Month: April 2024

[[{"value":"Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters, and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report. Transformative policies are needed to address deep-rooted inequality to sustain long-term growth and effectively reduce poverty. The report projects that growth will rebound in 2024, rising […]

[[{"value":"High Commissioner of Malaysia Rus Shazila Osman had fruitful discussions with the Minister of Public Enterprises of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Pravin Gordhan on 8 April 2024 on matters of mutual interest. Also present were DENEL Group CEO, Mr. Tsepo Monaheng and Department of Public Enterprises Director General, Ms. Jacky Molisane. From the High Commission were Defence Advisor Col. Ishak Ujang and Minister Counsellor Yap Wei Sin. Distributed by APO […]

[[{"value":"Yesterday, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded his trip to Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. During his trip, he reaffirmed Canada’s engagement in Africa, particularly in support of empowering women and girls, increasing green economic growth and ensuring a more prosperous world for all.   In Benin, Minister Hussen, with Kouaro Yves Chabi, Minister of Secondary and Technical Education and Vocational Training, visited a […]