Month: September 2025

  Approximately 20 participants drawn from various East African Community (EAC) countries are set to take part in the inaugural cohort of the Diploma in International Trade for Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) in the region. The International Trade Centre (ITC), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade (CIOE&IT) recently launched the Diploma in International Trade for TPOs with the EAC with support from the European Union (EU) through the […]

  Ministers and senior officials from G20 member states and invited countries gathered in Tshwane, South Africa, on 23 September 2025, for the G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting. The meeting, held under the theme "Science, Technology and Innovation for Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability", reaffirmed the critical role of international cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI) to address urgent global challenges. Delegates emphasised that no country could thrive in […]

  The Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, today hosted a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by The Acting WHO Representative in Kenya, Dr. Adiele Onyeze.  Discussions focused on Kenya’s progress in strengthening its national medicines regulatory system and preparations for the upcoming WHO onsite evidence verification mission. This mission will allow WHO experts to assess, the measures taken by Pharmacy and Poisons Board […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at Ittihadiya Palace the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that an official reception ceremony was held upon the arrival of the Rwandan President, where the national anthems of Egypt and Rwanda were played. This was followed by a closed meeting between the two presidents that later expanded to include delegations from […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives at Al-Ittihadiya Palace the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, who is paying an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The visit comes within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and open new prospects for cooperation in various fields of mutual interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic […]

  The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Deputy Representative to the country Hala Khudari reported on Tuesday that the outbreak, which started in July 2024 in Kassala, has spread to all 18 states of the country. More than 113,600 cases have been registered so far and over 3,000 deaths – a “concerning case fatality rate” of 2.7 per cent. Speaking from Port Sudan, she said that the past year saw surges […]

  The World Bank Group has approved the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) to support the Zambian government  to increase access to, and inclusive use of, the internet and digitally enabled services. With a strong emphasis on fostering digital inclusion, the project aims to empower women and girls, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and other vulnerable communities through the use of digital public services. Supported by a $100 million International Development […]

  23 September 2025, Technical experts from 14 African countries, multilateral development banks, development partners, and global health initiatives are convening in Johannesburg for a three-day Regional Technical Meeting on Innovative Financing for Health in Africa, co-organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Global Fund.  “We are truly delighted to host this regional technical meeting as we collectively reflect on the challenges and opportunities […]

  As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, the Western Cape Government is calling on residents to rediscover the rich cultural and natural heritage of our province through local travel and tourism. Under the theme #SpringIntoAction and #ForTheLoveOfTourism, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer invites residents and visitors to explore the province’s diverse destinations, support community-based tourism businesses, and celebrate […]