Zimbabwe: Global Fund Project in Zimbabwe Uses Technology to Improve Data Collection
press release
Similar projects are underway in many other countries
A project being implemented under a Global Fund grant will improve Zimbabwe’s health information systems by providing Internet connection infrastructure for 82 urban [...]
Kenya: Students Showcase Kenya’s First Tablet
The Jubilee Manifesto to have every class one child have access to a laptop may soon be realised, thanks to a locally made tablet established by a youth group.
The tablet dubbed Student with A Goal (Swag) has been made locally except for the [...]
Tunisia: Union for Tunisia Parties Secretary General Meet
Tunis — During a meeting held on Tuesday in Tunis, the Council of the coalition parties Secretary-Generals of the Union for Tunisia reviewed the results of the national dialogue held under the auspices of the Tunisian General Labour Union [...]
Gambia: SSHFC Announces 30 Percent Pension Increase
The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) has announced a 30 percent increase on pension payment for its pensioners.
The minimum pension has now risen to D910.00 from D700.00, reflecting an increase of 30 percent.
A statement [...]
Tanzania: Sales People in Demand – Survey
Dar es Salaam — Some 92% of East African businesses recently surveyed, are planning to hire or maintain employees as they eye revenue increases of an average 58% this year.
Peter Vieira, Regus, Area Director for East Africa and Zambia, said [...]
Nigeria: State of Emergency – Adamawa Reduces Working Hours
Yola — THE Adamawa Government, Tuesday, reduced official working hours in the state by one hour, to ease the difficulties civil servants have been experiencing since it imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Wednesday.
The 23 Armoured Brigade of [...]
Sudan Plans to Curb Unemployment Through Micro-Financing
Khartoum — Sudan intends to establish a specialised micro-finance bank with a capital of $ 5 million to fight poverty, raise standards of living, and curb unemployment.
The bank is a joint venture between Zain Telecom, the Gulf Program for [...]
South Africa: Opening Up Debates We Need
The trade union movement is in a state of flux, with concepts such as centralised bargaining and the “winner takes all” approach of majority — 50 per cent plus one — unionism now being challenged. “Agency shop” [...]
Kenyan Gets Nod for Top UN Job
Nairobi — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last week announced the nomination of former Kenyan trade minister, Dr Mukhisa Kituyi as Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
His term [...]
Africa Day Should Spur Renewed Drive to Get Serious About Growth and Jobs
press release
In the run-up to Africa Day on 25 May, it is important to highlight the Western Cape Government’s continuing drive to create opportunities for growth and jobs by positioning the region to benefit from the untapped trade [...]
