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  RusselSmith (www.RusselSmithGroup.com), Nigeria's leading provider of advanced manufacturing and asset integrity solutions, has confirmed discussions with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) regarding the introduction of the company's 3D manufacturing capabilities to Ghana's maritime sector. The growing regional interest in RusselSmith's advanced manufacturing solutions underscores Nigeria's emergence as a credible hub for industrial innovation on the African continent. The potential partnership, facilitated by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), […]

  Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), has been recognized among the “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire change, amplify important social conversations, and drive meaningful impact across communities. The list features prominent women leaders and changemakers from 54 African countries and also includes the President of Tanzania. The list came […]

  Three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen ICD's cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. ICD to arrange a Shariah-compliant syndicated financing facility of up to USD 900 million for the Atomai iron ore project, on a best-effort basis. Cooperation to support sovereign credit rating readiness, PPP ecosystem development, and SME financing. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-PS.org), the private sector arm of […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the Caribbean and Africa. Produced by Afreximbank in partnership with Create, CNN International Commercial’s branded content studio, Season Two takes […]

  Global connectedness stood at 25% in 2025, matching the record high first reached in 2022 Namibia ranks among the top three countries globally for long‑term increases in connectedness since 2001; Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia record strong gains The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 draws on more than 9 million data points worldwide Globalization remains at a historically high level – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and unprecedented […]

  The Office of the Auditor General held a tripartite consultative meeting with representatives of Government institutions and the Ministry of Finance and National Development to discuss key audit findings and enhance coordination in public financial management. The meeting brought together senior officials from various audit client institutions and the Ministry of Finance and National Development to review major audit observations identified during the 2025 audit engagements. The discussion aimed […]

  The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Central Region has provided basic agricultural materials to 7 exemplary female farmers. Ms. Alem Belai, head of the union branch, noted that the program aimed at encouraging exemplary female farmers has been organized from time to time and that the current initiative is a continuation of that effort. Ms. Alem said that since women comprise half of society, strong effort […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed the improved performance of two water boards, Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, but cautioned that misalignment within the water value chain continues to result in communities experiencing dry taps. The committee is currently undertaking a process of considering the annual reports of all water boards and received briefings from Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water. While the committee commended […]

  The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Véronique Herminie, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr Dharambeer Gokhool, GCSK, President of the Republic of Mauritius, and the First Lady of the Republic of Mauritius, Mrs Brinda Gokhool, at State House this afternoon. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Honourable Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration […]