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  In a significant development for synergy and cooperation, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment&Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.ISDB.org) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) both members of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group signed a Documentary Credit Insurance Policy (DCIP). This strategic cooperation marks a robust step forward in managing and mitigating risks associated with Letters of Credit (LC) transactions involving Shariah compliant goods and services […]

  Representatives of the military and security institutions in the East and West, including two military and police female officers, responsible for border security, counterterrorism and addressing irregular migration agreed on Wednesday 26 February to form a specialized study center tasked with conducting specialized studies on border security areas. Members of the Joint Technical Coordination Team (JTCT) for Border Security participated in a two-day coordination meeting, facilitated by UNSMIL in […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has proffered his best wishes to the Muslim community as they observe the fasting month of Ramadaan.  “For our Muslim brethren here at home and around the world, this is a sacred time of reflection, prayer and performing acts of charity – values that unite us all,” President Ramaphosa said.  “South Africa is a country united in its diversity, and this is our greatest strength as we […]

  Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were conducted in five administrative areas in the Massawa sub-zone from 12 to 17 February. The elections saw strong participation from local residents, resulting in the election of 10 area administrators and managing directors, including five women, as well as 22 village coordinators. In related news, similar elections were conducted in the Elaberet sub-zone to replace outgoing area administrators, managing […]

  According to the President, overcoming historical rivalries and fostering regional unity is key to ensuring long-term peace and resilience not only in North Africa but the whole of Africa. Countries in the Maghreb region include Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. “So that’s why we’re always looking at the Maghreb as a region. Why can’t these people be together? I was listening to the general speaking Arabic, and it […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org), the voice of the African energy sector, recently engaged with Equatorial Guinea’s National Council for Economic and Social Development (CNDES) to explore strategic cooperation aimed at maximizing the country’s energy resource potential for socioeconomic growth.   The discussions focused on local content development, energy financing, oil and gas production optimization and capacity building. As part of this collaboration, the AEC committed to equipping CNDES […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday 1 March 2025 arrived in Windhoek, Namibia where he will join the Nujoma family, the people and government of Namibia and other Heads of State and Government, to bid farewell to the late former President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Samuel Shafishuna Nujoma. The former President Nujoma passed away on 11 February 2025 while receiving medical attention in Windhoek at the […]

The funeral of the late Founding President Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma continue at Heroes’ Acre. Earlier in the day, pallbearers loaded Nujoma’s remains onto a hearse at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium before departing for Heroes’ Acre, where he is to be laid to rest. Our reporters indicate, however, that no media house other than the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is allowed anywhere close to the mausoleum where the late Founding President […]

The African Security Congress in S.A is calling for greater accountability for all individuals involved in Eskom procurement processes that led to the allegedly unjustified awarding of a 500-million-rand contract to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC advocates for the rights and interests of private security guards in the country. Its president Tebogo Motloung says it is imperative that those who manipulated the system to secure the contract be held responsible […]