The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), joining global partners to mobilise resources for the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito rail line in southern and central Africa. Other signatories included the United States government, the European Commission, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and the host governments of Zambia, Angola and […]

Download logo In 2024–2026, the higher education cooperation of Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs will prioritise teacher education, climate change and the circular economy, and food security. The Foreign Ministry grants just over EUR 6 million to the seven projects approved for the partnership programme. The Higher Education Partnership (HEP) programme supports collaboration projects between […]

Download logo Statement from the governments of Norway, the UK and the US: The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week’s meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders. This is as an important step towards the formation of a genuinely inclusive and representative pro-democracy […]

Download logo Following a recent official visit to Saudi Arabia to strengthen tourism relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes the opening of the Saudi Arabia e-Visa system to South Africans. A few weeks ago, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that it was expanding its visitor e-Visa programme to […]

Download logo In a motivational address at the closing ceremony of the Sebabatso Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, the Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms. Nthati Moorosi, expressed her optimism that the innovative business ideas presented by young entrepreneurs would attract potential investors. The Sebabatso Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, a platform aimed at nurturing and […]

Download logo Public-Private Partnership initiative aims to attract investment into education and establish the Western Cape as an innovation powerhouse. Edu Invest: A public-private partnership initiative to attract investment and fuel education innovation in the Western Cape. Emphasis on attracting investments into low-cost new private schools to alleviate overcrowding and improve access to quality education. […]

Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received exemplary commendation from the executives and members of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for what they described as unprecedented sports infrastructure across the country. According to them, “it is a common sight now, if you travel around the country, you will […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has once again solidified its position as an exemplar of transparency and efficiency among federal agencies in the country. The NCDMB has, for a second-year running, secured the top position in the 2023 Half-Year Executive Order 001 Compliance Ranking. As the voice of the African energy sector, […]

Download logo The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of condolence to the Roman Catholic Church and congregation, family and friends of Father Gustave Lafortune following news of his demise. Father Lafortune is one of the longest serving Roman Catholic priests in Seychelles, ordained on June 30, 1963 […]

Download logo Lights, camera, action! The European Union is excited to present this year’s European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) is about to make a captivating entrance in Harare and Bulawayo, offering a grand cinematic extravaganza. Featuring a diverse line up of 6 European and 21African movies, extending across 6 days and two vibrant cities, the […]