Cisco Releases New Whitepaper | CIO Africa

Cisco Releases New Whitepaper | CIO Africa

The new Cisco Whitepaper spotlights Africa’s Cyber Resilience challenges and outlines possible solutions Cisco has released a new whitepaper that focuses on Africa’s resilience challenges whilst also outlining possible solutions for the same. Titled ‘Elevating Africa’s Cyber Resilience’, the whitepaper was published by Cisco in collaboration with public policy consultancy Access Partnership, and the Centre…

Kenya’s tea industry tackles skills shortage with dual TVET model

Kenya’s tea industry tackles skills shortage with dual TVET model

Panellists from TVET, State Department and tea sector discuss skills gaps and collaboration at the dual TVET forum in Kisumu. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Kenya’s tea industry is tackling skills shortages by adopting a dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) model that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in factories and farms. The move…

EAC states urged to negotiate trade deals as a bloc

EAC states urged to negotiate trade deals as a bloc

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – Countries forming the East African Community (EAC) bloc have been urged to negotiate trade agreements with third parties as a bloc to improve negotiation leverage. The East African Business Council (EABC) Acting Executive Director Adrian Raphael Njau added that an EAC unified approach will enhance trust among partner states. The…

Step back in time at the James Hall Museum of Transport

Step back in time at the James Hall Museum of Transport

Ever wondered what transportation looked like before cars took over Johannesburg’s streets? If you’re curious about the city’s past, the James Hall Museum of Transport is the perfect spot to visit. Picture: James Hall Museum of Transport Tucked away in La Rochelle’s Pioneers’ Park, this museum is home to South Africa’s largest collection of vintage…

Is the One Million Housing Units Target by 2027 Realistic?

Is the One Million Housing Units Target by 2027 Realistic?

The one million target sounds noble, even necessary, considering Kenya’s growing urban population and rising demand for decent housing. While the affordable housing agenda is gaining momentum, it has not been without pushback — especially from communities directly affected by the developments. For most Kenyans, the hope isn’t in a headline figure, it’s in finally…

Securex South Africa 2025 Set To Unpack The Future of Security

Securex South Africa 2025 Set To Unpack The Future of Security

Securex South Africa has shown consistent year-on-year growth, both in exhibitor numbers and visitor attendance As the world continuously adopts new technologies and increases its exposure to both physical and digital threats, the demand for smarter and more resilient security solutions continues to grow. Securex South Africa 2025 looks to shine a light on this…

Man kills grandmother over witchcraft claim

Man kills grandmother over witchcraft claim

Close relatives are usually culprits for the abuse of elders.[iStockphoto] A 45-year-old man surrendered to police on Wednesday after he allegedly beheaded his grandmother in Jera Central village, Ugenya sub-county, for allegedly practising witchcraft. In an incident that has left the village reeling in shock, George Opondo reportedly used an axe to kill his grandmother,…