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Man Vs Machine: Thousands Lose Jobs As Kenyan Tea Plantations Adopt Tea Plucking Machines 

Tea pickers union representatives said the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the switch from human to mechanized labor. The post Man Vs Machine: Thousands Lose Jobs As Kenyan Tea Plantations Adopt Tea Plucking Machines  appeared first on Zenger News.

Private Contractors Protest Ugandan Army’s Takeover Of National Construction Projects 

Citing delays by private contractors, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni ordered the army to take over government projects. The post Private Contractors Protest Ugandan Army’s Takeover Of National Construction Projects  appeared first on Zenger News.

Dirty Laundry, Family Illness Inspires Kenyan To Develop A Gig App

Kenya's gig economy stood at $19.7 billion in 2019, employing 5.13 million workers. The post Dirty Laundry, Family Illness Inspires Kenyan To Develop A Gig App appeared first on Zenger News.

#FixTheCountry: Ghanaians Take To The Streets And Social Media To Demand Constitutional Changes

Ghanaians protest over a range of issues, including a limping economy and suppression of press freedom. The post #FixTheCountry: Ghanaians Take To The Streets And Social Media To Demand Constitutional Changes appeared first on Zenger News.

Hundreds Of Algerians Flee To Europe As Political Instability Persists

The socio-political crisis that has gripped Algeria since February 2019, has revived illegal immigration to Europe. The post Hundreds Of Algerians Flee To Europe As Political Instability Persists appeared first on Zenger News.

Chinese Takeaway: Beijing Firm Demands Billions Before Opening The New Railway It’s Running 

Chinese operator Afristar demands $348 million before turning over the railway's operations to the Kenyan government. The post Chinese Takeaway: Beijing Firm Demands Billions Before Opening The New Railway It’s Running  appeared first on Zenger News.

School Fees Pain For Kenyan Parents As Covid-19 Pandemic Bites

A tight academic calendar and extra costs due to Covid-19 safety measures burden parents. The post School Fees Pain For Kenyan Parents As Covid-19 Pandemic Bites appeared first on Zenger News.

‘We Need Jobs, Not Rice’: Angry Ghanaian Youth Reject Minister’s Food Donation

Youths chased away three trucks full of rice donations from Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor. The post ‘We Need Jobs, Not Rice’: Angry Ghanaian Youth Reject Minister’s Food Donation appeared first on Zenger News.

Ugandan Parents Fear Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown Will Spur Teen Pregnancies 

Over 2,300 school girls were impregnated during first lockdown between March and September 2020.  The post Ugandan Parents Fear Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown Will Spur Teen Pregnancies  appeared first on Zenger News.

Nigeria’s Lagos City Named The Second Most Stressful City In The World

Chronic traffic, air pollution, and insecurity take a shine off Africa's largest city.  The post Nigeria’s Lagos City Named The Second Most Stressful City In The World appeared first on Zenger News.

South Sudan Marks A “Wasted Decade” Of Independence

More than 8.5 million people face starvation in Africa's youngest country. The post South Sudan Marks A “Wasted Decade” Of Independence appeared first on Zenger News.

Diamond Rich: Botswana Cements Position As Africa’s Top Producer With Two Discoveries In June

The 1,098-carat diamond recovered from Jwaneng Mine is the third biggest gem-quality diamond ever. The post Diamond Rich: Botswana Cements Position As Africa’s Top Producer With Two Discoveries In June appeared first on Zenger News.

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She knows she looks different, but that doesn't mean she doesn't long to be like other teens her age The post A Young Girl Recalls Surviving A Fire Incident With No Hair appeared first on Zenger News.

Creditinfo Completes Acquisition Of Credit Bureaus In Namibia And Uganda

Creditinfo Group, a global provider of credit information and risk management solutions, has acquired two credit bureaus in Uganda and Namibia.

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