In the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic, the Orange Foundation (www.FondationOrange.com) is providing an additional €1.3 million in financial aid to the 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East within its footprint. These funds will be used to support national efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible and to help combat the health […]
Excitement mounts ahead of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021(TM) draw
Ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ (www.FIFA.com) draw on Tuesday, 27 April (21:00 local time), the qualifying matches for the tournament have been decided. Of the 23 nations involved, the 14 lowest-ranked teams according to the April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking (https://fifa.fans/3sVOCXB) will participate in single-leg play-offs ahead of the tournament, which […]
A re-definition of the term "public character" and its impact on the taxability of Non-governmental organisations in Nigeria (By Ibrahim Moshood & Tozaye Balogun)
By Ibrahim Moshood, Associate & Tozaye Balogun, Director of Tax Services in Africa The Federal Inland Revenue Service (“FIRS”) recently issued a Revised Information Circular on the Tax Treatment of Non-Governmental Ogranisations (NGOs), hereafter referred to the as “Revised Information Circular” or “the Circular”. The Circular, published on 31 March 2021, amends, updates or replaces […]
Vertiv Opens Innovative New Factory in Croatia to Support Growing Demand for Integrated Modular Solutions
Download logo Vertiv (www.Vertiv.com/en-emea) (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the opening of a new factory in Rugvica, Croatia to support its integrated modular solutions (IMS) business in EMEA. Compared to the previous factory, the site offers 130% more indoor space and 60% more outdoor space and […]
A Social Media Platform for Africans by Africans set to be launched in May 2021 (MY!)
MyCountry MyWorld (http://MyCountryMyWorld.com) is set to launch MY! a social media platform for Africans by Africans providing possibilities in world exploration by giving users the opportunity to bring their country and world to each other. MY! A social media platform is set to be launched in May 2021. “Having developed the app over a period […]
The 8th edition of the NollywoodWeek film festival goes global: Selection includes films from other African countries and the African Diaspora
NollywoodWeek film festival (www.NWff.eventive.org), the first and only Nigerian film festival organized in Paris has taken its 8th edition online. The films in this year’s line-up will be available to a global online audience from May 6-9, 2021. This year’s selection has expanded beyond Nigeria to include high quality, thought provoking, and entertaining productions from other […]
Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (26 April 2021)
Thirty-five patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Quarantine Centers in Gash Barka, Southern, Central, Anseba, Northern Red Sea, and Southern Red Sea Regions. Out of these, ten patients are from Quarantine Centers in Agordat (2), Gherset (1). Barentu (1), Bushuka (1), Aderde (1), Forto-Sawa (1), Goluj (1), Adibara […]
Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (26 April 2021)
Daily: Laboratory test: 5,595 Severe cases: 990 New recovered: 750 New deaths: 19 New cases: 841 Total: Laboratory test: 2,555,989 Active cases: 56,051 Total recovered: 193,497 Total deaths: 3,570 Total cases: 253,120 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 update (26 April 2021)
Tests conducted: 10,545,817 Positive cases identified: 1,576,320 Total recoveries: 1,501,880 Total deaths: 54,186 New cases: 849 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (26 April 2021)
Total daily tests: 725 New confirmed cases: 1 Cumulative confirmed cases: 18,443 Active cases: 31 Recoveries: 17,741 (4 new) Currently admitted: 6 New deaths: 0 Total deaths: 671 Total vaccinated to date: 34,897 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa