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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a US$250 million Sharia-law compliant trade loan facility to the Government of Egypt in partnership with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group. The proceeds from the loan will contribute to addressing Egypt’s immediate priorities and boost economic resilience by financing the purchase of critical petroleum […]

When civil war erupted in South Sudan, women and girls continued to risk their lives to support their families amidst fighting and the threat of sexual violence. With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018 and a transitional government of national unity in place, South Sudanese women continue to play a major role in their families, neighborhoods, and communities as peacemakers. Women in uniform are no different. In […]

The Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association (USMA) wants an amendment of the Sugar Act, 2020, halting all the sugar licenses currently issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, pending establishment of the Uganda Stakeholder Sugar Council. Led by their chairperson, Jim Kabeho, the association is concerned that some of the licenses were illegally issued, alleging that they neither complied with the 2010 Sugar Policy nor the 2020 Sugar Act. […]

In a pivotal move to enhance public finance management, the Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) for National and county governments. During a cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House Nairobi today, the Cabinet underscored the importance of the TSA in simplifying government banking, creating visibility of government cash resources and increasing transparency in government cash management. Additionally, the new system will […]

National inside the country and abroad extended monetary support towards augmenting the Martyrs Trust Fund and in support of families of martyrs. The report was made by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. Accordingly, nationals grouped in “Hidri Alena Keinedfira” association contributed 2 thousand 600 US Dollars, nationals in Amstelveen and Avenhorn, the Netherlands, contributed 2 thousand 500 Euros, Mr. Berhane Sereke, resident in Switzerland, 720 Dollars, nationals in […]

In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay's (https://HabariPay.com/) Squad has announced the launch of its first-ever hackathon, "Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0." The social coding event is scheduled to hold on January 19th and 20th 2023, at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo's Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 is targeted at young innovators in universities and other tertiary institutions […]

The annual Eritrean Community Festival in Australia and New Zealand was celebrated with patriotic fervor from January 11 to 14 under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks.” The festival, attended by a number of nationals from several cities across Australia and New Zealand, featured various activities. These included entertainment programs organized by youth, seminars discussing the current situation in the homeland and the region, and a range of […]

Exciting new era driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a multi-million-Rand investment to increase African Originals by 150%; Affordability is key to Showmax’s ambition and goal to be number one streamer in Africa: Showmax Entertainment drops to R89 a month, Showmax Premier League mobile plan is R69 at launch, Showmax Entertainment Mobile offered for just R39 a month at launch, Bundled offers from R99; “Nobody understands […]