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  During the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025, JETA Holding (www.JETAHolding.com) reinforced its commitment to FinTech and trade expansion in Africa, leveraging its expertise in other industries, including healthcare and technology-driven solutions to position itself as a key player in the region’s digital transformation. At the event, JETA engaged with leading industry stakeholders, established connections with potential partners, and explored investment opportunities to accelerate FinTech adoption and financial inclusion across Africa. […]

  The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed the EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP), a financing agreement designed to promote integrated development and capacity building across Africa, which complements the existing support provided by the EU and its Member States  under the AU-EU partnership that celebrates 25 years this year. This initiative aligns with Agenda 2063, the AU’s strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent, […]

  The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has availed over Shs1.2 trillion to ministries, departments and agencies receiving functions of rationalised agencies. According to a letter dated 26 February 2025 to accounting officers, the funds will enable implementation of revised structures, new mandates and functions of the ministries. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa who chaired the House on Tuesday, 04 March 202, read a letter from the Finance […]

  World Football Summit (WFS) (https://WorldFootballSummit.com), a leading platform in the global football industry, has announced the organization of WFS Rabat 2025 in partnership with EVOSPORT, a subsidiary of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), and in collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Scheduled for April 9-10, 2025, on the UM6P campus in Rabat, this landmark event will bring together key players from the global football ecosystem to explore […]

    “One Namibian House.” The Bank of Namibia has officially launched the N$60 commemorative banknote in honour of the late President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. The special edition banknote, unveiled earlier today, pays tribute to Dr. Geingob’s dedication to the country’s democracy, economic development, and social inclusivity. Speaking at the launch, President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba described the initiative as a lasting symbol of Dr. Geingob’s leadership. “This commemorative banknote […]

  In the Zambian city of Kabwe, children suffer severe health effects due to lead poisoning because of extreme pollution from the toxic lead waste of a former mine. Zambia’s government is facilitating new hazardous lead and zinc mining and processing of the toxic waste, posing major additional health risks to children. The Zambian government should suspend operations, revoke licenses of companies involved in the hazardous activities, and embark on […]

  On March 4, 2025 the Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Vladislav Zhur, met with the State Minister for Public Works and Urban Planning of Equatorial Guinea, Clemente Ferreiro Villarino.  The parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in relation to the implementation of joint infrastructure projects in Equatorial Guinea.    Special attention was paid to the […]

  On February 21, 2025, the ECOWAS Representation in Benin organized a high-level conference-debate under the theme: “50 Years of ECOWAS: Achievements, Gains, Challenges, Issues, and Perspectives for the Full Realization of ECOWAS of the Peoples.” The event provided a platform for engagement with academia and civil society, fostering discussions on the current challenges to fully achieving ECOWAS of the Peoples and assessing the impact of ECOWAS over the past […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday to score the candidates interviewed last week for positions to fill vacancies on the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board. Committee chairperson Ms Liezl van der Merwe said, “We appreciate the involvement of all committee members in the interview process, where we engaged with 19 candidates from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique skills and experiences. Among them, […]