Download logo On March 5, 2024, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong and his wife Zhang Bin held a farewell reception at the Chinese Embassy. Over 300 people attended the event, including Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and Madame Gugu Motlanthe, more than 10 cabinet ministers including Minister in the Presidency for Women, […]
Uganda: Public Finance Management Act to be amended – minister
Download logo The finance ministry is undertaking consultations that will lead to amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 to effectively cater for the budgeting process through the Legislature. The revelation was made by the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, during a plenary sitting held on […]
Uganda – Nodding syndrome: Deputy Speaker directs on concrete action
Download logo The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Government Chief Whip to convene a multi-sectoral meeting involving relevant stakeholders to comprehensively discuss nodding syndrome and report back to Parliament within one month. Relevant stakeholders identified include the Ministry of Health, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Acholi […]
South Sudan: Statement on the visit of Norway’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to Juba from 4th to 5th March
Download logo Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik just concluded a two-day visit to Juba. During his visit, the minister engaged with a range of government officials, representatives of the international community, and civil society. “I confirmed Norway’s strong support for the people of South Sudan which is based on fundamental values of democracy, human […]
Bureau Veritas Kenya assumes operation and management of Yana Oil Limited Laboratory Facility in Kenya
Bureau Veritas (www.group.BureauVeritas.com/), a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, is pleased to announce its agreement to take over the operation and management of Yana Oil Limited lubricating oil blending plant in Nairobi, effective from March 1, 2024. Yana Oil, established in 2020 manufactures lubricants for both automotive and industrial purposes such as […]
South Africa: Minister Ziz Kodwa meets with Springbok management and players at first alignment camp
Download logo The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa met with the management and players of the South African men’s national rugby team, the Springboks, on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. This engagement took place in Cape Town, on the sidelines of the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year. The Minister welcomed […]
Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Livestock and Animal Health: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forge a Path Forward
Download logo African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has maintained a valuable partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) over the years. On 1st of March 2023, a significant meeting took place when a delegation from FAO paid a courtesy visit to AU-IBAR. Led by Dr.Thanawat Tiensin, Director of Animal Production and Health […]
Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Anroux Marais on Cape Town Cycle Tour boost to Western Cape
Download logo This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the annual cycling calendar, drawing cyclists from across the world to join the group of 30 000 riders. With a route that offers spectacular views and the opportunity to cycle […]
Morocco: The 161st Ordinary session of the Arab League's Council at Foreign Ministers Level: Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita holds talks with Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit
Download logo The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks, on March, 06, 2024 with the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, on the sidelines of the 161st ordinary session of the Arab League's Council at Foreign Ministers Level. These talks focused […]
Sudan’s war risks creating the world’s largest hunger crisis, warns World Food Programme (WFP) Chief
Download logo Sudan’s war has shattered millions of lives and created the world’s largest displacement crisis. Now this catastrophe also risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis, unless fighting stops, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain warns today as she concludes a visit to South Sudan, where she met families […]