Month: November 2024

 Gender-based violence (GBV) remains shockingly pervasive across South Africa, according to a new report. Despite the country’s robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBV, the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate. On November 18, South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council released its first national study on GBV prevalence in the country. The study highlights, among other things, societal attitudes towards gender power dynamics; the prevalence and patterns of GBV experiences among […]

 KAOUN International (www.KAOUN-int.com/), Organizer of GITEX, Launches WAM Morocco 2025 with Commitment and Unified Support from Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, CGEM, and AMDIE; WAM Morocco 2025 Will Spotlight Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Practices, Next-Gen Logistics, and AI Innovation to Accelerate Industrial Growth. The World Advanced Manufacturing&Logistics Expo&Summit (WAM Morocco) will debut in Casablanca, with unified support to catalyse Morocco’s thriving manufacturing economy towards next-generation industries. Endorsed by the Moroccan […]

 Today marks 10 years of a pioneering effort to promote sexual health and rights in Africa and South Asia. Because of AmplifyChange (www.AmplifyChange.org) -funded support for local activists in key African countries, millions now have better access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare and information and can make decisions about their bodies and their relationships. Over the past decade, AmplifyChange has invested significantly in grassroots organisations dedicated to eliminating gender-based […]

 At a Festschrift Conference held in honor of the distinguished Professor Ghulam Mufti, OBE, at the Fetal Medicine Research Institute in London, Professor Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), delivered a moving tribute titled “From One Life to a Journey of Many Lives.” Highlighting Professor Mufti’s profound contributions to medical sciences and his dedication to advancing healthcare globally, Prof. […]

 The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as well as renewing South Africa’s shared commitment to a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine. This year, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald O. Lamola will participate in the event and will witness the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to the […]

 Her Excellency Mrs Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, and His Excellency Mr Mamadou Oury BAH, Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Guinea, officially launched the national coordination centre for the early warning and response mechanism for security risks in the Republic of Guinea in Conakry on Wednesday 20 November 2024. This important event brought together representatives of the Guinean […]