Month: January 2024

The UN International Day of Education takes place annually on 24 January; Its theme for 2024 is ‘Learning for a lasting peace’; We shine a spotlight today on FIFA’s Football for Schools programme (www.FIFA.com). The International Day of Education celebrates the vital role that education plays in peace and human development and was launched by the United Nations in 2018.  A year later, in September 2019, Puerto Rico became the […]

The UN International Day of Education falls on 24 January; Its theme for 2024 is ‘Learning for a lasting peace’; Spotlight on the FIFA Football (www.FIFA.com) for Schools programme. The International Day of Education celebrates the vital role that education plays in peace and human development. It was launched by the United Nations in 2018, which was also the same year that the Football for Schools programme saw the light of day […]

On January 15, H.E. WANG Xuekun met with Hon. Dr. Uzziel NDAGIJIMANA, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda. The two sides exchanged views on China-Rwanda bilateral relations, economic and trade ties, and practical cooperation projects. The Minister spoke highly of the achievements of practical cooperation between Rwanda and China and thanked China for supporting Rwanda's economic and social development. He said that the current world economic situation has […]

On January 11 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui and President Hakainde Hichilema jointly attended the press conference on China supporting Zambia in the fight against cholera. Ambassador Du said that as Zambia’s trustworthy all-weather friend, China will make every effort to implement the consensuses reached by the two Heads of State, provide assistance within its capacity to support the Zambian government and people in fighting cholera, such as organizing on-site guidance from medical experts, constructing a […]

On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, dedicated this year to Learning for lasting peace. The day provides a momentum to review where we stand in Zimbabwe on ensuring access to quality education for every child in the country and to listen to what children say about their right to education. We commend Zimbabwe for the high net enrollment ratio in primary school, with nine out of ten […]

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Postal Services. Mr Norman Weber has been re-appointed as Chairperson and Ms Tessa Henderson has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Mariella Buisson                               CEO/Member (ex-officio) Mr Ayub Adam                                        Member Mrs Ruth Pool                                […]

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Mr Patrick Payet has been re-appointed as Chairperson and Mr Muhammad Saley has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson of the FSA Board. The other Board Members are: Mr Randolf Samson, CEO/Member (ex-officio) Mrs Seylina Joymon, Member Ms Kahaki Jere, Member Mr Robert Stravens, Member Mrs Samanta Esparon, Member Mrs […]