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By Abdul Rahman Bangura– NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone– The AMDT has also urged growers to decrease dependency on rain-fed agriculture, rather they should welcome dry husbandry. The advice was made by MDT Chief Executive Officer, Charles Ogutu, when called upon the demonstration farm of beans in Londoto village, Simanjiro district, Manyara Region. Ogutu said agriculturalist have been missing out the opportunity to double their income especially in the dry season due to engaging in the agriculture which depends on rain. “We will continue to provide education on better irrigation procedure through demonstration farms provided by various research institutes for quality seeds and to improve the cultivation of crops in the country,” Mr. Ogutu emphasised. Adding:” the...

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra Ghana- The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA) have concluded two days of a Consultative Forum on Health Data Governance in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda with a commitment by all the three parties to foster stronger health data governance to drive digital transformation and innovations in the health sector in East Africa. The two-day forum, aimed to sensitize EALA members on the importance of developing the EAC Regional Health Data Governance (HDG) framework and similar initiatives for the African Union with a view to building consensus through the African Common Position that is part of the Africa Centre for Disea...

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra Ghana- The African Development Bank Group and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) have signed an agreement on granting a EUR 70 million line of credit to strengthen BOAD’s support. to the private sector in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), which comprises eight countries in the West African franc zone. The agreement was signed in Lomé on 8 December 2023, after it was approved by the Bank Group’s Board of Directors in December 2021 with a 10-year maturity. The project will also benefit from joint funding from an Italian public organization, Cassa Depositie Prestiti, which is providing EUR 60 million, and the Development Finance Institute Canada (FINDEV), which is contributing EUR 20 million. Wilfrid Abiola,...

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra Ghana- The Kenyan government has started a pilot scheme for the new digital identification cards. According to a statement released on Wednesday, first-time ID applicants will now be issued with the new cards. Also set to receive the new card with enhanced security are applicants seeking replacements for defaced or lost cards as the government tests the country’s preparedness for a full rollout of digital IDs. “All Kenyans turning 18 years in whichever part of Kenya will be issued with a Maisha Card on a pilot basis. This way, we will establish whether there are any errors or issues before we do the penultimate launch.” Immigration and Citizen Services Permanent Secretary Prof Julius Bitok said. Maisha Card will feature a unique...