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 World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed at the national level today at Red Sea Bottlers Share Company under the theme “Let’s Ensure Professional Safety and Health.” Mr. Woldeyesus Elisa, Director General of Social Welfare at the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, said that the day is being observed internationally this year in relation to Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Woldeyesus further stated that at the national level, […]

 As Namibia’s energy sector gains momentum, attention is increasingly turning toward ensuring that the nation’s resource wealth delivers long-term economic empowerment. At a panel session held at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 25 – Building Local Business Capacity for Energy Sector Participation – industry stakeholders explored how strategic investments, public-private partnerships and enabling policy frameworks can open doors for Namibian businesses, especially in the oil and gas […]

 AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company is in collaboration with Revna Biosciences (www.RevnaBio.com), a precision medicine research and advanced diagnostics company to provide EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) biomarker testing in Ghana. This partnership goes beyond diagnostics and research, extending towards targeted therapies for patients tailored to their unique genetic makeup. There will be enhanced access to modern technologies for EGFR testing capabilities to improve early diagnosis and treatment for patients […]

 Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, will join VillageReach (http://www.VillageReach.org) as our incoming CEO in May, 2025. He will bring his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts with governments, private sector and partners. Most recently, Dr. Ogwell served as the Vice President of Global Health […]

 The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (www.Africa.FSC.org) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that Exploitation Gabonaise de Grumes (EGG), a significant and long-standing player in Gabon's forestry sector, has achieved FSC Forest Management (FM) certification. This significant milestone, attained on December 5, 2024, covers EGG's 256,683 hectares of forest across its Forest Management Units (FMUs) EGG ROUGE and EGG VERT in the provinces of Ogooué Lolo and Haut Ogooué. EGG has […]

 AfricaNenda Foundation (www.AfricaNenda.org) has released its 2024 Annual Report, marking a significant year of transformation and impact in its mission to accelerate access to inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) across Africa. The report highlights key milestones, insights, and the organization’s transition into an independent foundation, further strengthening its ability to drive financial inclusion across the continent. “In 2024, we took a bold step forward as we became an independent organization, […]

 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced an expanded three-year global partnership with TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), a leading innovative technology brand, to address critical education gaps for refugee children and youth across Africa. Building on five years of successful collaboration, the two parties launched the special project “Together We Can Bring Education to African Children and Youth”, to support two UNHCR education initiatives: the Primary Impact Program and the DAFI (Albert […]

 Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), Inc. has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp globally. Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection will deliver a distinctive and immersive safari experience in Tanzania’s world-renowned Serengeti wilderness, marking a milestone expansion for the brand into experiential, nature-based travel. Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection is set in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, near the […]

 Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement today: “Global shocks are adding to regional factors resulting in exceptionally uncertain economic environment for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economies. Conflicts, trade tensions, volatile commodity prices, changing climate conditions, energy transitions, rapid technological advances are altering the […]