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  The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation welcomes the release of the six South African activists from Israel and wishes them a safe return home via Jordan. The activists formed part of the Global Sumud flotilla and are expected to arrive tomorrow in South Africa. The activists were enroute to Gaza to deliver food and medical supplies when they were arrested in international waters and detained by the […]

  To restore professionalism and discipline in managing Uganda’s workforce, Members of Parliament have endorsed tough penalties against unqualified and unlicensed human resource (HR) practitioners. The proposals are among many others contained in the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, introduced by Workers’ MP, Hon. Margaret Rwabushaija. The Private Member’s Bill seeks to regulate the HR profession through strict registration, licensing, and disciplinary measures. Practicing HR without a valid practicing […]

  The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban, South Africa, under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.” Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the Government of South Africa, in collaboration with AfricaBio’s 8th Annual BIO Africa Convention, the conference will convene political […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Central African Republic (CAR) has become its 46th member state, further expanding its pan-African footprint. This milestone is set to accelerate the CAR’s national development agenda by unlocking access to AFC’s deep sectoral expertise, innovative financing solutions, and a trusted network of global partners. Rich in natural resources such as diamonds, gold and timber, […]

  As Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim prepares to conclude his term in January 2026 as Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) reflects on a transformative chapter in the institution’s history – one defined by bold ideas, pragmatic leadership and an unrelenting commitment to ending African energy poverty. To continue this legacy, the Chamber calls on APPO leaders to select a successor […]

  Local content strategies in Africa’s mining sector hold significant potential to drive sustainable domestic growth, according to Ileana Ferber, Chief Executive Officer and founder of consulting firm Colibri Business Development. Speaking at a technical workshop during African Mining Week 2025, Ferber highlighted how governments and the private sector can harness such policies as powerful catalysts in creating long-term, meaningful socio-economic development. Ferber explained that local content should go beyond […]

  Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the mining sector have been proven as powerful drivers of positive change, according to a panel discussion held at African Mining Week 2025. To further leverage the positive impact of the ESG frameworks currently in place, the consolidation of these frameworks could unlock additional value creation. Charlene Wrigley, Vice President Sustainability Strategy and Disclosures at gold miner GoldFields said ESG reporting standards […]

  The Edge (https://Edge-Arabia.com/), the Middle East-based content creation and production company, a subsidiary of the UK’s prestigious Zinc Media Group, today announced the opening of its first official office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.     The Edge has been working in the Kingdom for more than 15 years, producing award-winning documentaries, brand films, and events for leading organisations including Aramco, the BBC, Ithra, SABIC, and Red Sea Global. With the […]

  Despite the continued need for more women representation in male-dominated sectors, women are increasingly taking up leadership roles in Africa’s mining and construction sectors, with a growing number of female CEOs signaling a shift in organizational culture. This was the message from a panel of female mining industry executives at African Mining Week 2025, who emphasized that while legislation has assisted in opening doors, women are demonstrating that their […]