Staff Writer

 African Immunization Week 2025 was observed at the national level today at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers hall under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Ms. Dehab Solomon, Head of Family and Community Health at the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region, said that Eritrea is one of the exemplary countries in conducting vaccination programs. She noted that Eritrea is conducting regular vaccination programs and […]

 Focused on its “Travel+” strategy, JETOUR (www.JETOURGlobal.com) made a bold statement in the premium off-road segment at Auto Shanghai 2025. The brand unveiled its GAIA architecture, debuting the G700 and G900 models built on this advanced architecture. Opening on April 23, Auto Shanghai 2025 stands out as the most influential automotive event of first half of the year, spotlighting cutting-edge technologies and high-profile model launches. GAIA Architecture Fuels JETOUR’s Premium […]

 The Government of Seychelles has officially launched a pilot programme introducing staggered working hours across the public service, effective the 1st May 2025. Approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on 5th March 2025, this initiative forms part of wider efforts to modernise workplace practices, ease traffic congestion, better accommodate school and childcare schedules, and strengthen the delivery of public services. Under the pilot scheme, public sector employees may adopt one […]

 As part of his working visit, the USA Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Mr Henry Jardine, met with the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Tuesday 29th April 2025. The two diplomats discussed issues related to transfer of prisoners, USA’s reciprocal tariffs, as well as the USA visa waiver programme, whereby Ambassador Jardine was given an update on the progress being […]

 As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – taking place from October 1–3 in Cape Town – will host a dedicated Women in Leadership Forum. This platform will bring together female leaders from across the mining value chain, connecting them with global investors, strategic partners and emerging project opportunities.  Women are playing a pivotal role in transforming […]

 With more than 30 African countries subject to sovereign credit ratings, the decisions of global rating agencies significantly impact debt sustainability and access to international financial markets. At a high-level dialogue held on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa. Organized by the African Union’s African […]

 The institutions of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org), the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in collaboration with the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the IsDB Group Business Forum "Thiqah," organized the "Islamic Development Bank Group Services Forum " on Tuesday, April 29, […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to establish whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority. Allegations of improper influence in delaying or hindering the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes have persisted from previous administrations. Through this Commission, President Ramaphosa is determined that […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed accomplished business leader and former Director-General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Dr Alistair Ruiters, as Special Advisor: Investment Promotion. Dr Ruiters will advise President Ramaphosa on South Africa’s continuing investment drive which is a principal component of the 7th Administration’s focus on inclusive economic growth and job creation. Government is implementing a broad range of economic reforms aimed at rendering South Africa more […]