9 Heads of State expected at the Forum as Egypt takes over chairmanship of the African Union in 2019; Some of Africa’s leading industrialists will be participating in the Forum; The Forum will also host…
Family Bank Limited (FamilyBank.co.ke), a leading bank in Kenya, has partnered with London-based financial technology firm SimbaPay (www.SimbaPay.com) to launch an instant money transfer service from Kenya to China through WeChat – a service that will…
Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation congratulates the South African national women’s soccer team, Banyana Banyana, on its astonishing win during the 2018 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) semi-finals held in Ghana last…
Download logoThe African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €17.96 million loan to the Republic of Cameroon to finance the construction of a Ring-Road Project in the North-West Province of the country. The Ring Road…
Download logoSince launching a year ago, the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) has signed agreements with five countries ensuring that their Independent Power Producers (IPPs) receive protection against payment risks that often contribute to their…
Download logo What: The 2018 African Economic Conference (AEC) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, under the theme “Regional and Continental Integration for Africa’s Development”. The Conference is jointly organized by the United Nations Development…
Download logoIf you have visited Rwanda, no doubt you would have heard of Umuganda, a vast clean-up operation that takes place every last Saturday of the month. The transformative civic operation has gained the country…
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Republic of Mauritius, the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and the Hon Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands and Minister…
Download logoDeputy President David Mabuza in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) will on Saturday, 01 December 2018, , deliver a keynote address at the World Aids Day…
Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Energy adopted its report on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (2018). The Department of Energy briefed the committee on the draft IRP in September. The Portfolio Committee on Energy resolved…
Download logoUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday said the Tunisian Cabinet’s approval of a draft law that provides for equal inheritance rights for women is a significant step towards gender equality…
Download logoToday, in advance of World AIDS Day 2018, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced the latest results achieved by American leadership and partnerships through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR),…
Download logoJesuit priest Fr Victor Luke Odhiambo was attacked and killed by unknown people on the night of 15 November in Cueibet South Sudan. The late priest was known for his commitment to education and…
Download logoThe U.S. Embassy is organizing a series of programs to highlight Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the world of work and ways in which GBV limits women’s economic empowerment. The media is invited to…
Merck foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) acknowledged the First Lady of Central African Republic for her efforts as “Merck more than a Mother” Ambassador in Central African Republic -C.A.R; Merck Foundation underscored their partnership with the First Lady…
Download logoThe Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this afternoon meet with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for an update on progress with cases that have been reported on and others still being investigated….
Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) (www.RwandaRugby.com) The new executive committee of the Rwanda Rugby Federation chaired by newly elected President Tharcisse Kamanda has confirmed that his four-year tenure in office will focus on further development of…
Mr Herbert Mensah, President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) (http://GhanaRugby.org), announced the intent of the Ghana Eagles to take part in the 2019 Rugby Africa international tournaments in a…
The Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria recently provided funding of €250,000 to UNICEF to deliver emergency water, sanitation and health (WASH) services in Harare. This support forms part of Ireland’s response to the Cholera Outbreak…
Innovative ComHIP project in Ghana shows that bringing healthcare closer to where people live, work and shop effectively tackles hypertension – the most deadly non-communicable disease; Digital health tools were a key enabler in the…