insert_link Africa Nigeria revokes dormant mining licences, opens opportunity for investors Nigeria's government has revoked with immediate effect, 924 dormant licences across four sectors in the mining industry. It has also invited investors to freely apply for the affected licences which it says will be offered on a "first come, first served" basis. todayApril 25, 2024 25
insert_link World Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China tour US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Shanghai where he willl meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and a likely meeting with President Xi Jinping. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayApril 25, 2024 45
insert_link APO International FIDSON Healthcare PLC Undertakes a Business Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania The High Commission coordinated and facilitated the trade mission of FIDSON Healthcare PLC to Tanzania from 21st - 25th April 2024. While in Tanzania, FIDSON held strategic meetings with TIC, TMDA, MSD, and other important actors in the pharmaceutical sector. FIDSON is planning to invest in Tanzania in the near future.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria. todayApril 25, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Supports Vocational and Technical Training in the Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe [[{"value":"Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided various agricultural equipment needed to support vocational and technical training in the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, where the majority of the population earns their livelihood through agriculture, there are vocational training centers structured around different industrial needs. On the other hand, the biggest challenge negatively affecting the quality of education in these training centers is the need for support with modern […] todayApril 25, 2024 5
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia celebrates World Malaria Day World Malaria Day is being celebrated today under the theme, “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. Despite significant progress in reducing the global burden of malaria between 2000 and 2015, progress has slowed in recent years, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. We contacted Dr Richard Kamwi, the Africa CDC Champion and Ambassador of the Elimination 8 Initiative to find out how Namibia is faring. todayApril 25, 2024 66
insert_link Business / Economics Finance Ministry gives an updates on SME recovery loan scheme The Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende re-launched the SME Economic Recovery Loan Scheme designed last year to assist Small and Medium Enterprises that have suffered difficult economic conditions. We contacted Minister Hinda-Mbuende for an update. todayApril 25, 2024 29
insert_link APO International United Kingdom-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process [[{"value":"The UK-Rwanda Treaty has been ratified as the Safety of Rwanda Act receives Royal Assent, marking the end of a crucial week in Parliament and getting flights to Rwanda one step closer. The internationally binding Treaty between the UK and Rwanda addresses the Supreme Court’s findings on the partnership last year, introducing measures that make clear Rwanda will not return anyone to an unsafe country. The Treaty works hand in hand with […] todayApril 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi affirms the Egyptian People’s ability to achieve the Impossible [[{"value":"Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, that precious part of the sacrosanct land of Egypt. It is the day that testifies to the robustness and resilience of the Egyptian will and the steadfastness of our determination to reclaim every inch of our land. Today, we remember the sacrifices of our noble martyrs and the heroism of our valiant soldiers who restored dignity and sovereignty to our […] todayApril 25, 2024 5
insert_link APO International World Malaria Day: United States (U.S) Mission Uganda Strengthens Fight against Malaria [[{"value":"Today U.S. Mission Uganda observes World Malaria Day to reaffirm our commitment to support Ugandans in the fight against malaria. Through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and other collaborations, we are working closely with local partners to eliminate malaria and improve health outcomes. Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) supports implementation of malaria prevention and treatment measures as well as cross-cutting interventions. PMI’s 2021-2026 strategy titled […] todayApril 25, 2024 7