Female condoms may be one of the most promising health technologies that people don’t know or hear much about. Together, we can change this. PATH, Universal Access to Female Condoms Joint Programme, Center for Health and Gender Equity, and the National Female Condom Coalition are thrilled to kick off the first ever Female Condoms Are ___ Film Contest. Share your story Why does the world need female condoms? How can female condoms enhance your life? We’re calling for short films that tell a story about what female condoms are to you and your community. Filmmakers of all levels of experience... Continue Reading
By Tarisai Maringire – South African based Zimbabwean artiste, Mad Fisher believes that language difference in music is a barrier that can be overcome by coming up with a good musical masterpiece. In an interview, Mad Fisher real name Simeon Justice, said the South African market is tough to break into especially if one is a foreigner, but one can excel if he/she is exceptional. “The S.A. music market is very challenging because of the language difference however, what is good is good. People always fall in love with good music.” “I have managed to showcase my Shona lyrics on... Continue Reading
By Mark Oloo in East Africa – A new directive in Kenya requiring all mobile phone users to register their simcards with the government has taken effect, promising a three-year jail term for those who will fail to comply. The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) says mobile phone users have a 90-day window period within which to register their lines failure to which they would be permanently be deactivated. There are 30.8 million active sim cards in the Kenyan market. Last evening, Information and Communications Permanent Secretary Bitange Ndemo said the directive would not be reversed. The official, at the... Continue Reading
By Mark Oloo in East Africa – Uneasy calm has returned to Kenya’s coastal district of Tana Delta after tribal skirmishes left 41 people dead at the weekend. Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo visited the troubled district together with the country’s security top brass and spoke tough, warning that merchants of impunity would be subjected to the full force of the law. The area has been tense as fighting between the Pokomo and Orma tribes continue over what many have attributed to conflicts over scarce resources. On Saturday, 41 people, including children, were hacked to death as the rivals... Continue Reading
17-18th January 2013 (Speke Resort, Munyonyo – Kampala, Uganda) The consortium in charge of the implementation of the Design, Supply, Installation, Implementation of the Land Information System and Securing of Land Records (DeSILISoR) Project in Uganda is organizing a regional land conference in January 2013 to share experiences on land information system (LIS) projects. This regional land initiative will bring together key stakeholders engaged in the Ugandan project and representatives from development banks and prominent actors involved in land administration from across Africa and France. What are the main components of Land Information System projects? What are the key factors... Continue Reading
