global partnerships

Namibia and China strengthen ties during high-level talks

Swakopmund, Namibia – President Nangolo Mbumba hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Swakopmund during a meeting aimed at reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two nations. The talks focused on advancing Namibia and China’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exploring new avenues for cooperation in key development areas. Speaking during the engagement, President Mbumba reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to strengthening ties with China, particularly in energy, infrastructure, education, and tourism. […]

January 6, 2025 37

South Africa

Ramaphosa Highlights G20 Presidency as Platform for Africa and Global South

S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s G20 presidency is a chance to advance global economic growth, sustainable development, and the needs of Africa and the Global South. The G20 leaders' summit will be hosted in Johannesburg in November next year, further solidifying South Africa's leadership role. Ramaphosa says the presidency aims to bring African priorities to the forefront while strengthening global partnerships for a better future:

December 4, 2024 16

Namibia

Namibia Enhances Ties with Russian Federation Through Memorandum of Understanding

The National Council of Namibia has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. This agreement covers specific areas of cooperation and is expected to benefit Namibia by fostering stronger relations with Russia. The collaboration will allow the National Council to tap into a wealth of knowledge, enhancing their understanding of international political, social, and economic issues. Through this partnership, Namibia hopes to […]

November 15, 2024 43

Local

What The Rest Of Africa Can Learn From Mauritius, The Continent’s Top Ranked Economy

Investing in Africa, Africa's Investment event, is only three months away and will take place 7th-9th October 2024 in London. With superb support from a wide array of excellent sponsors AFSIC 2024 promises to be bigger and better with over 1400 delegates expected. This is an unmissable opportunity to attend any or all of the below sessions: 3 Days of Presentations, Panel Discussions and Interactive Networking Sessions 250+ Speakers from […]

July 12, 2024 9

Africa

There are too few toilets in Africa and it’s a public health hazard – how to fix the problem

Omololu Fagunwa, Queen's University Belfast and Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham Imagine you are miles from the nearest restroom, and nature’s call is urgent – a situation that might raise a mild panic during a hike or at a music festival. Now, picture that same scenario, not as a one-off inconvenience, but as a daily reality. This is the case for about half a billion people globally. In African countries, […]

November 17, 2023 32