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China on Friday donated over 1,000 books to Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party at its headquarters in the country's capital Harare. The donation was handed over by Zhou Ding, the Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, to Munyaradzi Machacha, the principal of the Chitepo School of Ideology, ZANU-PF's ideology school. The donation included books on Chinese history, Chinese financial reforms and China's foreign affairs, among others, as well as computers and printers. Some […]

As the annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded in China this week, experts in Uganda said that the Asian giant's sustained economic growth will continue to provide opportunities for the world, particularly for Africa. China's National Bureau of Statistics said the country is striving for a steady recovery, with a year-on-year 4.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter and a year-on-year 5.2 percent growth in the […]

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Health Care Agency (HCA). Mr Cyril Bonnelame has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the HCA Board. The other Board Members are: Dr Danny Louange                         Member (ex-officio) Dr Jadhav Chandrashekhar            Member (ex-officio) Ms Marylene Lucas                        Member (ex-officio) Prof Frank Sullivan                         Member Dr Cynthia Noshir                           Member Mr Marc Chang Lam                     Member Mrs Catriona Monthy […]

The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform to support job creation on both sides, along with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya's economic development. It is the most ambitious trade deal ever signed by the EU with a developing country when it comes to sustainability provisions such […]

In a remarkable recognition event, “The New Dawn Online News- TNDOnline News” (https://TNDOnlineNews.com.ng) has been awarded the prestigious title of “Most Supportive Media Brand of the Year” by Remo Youth Association (RYA). The accolade was presented at the annual Remo Youth Day, 2023 edition held at Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, where TNDOnline News was lauded for its unwavering commitment to fostering positive social change through its […]

December 15 marks the exciting launch of enrollment for AfricaLive!, a ground-breaking 7-week online course meticulously designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and insights for success in the rapidly evolving African business landscape. This highly anticipated program is the product of an extraordinary collaboration, bringing together the academic expertise of Harvard Business School Professors Caroline Elkins, Tarun Khanna, and Karim Lakhani with the leadership acumen of the […]

The arts and entertainment industry represents one of the leading economic sectors worldwide. With a strong influence on both culture and economy, the industry is composed of a diverse slate of creatives that power not only the products of the sector, but also the experience of life itself. Within this success, much of the development of modern-day art and entertainment can be attributed to the influence, contributions and innovation of […]

The South Sudanese authorities are facing multiple challenges including significant spillovers from the conflict in neighboring Sudan, protracted flooding, declining humanitarian assistance, the incorporation of newly constituted security forces into the payroll, and the need to finance elections planned for 2024; Macroeconomic policies have remained broadly oriented towards stability. In particular, the authorities have refrained from monetary financing since August 2022, and as a result the exchange rate has shown […]

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in the Ghanaian digital ecosystem, especially in the area of FinTech, saying the technological feats chalked so far vindicate Government’s decision to lay a solid foundation for the digital transformation of the Ghanaian economy for inclusive development. Speaking at the award ceremony for the first eCedi Hackathon competition hosted by the Bank of Ghana in […]