Source: APO
HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communications and Roads of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jean-Pierre Bemba met with Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Shafi Newaimi Al Hajri.
The meeting reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.
Source: APO
On July 29, commencing at 2 p.m., for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Hugues Alexandre BARRO CHAMBRIER, Vice President of the Government of the Gabonese Republic, who is visiting Japan to participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Source: APO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS), convened a regional training workshop on innovative value chain development methodologies from 7 to 9 July in Pretoria, South Africa. The workshop was organized under the European Union (EU)-funded STOSAR II Project, in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and other regional stakeholders.
The two-and-a-half-day workshop brought together 55 national experts and officials from 16 SADC Member States, alongside representatives from FANRPAN, AUDA-NEPAD, SACAU, and other partners committed to advancing agricultural transformation across the region.
In his opening remarks, Dr Lewis Hove, FAO Resilience Team Leader for Southern Africa, who, speaking on behalf of Dr Patrice Talla, the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa, underscored the workshop’s significance as a key milestone for STOSAR II:
Dr Hove said, “Today’s workshop marks a significant milestone for STOSAR II. It is one of the first major regional activities under the second phase of the project, and it brings to life a key new focus on Value Chains. This component reflects our collective ambition to turn data and strategies into real improvements along agricultural value chains, leaving no one behind.”
The workshop focused on equipping national experts and officials with the knowledge and tools to develop inclusive, evidence-based, and digitally enabled value chains. Participants explored how instrument-based approaches to investment planning can inform and strengthen National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs) and Sector Development Plan Agreements (SDPAs), ensuring that investments directly support country priorities and the regional agricultural policy framework.
The sessions also highlighted inclusive aggregation systems and the growing role of information and communication technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) in value chain development, which are innovations that can help improve market access, agricultural productivity, and sustainable economic opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses.
Strengthening networks and sharing solutions
The workshop further provided a platform to reinforce the SADC’s Community of Practice on Agribusiness, Investment, and Trade, promoting peer learning, dialogue and regional collaboration.
The African Union Development Agency (AU-NEPAD) Head of Agriculture, Dr Manyewu Mutamba, said: “This intervention on value chains is both timely and strategic, as it directly supports the implementation of the CAADP Kampala Declaration on Building Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems by focusing on agro-industrialization, trade, and increased investment in agrifood systems. This training initiative will contribute meaningfully to our shared goal of strengthening sustainable food systems across the continent.”
Throughout the highly interactive sessions, participants shared national experiences, lessons learned and innovations shaping agrifood policy and practice in Southern Africa.
Hands-on demonstrations showcased cutting-edge tools such as FAO’s Ex-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT), the only greenhouse gas accounting tool covering the entire agricultural sector and the RuralInvest toolkit, designed to support the preparation of bankable, sustainable business proposals. Participants also engaged with the latest ICT-enabled innovations from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), including remote sensing and earth observation technologies capable of high-accuracy soil analysis and yield prediction.
A collective path forward
As Southern Africa navigates a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities, the workshop reaffirmed the transformative potential of inclusive and innovative value chains.
With support from the European Union, FAO and its partners are working hand-in-hand with national experts to help them lead this transformation and shaping agri-food systems that are more productive, resilient and inclusive.
Continued collaboration will be key to transforming value chains into engines of resilience, growth and investment of a food-secure Southern Africa that leaves no one behind.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa.
Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –
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Ministros da Saúde e altos representantes de dez Estados-membros da África Austral, incluindo Moçambique, emitem um renovado apelo à acção colectiva sobre o financiamento da saúde, a resiliência climática e a preparação para surtos.
O repto, foi lançado na cidade de Lilongwe no decurso da 4. ª Reunião de Alto Nível do Comité Director Ministerial Regional da África Austral, onde os Estados-Membros reafirmaram a sua determinação em alargar a implementação da Iniciativa de 2 Milhões de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde da União Africana, promover a Agenda de Lusaka sobre o Financiamento da Saúde e reforçar os sistemas regionais de saúde pública.
Os países da África Austral disseram estarem prontos para transformar compromissos em acções, com uma renovada solidariedade e vontade política.
Durante dois dias de deliberações, os participantes afirmaram com veemência a urgência da liderança colectiva e da unidade regional para promover a segurança sanitária.
O director-geral dos Centros Africanos para o Controlo e Prevenção de Doenças, Jean Kaseya, , apelou a investimentos transformadores para garantir o futuro da saúde em África, que deve ser moldado pelos seus líderes, para o bem do povo.
A ministra da saúde do Malawi, Khumbize Chiponda, afirmou que a reunião ofereceu uma plataforma importante para os delegados trocarem ideias, partilharem lições e desenvolverem estratégias ousadas sobre a segurança sanitária, o impacto das alterações climáticas na saúde e o reforço da colaboração regional em questões relacionadas com a saúde.
Vários resultados importantes foram adoptados, que irão moldar a trajectória da saúde na região, como a visão do “Livro Verde” do Centro de controlo de doenças da África, um pacto continental que visa repensar o financiamento, a governação e a prestação de serviços de saúde.
A reunião foi convocada sob o lema: “Uma Região, Uma Saúde, Um Futuro”, reafirmando o compromisso colectivo da região com a protecção da saúde da sua população.
O Comité Director Ministerial Regional da África Austral, é uma plataforma vital para os países alinharem as prioridades regionais e promoverem a agenda de saúde continental, numa altura em que a África Austral enfrenta crescentes ameaças à saúde relacionadas com o clima, surtos persistentes de doenças e crescentes exigências sobre os sistemas de saúde da linha da frente.
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Portal do Governo de Moçambique.
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O Presidente da República, Daniel Chapo, defende a necessidade de acelerar a aprovação de um conjunto de diplomas legais, que norteiam a actividade jornalística nacional.
Trata-se das leis da Comunicação Social e da Radiodifusão, bem como o regime da Carteira Profissional dos Jornalistas e a estruturação de um órgão regulador independente e funcional para esta classe profissional.
O Chefe do Estado Daniel Chapo entende que estes instrumentos fazem parte de um pacote que tem em vista modernizar a área do jornalismo, garantir maior regulação, promover a liberdade de imprensa e assegurar condições de trabalho dignas para os profissionais da área.
O Presidente da República falava na reunião que manteve, esta segunda-feira, com o Conselho Superior da Comunicação Social (CSCS) para discutir o avanço do pacote legislativo do sector da comunicação, incluindo leis como da Comunicação Social, Radiodifusão e Carteira Profissional dos Jornalistas.
O Conselho Superior da Comunicação Social comprometeu-se a acelerar os trabalhos de análise técnica e articulação institucional com outras entidades relevantes, de forma a cumprir os prazos esperados e assegurar que o novo pacote legislativo corresponda às necessidades actuais do país e ao espírito democrático consagrado na Constituição da República.
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Portal do Governo de Moçambique.
Source: APO
Background and implementation
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is home to almost all animal species native to Southern Africa, including the Big Five. The reserve has, over the years, established itself as a stronghold for rare rhino species. In the high-stakes world of protecting the wellbeing of species, game rangers and visitors, reliable communication is vital.
Pilanesberg transitioned from a basic, analog two-way radio system to a state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) solution by Hytera. Hytera’s partner Altron Nexus (now named Sentiv after a management buyout), donated a Hytera HR106X DMR repeater and Hytera H-series DMR devices equipped with GPS tracking as well as a Hytera Smart Dispatch Plus software platform to Pilanesberg’s Anti-Poaching unit, led by Field Ecologist Steve Dell.
This represented a significant change because previously the reserve relied on ageing analog radios that only supported voice communication, with a single repeater resulting in limited coverage across the reserve and no advanced features. Because of the analog system and single receiver, there were parts of the park that had unreliable, or nonexistent, communication. The DMR upgrade introduced a second repeater linked via a microwave connection that has resulted in seamless, reliable, almost park-wide coverage.
Key features and benefits of Hytera’s H-series technology
1. Personnel Safety and Emergency Response
2. Reliable, Park-Wide Communication
3. Operational Insight and Security
Benefits for Pilanesberg
Pilanesberg is a 56,000 hectare nature reserve with mountainous areas that previously lacked any signal for communications. This means that rangers in the park conducted 24-hour security operations under harsh conditions without the security of robust communication. This presented a risk.
Since adopting Hytera’s DMR system, rangers have the security of a robust communication system. Hytera’s DMR system has assisted field ecologists and rhino protection rangers to obtain an advantage over poachers entering the park and destroying wildlife and the country’s natural habitat.
“Reliable communication is the backbone of effective conservation and anti-poaching efforts, whether it’s protecting rhinos, managing fires, supporting technical teams or ensuring the safety of our staff in the field or conducting air operations. Upgrading to a digital radio network has significantly boosted our conservation operations,” says Dell.
“The park is hilly with mountains and valleys, and the digital network has ensured almost-total coverage. Very importantly, it has enabled real-time tracking. Tracking is vital – if someone is out in the field, needs assistance or cannot talk for whatever reason, the control room always has real-time visibility. Anything can happen in very remote areas. If needed, the emergency alerts result in instant support, dispatching help to exactly where the radio is located. Importantly, using the system is simple and uniform. The improved communications have significantly boosted our overall conservation efforts and operations.”
Franco Stronach, Head of Indirect Channel at Hytera South Africa says Hytera defines sustainable development as a path to profitability and long-term growth. Working alongside our partner Sentiv, we have delivered a reliable, scalable system to support Pilanesberg in its conservation efforts.”
He adds: “Hytera is empowering conservationists in parks across the country, including Pilanesberg, The Kruger National Park, Timbavati Game Reserve and Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. It has been important for us to see beyond just the practical utility of the equipment, which in itself is world-leading. For us, the difference being made is Hytera’s embodiment of social responsibility, a business priority to make a meaningful impact in a sector of the country that holds special cultural significance.”
Training and after-market support
Hytera understands that real, meaningful impact requires a long-term investment in the country. It conducts annual certified training sessions in South Africa, bringing in trainers to educate resellers and distributors on system configuration and support. With main distributors and hundreds of resellers, Hytera ensures widespread, localised support. Equipped with their support from Hytera, resellers provide end-user training, including operational guidance and feature demonstrations.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Hytera.
About Hytera:
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions. With voice, video and data capabilities, we provide faster, safer, and more versatile connectivity for business and mission critical users. We make the world more efficient and safer by enabling our customers to achieve more in both daily operations and emergency response. Learn more at https://apo-opa.co/41bBkde / https://Hytera.co.za/.
Source: APO
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has announced Liberia’s inclusion among the newly appointed members of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters.
This milestone follows the decision of the UN Secretary-General to appoint 25 distinguished tax experts to the Committee, each serving a four-year term ending on June 30, 2029. Representing Liberia on this globally significant body is Mr. Darlingston Y. Talery, a highly respected tax policy specialist and former Commissioner for Domestic Tax at the LRA. Mr. Talery currently heads the Department of Domestic Resource Mobilization at ECOWAS Commission.
Mr. Talery’s appointment is a major step for Liberia, showcasing the country’s growing prominence in global tax policy dialogue and reinforcing its commitment to transparent, fair, and effective tax governance.
“The inclusion of Liberia in this globally significant committee sends a clear message about the capacity, credibility, and growing influence of Liberia’s public institutions,” said H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs. “This appointment not only recognizes the professional excellence of Mr. Talery but also positions Liberia as an active contributor to the global conversation on fair and inclusive tax systems.”
Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority, James Dorbor Jallah, hailed the appointment as a proud achievement for the nation and the LRA:
“Mr. Talery’s appointment is a proud moment for our institution. It is the result of years of investment in capacity-building and policy innovation. Liberia is ready to contribute meaningfully to international tax cooperation and bring home the benefits of fair global tax practices.”
The appointment process followed a communication from the UN Secretary-General, dated November 20, 2024, inviting all 193 UN Member States to nominate qualified candidates. Of the 58 nominations received globally, 25 were appointed, including Liberia’s Mr. Talery.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this appointment aligns with the administration’s broader goal of increasing Liberian representation in foreign and international organizations. The Ministry is encouraging all Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions to collaborate in identifying and nominating qualified Liberians for such positions, following the example set by the LRA in Talery’s nomination.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), acting under its Resolution 2004/69 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (endorsed by the UN General Assembly in Resolution 69/313), mandates the formation of this Committee to enhance international tax cooperation. The 25-member body comprises experts nominated by Member States and appointed by the Secretary-General in their personal capacities, ensuring diverse geographic representation and a wide range of tax system expertise.
Liberia’s inclusion marks a milestone for the Government, reflecting the strong partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the LRA. The Government of Liberia considers this recognition as a validation of its efforts to position the country as a proactive voice in shaping global financial and tax policies.
The Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters plays a critical role in advancing global tax transparency, combating illicit financial flows, supporting domestic resource mobilization, and improving the coherence of international tax rules. Liberia’s representation will ensure that the perspectives and development challenges of African nations particularly those in fragile and post-conflict contexts are effectively represented in the Committee’s deliberations.
Liberia now joins a diverse group of countries represented on the Committee, including Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, France, India, China, Belgium, Brazil, and Australia, among others.
With the support of Liberia’s Mission to the United Nations and development partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the LRA reaffirm their commitment to advancing international tax cooperation, promoting equity in global financial systems, and securing Liberia’s place as a leader in multilateral development processes.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Source: Government of South Africa
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will visit the Phakamile Community Learning Centre (CLC) in Kariega, near Gqeberha, as part of the department’s Mandela Month outreach programme.
Wednesday’s visit to the Eastern Cape Community Education and Training (CET) college marks the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) first national Mandela Month event within the community college sector, aimed at uplifting under-resourced institutions and strengthening ties with local communities.
Celebrated annually in July, Mandela Month encourages South Africans to dedicate at least 67 minutes to community service in honour of former President Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of public service, including his term as South Africa’s first democratically elected President.
“Inspired by Madiba’s legacy, the Deputy Minister’s office, along with seven Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), including the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA as the main partner, have identified Phakamile CLC as an institution needing assistance and support,” the department said in a statement.
Planned activities for the day will include distributing hygiene packs to learners, painting and cleaning classrooms, and conducting general maintenance.
In addition, two SETAs have committed to further development of the centre through the establishment of an entrepreneurship hub and upgrades of the welding workshop.
Gondwe’s visit to Phakamile CLC is in line with her broader vision of making higher education more accessible and bringing it closer to underserved communities. – SAnews.gov.za
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O Yango Group (https://Yango.com/), empresa de tecnologia com sede nos Emirados Árabes Unidos e presença em mais de 30 países, inaugurou um novo escritório regional africano em Abidjan. O hub coordenará as crescentes operações da empresa no continente e marca um novo capítulo no compromisso de longo prazo do Yango com a África. Com cerca de 200 funcionários já atuando localmente, a empresa planeja expandir sua presença e capacidades ao longo do próximo ano.
O Yango iniciou suas operações na Côte d’Ivoire em 2018, fazendo da África seu ponto de partida. Desde então, expandiu-se para 16 países no continente, construindo um portfólio diversificado de serviços digitais. Com Abidjan agora servindo como sede continental, o Yango Group está aprofundando sua presença regional e acelerando a inovação adaptada às realidades locais.
“Este novo escritório regional em Abidjan é um novo capítulo na nossa trajetória pela África. Nossa estratégia é construir ecossistemas digitais que empoderem os países a partir de dentro — usando tecnologias globais, mas sempre enraizadas nas realidades locais”, afirmou Daniil Shuleyko, CEO do Yango Group. “A África foi onde tudo começou para nós — e hoje estamos investindo no futuro ao fazer de Abidjan a casa do nosso maior escritório no continente — e o centro da nossa estratégia para a região.”
Construindo ecossistemas digitais em toda a África
A estratégia do Yango Group é baseada na criação de ecossistemas digitais inclusivos e adaptados localmente, que vão muito além de serviços individuais. Combinando tecnologias globais com uma abordagem hiperlocal, a empresa visa apoiar a transformação digital do continente.
Em toda a África, o Yango já oferece um portfólio abrangente de serviços — desde transporte por aplicativo e entrega de comida até navegação, e-commerce e pagamentos digitais — tudo integrado em um único Super App. Esses serviços ajudam a gerar oportunidades econômicas para motoristas, entregadores, pequenos negócios e usuários em geral.
À medida que o Yango Group cresce, planeja expandir esse modelo para novos países — criando plataformas que reflitam as necessidades locais e fortaleçam cadeias de valor inteiras. A empresa também pretende lançar soluções mais personalizadas para negócios em toda a região — ajudando-os a crescer e escalar com o apoio da tecnologia.
Yango Fellowship será ampliado para nível pan-africano
Como parte da sua estratégia de longo prazo para apoiar a transformação digital na África e além, o Yango está ampliando seus investimentos em talentos locais — um fator essencial para a adoção sustentável de tecnologia e inovação no continente. A empresa está dando o próximo passo ao expandir o programa Yango Fellowship para o nível pan-africano, com o objetivo de capacitar centenas de milhares de jovens com habilidades digitais voltadas para o futuro em seus mercados africanos. Já ativo na Côte d’Ivoire, o programa fará de Abidjan seu centro regional de coordenação e formação para o continente.
“Nossa missão vai além de fornecer serviços digitais,” disse Daniil Shuleyko. “Ao investir em talentos e competências, especialmente entre os jovens, estamos ajudando a construir a base para ecossistemas digitais sustentáveis e inovadores em longo prazo na África. Com programas como o Yango Fellowship, queremos empoderar a próxima geração de líderes africanos em tecnologia.”
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Yango Group.
Contato para imprensa:
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Sobre o Yango Group:
O Yango Group é uma empresa internacional de tecnologia com sede em Dubai, que transforma tecnologias de ponta globais em serviços do dia a dia adaptados às comunidades locais. Com um compromisso inabalável com a inovação, reformulamos e aprimoramos tecnologias de ponta do mundo todo em serviços integrados para o cotidiano de diversas regiões. Nossa missão é aproximar as inovações mundiais das comunidades locais, promovendo conexões e melhorando experiências de vida. O Yango oferece serviços digitais em diversos setores, incluindo transporte por aplicativo, delivery, foodtech, entretenimento, entre outros, em mais de 30 países na África, América Latina, Europa, Oriente Médio e outras regiões.
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O Ministro da Promoção de Investimentos e Fomento Empresarial, Eurico Monteiro, reuniu-se, esta segunda-feira, 28 de julho, com a equipa de coordenação do desenvolvimento do Portal do Investimento, para inteirar-se do estado da implementação e funcionamento desse importante projeto levado a cabo pelo Governo de Cabo Verde, com o objetivo de facilitar e simplificar o processo de investimento em Cabo Verde, seja ele nacional, estrangeiro ou da diáspora.
Coordenado estrategicamente pela Unidade de Competitividade (UC) e tecnicamente pela Cabo Verde Trade Invest (CVTI), o Portal do Investimento pretende ser uma janela única do investimento, na qual estarão integradas todas as instituições que compõem o ecossistema, gerindo e tramitando os processos dos investidores que, numa vertente one stop shop, poderão tratar todo o seu processo, desde a abertura até a certificação do seu investimento.
Com uma infraestrutura moderna, o Portal do Investimento, que se encontra em fase de diagnóstico, integrará ainda outras soluções digitais, entre os quais, o projeto de empresa online – uma plataforma que engloba desde a criação até a extinção da empresa, e o projeto de localização – que ocupará de questões como o registro de propriedade, licenciamento de construção e licenciamento ambiental, inaugurando, desta forma, uma nova era na relação entre o setor público e o setor privado.
A reunião, na qual estiveram reunidos, representantes da UC, da CVTI, da Pró-Empresa e da Organização Internacional das Migrações (OIM), além do Gabinete do Ministro, revelou-se muito frutífera, tendo dali saídos importantes subsídios para melhoria do projeto, nomeadamente no que concerne à comunicação com os interlocutores e aos ajustes regulamentares a serem feitos, lá onde se mostrar necessário, cumprindo desta forma o propósito de introduzir maior celeridade e eficiência no processo de investimento em Cabo Verde.
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Cabo Verde.
