Africa’s health systems are at risk of collapse in the coming years due to a surge in chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, a leading health expert has warned. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, highlighted that foreign aid has largely focused on infectious diseases, leaving a significant gap in addressing non-communicable diseases […]
Increased imports and falling receipts from tourism and remittances by Moroccans living abroad have widened the trade deficit to 40.2 million dirhams, that is 36% rise compared to the same period last year. The trade deficit stood at 29 million dirhams the same period last year, the Moroccan foreign exchange regulator said in its latest […]
Zambia has reduced hydropower production at the Kariba Dam because of rapidly declining water levels at the world’s biggest man-made reservoir. The power station straddles the border with Zimbabwe and supply both countries with electricity. According to Reuters, the two countries have agreed to reduce electricity production on each side of the border, from about […]
