The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education said yesterday that universities should prioritise submitting accurate student registration and enrolment data to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at the beginning of the academic year to ensure accurate funding decisions. The committee was speaking during a briefing from the Department of Higher Education and Training, Universities South Africa, the South African Public Colleges Organisation, NSFAS, the South African Union of Students […]

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a hatchery and fish feed production unit as part of the “Guichet Unique 3A” project initiated by Niger’s Ministry of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Environment. The project aims to expand freshwater and pond fisheries while enhancing existing production systems. In Niger, a country where agriculture and animal husbandry dominate, government-supported initiatives in pond and freshwater fisheries, along with alternative production facilities, are increasingly becoming […]

 Nigerian police used excessive force against protesters during the nationwide #Endbadgovernance demonstrations between 1-10 August, killing at least 24 people in the states of: Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Niger, Amnesty International said in a briefing published today. “Bloody August: Nigerian Government’s Violent Crackdown on #Endbadgovernance Protests” documents the violent crackdown on peaceful protests against rampant corruption and economic hardship. Those killed included 20 young people, an older person and […]

 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania and to President Bajram Begaj of Albania on their countries' Independence Day. His Highness […]

 A cost-effective intervention Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) are hardly a new development within global or public health. Rather, they have a relatively long, extensive history. Also known as maternity waiting areas, mother’s shelters, or antenatal villages, MWHs can simply be understood as standalone, safe residential facilities where pregnant women can stay for an extended period prior to the onset of labor or before being transferred to other health facilities for […]

 His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has signed a directive mandating all appointed government officials to comply with the Declaration of Assets requirements as outlined in the 2014 Code of Conduct. Despite repeated calls for compliance, several officials have failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe, contravening Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of […]

 Citizens across 22 African countries want their governments to put more pressure on rich and developed countries to help Africans who are affected by climate change, according to a recent Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey.  Africans also overwhelmingly support efforts to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure to withstand extreme floods and droughts. Majorities of citizens report that crop failures and droughts have worsened over the past decade.   Six in 10 African citizens have […]

 His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has issued three critical Executive Orders aimed at fostering economic growth, enhancing national infrastructure, and supporting key state-owned enterprises. These Executive Orders represent the President’s commitment to addressing urgent national priorities and ensuring sustainable development. The Executive Orders are Executive Order No. 138 on Tax Exemption for Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Executive Order No. 139 for the Suspension […]

 His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has issued a directive to clarify the role and authority of acting heads of Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs). This move aims to enhance operational efficiency, ensure adherence to established processes, and maintain the smooth functioning of government institutions. The directive follows reports that some acting heads make unauthorized decisions of major policy implications during the temporary absence […]