The African Development Bank Group grants over $67 million to Madagascar to relaunch its economy and improve governance in its energy sector

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $67.3 million to Madagascar on 20 September 2024 to implement the first phase of its economic growth-inducing Financial Management and Resilience Support Programme for 2024-2025. The loan from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional financing window, includes funding from the Transition Support Facility. “The programme aims to contribute to the creation of favourable […]

September 23, 2024 5

APO International

Ghana and Switzerland collaborate for sustainable cocoa

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and its host country Switzerland are strengthening their partnership in promoting sustainable trade-led development worldwide. They hosted events in Bern on 12 September, with a special focus on collaboration in the cocoa sector for systemic change, led by Swiss and Ghanaian stakeholders. The day began with the ITC flagship sustainability event, the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Forum, co-hosted with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic […]

September 23, 2024 6

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Oshiwambo

Ondoolopa Katima Mulilo ya mono omunino omupe gomeya

Ehangano lyo Namwater oshiwike sha piti olya tula miilonga omunino gomeya omupe ko Katima Mulilo. Ta popi petamekitho netulomiilonga lyopololeka yoodola oomilion 10.5,omukuluntu go Namwater Abraham Nehemia okwati netulomiilonga lyomunino goo Km 1.7 ,omeya taga topa mondoolopa Katima Mulilo otashi kala oshinima shonakuziwa. Nehemia ta fatulula kutya omunino gotango gomeya,gwa tulilwepo mo 1979 okwali tagu lalakanene oku tsakanekapo oompumbwe dhomeya dhoshigwana oshishona. Moomvula dhago 45,omunino ngoka gwa kulupa ngaashingeyi ogwa […]

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Oshiwambo

O MTC itayi gandja oo data dhoshali

Ehangano lyomakwatathano goongodhi dhopeke lyo MTC, otali londodha oshigwana shi kale shili uupathi wuukengeleledhi mboka tauti MTC ota gandja oo data dhoshali kwaamboka yena uukalata wa MTC. Omupopiliko go MTC Erasmus Nekundi okwa yelitha kutya MTC ita gandja eedata dhoshali.

September 23, 2024 12 5

Oshiwambo

Muni gwa Windhoek noshilando Bremen sha Ndowishi otaaka shaina etsokumwe ongula

Mayor goshilando sha Bremen mo Germay Dr Andreas Boven-schulte ota talelepo oshilando sha Windhoek ,moka etsokumwe lyo Sister Cities Agreement tali ka shainwa ongula. Omupopiliko gwa Muni gwa Windhoek Lydia Amutenya okwati Bremen okwa kala noku kwathela oshilando sha Windhoek moopololeka dha yooloka.

September 23, 2024 16 2

APO International

President’s Emergency for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Turning Community Engagement into Meaningful Impact

The United States Government has officially signed an award with Tamra for Social Development Organization to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Community-Led Monitoring Project in Ethiopia in 85 health facilities nationally with a total grant of $590,000 (62 million ETB). The project will help reduce HIV infection and transmission, ensure all HIV-positive beneficiaries are retained in care, and improve the health and well-being of children living […]

September 23, 2024 7

APO International

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for their “More than a Mother” Fashion Awards 2024 to empower infertile women, support girl education and end child marriage

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Women Empowerment; Last date for Entry Submission: 30th September 2024. Apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First ladies of Africa, who are also the […]

September 23, 2024 9

World

A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all

By Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative cross-border skirmishes as onlookers warn that this escalating war of attrition could land the region in all-out conflict. The past few days have made that devastating scenario closer to a reality. First came Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie attack, an unprecedented assault on Hezbollah’s communications that injured thousands of the […]

September 23, 2024 11

Local

GIPF investments: Why we do what we do

By Conville Britz, General Manager, Investments - Government Institutions Pension Fund The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) stands as the single largest investor in Namibia's economy, significantly contributing to socio-economic development across the country’s 14 regions. By injecting capital into sectors beyond the traditionally dominant mining industry, GIPF plays a crucial role in enhancing Namibia's economic landscape. Central to GIPF's investment philosophy is a commitment to creating tangible […]

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