UK Prime Minister opens Global Food Security Summit in London

UK Prime Minister opens Global Food Security Summit in London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has opened a Global Food Security Summit in London. The conference, according to the BBC, is a joint initiative between Britain, Somalia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Representatives from more than 20 countries are attending. Sunak also announced a new virtual hub to link British scientists with global research into climate-resilient crops.

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Massive backlog at Durban Port as delays disrupt regional trade

Delays at South Africa's port of Durban have led to a huge backlog in dealing with the cargo. An estimated 70,000 containers are waiting to be off-loaded from more than 60 vessels. Local media report it will take at least seven weeks to clear the build-up. Businesses are blaming the port authority, Transnet, for failing to fix faulty equipment at the port. Moneyweb says that the problem in Durban is […]

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‘November in Namibia’ initiative kicks off

A group of 21 Ghanaian tourists has arrived in Namibia for the 'November in Namibia' initiative, aimed at enhancing the local tourism industry within the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. The initiative, part of a memorandum of understanding between Namibia and Ghana, seeks to promote intra-African trade and create a network of African enthusiasts. Here’s Namibia Tourism Board CEO Digu //Naobeb.

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Namibia secures sponsorship for COP28 pavilion in Dubai

Namibia has secured its pavilion at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, thanks to a generous sponsorship of N$ 1.85 million. The funding, according to Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti is expected to bolster Namibia's presence at the conference, allowing the country to showcase initiatives and contributions, particularly in the areas of climate change and environmental sustainability.

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Ex-DR Congo PM backs Katumbi amid election tensions

The former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo, has withdrawn from next month's presidential election. He said he would now be backing Moïse Katumbi, a millionaire businessman and former governor of the Katanga region. According to the BBC, the run-up to the 20 December vote has been tense with human rights groups accusing the authorities of cracking down on dissent and freedom of expression - […]

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Namibia strengthens Anti-corruption framework

The Anti-Corruption Commission, with assistance from the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange, is conducting a four-day mission to enhance the capacity of officials and stakeholders as Namibia works on establishing a framework for corruption risk management. Josefina Nghituwamata from the ACC says that a team of five experts from Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Romania will lead the session in Windhoek from 20 to 23 November 2023.

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African leaders in Berlin for economic cooperation talks

African heads of state and prime ministers are convening in Berlin for a two-day conference to discuss enhanced economic cooperation with Europe. According to the German Press Agency, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to engage in bilateral talks with leaders. The 'Compact with Africa' conference focuses on bolstering private investment in Africa and collaborating on sustainable energy projects.

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Navigating the transition: African banks take over after international lenders exit

By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency Local financial companies are capitalising on the opportunities left by international banks exiting Africa yet continue to struggle with the gap between perceived and actual risks in the market. In early 2022, UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Bank announced it was exiting five African countries and partially exiting two others - breaking its ‘here for good’ brand promise after more than a century on the […]

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National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says it supports the calls made by minister of International Relations and Co-operation

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says it supports the calls made by minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Naledi Pandor, that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be charged with war crimes. South Africa has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says it continues to be shocked by the […]

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