Month: August 2025

 South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe will speak at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation comes as the country advances developments in oil, gas and infrastructure, seeking to address key economic challenges by monetizing untapped energy resources.    Minister Mantashe’s return to the event reflects […]

 Winston Chitando, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) - Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders. During the event, Minister Chitando is expected to outline strategic investment opportunities across the country’s mining industry, while highlighting the impact of recent regulatory reforms.  Minister Chitando will join African mining ministers at the high-level Ministerial Forum, which will spotlight […]

 Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (https://Liquid.Tech/), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the successful completion of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme in South Africa. The first cohort of 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University received their certifications at a graduation ceremony facilitated in East London. Twenty-five new SMMEs were welcomed into the 2025 programme at the same time. […]

 The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) has concluded with over US $300 million in investment and trade deals signed and a robust  communiqué affirming both regions’ commitment to deeper collaboration. The two-day event, co-hosted by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Government of Grenada, brought together more than 2,100 delegates, from 80 countries, including 11 Heads of State and Government, representatives of governments, private sector leaders, and development partners. A total […]

 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) joins the international community in commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed annually on 9 August. This year’s theme, “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures”, invites renewed reflection on the intersection of technology, human rights, and the self-determination of Indigenous communities. While artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies hold the potential to advance development, they also […]

 The Presidency has noted media reports on the cost of the National Dialogue and specifically the first National Convention set to take place on 15-16 August 2025.  The Presidency wishes to confirm that all budgetary processes regarding the National Convention are consistent with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). The Inter-Ministerial Committee, which is chaired by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and comprises all relevant government departments to coordinate government’s contribution […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, Eng. Khaled Abdel Aziz, Chairman of the National Press Authority, Eng. Abdel Sadek El-Shorbagy, and Chairman of the National Media Authority, Ahmed El-Moslemany. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi began the meeting by extending his greetings and appreciation to all workers in the media sector. […]

 Today, Sunday, in the Jordanian capital of Amman, preparations began for the 33rd session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Committee at the experts’ level commenced, which is being held at a highly significant time on the regional level and in light of ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, as the two brotherly countries seek to achieve further progress in their bilateral relations, especially on the economic front. The preparatory work at the […]

 A creative blend of storytelling, soap-opera-style drama, and culturally tailored content has changed the way small-scale cross-border traders work in Eastern and Southern Africa. This innovative training programme by the International Trade Centre (ITC) has empowered 2,500 traders, helping them navigate border procedures and formalise their businesses. By aligning training materials with traders’ everyday experiences, the programme turned complex technical concepts into practical, engaging lessons that are easier to understand. […]