Oakbay Investments (www.OakbayInvestments.co.za) demands an explanation from Mr. Jacques Celliers, the Head of First National Bank (‘FNB’), for the closing of the Company’s accounts. Oakbay has received no reason whatsoever justifying FNB’s actions. We are already in the process of moving our accounts to a more enlightened institution. We find the timing of FNB’s decision staggering […]
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Cholera Response in Zambia — UNICEF supplies medication and equipment
The Zambian Government-led response to an outbreak of cholera has received a ‘shot in the arm’ with UNICEF handing over to Ministry of Health, a diarrhoea kit and other supplies worth US$12,000. The diarrhoea kit, which contains medicines, medical consumables and equipment, oral rehydration salts (ORS) and intravenous fluids, is aimed at supporting efforts to […]
IDC and ITIDA to Explore Egypt's Digital Transformation Potentials as CIO Summit Returns to Cairo
International Data Corporation (IDC) (www.IDC.com) today formally announced details of its second annual Egypt CIO Summit (www.idcEgyptsummit2016.com) to be hosted in partnership with ITIDA at Cairo's Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Monday, April 11. Held under the patronage of Yasser El Kady, Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the ICT-focused event represents the largest gathering of […]
Press Conference in relation to the 8th College-to-College meeting between the African Union Commission and the European Commission, 7 April 2016 Addis-Ababa
INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA WHAT: Press Conference in relation to the 8th College-to-College meeting between the African Union Commission and the European Commission, 7 April 2016 Addis-Ababa WHO H.E Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Mrs. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for […]
British High Commissioner and UK Trade & Investment to launch partnership between Ishida Europe and Allwin Packaging International
The British High Commissioner, Mr. Nic Hailey, and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will officially launch the partnership between Ishida Europe and Allwin Packaging International at a networking reception on Thursday 7th April between 5:30pm and 7pm. The event will be held at the British High Commissioner’s residence on 2 Tchui Road, off Naivasha Avenue […]
98 girls report sexual abuse by French soldiers and UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic: Ask your questions LIVE
According to the Code Blue campaign (www.CodeBlueCampaign.com), at least 98 girls in Central African Republic reported they were sexually abused by French soldiers and UN peacekeepers, and three girls told U.N. staff they were tied up, undressed, and forced to have sex with a dog by a French military commander in 2014. Most of the […]
African Union Commission and European Commission meet to address shared EU-Africa challenges
Tomorrow, the African Union Commission and the European Commission will hold their annual College-to-College meeting in Africa's political capital, Addis Ababa. This is the biggest Africa-EU political meeting of the year. Tomorrow, the African Union Commission and the European Commission will hold their annual College-to-College meeting in Africa's political capital, Addis Ababa. The two Commissions […]
APO Appointed as Official Newswire for the 12th Edition of DISCOP AFRICA, Africa's Premier Industry Gathering for TV and Online Content
Basic Lead LLC (www.BasicLead.com) has today announced that APO (http://www.APO-opa.com) will be the Official Newswire of the 12th Edition of DISCOP AFRICA (www.DiscopAfrica.com), Africa's premier industry gathering for TV and online content to be held at Sofitel Ivoire Hotel in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, May 31st to June 2, 2016. Launched in 2008, DISCOP AFRICA is the most […]
AU-UNECA Joint Ministerial Conference concludes with an urgent call for the Domestication of Agenda 2063 at Continental level aligned to the UN Agenda 2030
The African Ministers of Finance, Planning, Economic Development and Integration concluded their 9th annual meeting on 5th April 2016 with a strong call for the domestication of Agenda 2063 and 2030 for Sustainable Development which they said, offers a unique opportunity for Africa to achieve inclusive and transformative development with equity. The Ministers further recognized […]
Kenya Prosperity Fund: Call for Project Bids for 2016/17
The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review announced a £1.3bn Prosperity Fund over the next 5 years to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. Our global priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of markets, energy and financial sector reform, and increasing the ability of partner countries to […]