Tag: launches
Ho Fiave Global Evangelical Church launches awards scheme
The Ho Fiave branch of the Global Evangelical Presbyterian Church (GEPC) has established an award scheme to encourage excellence in education and other endeavours...
Kenya launches locally assembled school desks project
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday launched the 1.9 billion shillings (about 17.6 million U.S. dollars) school furniture project that will see local artisans...
Turkey launches series of operations against 130 suspects over failed coup
Turkish authorities on Friday launched a series of operations across the country to detain at least 130 suspects over their alleged links to a...
Kenya launches mobile app to boost tax collections
Kenya has launched a mobile phone application to help boost the country's tax collections, the revenue agency said on Thursday.
Elizabeth...
Kenya launches synthetic biology innovation project to address challenges
Kenya on Thursday launched the first synthetic biology innovation project to address food insecurity and healthcare challenges in the country.
Benson...
Child organization in Cambodia launches toll-free call service, interactive game to help prevent COVID-19...
Save the Children in Cambodia, supported by Cellcard, has launched a toll-free 3-2-1 call service and an interactive game for information related to COVID-19,...
UNEP launches assessment on air pollution, climate change in Africa
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in conjunction with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) on Monday launched the first assessment of air pollution...
European Commission launches public consultation on organic farming
The European Commission on Friday launched a public consultation on its action plan on organic farming. Simultaneously it proposed the postponement by one year...
UN launches training program to help Somalis adapt to COVID-19 impacts
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched radio training programs in Somalia to help the Horn of Africa nation...
China launches reusable experimental spacecraft
China successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft with a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China Friday.
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Durban launches Africa’s first city climate action plan
South Africa's eThekwini Municipality on Thursday became the first city on the African continent and one of the 12 cities in the world to...
South Africa launches new app to prevent “second wave” of COVID-19
South Africa has launched a new mobile application to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent a possible second wave of the virus, the...
South Africa launches new app to fight against COVID-19
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kenya launches platform to boost agribusiness
Kenya on Wednesday launched the first Agribusiness Partnership Platform Framework (CAP-F) to streamline engagement with the private sector.
Peter Munya, cabinet secretary...
“Tintin Match” launched for Android and iOS
Planet Games in cooperation with Moulinsart are today proud to announce the release of Tintin Match, an exciting and fun match-3 mobile game that...
Ghana Export-Import Bank launches made-in-Ghana 4P campaign
The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has begun a nation-wide campaign dubbed Made-In-Ghana 4P to encourage Ghanaians to support the growth and development of indigenous...
South Africa launches initiative to help facilitate exports
The South African government on Monday launched an mechanism to help remove barriers for enterprises other countries.
The Department of...
South Africa launches Tourism Month amid COVID-19
The South African government on Monday launched the Tourism Month in the hope of rejuvenating the economy severely battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EU launches €60 million anti-COVID-19 assistance program for IGAD member states
The European Union (EU) on Monday launched a 60 million U.S. euros anti-COVID-19 assistance program for Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states.
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Tanzania’s ruling party launches Magufuli’s re-election campaign
Tanzania's ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi on Saturday held a rally to mark the launch of President John Magufuli's re-election bid in the country's...
WHO launches awareness campaign on correct wearing of masks in Guinea-Bissau
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched on Friday a major awareness campaign called "The Correct Use of Protective Masks" to contain the spread of...
Nigeria launches investigation into helicopter crash that killed 2
Nigerian authorities said they have launched an investigation into a helicopter crash which claimed two lives on Friday in Lagos, the economic hub.
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Kenya launches digital strategy to boost agricultural productivity
Kenya on Friday launched a digital strategy and electronic voucher input subsidy program to boost agricultural productivity and farmers' income.
Peter Munya,...
Kenya’s judiciary launches policy on alternative justice system
Kenya's judiciary on Thursday launched a policy on an alternative justice system in order to boost access to justice.
David Maraga,...
Lebanon launches platform to ensure transparency in donations distribution
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Thursday launched a platform to ensure transparency in dealing with the donations following the deadly blasts in...
Zambia launches online child protection strategy
Zambia on Thursday launched an online children protection strategy aimed at protecting children from online abuse and cyberbullying.
The National Child...
TREATS TB study launches COVID-19 study in Zambia
A major TB study currently underway and aimed at investigating methods to reduce TB prevalence and infection in Zambia and South Africa will soon...
Harbour City Mass Choir launches maiden single album
The Harbour City Mass Choir (HCMC), has launched its new single titled ‘In Christ Alone’ to spread hope during this pandemic period.
The single, which...
Africa Union Launches an Extremely Important Campaign
H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission; H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; and Dr John Nkengasong,...
NPP launches 2020 manifesto, promises to transform country forever
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday launched its election 2020 manifesto with a promise to provide a leadership of service to transform...