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NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility gets €10 million to boost infrastructure development in Africa
The African Development Bank and KfW on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Wednesday announced the replenishment of the NEPAD – Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) Special Fund, which aims to boost regional infrastructure in Africa. The German Government will provide €10 million…
Read More »Police hunt for 13 prisoners on the run
Thirteen prisoners who broke out of a jail are current being hunt by the police. The prisoners broke out of a jail in Pakistan southwestern province of Balochistan last week, in a dramatic and deadly escape that saw one inmate killed. Seventeen prisoners turned on their guards after they…
Read More »Man found alive 8 years after he was reported missing
A young man was found alive over the weekend, after he was reported missing more than eight years ago. Rudolph Rudy Farias IV was reported missing as a Houston 18 year old, but has been found alive as a young Texas man this weekend – with cuts, bruises and…
Read More »A call to invest in DRC Energies as African Energy Week 2023 showcase oil, gas and renewable opportunities
The African Energy Chamber – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that an Invest in the Republic of Congo Energies forum will take place during this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the…
Read More »African Development Bank initiative on International Monetary Fund (IMF) receives international community endorsement
The African Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank have been leading calls for the reallocation of the SDRs through multilateral development banks like themselves, to help rebuild livelihoods due to the impact of climate change and other global challenges. Speaking at the pre-summit forum’s opening on Thursday, United…
Read More »APO Group named official PR partner of Rugby Africa
A new partnership that will see APO Group work to develop Rugby Africa’s domestic and international visibility and reputation is min the offing as APO Group has been named the official PR partner to Rugby Africa. According to a news statement, World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa the governing body…
Read More »Italy, Slovenia joins Norway’s COVID-19 quarantine list
Norway said on Thursday it will impose a 10-day quarantine on all people arriving from Italy and Slovenia from Sept. 5 due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in those countries. Restrictions will also apply to the Vatican and San Marino, but will be eased for those coming from Cyprus…
Read More »Regulation, collaboration needed to fast-track global circular economy
Cross sector collaboration and enabling regulatory frameworks, as well as technology innovation, can fast track the achievement of circular economy goals. This is according to industry experts who were participating in Messe München’s first IFAT Impact virtual industry forum streamed from Germany last week. The IFAT Impact forum, which…
Read More »COVID-19: Report confirms virus spread with detainee transfers
Public health specialists have for months warned the U.S. government that shuffling detainees among immigration detention centers will expose people to COVID-19 and help spread the disease. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has continued the practice, saying it is taking all necessary precautions. It turns out the health specialists…
Read More »Pandemic disruption an opportunity for Africa to re-imagine cities
The need for social distancing and better sanitation could leapfrog African city development into a more sustainable future. This is according to Duncan Bonnett, Director Market Access & Research at Africa House, and research partner of exhibition organiser Messe Muenchen South Africa, who says that while Africa’s architects and planners…
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