Author: WAJ Team

Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament, has mobilized support for a new government initiative that intends to link more than 1.3 million rural households to the country’s electrical grid. With increased access to energy for homes, businesses, and government institutions, the multibillion-dollar Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) is projected to improve living in rural communities. Speaking at the project’s opening in Mitooma District on Friday, Tayebwa—who is also the local MP—praised the EASP as a crucial program with enormous potential for rural development. He stressed how good it will be for raising the standard of living for the people…

Rwanda is developing a national roadmap to reduce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that makes up 65% of the country’s total emissions The agriculture sector, particularly the livestock sub-sector, including cattle and small ruminants, is the primary source of methane emissions in Rwanda. These emissions originate from enteric fermentation, manure management, and the natural rumination process of livestock. FaustinMunyazikwiye, Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), emphasized the importance of the National Methane Roadmap in Rwanda’s climate efforts. “Methane constitutes 65% of Rwanda’s total emissions, making its reduction crucial for achieving our climate goals. This roadmap will provide…

U.S. troops have finished their withdrawal from the base in Niamey, Niger’s capital, and are set to fully depart from Agadez in the north by a September 15 deadline, as announced by officials from both countries on Sunday. Following their coup in July 2023, Niger’s military commanders terminated a military cooperation agreement with the United States in March. As part of anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel countries of West Africa, the United States maintained some 650 soldiers in Niger, including a sizable drone base close to Agadez. “The defense ministry of Niger and the U.S. Defense Department jointly declared the…

Ubacle Group, a Nigerian renewable energy firm, has launched its lineup of solar panels, with the goal of bolstering the push for renewable energy adoption in the country. The unveiling took place during the recently concluded Nigeria Oil and Gas conference held in Abuja. Uba Michael, CEO of Ubacle Group, emphasized the importance of transitioning to alternative energy sources for a cleaner and safer world. “We are introducing a range of solar panels today to provide users with alternative energy sources,” he stated during the unveiling. The solar panels project is a collaboration between Ubacle Group and its partners from…

On Sunday afternoon, patients were evacuated after a fire erupted at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein. According to MondliMvambi, spokesperson for the Free State health department, the fire started outside the pediatric ward at approximately 15:20. The flames quickly spread to nearby trees and the first and second floors of the hospital. “This caused smoke to spread throughout the building. The hospital’s disaster plan was immediately activated, and both patients and staff were evacuated,” Mvambi said. Emergency medical services, both private and state-run, were notified, along with the Mangaung Metro Fire and Rescue Service. According to Mvambi, the event…

The chaotic beginning of the Katanga murder trial has caused delays in critical decisions, such as Ms. Molly Katanga’s request for video conferencing. Highlights from the first day The trial started with Molly Katanga pleading not guilty to the murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Her daughters, Martha Nkwanzi and Patricia Kankwanzi, also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges related to destroying evidence. Additionally, domestic worker George Amanyire and nurse Charles Otai, who are co-accused, pleaded not guilty to being accessories to the murder. In an unexpected twist, Amanyire requested the trial be conducted in Rutoro, causing a brief disruption.…