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 Two African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) -supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4li4foE) conference. A $545 million sustainable term loan facility in Senegal (https://apo-opa.co/4ldg7rV) was named Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, while Rwanda’s €200 million ESG loan (https://apo-opa.co/4lf3cpd) was awarded ESG Loan Deal of the Year. Both projects were supported by partial credit guarantees from the African Development Bank Group. The […]

 Women entrepreneurs made sales worth thousands of dollars at a mini bazaar.  “Despite the challenges of poverty in our community, I have become more self-reliant through the skills I’ve gained from ITC initiatives. I no longer struggle to afford basic necessities, and I am determined to succeed in all my business plans.” – Betty Poni, Nile Organics Ltd.   “I’ve lived in fear every moment of my life due to the […]

 In Zimbabwe's drylands, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this collaborative initiative is empowering local communities to achieve the "four betters" outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.   At the center of the DSL-IP project are the […]

 On April 2, commencing at 10:10 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Ms. Annelize Schroeder, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Japan. The overview is as follows: At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri welcomed the successful working visit to Japan in March by the Honourable Mr. Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic […]

 The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, is pleased to announce the appointment of former MEC for Finance in the Free State Province, Ms Gadija Brown as Special Economic Advisor to the Deputy President.   A seasoned professional with rich experience in the commercial banking sector, Ms Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as an […]

 The Office of the President wishes to categorically refute the misleading and false information being disseminated by the presidential candidate of United Seychelles regarding the health facility donated by the Qatari Government located at the Seychelles Coast Guard base. Contrary to these claims, we wish to reassure the public that the hospital structure and equipment remain fully intact. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two medical facilities, one […]

 Zambia has launched a series of strategic initiatives in 2025 to accelerate copper drilling and meet its target of producing 3.1 million tons per annum by 2031. In February 2025, the country introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (www.MMMD.Gov.zm), a digital platform designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in mining license management. The system is expected to streamline the approval process and help Zambia attract more investors and fast-track […]

 On 27 March 2025, UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office, in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology, and the Departments of Women, Youth, and People with Disabilities, hosted a dialogue on ‘Transforming Patriarchal Masculinities for a Gender-Equal World’ for 150 young people. The dialogue, which took place in Pretoria, brought together students from universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVETs), and high schools from South Africa’s Gauteng […]

 In 2025, South Africa holds the G20 presidency, with world leaders scheduled to convene later in the year to discuss priorities under the theme: 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.' On 27-28 February 2025, UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office and the South African Institute of International Affairs youth division (Youth@SAIIA) organized the Youth and G20 workshop titled 'Bridging the Gap for Global Impact' in Johannesburg. Bringing together 150 passionate young leaders from […]