14 August 2026 | The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission. Mr William Zarine has been appointed as the Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Astride Tamatave Member (ex-officio as PS Finance) Mrs Natalie Edmond …
Airtel Uganda has called for the establishment of a national cyber resilience framework to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and essential services. Airtel Uganda IT Director, Uwagboe Ehimwenman, made the call during a panel discussion at the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference held at the…
As the world’s leading producer of cashew nuts, Côte d’Ivoire now intends to process its “grey gold” within its borders. To achieve this, the government is focusing on creating a favorable investment environment and encouraging the establishment of processing plants as close as possible to the production areas. In Tombougou, in the department of Boundiali,…
Friday, August 14, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States to use the region’s abundant mineral, agricultural, energy and human resources to drive its own industrial revolution and reduce dependence on external markets. Addressing a Public Lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Westville Campus, on Friday, President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigerians in the diaspora for their courage, enterprise, resilience, and outstanding contributions to the global economy and Nigeria’s image. President Tinubu stated this while declaring open a three-day Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026 at the Apollo Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. His Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, represented him….
By Josepha Jabo Uganda is on the brink of First Oil. As Uganda’s oil comes into production, petroleum disputes will arise that will inevitably come before courts of law. Therefore, it is imperative that these disputes are adjudicated correctly for investor confidence. Consequently, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Bank of…
OMIHANA, 14 AUG (NAMPA) – Small-scale miners in the Spitzkoppe and Omihana areas in the Erongo Region have appealed for urgent government intervention to address licensing delays, limited access to mining areas, inadequate equipment and poor market conditions that they say threaten their livelihoods.
How can Lesotho ensure that the benefits arising from its biological resources are accessed and shared fairly? The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with UNDP Lesotho convened with the Natural Resources, Tourism and Land Cluster Portfolio Committee for a strategic workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from 12–13 August 2026. The workshop is…
Conselho Consultivo analisa desafios e perspectivas de crescimento do sector Os principais desafios, oportunidades e perspectivas de crescimento do sector de Recursos Minerais, Petróleo e Gás em Angola estão em análise na XIII Reunião do Conselho Consultivo, que decorre desde hoje,14 de Agosto, na província de Malanje. Sob o lema: “Recursos Minerais, Petróleo e Gás:…
President Dr Patrick Herminie today attended the official opening of the housing redevelopment project at Corgat Estate, Mont Fleuri, in the presence of Vice President Mr Sebastien Pillay, who is also Minister for Land, Housing and Infrastructure. The project comprises 16 affordable three-bedroom housing units, alongside external works and supporting infrastructure aimed at improving the wider…
