Month: September 2024

 The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) together with partners from China will develop the BRICS commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China. As quoted in the report presented at the Forum, “the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre and the Center for Competition Policy and Expertise of the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) signed […]

 The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, express their profound sadness and deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister Mr Pravin Gordhan at the age of 75. Mr Gordhan was a lifelong activist and dedicated public servant who fought against apartheid and contributed to South Africa's transition to democracy. He was among the […]

 On Saturday, September 7, U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, in collaboration with International Community School of Addis Ababa, hosted a U.S. university fair, attended by more than 6,500 potential graduate and undergraduate students interested in studying in the United States. The event featured more than 35 U.S. universities from across the United States, showcasing the breadth programs and opportunities available for Ethiopian and international students in the U.S. higher education system. […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises Mr Pravin Gordhan, who has passed away at the age of 75, following a period of illness. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Mr Gordhan’s spouse, Ms Vanitha Raju, daughters Anisha and Priyesha, as well as the former Minister’s older brother, Manecklal Gordhan, and sister Shanta Harilal. The President’s thoughts are […]

 The successful conclusion of the Global Inclusivity and Artificial Intelligence: Africa (GIAA) Conference marks a milestone in U.S.-Africa collaboration on critical and emerging technologies. This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent.  The GIAA Conference laid a foundation for future cooperation among the United States, Nigeria, and other African nations in the responsible development and deployment of […]

 Dr. Bashir Kamal Eldin Hamid, Save the Children's Health and Nutrition Director, said: “Heavy downpours and widespread flooding in Sudan is compounding the suffering for families and children especially those displaced by more than 16 months of fighting, with contamination of water and decimation of health facilities causing a major outbreak of cholera. “Five days ago, raging floodwaters destroyed the only bridge connecting Central and West Darfur states, creating a […]

 Nigeria has 40 million small businesses. Many have access to Internet, but do not know how to use digital tools to grow their business. Now that artificial intelligence (AI) is widely available, even people without any design or storytelling expertise can create professional marketing materials. To teach small food processors how to use generative AI, we’ve partnered with Microsoft in Nigeria on the IDEAS project. Leapfrogging growth through innovation and […]

 Heavy rains in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria have led to the worst flooding in 30 years, affecting at least 239,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands of children without shelter, clean water, food, healthcare and education, at heightened risk of water-and vector-borne diseases. Chachu Tadicha, Deputy Director, Programme Operations/Humanitarian at Save the Children in Nigeria, is currently in flood-affected areas in Maiduguri. He said: “The situation here is terrible. Children […]