Uganda: Ministry officials in acting capacity for long concerns Members of Parliament (MP)
Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have put the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to task over failure to appoint substantive officials in different administrative positions. In a meeting held on Monday, 23 February 2026, a team from the ministry led by the Deputy Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Nigeria
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal […]
Africa, Venezuela Move to Formalize Global South Energy Cooperation
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) this week advanced a structured program of cooperation with Venezuela during a high-level working visit aimed at aligning both regions on hydrocarbon development, trade expansion and capacity building. The visit opened with meetings with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s Vice Minister for Africa, Yuri Pimentel, where discussions focused on […]
Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the region, while in other areas, […]
President Ramaphosa welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. The South African government working closely with the Russian government has secured a safe return of the men. This followed receipt of distressed calls […]
Agriculture Committee Hears About Department’s Plans to Vaccinate South Africa’s Entire Cattle Herd
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the provinces, while a broader strategy includes […]
South Africa: Presidency statement on National Health Insurance Act (NHI) litigation
The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has necessitated that President Cyril Ramaphosa following consultations with Minister Aaron Motsoaledi agree to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court has handed down its judgments in challenges […]
Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner
Converge Africa is proud to announce that Amazon South Africa has confirmed its role as a Diamond Partner of Converge Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating digital commerce adoption, marketplace growth, and seller enablement across South Africa. Converge Africa has become South Africa’s leading digital commerce and retail technology conference, bringing together decision makers […]
President Dr Patrick Herminie Appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles
The Office of the President announces that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey). This appointment reaffirms the strong partnership between the government and the University of Seychelles, underscoring the continued commitment to advancing higher education, research, innovation, and national development. As […]
President Dr. Patrick Herminie is Seychelles Football Federation’s (SFF) new Patron
The Office of the President is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has accepted the role of Patron of the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF). In this capacity, the President will serve as the principal ceremonial figurehead of the Federation, lending the prestige and moral authority of the Office of […]
