ICRC alarmed at lack of humanitarian access for 26 million people in Africa
Some 26 million people live in areas in Africa where humanitarian groups have difficulty reaching people most in need, where access to basic services like medical care is extremely limited…
Egypt: End Harassment of Rights Defender
Egyptian authorities should cease the harassment and persecution of prominent human rights defender and journalist, Hossam Bahgat, who faces abusive charges intended to punish him solely for exercising his right to…
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment notes concerns about seismic surveys to be conducted along South African coastline
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted concerns about the seismic surveys to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa…
Coronavirus – South Africa: Sustained increase in COVID-19 cases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, has observed an increase in the 7-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases and the…
New Ambassador of Senegal presents credentials to the President
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal H.E. Abdoul Wahab Haidara has presented his letter of credence to H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The ceremony was held at the…
Water and Sanitation on Southern Cape floods
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) wishes to update citizens about the Southern Cape floods. A weather alert was issued by South African Weather Service on 21 November 2021…
African Exchange, Busha, Raises $4.2m in a Seed Round Led by Jump Capital with participation from Cadenza Ventures
Jump Capital has led the investment of $4.2m into Busha (www.Busha.co), an Africa-based cryptocurrency exchange. Cadenza Ventures, Blockwall Capital, CMT Digital, Greenhouse Capital, Raba Capital, and other investors also participated…
Adanian Labs launches venture building program call for tech startups for 2022 January cohort
Adanian Labs (www.AdanianLabs.io) has launched the Adanian Labs Venture Building Program call for startups for 2022. The program invites applications from tech entrepreneurs for the 2022 cohort of exceptional startups…
Major National Oil Companies Active in the MSGBC Basin Confirm Participation at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021
Energy, Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is pleased to announce that a strong representation from national oil companies (NOCs) active in the MSGBC Basin and certain neighboring countries will attend the MSGBC…
Industry Leaders and Ministers Open Day Two of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2021
Libya is on track to sustained energy sector growth that will likely translate into accelerated economic recovery. As the country pursues increased investment in key oilfields, upcoming projects, and infrastructure…











