insert_link 1 Namibia Importation of livestock not ceased: MAWLR The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the exportation of live cattle (weaners/young cattle) to South Africa (SA) has not ceased as per recent rumours in the public arena. In a media statement issued on Friday by the ministry, it said anyone wishing to export live cattle to SA should apply for the South African Veterinary Import Permit. The statement indicated that all […] todayJuly 12, 2024 10 1
insert_link Africa Paul Kagame has had an iron grip on Rwanda for decades – 6 essential reads on what keeps him in power By Julius Maina, The Conversation and Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda’s general election on 15 July 2024. The ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front, nominated Kagame as its presidential candidate during a congress in March. He got 99.1% of the vote. Kagame faces Frank Habineza, who […] todayJuly 12, 2024 21
insert_link Africa ‘Kinship tax’ puts the brakes on business – Kenyan study measures the impact of helping family By Munir Squires, University of British Columbia Imagine working hard to build your business, only to find that your success brings about a wave of requests for help that you can’t turn down. This is a reality for many in African communities, where sharing income is a deeply rooted tradition. In fact, 93% of Kenyans I surveyed in a study of entrepreneurs believed that […] todayJuly 12, 2024 13
insert_link Videos Future Media News | Top Stories-July 8th to July12th | #WeekInReview https://youtu.be/ysxFfiXw5jI This Week's Future Media News Top Stories: Graham Hopwood calls for the implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act. ECN registers 823,761 voters for the November elections. Michael Amushelelo leaves NEFF and joins LPM, sparking reactions. Floods in South Africa's Western Cape displace thousands. Kenyan protests lead to major government changes. UN predicts the world population will peak in the mid-2080s. todayJuly 12, 2024 25
insert_link APO International Sudan: UN expert raises alarm at dire human rights situation Radhouane Nouicer, the Designated Expert on Sudan of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has sounded the alarm about the dire human rights situation in the country as the fighting spreads to new areas. “Since the start of this senseless conflict last year, the civilian population in Sudan has been exposed to unprecedented levels of violence and suffering. As always in times of war, it is civilians who are […] todayJuly 12, 2024 4
insert_link APO International FIAT celebrates its first 125 years and smiles to the future The “La Pista 500” at the Lingotto building in Turin hosted FIAT’s 125th anniversary "Smiling to the future” ceremony; Founded on July 11th 1899, FIAT (www.FIAT.com) is one of the longest-operating automotive brands in the world and is now set for an even brighter future. Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO, lays out FIAT’s vision for the next decade; World premieres for the Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani - the ultimate expression of Italian excellence […] todayJuly 12, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Coffee ‘Cup of Excellence’ 2024 Thrives with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Support Ethiopian high-quality coffees are prized for their aromas and flavors. Coffee is considered the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, generating USD 1.5 billion in foreign exchange. USAID’s business support improves the competitiveness of coffee sales by enhancing productivity, quality, and market access, supporting farmers, cooperatives, and other industry stakeholders. On July 11, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-sponsored Cup of Excellence coffee competition was held at the Hilton Hotel, […] todayJuly 12, 2024 3
insert_link APO International UN Women Mozambique and partners launch project for recovery and resilience of pisplaced women in Cabo Delgado On 8 July, UN Women launched a new project entitled "Promoting the socio-economic recovery and resilience of internally displaced and repatriated women and girls in Northern Mozambique", in the province of Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique in partnership with the Northern Integrated Development Agency (ADIN) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). H.E. António Njanje Taímo Supeia - Secretary of State for the Province of Cabo Delgado presided over the launch […] todayJuly 12, 2024 2
insert_link APO International H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation: Egypt Aims to Increase Green Projects as a Proportion of Public Investments, Alongside Efforts With Development Partners to Promote Green Transformation in country H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation participated in the inaugural events of the Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, hosted by the Chinese International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) in Beijing. H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat delivered a speech at a high-level session titled "Joint Actions to Promote Sustainable Development." H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt’s Prime Minister, also addressed the […] todayJuly 12, 2024 5
