Download logo The Department of Water and Sanitation has awarded 71 bursaries to Grades 10 – 11 learners from all nine provinces, at the National Adjudications of the Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) held at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on 07 October 2022. Fifteen (15) schools in the Intermediate Phase were also awarded Certificates […]
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“Education must remain a Priority for Global Development” – President Akufo-Addo
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to ensure that education remains a priority in the common development agenda of countries. As the recently appointed Domestic Financing champion of the Global Partnership for Education, President Akufo-Addo sought […]
A new study for the first time reveals Lusaka’s contribution to the Zambian economy
Download logo A new study reveals that Zambia’s Capital City Lusaka accounts for more than a quarter of the country’s annual gross domestic product (GDP). The study, produced by the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), was endorsed by Zambia’s national and local government officials, […]
Julius Baer to Sponsor African Energy Week (AEW) 2022’s Golf Tournament Refreshments
With Africa looking at scaling-up investment to maximize the diversification of its energy mix for energy security and affordability, improved cooperation with both local and international energy companies, government institutions and investment parastatals is critical. The African Energy Chamber (AEC), as the voice of the African energy sector, is committed to connecting African energy stakeholders, […]
European Union and Government of Rwanda conclude new agriculture cooperation programme on “Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda”
Download logo On Thursday, 6 October 2022, the European Union Ambassador-designate to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra met Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana for a courtesy meeting to discuss bilateral development cooperation, along which a financing agreement on Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda for an amount of € 69 million (approximately Frw 72.5 billion) […]
Improving access to mental health services in Ghana
A traumatic motor accident marked a turning point for Mariama Issifu. It was during treatment for her injuries that the 37-year-old teacher was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But instead of gaining clarity on her condition, she says, she was treated poorly by care providers. “I was already in an uncomfortable situation because I was […]
Every Third Industrial Computer was Under Attack in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in H1 2022
According to the ICS threat landscape (https://bit.ly/3rGQgxM) report by Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za), in the first half of 2022 in the African regions computers in the industrial control systems (ICS) environment were attacked using multiple means – malicious objects, phishing pages, and spyware. ICS computers are used in oil & gas, energy, automotive manufacturing, building automation infrastructures […]
International Electoral Observation Missions Applaud Lesotho for Elections well Conducted
Download logo The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Lesotho, Chief Observer, Mr. Ignazio Corrao says opening, voting and counting took place in a calm and peaceful atmosphere and was conducted in a transparent manner. This he said when presenting the Mission’s preliminary statement at a press conference held in Maseru on Sunday, […]
South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations
Download logo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will travel to Prague in the Czech Republic, to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations with his counterpart, Mr Martin Tlapa on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. The visit is aimed at consolidating and further enhancing diplomatic and political cooperation […]
New Patriotic Party (NPP) will take back Salaga South Seat in 2024 – Abu Jinapor
Download logo Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has served notice that the Salaga South Constituency seat will be reclaimed by the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 elections. According to him, the loss of the seat to the National Democratic Congress was a result […]