Download logo The annual commemoration of Armistice Day took place on Sunday at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. The event saw His Majesty King Letsie III leading the laying of wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers. He was followed by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the President of the Senate, Mrs Mamonaheng Mokitimi, the […]
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African Energy Week Announces 2023 Dates – Road to Cape Town
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com/) – Africa’s premier event for oil and gas sector – will return in 2023 from October 16 – 20 to drive Africa’s energy sector growth and make energy poverty history across […]
Conference of the Parties (COP27): Member Countries Seek Islamic Development Bank Institute's (IsDBI) Support to Leverage Technology-Enabled Climate Data
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www. IsDBInstitute.org) and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of IsDB member countries on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to discuss technology-enabled data solutions in order to tackle climate change related crises. High-level delegations from […]
Conference of the Parties (COP27): European Investment Bank (EIB) presents framework to support environmental sustainability
Download logo The framework supports environmental investments across the world, thus contributing to green, resilient and equitable development. The EIB (www.EIB.org) is enhancing the environmental impact and risk assessment of its operations and activities. EIB financial and technical assistance and advisory tools will support delivery of environmental benefits, as well as human health and well-being. The […]
President Ramaphosa arrives in Bali, Indonesia for the G20 Leaders' Summit
Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Bali in the Republic of Indonesia for the annual G20 Leaders' Summit. The President will participate in deliberations among world leaders whose economies account for 85% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 80% of world trade and two-thirds of the world’s population. The Summit takes place […]
Ambassador Krejčí handed over the Letters of Credence to Patrice Talon, president of Benin
Download logo H.E. Ambassador Zdeněk Krejčí handed over the Letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Bénin, H.E. Patrice Talon on November 10th 2022 in Cotonou. The visit was an opportunity to reestablish bilateral ties and to explore opportunities for business cooperation in different sectors of mutual interest. Distributed by APO Group […]
Namibia Minister launches Conference Outcome at Conference of the Parties (COP27) Africa Day event
Download logo Africa Day took place on Tuesday the 8th November 2022 at the Africa Pavilion at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The theme of the event was “Implementation of Climate Actions and Africa’s Responses for a Just and Sustainable Transition”, which closely aligns with the clarion call of COP27 i.e., “Together for implementation”. […]
Conference of the Parties (COP27): European Investment Bank (EIB) Global and AllianzGI Announce $100 Million for Renewable Energy Projects
Download logo The Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund invests $25 million and EIB (www.EIB.org) Global invests $75 million in Alcazar Energy Partners II; The fund will finance renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia; This joint commitment of EMCAF and EIB Global will support the development of onshore wind and […]
African region tops world in undiagnosed diabetes: World Health Organization (WHO) analysis
Only 46% of people living with diabetes in the African region know their status, raising the risk of severe illness and death, potentially worsening the situation in the region which already has the world’s highest mortality rates due to the disease, a new analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows. Globally, 55% of people with […]
United Arab Emirates Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Somalia
Download logo His Excellency Ahmad Juma Al Rumaithi presented his credentials as UAE Ambassador to Somalia to His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. During the meeting, H.E. Al Rumaithi conveyed the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed […]