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26 Jun

Intelsat, Starfish Space Reach Deal for Satellite Servicing Mission

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Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, signed a contract for a Starfish Otter servicing vehicle to provide life extension services to an Intelsat geostationary satellite, beginning in 2026. This landmark agreement reinforces Intelsat’s commitment to utilizing satellite servicing technologies to maximize the value its satellites can provide to customers and will mark Starfish’s first mission to provide services to a commercial satellite operator with Otter. Starting in 2026, Starfish Space’s Otter will dock with a retired Intelsat satellite during a checkout campaign before maneuvering to dock with and service one of Intelsat’s operational satellites. (Courtesy:…

26 Jun

Siya Kolisi To Retain Springbok Captaincy

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Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday, 6 July, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced on Wednesday. Erasmus confirmed that Kolisi, who is based overseas with French club Racing 92, will again lead the team, ending speculation that Kolisi could be replaced by a locally-based Bok captain. Kolisi guided the Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory in 2019 in Japan and 2023 in France. “Siya will be the captain and will again…

26 Jun

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) invests in DRC copper complex

admin0 CommentsBusinessCopper, DRC

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is pleased to announce the closing of a US$150 million senior loan with Kamoa Copper to support the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The loan by AFC, who acted both as lender and arranger, aligns with the Corporation’s commitment to support the local beneficiation of Africa’s abundant mineral resources to unlock the continent’s economic prosperity. Kamoa-Kakula is a world-class, high-grade, low carbon-intensive, underground copper deposit situated on the western edge of the prolific Central African Copperbelt. It started production in July 2021 and…

26 Jun

Elevating Standards: How Accreditation has Enhanced Food Safety Laboratory Services in Africa

admin0 CommentsAfricaFood, Food Safety, Nuclear, Nuclear Science

Zimbabwe’s Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) and Uganda’s Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL) have attained accreditation to the international standard for testing and calibration in laboratories with the support of the IAEA and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Achieving this accreditation is a goal for many testing and calibration laboratories within Africa as it demonstrates competence; increases confidence among clients; and enhances the prospect of attracting resources by providing paid services and therefore contributing to the sustainability of such laboratories. Accredited laboratories also help food traders to access and sustain national and international markets. In the face…

26 Jun

Gachagua asks Intelligence Boss Nordin Haji to Resign

admin0 CommentsNewsNational Intelligence Service (NIS), Rigathi Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for failing to properly brief President William Ruto on the likely rejection of the Finance Bill 2024. Speaking at a press conference in Mombasa on Wednesday, Gachagua called for the resignation of NIS Director General Noordin Haji, citing incompetence. "The security sector was caught off-guard by the intensity of the protests. Had NIS DG Noordin Haji done his job, we would not be where we are today," Gachagua stated. He further accused the NIS of providing false information that linked him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to the ensuing…

26 Jun

Gachagua Asks Schools To Be Patient on Funding

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring smooth operations in schools. Speaking at the official opening of the 47th Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association annual national conference at Sheikh Zayed School, Mombasa, the Deputy President reiterated the government's dedication to a thriving education sector. "Regarding capitation, we have faced challenges due to a very tight fiscal space, escalating public debt, and diminishing revenue," Gachagua explained. "We don't have a reserve of funds; we rely on taxpayer money, which we disburse to you. Delays…

26 Jun

Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests

admin0 CommentsNews#RejectFinanceBill2024, William Ruto

President William Ruto has responded to the calls of Kenyans by withdrawing the Finance Bill 2024, stating that it will be shelved to allow for dialogue and a collective approach to financing the current budget. This historic step, the first of its kind since independence, implies that the Sh 3.9 trillion budget will be managed using the current Finance Act, along with external and internal borrowing to address the budget deficit. The Finance Bill 2024, passed by MPs on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among Kenya’s youth, who feel disproportionately burdened by the proposed tax increases. Protests have erupted…

26 Jun

Kenya’s Parliament Approves Deployment Army to Contain Widespread Protests

admin0 CommentsNews#RejectFinanceBill2024, Army, National Assembly

Kenya’s National Assembly has approved the deployment of the army following the failure of police forces to contain the escalating #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country. While parliamentary proceedings are traditionally televised and streamed on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation's TV, this was not. Earlier today, it was reported that Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah was set to move the motion for military deployment. Analysts suggest that the parliamentary approval was primarily a formality to legitimize the directive issued by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale the previous day. In a Kenya Gazette notice, Duale stated, “Under Article 241…

26 Jun

Uganda responds after Uganda House in Nairobi was Vandalized and Set Ablaze

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The Government of Uganda has responded following the vandalism and setting a blaze of Uganda House in Nairobi, Kenya, following the anti-Finance Bill protests yesterday. Located on Kenyatta Avenue, the six-floor Uganda House was newly refurbished and was to be opened this Friday, June 28, 2024. So far, only the ground floor was occupied by commercial tenants, as the upper floors, including the third floor that previously housed the Consular Office, had been vacated to facilitate the renovations. "While the damage to the property is extensive, there is some relief in knowing that no fatalities or serious injuries have been…

26 Jun

Gatundu Residents Storm MP Kagombe’s Office Carrying a Coffin

admin0 CommentsNews#RejectFinanceBill2024, Gabriel Kagombe, Gatundu South

Angry residents of Gatundu South, Kiambu County, stormed their MP's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) office, carrying a white coffin and a cross. They accused the MP Gabriel Kagombe of voting in favor of the controversial Finance Bill 2024. Waving placards and singing burial songs, the irate youths laid flowers at the entrance of the office before being dispersed by police. They also lit bonfires on the road and demonstrated in the town streets, chanting anti-Kagombe-Ruto slogans. Led by Sospeter Ngururi and Mario Nderi, the youths questioned why their representative voted "yes" to the bill, arguing that he should have been…