Download logo Strathmore University Business School and the International Trade Centre (ITC) partner to open a Small Business Development Centre Digital Trade Hub in Kenya to provide small businesses with the e-commerce skills, tools and knowledge they need to expand their market reach and opportunities. This partnership is designed to foster economic growth, job creation […]
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Identifying impediments that hinder Ghana’s efforts to boost trade
Download logo Around 50% of Ghanian exporters of goods and services face difficulties with non-tariff measures (NTMs) – which range from export inspection, customers clearance and visas to rules of origin and conformity assessment (performance, safety, efficiency) and irregular payments – according to a new ITC report: Ghana: Invisible barriers to trade – Business perspectives. The […]
Ambassador Zhao Weiping Attended the Launching Ceremony of the Second Phase of China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project
Download logo On June 27, Ambassador Zhao Weiping attended and addressed the launching ceremony of the second phase of the China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project online, which was also attended by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Hubei Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food and Agriculture […]
Namibia: Ambassador Zhao Weiping Attends the Unveiling Ceremony of the Statue of Chairman Mao Zedong
On July 3, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia and the Namibian Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture co-hosted the Unveiling Ceremony of the Statue of Chairman Mao Zedong at the Chairman Mao Zedong High School in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The statue was unveiled by Hon. Anna Nghipondoka, Minister of Education, Arts and […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Tanzanian winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from Tanzania. Winners from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation […]
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Reports Remarkable Achievements Supporting Trade Finance and Development in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member Countries in 2023
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Development Effectiveness Report (ADER), titled “Sustainable Trade Horizons.” The report highlights ITFC's substantial trade finance and development achievements, demonstrating the Corporation’s continued commitment to fostering economic growth, regional integration, and […]
Multi-Partner Circuit Court Project Boosts Access to Justice in Greater Tonj
Download logo The recent four-week deployment of Kuajok’s High Court President to run the circuit court established in Tonj South has given the justice system in the area a much-needed fillip. Approximately 60 cases, some of them three years old, were heard, and numerous detained suspects were acquitted and released. “I’m part of handling juvenile […]
African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Executive Retreat Explores Africa’s Oil & Gas (O&G) Future in the Age of the Energy Transition
African intergovernmental organization the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) held an executive retreat to discuss the future of the African oil and gas sector amidst the ongoing energy transition on July 8-9. The retreat was in preparation for the opening ceremony of APPO’s 18th Executive Board Meeting which will be held on Thursday June 11, […]
Africa Energy Partners Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Partner Amid Surge in African Block Opportunities
Africa’s upstream market continues to attract a slate of new investment as companies capitalize on emerging block opportunities across the continent. Play-opening discoveries in emerging markets and new finds in mature basins showcase the level of prospectivity across the continent’s oil and gas industry and a strong line up of licensing rounds expected in the […]
Pensana Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Share Rare Earth Exploration, Mining Ventures at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024
Tim George, CEO of UK-based global mining firm Pensana, will speak at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit in Cape Town – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral stakeholders. As one of Africa’s leading investors in the development of rare earth elements (REEs), Pensana’s participation will be crucial in discussions on meeting rising demand […]