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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: December 2024

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Africa

Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a direct appeal to nations aiding Sudan's warring factions or benefiting from the conflict. Reuters says that he called on them to shift their focus toward alleviating Sudanese suffering and using their influence to bring the war to an end. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken emphasized the need for concrete action to demonstrate genuine concern for Sudan's future.

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South Africa

South Africa’s National Men’s Forum Highlights Gender-Based Violence

South Africa's National Men’s Forum says the country remains a violent nation as a result of gender-based violence. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation's Tebogo Lerole says engaging men is key to reducing gender-based violence and femicide. Lerole recognised the community's collective role in fostering the eradicating of GBV and called on men to take accountability:  

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Business / Economics

Hardap Governor Hails Entrepreneurs as Economic Backbone

Hardap governor Salomon April has praised entrepreneurs for their vital role in driving Namibia’s economy. Speaking at a handover ceremony in Mariental on Tuesday, April highlighted the distribution of equipment to over 50 beneficiaries from the Hardap and //Kharas regions under the Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation’s Equipment Aid Scheme for MSMEs. Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, encouraged entrepreneurs who have not yet participated to apply in the […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 7

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World

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect flown to NYC

The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been flown to New York to face federal murder charges. Luigi Mangione chose not to fight extradition from Pennsylvania where he was arrested. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

todayDecember 20, 2024 9

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Selects Liberia as Eligible for New Partnership
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Selects Liberia as Eligible for New Partnership

 The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as newly eligible to develop a compact. Liberia was selected as eligible in recognition of the country’s commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms. MCC expects all partner countries to continue to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the principles of inclusive democratic governance that underpin MCC’s eligibility criteria.  Eligibility does not guarantee that Liberia will receive a compact program. MCC […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 5

Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa
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Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa

 On 18 December 2024, Minister Ronald Lamola received correspondence from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration’s decision to gradually lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his appointment as Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana. Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 6

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Leads High-Level Dialogue on Business Financing Solutions
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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Leads High-Level Dialogue on Business Financing Solutions

 President Wavel Ramkalawan convened a pivotal meeting this morning at State House, bringing together senior representatives from the Bankers Association, the Central Bank of Seychelles, and the Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry. The forum aimed to tackle pressing challenges surrounding business financing and to explore innovative solutions for local enterprises. The discussions centered on improving access to affordable funding, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium enterprises […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 5

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Establishes Regional Packaging and Production Workshop for Women Manufacturers in Niger
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The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Establishes Regional Packaging and Production Workshop for Women Manufacturers in Niger

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Nayaba Women Manufacturers Association, has established a Regional Packaging and Production Workshop in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Niger faces significant challenges in food security, national stability, and energy needs. The industrialization process, a cornerstone of development, is hindered by various obstacles. Despite the country’s economy being largely based on agriculture and animal husbandry, even basic production activities like packaging […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 5

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts workshop to enhance intra-regional tourism and harmonize regulatory frameworks
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts workshop to enhance intra-regional tourism and harmonize regulatory frameworks

 In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector and build the capacity of Tourism officials and regulators to be able to identify and work with the visions and strategies that promote ECOWAS intra-regional tourism as well as the holistic understanding of policies, standards and instruments that shape Tourism. The Directorate of Private Sector of ECOWAS, under the leadership of Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandje TOURE-LITSE represented […]

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