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  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Uganda on the occasion of the anniversary of their independence. This auspicious occasion is a moment to honour the sacrifices of the Ugandan people in their struggle for freedom and sovereignty, and to reflect on the nation’s remarkable journey since attaining independence. Uganda has played […]

  In a move that underscores the growing importance of cross-continental collaboration in the digital economy, Equatorial Guinean economist and author Oscar Nchaso has been appointed Ambassador for Africa and China by the Madrid Capital FinTech Cluster (MAD FinTech). The designation reinforces his long-standing commitment to building strategic connections between continents and complements his current responsibilities at Foro ECOFIN, where he represents the organization across both regions. The appointment comes […]

  The joint parliamentary oversight delegation, which was engaging with underperforming municipalities in the Eastern Cape this week, today called for stronger cooperation between municipalities and provincial departments in the province to ensure effective support, oversight and service delivery. Concluding a week-long engagement with 19 underperforming municipalities, the delegation raised concern about the continuing disconnect between provincial and municipal spheres of government. It emphasised that cooperative governance is a constitutional […]

  Next Engineers, a global college- and career-readiness programme working to increase the opportunities for young people in engineering, celebrated the graduation of 43 learners from the Engineering Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. The graduation ceremony, held at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, marked the programme’s second graduating class and highlights its contribution towards bridging the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills gap in the country through exposing […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has resolved to seek legal advice from the Parliamentary Legal Services on the report it received from the Minister of Social Development, Ms Sisisi Tolashe on the processes that are currently underway in the Department of Social Development on appointments and suspensions of officials at the department. Yesterday, the committee met with the Minister of Social Development, Ms Sisisi Tolashe, who briefed the […]

  The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Türkiye to co-chair the inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Türkiye, scheduled to take place on 15 October 2025 in Ankara, Türkiye.  The BNC will be convened in accordance with the Agreement establishing the Bi-National Commission to be chaired at the Deputy President […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today released its African Development Fund (ADF-16) Delivery and Results Report for 2025, demonstrating the Fund's significant impact in supporting sustainable development across Africa's low-income countries. Download Report:  https://apo-opa.co/3W0IhLn  https://apo-opa.co/42BmAoV In a global context marked by economic turbulence, mounting debt, and security challenges, Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. The 2025 ADF-16 report illustrates the Fund's response to these challenges and its commitment […]

  The United Kingdom has announced that it will host the 17th Replenishment pledging session of the African Development Fund (ADF)in December. The session will bring together development partners to agree on contributions for the ADF’s 2026-2028 cycle. The UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, made the announcement during her recent meeting with African Development Bank Group President, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, in New York on […]

  Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia's agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and regional competitiveness.” ADF deputies, who are gathered in Zambia's capital for a meeting on the Fund's 17th replenishment, visited two project sites on Tuesday, 7 October - the new Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) fertilizer blending plant in Kafue; and upgraded facilities at the University of Zambia […]