Month: June 2025

 In Zimbabwe’s Kariba District, a quiet transformation is taking place driven by knowledge, inclusion, and resilience. Supported by the Embassy of Ireland through UNDP and led by FAO in partnership with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, the ZRBF 2 bridging fund project “Resilience Building in the Sebungwe Landscape” is unlocking the potential of local communities to lead the way in climate-smart agriculture and natural resources […]

 The UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement called on Belgium to take concrete steps to address the legacies of its colonial past and fight what it said was widespread, systematic racism that still permeates the nation today. The call came on the final day of a 10-day visit that began 2 June. Experts Tracie Keesee and Victor Rodriguez visited Brussels, Namur, Charleroi, […]

 The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) proudly marks UNICEF’s International Day of Play under the global theme “Choose Play – Every Day”, standing in solidarity with children and young people worldwide to champion the universal right to play. This year’s theme serves as a powerful reminder to governments, corporations, educators, families, and communities to make daily choices that protect, promote and prioritise play in the lives of every child and young person. Play is not a luxury – […]

  New centers being built at Embakasi and Suswa with advanced grid technology for efficient electricity transmission. GE Vernova to provide advanced grid technology and software, with Larsen&Toubro handling all civil works.  Project financed by France through the French Development Agency and the French Treasury. GE Vernova Inc.(NYSE:GEV) (www.GEVernova.com) today announced that the GE Vernova-Larsen&Toubro (L&T) consortium will build an advanced National System Control Center (NSCC) for Kenya Electricity Transmission […]

 The Nata-Gweta Block Beef Producers have been urged to invest in compliance, certification, and quality assurance frameworks that meet both regional and international standards. This would enable them to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which presents significant opportunities for Botswana’s beef sector and the livelihoods it supports. Officiating at the Nata-Gweta Block Beef Producers Association (NGBBPA) Farmer Field Day in Zoroga Village on Saturday, 24 […]