Month: November 2024

 "Today, only 12 per cent of the current funding needs for climate adaptation in Africa are met.  To increase the funding will not be easy, but there is no alternative."   Those were the words of Cheikh Mbow, Director of Senegal’s Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE), when he held the opening remark at a climate finance workshop NORCAP organised with the help of CSE in Dakar this October. Mbow underscored the urgent need […]

 The ECOWAS Commission has launched a digital Certificate of Origin as part of the Community’s deliberate and sustained efforts to boost intra-regional trade and promote regional integration in West Africa. The launch of the historic ECOWAS E-Certificate of Origin in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday, is the first by any regional bloc in Africa. The launch was attended by in-person and online representatives of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat; […]

 The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has launched a Regional Validation Committee for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus, marking a pivotal moment in ensuring a healthier future for every mother and child across Africa. The Regional Validation Committee has a crucial task of verifying the content, validity and quality of the national validation reports towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission […]

 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), has successfully concluded the second part of its series of workshops aimed at developing capital markets in West Africa. Following the initial workshops in Guinea and Sierra Leone, this phase focused on The Gambia (14- 15 November 2024) and Liberia (11-12 November 2024), bringing together key stakeholders to enhance financial infrastructure and promote sustainable economic […]

  Orange to accelerate digital inclusion in Africa through the incorporation of regional languages in AI Large Language Models (LLMs) for the first time  Orange will fine-tune OpenAI’s open-source speech models and Meta’s openly available Llama 3.1 model to support regional African languages   Orange to provide resulting fine tuned AI models in open source for non-commercial use  Orange is committed to play a key role in the development of Responsible […]

 The Minister for Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has unveiled government plans to extend internet connectivity to all sub-counties through a loan acquired from the Exim Bank of China. Baryomunsi said that with the US$150 million, government will go beyond its ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and district headquarters) to connect all sub-counties to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI). “This is vital for ensuring that all regions […]

 The Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations with his counterpart, HE Mr Andrzej Szejna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, on 29 November 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. The consultations will provide an opportunity for the Deputy Minister and his counterpart to review the state of bilateral political relations with a view to consolidating and further enhancing diplomatic […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, today accepted the milestone in the island nation's preparations to host the prestigious tournament next May. At a ceremony held at State House, the President of Seychelles Football Federation, Mr. Elvis Chetty officially handed over the ball to President Ramkalawan. The gesture signifies FIFA's formal acknowledgment of Seychelles as the event's host nation. President Ramkalawan expressed his gratitude and pride, highlighting […]

 The Committee on Education and Sports has recommended that eligibility for registration as a teacher is a degree in education or a relevant degree, and a post graduate diploma in education for pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers. The recommendation is contained in the report on the National Teacher’s Bill, 2023 that was presented by the Committee Chairperson, Hon. James Kubeketerya during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. […]