24, 2025, as a national tree planting day, aiming to "plant 1 million trees in a single day" to help combat climate change, said a senior South African official on Tuesday.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 06:29 PM

South Africa to use G20 presidency to boost investment, trade in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, March 18 (Xinhua) -- South Africa would like to use its Group of 20 (G20) presidency to promote investment in Africa's infrastructure and productive sector, aiming to support the continent's integration into global trade, a senior official said on Tuesday.

World 17 Mar 2025 | 04:27 PM

Experts, policymakers call for tackling trade barriers to boost food security in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers have called on African countries to address persistent challenges and trade barriers to improve food security on the continent.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 04:43 PM

Chinese aircraft to boost Africa's aviation sector: industry official

NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The entry of Chinese-made aircraft into Africa's aviation market is expected to enhance connectivity, reduce operational costs, and support fleet expansion for the continent's airlines, a senior industry official said here on Tuesday.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 05:58 PM

AfDB calls for sustained investments to transform Africa's food systems

NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The transformation of food systems in Africa to help the continent meet its hunger eradication goal requires sustained investments in quality seeds, technology, post-harvest storage and value addition, senior officials from the African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Tuesday.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 04:34 PM

Kenya hosts conference on promoting advanced air mobility solutions in Africa

NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Aviation experts convened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday for a two-day conference to accelerate the adoption of next-generation air transport solutions across the continent.

Next Page

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In