African countries push for $25 billion replenishment of the African Development Fund as Sudan tops up its pledge

Sudan has increased its pledged contribution to the replenishment of the African Development Fund to $3 million, its Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Dr Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel announced. Fediel made the announcement during a meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, Gambian Finance Minister Seedy Keita, Liberian Minister for Agriculture, Dr Alexander Nuatah and African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina. The ministers and Adesina met on […]

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APO International

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Member States and Regional Experts Conclude ECOWAP-EBR Web Application Joint Testing to Enhance Data Transparency and Food Security in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has successfully concluded the ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP) web platform and Continental electronic Biennial Report (eBR) Web Application Joint Testing Session as part of efforts to enhance agricultural data transparency and food security within the West African sub-region. The five-day event, held from 21 to 25 October 2024 in Accra, Ghana. brought together Member States and regional experts to collaboratively test, […]

October 29, 2024 4

South Africa

S.A Unions Back One Another in Labour Court Battle Over Community Healthcare Workers

South African Union, Cosatu, says it is fully behind its affiliate NEHAWU, as it heads to the Labour Court today in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint Community Healthcare Workers permanently. She says NEHAWU’s case is justified:

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Business / Economics

US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China

The Biden administration has finalised restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could threaten US national security. The rules ban some investments into those industries and require the US government to be notified about others. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. ENG US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. […]

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Namibia

Business Confidence Climbs Amid Improved Credit Access

The latest Standard Bank Afrotrade barometer indicates a rise in local business confidence, with the index score increasing from 58 to 59 out of 100 since May 2023. As per The Brief, this boost is largely due to improved access to credit, as only 39% of surveyed businesses reported challenges in securing credit, a slight improvement from 42% reported in May 2023.

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APO International

Canon Recognizes Top-Performing Partners at Annual Dealer Conference in Dubai

Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, recently concluded its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, recognizing and rewarding its top-performing partners. The event, themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers from across Africa to celebrate achievements, foster partnerships, and explore future opportunities. As part of Canon’s commitment to fostering closer relationships with its partners, the […]

October 29, 2024 4

South Africa

Freedom Front Plus Criticizes Tobacco Bill Consultations as Inadequate

Freedom Front Plus says it firmly maintains its stance that the consultation processes followed with the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill of 2022 were inadequate, and that the law’s processing should not continue. The party's Philip van Staden says the Department of Health was dishonest about the prescribed processes:

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Environment

Bank of Namibia Orders Financial Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers

The Bank of Namibia has directed local financial institutions to establish relief measures designed to support farmers and agricultural businesses facing severe financial difficulties caused by the ongoing drought. BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, explained that this move follows a state of emergency declaration in response to what is described as the worst drought Namibia has experienced in a century, according to The Brief.

October 29, 2024 11

World

Political uncertainty persists in Japan

Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Month: October 2024