Download logo Although Malawi continues to record only sporadic cholera cases, with just an average of 10 cases a week as of January 2024 compared with close to 700 cases per week at the peak of the outbreak in January 2023 – infection control measures are being applied rigorously to further curb the disease, save […]
South Africa: Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry
Download logo Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Results on pasture and the concentrate component of the dairy feed provide guidelines to producers in the Southern […]
Zimbabwe: European Union Supports Private Sector for More Trade and Investment
Download logo The European Union Delegation in Zimbabwe successfully hosted a high-profile EU Private Sector Dialogue Seminar in Harare, shedding light on key opportunities for trade and investment between Zimbabwe and the EU. This well-attended event brought together representatives from EU businesses with a presence in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe private sector players, key Zimbabwean private sector […]
Sudan: As conflict enters its second year, United Nations (UN) Fact-Finding Mission says warring parties must halt fighting, protect civilians, allow free flow of aid
Download logo Sudan’s warring parties must commit to an immediate cease-fire, end attacks on civilians and ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance for millions of people in desperate need of aid, the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan said today, as the deadly conflict edges into its second year. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and […]
Business is blooming in East Africa – United Kingdom suspends tariff for flower exports
Download logo From today, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond. Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at 0% tariff, even if they transit via a third country. […]
A catastrophic year for Sudan
Download logo “One year since the start of the war in Sudan, the civilians here are enduring starvation, mass sexual violence, large-scale ethnic killing, and executions. Millions more are displaced, and yet the world continues to look the other way. “Today marks a milestone of shame for the warring parties in Sudan, as much as […]
World Health Day: More than two thousand people walk for health
Download logo On April 6, 2024, more than two thousand people gathered in Luanda to take part in a walk the talk for health, a landmark event marking World Health Day. Organised by the Ministry of Health and the Luanda Provincial Government, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), this five-kilometre walk from […]
Seychelles and Cook islands to establish diplomatic relations
Download logo On the margins of the 2024 United Nations Ocean Decade Conference currently taking place in Barcelona Spain, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr Mark Brown held discussions on establishing diplomatic relations between the two island states. Cook Islands is a […]
Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries
Download logo The Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund (ESF) has announced a new funding distribution that totals CHF 485,597 and supports projects administered by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 17 countries. The commission is administered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International […]
Cabship Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor
Angolan logistics and supply chain management company Cabship has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – scheduled for October 2-4 in Luanda – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship aligns with the company’s mission to deliver innovative market solutions to Angola’s oil and gas industry and Cabship’s participation will strengthen dialogue surrounding logistics […]