Month: September 2024

 The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements embraced the Department of Human Settlements’ intention, in consultation with provinces, to develop a revised strategy to unblock stalled projects. While the strategy is welcomed, the committee highlighted that effective implementation will be the only measure of the strategy’s success. “It is important that the strategy is not merely another grand plan that does not address the plight of the people. It is now […]

 President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. has reiterated his commitment to regulating and capping the salaries and benefits of executives and board members of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The President emphasized the need for compensations to be in line with the economic realities of the country, signaling a significant step towards ensuring probity, the judicious use of public resources, transparency, and accountability within the public sector. President Boakai spoke when he received […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., accompanied by Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai and other members of the Liberian delegation, arrived in Beijing, China earlier today, September 4, 2024. The delegation was warmly welcomed upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport by an Honor Guard, high-level officials of the Chinese Government, and with captivating Chinese cultural performances. This official visit marks an important milestone in the bilateral relations between Liberia and China […]

 After giving birth to her fourth child, 28-year-old Ladi Musa, residing in Mararabci Gari, Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa state, slipped into an emotional crisis. She was not sleeping well, became withdrawn, cried without cause, and was resentful toward the people around her.   "The feelings started some days after I gave birth to my baby. I wanted to be left alone," she recounted.   A silent struggle  Ladi […]

 The MSME Financing Gateway, a revolutionary digital platform tailored to address the unique challenges faced by MSMEs in securing financing was also launched in Kenya. The International Trade Centre (ITC) developed the MSME Financing Gateway for the East African Community (EAC) under the first phase of the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) funded by the European Union. The Gateway now launched in the second phase of EU-EAC MARKUP and […]

 In a significant step forward in supporting the growth and development of Uganda’s MSME sector, the MSME Financing Gateway Platform was recently launched in Uganada. By providing MSMEs with the resources they need to succeed, this platform will help create jobs, boost economic activity, and contribute to Uganda’s overall prosperity. The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Uganda’s apex body of the private sector that is made up of over 330 member associations […]

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has responded to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, donating over half a million US dollars to aid disaster relief and rebuilding efforts across Caribbean countries that were hard-hit.  Hurricane Beryl severely devastated the Grenadian islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique as well as several islands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including Union Island and Mayreau. It also impacted Saint Lucia and Barbados to […]

 The Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition returns to Luanda from October 2-3 to facilitate deal-signings and drive projects forward in Angola. As the premier event for the industry, AOG 2024 creates strategic opportunities for companies to gain updates on major projects, connect with government ahead of the country’s 2025 bid round while engaging with regional counterparts on opportunities across the broader African energy landscape. Under the theme Driving Exploration […]