insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Form Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group, and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), forged a transformative partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during COP 28. The MoU was signed by ICIEC CEO Oussama Kaissi and Dr. Frank Rijsberman, Director General of GGGI. The collaborative efforts between ICIEC […] todayDecember 5, 2023
insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Partners the West African Development Bank (BOAD) at the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to Boost Sustainable Investment and Prosperity in West Africa In a significant move at COP 28, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a leading multilateral credit and political risk insurer, and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration marks a milestone in promoting economic integration and sustainable development in West Africa. The MOU, signed by Mr. Oussama Kaissi, CEO of ICIEC, and Mr. Serge […] todayDecember 5, 2023 2
insert_link Africa Climate and Energy Campaigners Demand that African leaders to end fossil fuel investment African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in Dubai today, urging African leaders to put their communities first and reject new fossil fuel investments. "The climate crisis continues to impact the frontline communities’ livelihoods in the Global South, especially in Africa. The affected community's voices need to be heard. African leaders have to make the right choice and decision at COP28, decisions which […] todayDecember 5, 2023 17
insert_link Africa Allan Gray cuts ties with Global & Local By Chris Steyn, via BizNews Africa’s largest privately owned investment management company, Allan Gray, has cut ties with Global & Local. That has been confirmed to BizNews in an email stating: “Considering the ongoing uncertainty around the investigation into BHI Trust, we took the decision to terminate our contract with Global & Local, with a notice period.” Global & Local has been under fire ever since it emerged that its founder […] todayDecember 5, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa AfriForum is going to appeal the ruling on the validity period of driver’s licence cards SA's AfriForum has applied for leave to appeal in the High Court in Pretoria against the ruling that the validity period of driver’s licence cards should not be revised. The civil rights organisation’s initial review application was dismissed in October. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says they have received several complaints from individuals who did not receive their renewed driver’s licence cards from the Department of Transport on time. He says this […] todayDecember 5, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. She said N$35 million was allocated to the granting of legal aid to indigent litigants. The minister further said the ministry of justice has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Law Society of Namibia for collaboration to enhance […] todayDecember 5, 2023 5
insert_link World Five more US military bodies found after Japan Osprey crash The US military has discovered five more bodies after an Osprey crashed in west Japan last week, bringing the death toll to six. The aircraft was carrying eight military personnel when it plummeted into the sea off Yakushima Island. Two remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 5, 2023 10
insert_link Africa One woman’s journey into a world of solar By Sakhile Dube, via bird story agency From the rural Eastern Cape in South Africa, Vuyolwethu Matiwane's journey into the world of renewable energy began with her family's use of a small solar PV panel, a battery, and a glimmer of hope. Today, as a technical project development manager, Matiwane is not only helping shape South Africa's energy landscape by illuminating lives and empowering futures, she is also breaking ground […] todayDecember 5, 2023 9
insert_link Africa Light Rail and Tramways: Transforming African Cities with Innovative Urban Transport Solutions By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency More African countries are deploying light rails and tramways to facilitate urban mobility as population growth in Africa’s major cities continues to surge. Angola’s capital is set to inaugurate its first tramway line in a partnership with Siemens, through the German company's railway construction subsidiary, Siemens Mobility. According to Metro Report International, a global railway news reporting agency, the US$1.4 billion (1.3 billion […] todayDecember 5, 2023 217