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How to remove dangerous malware from your android device
If you use the internet or collect data from other phone users, then, there’s a very good chance you will get your device exposed to harmful malware that can damage your phone or device.A malware is like a virus. It attacks…
Norbert Owona: How Samuel Eto’o helped Cameroon’s ex-captain
Cameroon's ex-football captain Norbert Owona, who has been homeless for two years, has thanked Samuel Eto'o Fils for promising him a new house.He told the BBC the ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker had recently visited him on…
No social media access for government workers in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government has banned all its workers from social media during working hours.In a circular by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, in charge of Public Service Management, Dr…
Pope ‘begs for God’s forgiveness’ for sexual abuse scandal
Pope Francis in Ireland Sunday "begged for God's forgiveness" for the child sexual abuse scandal rocking the church but faced accusations by a former Vatican official that he had personally ignored allegations…
Kenya welcomes opening of drug-testing lab
Athletics Kenya on Monday welcomed the establishment in Nairobi of a World Anti-Doping Agency-approved blood testing laboratory for East Africa declaring it a big step in their anti-doping fight. The laboratory, due to open…
10 health benefits of cashew nuts
The cashew tree is one of the commonest in the world. It is found almost everywhere, and is one of the few trees with both a fruit and a nut.The cashew is originally from Brazil, but was spread around the world by nomadic…
Tanzania to arrest entire village over broken water pipe
Tanzanian police said Thursday it planned to arrest all the residents of a village in the country's south after water pipes were destroyed by a mob. The inhabitants of Ngolo village were accused of deliberately smashing…
‘Save trees when roasting Eid sheep’ in Niger
People in Niger are being urged to curb their use of firewood at next week's Eid al-Adha Muslim festival. It is an occasion when families often sacrifice sheep before roasting and eating them.The capital, Niamey, is…
Google takes African startups under its wings
Silicon Valley giant Google is expanding its regional mentorship programme for top early-stage technology startups in Africa, with the aim of helping them become commercially viable. The Launchpad Accelerator Africa…
Mandela lecture: Five things Barack Obama said
Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US president to take swipes at "strongman politics" and politicians' disregard for the facts.His comments are seen as thinly veiled criticism of the…
Rwandan films selected for Durban International Film Festival
Two Rwandan films have been shortlisted to compete at this year’s edition of the Durban International Film Festival that opens in South Africa next month. In its 39th edition, this year’s festival opens on July 19, and runs…
3 ways to become rich
Money and power are some of the many spices of life. Everyone craves them, but not everyone has them. To be rich, you must think differently from the regular person. The difference between the rich and the poor isn’t in…
Is this Africa’s moment to invest in atomic energy?
Faced with persistent power deficits, which have slowed down industrialisation, Africa is increasingly considering new alternatives for electricity generation, including nuclear energy. Across the continent, dependence on…
Orange foods that boost your immunity
Orange fruits and vegetables are a great way to battle off illness and disease. Most naturally, orange foods get their colour from beta-carotene and besides being delicious, they are healthy options that not only boast your…
9 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
Dreams are very important. They are the one thing that can keep you going and focused in life’s journey. A life without dreams is a purposeless one.For a lot of people, dreaming isn’t the problem though; it is getting them…
Why does Ebola keep coming back?
The Ebola virus has reared its head again, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While it is impossible to predict exactly where and when the next outbreak will occur, we now know much more about how to prevent a…
5 THINGS EMPLOYERS WANT FROM YOU
Every year, the number of people in the labour market increases, and that means slimmer chances of getting hired. To actually stand a chance, you must stand out and show your potential employer that you’re better than the…
44 African nations sign pact establishing free trade area: AU
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (CFTA ) could enter into effect by the end of this year following signing by 44 countries yesterday at the 10th extraordinary African Union Summit.Besides the…
Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is to face prosecution for 16 charges of corruption relating to a multi-billion-dollar arms deal.The case centres on a 30bn rand ($2.5bn; £1.7bn) deal to modernise the…
6 vital health benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a very popular food in the world; if they’re not being used for stew or soup, they’re added to salad and other foods. But the truth about this highly nutritious food is that most people only eat it, and have no…
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