Download logo The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Dr Jan Robinson as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fishing Authority, effective from the 16th October, 2023. Dr Robinson has a PhD in Coral Reef Studies from the James Cook University, in Australia, an MSc in Applied Marine Science […]
Sudan: Six months into the conflict vast humanitarian needs remain unmet
Download logo Six months after the conflict broke out in Sudan, I feel pained and frustrated. This tragedy has uprooted over five million people and claimed countless civilian lives. Brutal violence has left deep scars on families and communities. And yet we have not been able to deliver the level of assistance necessary to match […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over One-Stop centre facility to assist Wau survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Download logo Surviving sexual or other gender-based violence is the tragic reality of all-too-many (mostly) girls and women in South Sudan. Having access to a single place to handle the aftermath of the trauma and get the necessary support makes the road to recovery less painful, and that is something that residents in Wau can […]
Eritrea: Successful heart operation on children
Download logo In cooperation with Italian and Eritrean physicians, Orotta National Referral Hospital successfully performed cardiac surgery on nineteen children. According to Prof. Tsigereda Gebrehiwet, head of the hospital’s pediatrics unit, this is the second time the program has been run since the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of the Italian non-governmental charity association reported that […]
African Development Bank imposes 12-month Conditional Non-Debarment on Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited for a Corrupt Practice
Download logo The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), on 13 October 2023 announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited, thus putting an end to sanctions proceedings for a corrupt practice against Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited. Pursuant to the negotiated settlement agreement, Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited, registered […]
FIFA President's condolence message Israel/Palestine conflict
Download logo The following text was sent to both association presidents: I would like to express, on behalf of FIFA and the entire international football community, our deepest condolences to the Palestine Football Association and the Israel Football Association, in light of the horrendous violence that has been occurring over the past days. It is […]
Oak Group appoints new Group Chief Executive Officer
Oak Group (www.Oak.Group) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Sgarlata as Group CEO. With an extensive background in a variety of international financial services and a proven track record of success, Kim demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and integrity needed to navigate complex business environments. She is well-positioned to have a big impact on […]
Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Tourism
The staggering impact of climate change and environmental issues means that sustainability can no longer be ignored. It is one of the few global trends set to be ever-present over the coming decades, impacting industries worldwide, and none more so than the global travel and tourism industry. Against this backdrop, tourism stakeholders need to rethink […]
"Closing the care gap – the role of families" in Breast Cancer battle
Download logo The Ministry of Health, Cancer Unit has recorded 577 cases of cancer between January 2023 and June 2023, 33 of which are cancers of the breast. While many cancer patients in middle-income countries succumb to the disease, 50-year-old Fikile Hlatjwayo is lucky to have survived the deadly disease. Hlatjwayo was diagnosed with breast […]
Africa Data Centres, The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) sign statement reaffirming ongoing partnership for Ghana facility investment of $300 million
The DFC and Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com) have signed a statement reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthen ICT infrastructure in Africa and Africa Data Centres’ intent to mobilise part of its existing DFC-financing commitment of $300 million to construct a first-of-its-kind data centre in Ghana; The investment is part of the organisation’s plan to strengthen ICT […]