Today’s NEXT has a story on Nigeria’s mega party, the Social Democratic Mega Party which is a fusion of about 25 political parties and over 150 political leaders across the country. The party intends to be a platform for women, youth and Nigerians in Diaspora to contest for elective positions in the 2011 elections. The [...]

CP-Africa.com had earlier posted a news story here about the Presidential pardon granted to the Malawi gay couple late last month. In a dramatic turn of events, the couple Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga are reported by the U.K. Guardian to have separated. Concerning the split, Steven Monjeza is reported to have said: “I have [...]

Reuters – Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, billionaire Bill Gates and Queen Rania of Jordan will put their fame to work this week as they join a Twitter campaign to end malaria deaths. Ashton Kutcher, Ryan Seacrest and other Hollywood celebrities have also joined the Twitter campaign. Starting on Wednesday, the participants will send [...]

Proud…I have added some information about the Goldman Prize below… Thuli Brilliance Makama is not everyone’s idea of an environmental hero. An attorney in Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, she has made her name not as a conservationist but by investigating the deaths of suspected poachers. Yesterday she was named as among the winners of [...]

…this is what CP-Africa.com likes to hear…! UNITED NATIONS — Substantial investment in malaria control has helped fuel major progress in the drive to roll back the disease across Africa but more funding is needed, according to a report released Monday. “Progress in Africa is on an upward and accelerated trajectory,” according to “The World [...]

…tax free… Zambia wants foreign and local investors to set up industries in a special tax free zone as the southern African country prepares to complete basic infrastructure at the site, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer, was looking for investors to create industries that [...]

hmmm…and the winner is…BREAKING: check out the winners of the 2010 Africa Movie Awards Show here on cp-africa.com The stage is set for the crowning of the next African best actor and actress of the year as the brightest and best in movies across the continent gather in the capital city of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State [...]

Rural internet inter connectivity… Ghana is to host two major international Information and Communication Technology (ICT) conferences this year to promote and enhance the development of internet usage in rural communities. They are the International Telecommunication Union Workshop on Numbering Planning and Convergence of Numbering scheduled for April 28-30, and the Fifth Annual Connecting Rural [...]

…Historic…despite the criticisms here and there… After nearly two decades of waiting, Kenyans may finally receive a new constitution. Political leaders are calling for Kenya to support the proposed set of laws, but controversial amendments threaten its passage through referendum in the coming months. Kenya moved one step closer to reform last week when parliament [...]