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Le Chairman & la CEO de la Fondation Merck et 12 Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie inaugurent la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • Le Chairman & La CEO de la Fondation Merck et les Premières Dames de d’Angola, Botswana, Cap-Vert, République Centrafricaine, Gabon, Gambie, Kenya, Libéria, Maldives, Mozambique, Nigéria et de Sao Tomé-et-Principe ont inauguré la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026.
  • Lien vers la retransmission en direct de la Session Inaugurale de la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026 : https://apo-opa.co/4erEWz7​

La Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a organisé la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026 les 18 et 19 juin, par vidéoconférence. La conférence annuelle a été inaugurée par le Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, et le Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente du programme Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, en présence des Premières Dames de 12 pays Africains et Asiatiques, Invitées d’Honneur et Oratrices Principales.

Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret), CEO de la Fondation Merck, Présidente de « Plus Qu’une Mère » et Présidente de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, a souligné : « C’est un grand privilège d’accueillir nos distinguées invitées d’honneur et oratrices principales, les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, Ambassadrices de notre campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », à la 13ème Édition du programme Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary. ».

Ensemble, nous avons partagé des expériences précieuses et mené des discussions enrichissantes sur l’impact de nos programmes, qui visent à transformer les soins aux patients et à sensibiliser le public à un large éventail de problématiques sociales et sanitaires cruciales. »

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, a ajouté : « J’adresse mes plus sincères remerciements aux Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie qui se sont jointes à nous en tant qu‘invitées d’honneur, ainsi qu’aux ministres, aux experts de la santé, aux décideurs politiques, aux représentants gouvernementaux, aux universitaires, aux représentants des médias et à tous nos partenaires pour leur soutien et leur collaboration indéfectibles. À la Fondation Merck, nous restons déterminés à améliorer la santé et le bien-être en renforçant les capacités des systèmes de santé et en garantissant l’accès à des soins de qualité et équitables en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà. Ensemble, nous poursuivrons la réalisation de notre vision d’un monde où chacun peut mener une vie saine et épanouissante »

Les Premières Dames des Pays Africains et Asiatiques participant à la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary sont :

  • S.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, Première Dame de la République d’Angola
  • S.E. Mme KAONE BOKO, Première Dame de la République du Botswana
  • S.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, Première Dame de la République du Cap-Vert
  • S.E. Madame BRIGITTE TOUADERA, Première Dame de la République Centrafricaine
  • S.E. Madame ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, Première Dame de la République Gabonaise
  • S.E. Mme FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, Première Dame de la République de Gambie
  • S.E. Mme RACHEL RUTO, Première Dame de la République du Kenya
  • S.E. Mme KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, Première Dame de la République du Libéria
  • S.E. Madame SAJIDHA MOHAMED, Première Dame de la République des Maldives
  • S.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, Première Dame de la République du Mozambique
  • S.E. Sénatrice OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, Première Dame de la République Fédérale du Nigéria
  • S.E. Mme MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, Première Dame de la République Démocratique de Sao Tomé-et-Principe

Dr. Rasha Kelej a déclaré : « Je suis fière d’annoncer que la Fondation Merck a octroyé plus de 2 600 bourses à des professionnels de santé issus de 52 pays, dans 44 spécialités essentielles et sous-desservies. Nombre de nos Anciens Boursiers de la Fondation Merck sont devenus les premiers spécialistes de leur pays. Avec nos ambassadrices et partenaires, nous écrivons l’histoire et transformons le paysage des soins aux patients en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà. »

Elle a ajouté : « Lors de notre conférence, nous avons également marqué le mois Mondial de la Sensibilisation à l’Infertilité, observé chaque année en juin, à travers notre campagne historique la « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère », dédiée à l’autonomisation des femmes infertiles et sans enfants en leur donnant accès à l’information, aux soins de santé, à l’éducation et à un changement de mentalité. »

J’ai le plaisir de vous annoncer que, parmi les plus de 2 600 bourses d’études octroyées par la Fondation Merck, plus de 800 ont été destinées à des professionnels de la santé dans les domaines suivants : Fertilité, Embryologie, Médecine Sexuelle et Reproductive, Psychiatrie Clinique, Santé des Femmes, Urologie, Chirurgie Laparoscopique et Médecine Familiale. Ces bourses contribuent à renforcer les services de soins de fertilité et à améliorer l’accès aux soins de santé pour les femmes dans 42 pays. »

Lors de la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, deux événements importants ont été célébrés : le 9ème Anniversaire de la Fondation Merck et les 14 ans de ses Programmes de Développement, lancés en 2012.

Le premier jour s’est tenue la Session Inaugurale de la 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, réunissant un panel de haut niveau composé des Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie participantes.

Plus de 800 participants, parmi lesquels des professionnels de santé, des décideurs politiques et des représentants des médias de 57 pays anglophones, francophones et lusophones, ont assisté à cette première journée. La conférence a également été diffusée en direct sur les réseaux sociaux, touchant plus de 220 000 personnes et amplifiant ainsi son impact et favorisant l’accès aux connaissances et au dialogue à travers les continents.

Le deuxième jour de la conférence proposera deux sessions scientifiques parallèles consacrées à l’oncologie et à la fertilité.

La 13ème Édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary est diffusée en direct sur les comptes des réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck et Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck :

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La Fondation Merck transforme le paysage des soins aux patients et marque l’histoire avec ses partenaires en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà, grâce à :

  • Plus de 2 600 bourses d’études offertes par la Fondation Merck à des professionnels de la santé de 52 pays, dans 44 spécialités médicales essentielles et sous-représentées.

La Fondation Merck contribue également à un changement culturel et brise le silence sur un large éventail de problèmes sociaux et sanitaires en Afrique et dans les communautés défavorisées, grâce à :

  • Plus de 4 000 représentants des médias de plus de 42 pays, formés par la Fondation Merck pour mieux sensibiliser le public aux différents problèmes sociaux et sanitaires.
  • 8 Prix Différents décernés chaque année pour la meilleure couverture médiatique, la meilleure chanson, le meilleur film et la meilleure création de mode, contribuant ainsi à sensibiliser le public et à briser le silence. 
  • Une trentaine (30) de chansons abordant des problématiques sanitaires et sociales, interprétées par des chanteurs locaux de toute l’Afrique en anglais, français, portugais et langues locales.
  • 9 livres d’histoires pour enfants en quatre langues : anglais, français, portugais et swahili.
  • 6 films d’animation de sensibilisation en cinq langues : anglais, français, portugais, espagnol et swahili, visant à lutter contre la stigmatisation de l’infertilité, à soutenir l’éducation des filles et à promouvoir la prévention et le dépistage précoce du diabète, de l’hypertension et du cancer.
  • L’émission panafricaine « Notre Afrique » de la Fondation Merck, qui traite des problématiques sociales et sanitaires en Afrique à travers la communauté « Mode et L’Art avec un But ».
  • Plus de 1 550 bourses d’études annuelles attribuées à des écolières africaines de 21 pays, couvrant les frais de scolarité et autres dépenses essentielles liées à leurs études, telles que les livres, les uniformes et le transport, afin de les aider à terminer leurs études et à réaliser pleinement leur potentiel.
  • 15 comptes sur les réseaux sociaux, suivis par plus de 9 millions d’abonnés.

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La Fondation Merck se consacre à l’amélioration des résultats sociaux et sanitaires pour les communautés dans le besoin. Bien qu’elle collabore avec divers partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, pour atteindre ses objectifs humanitaires, la fondation reste strictement neutre sur le plan politique. Elle ne s’engage pas et ne soutient pas d’activités, d’élections ou de régimes politiques, se focalise uniquement sur sa mission d’élever l’humanité et d’améliorer le bien-être tout en maintenant une position strictement apolitique dans toutes ses activités.

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Presidente e CEO da Fundação Merck e 12 Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia inauguraram a 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

  • O Presidente e CEO da Fundação Merck, juntamente com as Primeiras-Damas de Angola, Botswana, Cabo Verde, República Centro-Africana, Gabão, Gâmbia, Quénia, Libéria, Maldivas, Moçambique, Nigéria e São Tomé e Príncipe, inauguraram a 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck 2026.
  • Link para a transmissão em directo da sessão inaugural da 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck 2026: https://apo-opa.co/4erEWz7 

Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), o braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha, realizou a 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck 2026 nos dias 18 e 19 de Junho, por meio de videoconferência online. A conferência anual foi inaugurada por Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Presidente do Conselho de Curadores da Fundação Merck e pela Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck junto com as Primeiras-Damas de 12 países africanos e asiáticos, que participaram como Convidadas de Honra e Oradoras Principais.

A Senadora Dra. Rasha Kelej (Aposentada), CEO da Fundação Merck, Presidente da campanha “Mais do Que uma Mãe” e Presidente da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck enfatizou: “É um grande privilégio dar as boas-vindas às nossas distintas Convidadas de Honra e Oradoras Principais, as Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia, que são Embaixadoras da nossa campanha ‘Mais do que uma mãe’, à 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck.

Juntas, trocamos experiências valiosas e participamos de discussões significativas sobre o impacto dos nossos programas, que visam transformar o atendimento ao paciente e aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde críticas.”

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, ​​Presidente do Conselho de Curadores da Fundação Merck acrescentou: “Expresso o meu mais sincero agradecimento às Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia que se juntaram a nós como Convidadas de Honra, bem como aos ministros, especialistas em saúde, decisores políticos, autoridades governamentais, académicos, representantes da mídia e todos os nossos parceiros pelo seu apoio e colaboração inabaláveis. Na Fundação Merck, permanecemos comprometidos em melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar, fortalecendo a capacidade do sistema de saúde e proporcionando acesso a cuidados de saúde de qualidade e equitativos em África, na Ásia e noutras regiões. Juntos, continuaremos a avançar na nossa visão de um mundo onde todos possam levar uma vida saudável e feliz.”

As Primeiras-Damas de países africanos e asiáticos que participaram da 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck são:

  • S. Exª Drª ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, Primeira-Dama da República de Angola
  • S. Exª Sr.ª KAONE BOKO, Primeira-Dama da República do Botswana
  • S. Exª Drª DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, Primeira-Dama da República de Cabo Verde
  • S. Exª Senhora BRIGITTE TOUADERA, Primeira-Dama da República Centro-Africana
  • S. Exª Senhora ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, Primeira-dama da República Gabonesa
  • S. Exª Sr.ª FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, Primeira-Dama da República da Gâmbia
  • S. Exª Sr.ª RACHEL RUTO, Primeira-Dama da República do Quénia
  • S. Exª Sr.ª KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, Primeira-Dama da República da Libéria
  • S. Exª Senhora SAJIDHA MOHAMED, Primeira-Dama da República de Maldivas
  • S. Exª Drª GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, Primeira-Dama da República de Moçambique
  • S. EXª Senadora OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, Primeira-dama da República Federal da Nigéria
  • S. Exª Sr.ª MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, Primeira-Dama da República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe

A Drª Rasha Kelej partilhou: “Tenho a honra de partilhar que a Fundação Merck concedeu mais de 2.600 bolsas de estudo para profissionais de saúde de 52 países em 44 especialidades críticas e carentes. Muitos dos nossos ex-alunos da Fundação Merck tornaram-se os primeiros especialistas nos seus países. Juntamente com as nossas Embaixadoras e parceiros, estamos a fazer história e transformar o cenário de atendimento ao paciente em África, Ásia e além.”

Ela acrescentou ainda: “Durante a nossa Conferência, também celebramos o Mês Mundial da Conscientização sobre a Infertilidade, comemorado anualmente em junho, através da nossa campanha histórica “Fundação Merck Mais do que uma Mãe”, dedicada a empoderar mulheres com infertilidade e sem filhos, fornecendo acesso a informações, saúde, educação e mudança de mentalidade.

Tenho o prazer de partilhar que, das mais de 2.600 bolsas de estudo oferecidas pela Fundação Merck, mais de 800 foram destinadas a profissionais de saúde nas áreas de Fertilidade, Embriologia, Medicina Sexual e Reprodutiva, Psiquiatria Clínica, Saúde da Mulher, Urologia, Cirurgia Laparoscópica e Medicina de Família. Essas bolsas estão a ajudar a fortalecer os serviços de tratamento de fertilidade e a melhorar o acesso à saúde da mulher em 42 países.”

Durante a 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck, foram celebradas duas ocasiões importantes: o 9º aniversário da Fundação Merck e os 14 anos dos programas de desenvolvimento da Fundação Merck, iniciados em 2012.

No primeiro dia, foi realizada a Sessão Inaugural da 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck, com um painel de alto nível composto pelas Primeiras-Damas participantes de África e da Ásia.

O primeiro dia contou com a presença de mais de 800 participantes, incluindo profissionais de saúde, decisores políticos e representantes da mídia de 57 países de língua inglesa, francesa e portuguesa. Além disso, a conferência foi transmitida em directo nas redes sociais, com mais de 220 mil visualizações, ampliando ainda mais o impacto e estendendo o acesso ao conhecimento e ao diá. entre continentes.

O segundo dia da conferência terá duas sessões científicas paralelas abordando temas de oncologia e fertilidade.

O segundo dia da conferência contará com duas sessões científicas paralelas, que abordarão temas de Oncologia e Fertilidade.

A 13ª Edição da Luminária África Ásia da Fundação Merck é transmitida em directo nas redes sociais da Fundação Merck e da Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck:

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A Fundação Merck está a transformar o cenário de atendimento ao paciente e fazer história junto com os seus parceiros em África, Ásia e noutros lugares, através de:

  • A Fundação Merck concedeu mais de 2.600 bolsas de estudo para profissionais de saúde de 52 países em 44 especialidades médicas críticas e carentes de profissionais.
  • A Fundação Merck também está a promover uma mudança cultural e quebrar o silêncio sobre uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde em África e em comunidades carentes por meio de:
  • Mais de 4.000 representantes da mídia de mais de 42 países foram treinados pela Fundação Merck para melhor conscientizar o público sobre diferentes questões sociais e de saúde.
  • Oito prémios diferentes são lançados anualmente para melhor cobertura da mídia, canção, cinema e moda, contribuindo para aumentar a conscientização e quebrar o silêncio.
  • Cerca de 30 canções que abordam questões de saúde e sociais, interpretadas por cantores locais de toda a África, em inglês, francês, português e línguas locais.
  • 9 livros de histórias infantis em quatro línguas: inglês, francês, português e sswahili.
  • 6 filmes de animação de conscientização em cinco línguas – inglês, francês, português, espanhol e swahili – para aumentar a conscientização sobre o combate ao estigma da infertilidade, o apoio à educação de meninas e a prevenção e detecção precoce da diabetes, da hipertensão e do cancro.
  • Programa televisivo pan-africano “Nossa África da Fundação Merck” que aborda questões sociais e de saúde em África através da comunidade “Moda e Arte com Propósito”.
  • Mais de 1.550 bolsas de estudo anuais concedidas a meninas africanas de 21 países, cobrindo mensalidades escolares e outras despesas educacionais essenciais, incluindo livros, uniformes e transporte, para ajudá-las a concluir os seus estudos e empoderá-las a atingir o seu pleno potencial.
  • 15 canais de mídia social com mais de 9 milhões de seguidores.

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A Fundação Merck dedica-se a melhorar os resultados sociais e de saúde de comunidades carentes. Embora colabore com diversos parceiros, incluindo governos, para alcançar os seus objectivos humanitários, a fundação permanece estritamente neutra em questões políticas. Não se envolve nem apoia quaisquer actividades, eleições ou regimes políticos, concentrando-se exclusivamente na sua missão de elevar a humanidade e promover o bem-estar, mantendo uma postura estritamente apolítica em todos os seus esforços.

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Reserve Bank Museum opens doors to promote financial literacy 

Source: Government of South Africa

Reserve Bank Museum opens doors to promote financial literacy 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the newly renovated South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Museum, describing it as a place of learning, heritage and national pride that will help South Africans better understand the role of the country’s central bank.

Speaking at the launch of the museum in Tshwane on Friday, the President said the institution will play an important role in educating the public about monetary policy, financial stability and the country’s economic history.

He said that while the work of a central bank is often not widely understood, it has a significant impact on the daily lives of South Africans.

“Yet the work of this institution has a profound impact on the value of the money in our pockets and the stability of the banks that hold our savings. It gives businesses – both large and small – the confidence to plan, to invest and to grow,” he said.

The President congratulated the Reserve Bank for establishing the museum, saying it will help inform and educate the public about the role and history of the institution.

“Through its exhibitions and its dedicated schools outreach programme, we expect the museum to deepen financial and economic literacy in society,” he said.

President Ramaphosa said the museum will provide young people with an opportunity to better understand how economies function and why institutions that safeguard the country’s financial system are important.

“Our young people will be able to walk through these halls and understand how an economy works, how money holds its value and why the institutions that safeguard it matter.”

The President also welcomed the museum’s inclusion of the Reserve Bank’s extensive art collection, which he said reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage.

“As Governor Kganyago has mentioned, the Reserve Bank has a long and proud history of supporting South African artists, having procured thousands of artworks over many years.

“Through this museum, the Bank is giving the public an opportunity to view its extensive art collection in an accessible way.”

Economic stability and the Constitution

The President emphasised the importance of the Reserve Bank in maintaining economic stability, noting that a stable currency and sound financial system are essential for economic growth, job creation and household financial security.

“When inflation is kept in check, it is the poorest who are protected most. It is they who suffer the most when prices spiral and savings erode,” he said.

Credibility

He stressed the need to protect the institution’s credibility and autonomy.

“We must cherish and defend the integrity and independence of the Reserve Bank for it is a national asset built up over many years and trusted around the world,” he said.

The President also paid tribute to the leaders who have guided the institution since the advent of democracy, including former governors Chris Stals, Tito Mboweni and Gill Marcus, as well as current Governor Lesetja Kganyago.

“The high regard in which this institution is held is the result of the work of many dedicated men and women,” the President said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Morolong urges Mams FM to empower youth through job opportunities

Source: Government of South Africa

Morolong urges Mams FM to empower youth through job opportunities

Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong has urged Mams FM to continue placing young people at the centre of its programming and development initiatives.

This as he handed over upgraded, fully digitised broadcast studios to the community radio station in Mamelodi, City of Tshwane on Friday.

Facilitated by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), the handover was aimed at strengthening community media, empowering local broadcasters and improving access to information at community level.

“Let this studio become a space where future broadcasters are trained, where young entrepreneurs share their ideas, where artists and creatives showcase their talents, and where the next generation of leaders find their voice,” Morolong said on Friday.

Morolong said the upgraded facilities would strengthen the station’s ability to continue supporting the next generation of broadcasters, content creators and entrepreneurs.

“For many young people, community radio serves as the first opportunity to enter the media and communications sector. It provides practical experience in broadcasting, journalism, production, digital content creation and technical operations,” Morolong said.

According to Morolong, the skills gained through community radio help prepare young people to participate meaningfully in the modern economy.

“Through volunteer programmes, internships and training opportunities, stations such as Mams FM become incubators of talent, helping young people gain practical experience that improves their employability and entrepreneurial prospects,” Morolong said. 

He said the station was helping to lower barriers to entry into the creative industries, unlocking opportunities that contribute to skills development, economic participation and job creation.

“Through the installation of a modern on-air studio, a production studio and a power inverter system, the station has significantly improved its operational capacity and resilience. 

“These upgrades will ensure greater reliability, better sound quality and uninterrupted broadcasting even during power disruptions,” the Deputy Minister said.

For listeners, Morolong said the upgrades will ensure continued access to quality programming.

“For the station, they enhance efficiency, sustainability and resilience. For the broader community, new production facilities also open opportunities for emerging artists, musicians, content creators and entrepreneurs to develop their talents using professional equipment,” Morolong said.

Since its launch in April 2011, Mams FM has grown into a trusted and influential community broadcaster, serving as a voice for the people of Mamelodi and the broader Tshwane region.

“Broadcasting on 92.9 FM, the station has built strong connections with its listeners through programming that reflects their realities, aspirations and lived experiences. 

“By celebrating ‘Pitori’ culture, local languages, music and community life, MAMS FM has become a platform for information, dialogue, education, empowerment and the preservation of memory.

“This role is especially important because the history of townships has too often been narrated from the outside, reduced to hardship while overlooking resilience, creativity, leadership and triumph,” the Deputy Minister said.

Morolong said the station helps correct that imbalance by enabling Mamelodi to speak in its own voice.

“Through interviews, commemorations, youth programming, cultural content and community conversations, the station can keep alive the stories of those who resisted oppression, while opening space for today’s residents to imagine and define the future they seek.

“In this way, Mams FM is more than a broadcaster. It is a civic classroom, a cultural archive and a meeting place on air. It connects the liberation history of Mamelodi to the present pursuit of jobs, skills, safety, social cohesion and shared prosperity,” Morolong said.

He added that the station’s greatest strength lies in its ability to bring communities together.

“It provides a space where young people can find inspiration and opportunity, where adults can engage with issues affecting their daily lives, and where the wisdom and experiences of older generations continue to be valued. 

In doing so, Mams FM helps strengthen social cohesion, bridge generational divides and fosters a shared sense of identity and belonging,” the Deputy Minister said. –SAnews.gov.za

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JustMarkets to Launch SpaceX Stocks CFDs Trading for Clients

Source: APO – Report:

JustMarkets, one of the leading international brokerages, has announced the upcoming launch of trading in SpaceX (SPCX) CFD shares (https://JustMarkets.com). Starting 17 June 2026, traders will be able to take positions on one of the most closely watched private aerospace companies through the JustMarkets trading platform.

SpaceX IPO is seen by many experts as a landmark moment in global financial markets. With SpaceX being one of the leading private enterprises in the aerospace field, satellite manufacturing and private space exploration, its possible entry to the public market may draw significant attention from traders, investors, institutions and financial analysts.

In an official statement on the launch, JustMarkets (https://JustMarkets.com) said:

“Financial markets continue to grow, and traders are increasingly interested in companies that are driving innovation across industries. SpaceX is one of the most recognized names in modern aerospace and technology. By adding SpaceX stocks CFDs to our product lineup, we are providing our clients with access to new market opportunities while continuing to expand the range of instruments available for trading.”

Including SpaceX stocks CFDs in the trading portfolio, JustMarkets will allow its clients to track the dynamics of price movement, study the situation on the market and perform transactions with the instrument, utilizing all the trading instruments offered by the company.

This instrument adds to the existing portfolio of CFD products offered by the brokerage, including forex, raw materials, precious metals, indices, cryptocurrencies and stocks. The addition expands the company’s product range with an internationally discussed market instrument.

Starting from 17 June 2026, JustMarkets clients will be able to trade SpaceX (SPCX) stocks (https://JustMarkets.com) CFDs on the JustMarkets trading platform.

– on behalf of JustMarkets.

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Migration IMC visits Lindela Repatriation Centre

Source: Government of South Africa

Migration IMC visits Lindela Repatriation Centre

In a demonstration of government’s resolve to deal decisively with illegal migration, the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration embarked on a visit to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng.

The centre serves as a facility for undocumented migrants and foreign nationals awaiting either verification of their status or deportation from South Africa.

The IMC is led by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) and constituted by various departments, including Home Affairs, the SA Police Service, Small Business Development, Department of Defence, International Relations (DIRCO), Employment and Labour, Basic Education and Higher Education and Training.

During the visit to the facility on Friday, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said the visit is part of work the IMC is doing to ensure that the reports  received on illegal migration during IMC meetings correlate with the work on the ground.

“Visiting the facility was to check in terms of the facility and its status in terms of being able to cope with the capacity and to understand the demands, the needs and issues we needed to address.

“This facility is not meant to keep people for a long time. It’s… where you pass through. So ordinarily we would want to see not more than 48-hour stay here and if we could have cooperation with the embassies who are in the country where their nationals are here to come and confirm so that we are able to facilitate transportation,” the Minister said.

She added that government will be deepening collaboration between departments to ensure that the centre runs at a higher rate of efficiency.

“For example, Correctional Services and the Department of Home Affairs. Those who have been sentenced prisoners or released to come here, Correctional Services must make sure that they come with their full files of their medical records so that it doesn’t derail…access to their medication.

“Second is the issue of the functioning of the court that needs to be upgraded to meet the minimum standard requirements, support for the judiciary that is here. They currently operate on Fridays.

“We did receive a report that some of the countries [embassies] are not responding. We requested the Minister of International Relations [Ronald Lamola] to help us in particular with Ethiopian nationals and Nigerians,” she stated.

Kubayi added that government, through DIRCO, has requested that those who are at the centre be included in the lists of those who are embarking on voluntary repatriation to their home countries.

“This is part of the work that we are doing. Lindela is the only centre in the country. Everyone is brought here and it is important to look at the capacity of the facility.

“We are happy that now the facility belongs to Home Affairs and is no longer rented. But privately operated. So, it will give us an opportunity to be able to repurpose it properly to be able to meet the requirements,” she noted.

Turning to violent protests and intimidation of undocumented foreign nationals across the country, Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia was unequivocal about those taking the law into their own hands.

“The responsibility to enforce our immigration laws is the responsibility of the state. No-one has the legal right to take the law into their own hands to arrest or intimidate undocumented foreign nationals in the country.

“We have seen very ugly incidents in our country where people do take the law into their own hands, assault people and even worse. It’s not acceptable and the message from the Ministry to the police service has been that they have to take action under the law against those who effectively are breaking the law.

“What I can say is that we’re determined to deal with criminality and those who indulge in this kind of action are themselves behaving like criminals,” Cachalia stated. – SAnews.gov.za

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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of newly renovated South African Reserve Bank Museum, South African Reserve Bank, Tshwane

Source: President of South Africa –

Programme Director,
Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana,
Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr Lesetja Kganyago,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great privilege to join you for the launch of the South African Reserve Bank Museum. This is a proud day, not only for the Reserve Bank, but for our country.

We are opening the doors of an institution whose work shapes the lives of every South African. Even today, the work of a central bank is not widely understood or appreciated.

Monetary policy, financial stability and the management of our currency can seem distant from the daily concerns of ordinary people.

Yet the work of this institution has a profound impact on the value of the money in our pockets and the stability of the banks that hold our savings.

It gives businesses – both large and small – the confidence to plan, to invest and to grow. We congratulate the Reserve Bank for establishing this museum.

It will inform and educate the public about the role and the history of the Bank.Through its exhibitions and its dedicated schools outreach programme, we expect the museum to deepen financial and economic literacy in society.

Our young people will be able to walk through these halls and understand how an economy works, how money holds its value and why the institutions that safeguard it matter. To build a capable and confident nation, we must equip our citizens with knowledge and understanding.

In devising this museum, the Reserve Bank reminds us that the wealth of our country cannot be counted in Rands alone. The wealth of our country resides in the creativity and ingenuity of our people.

As Governor Kganyago has mentioned, the Reserve Bank has a long and proud history of supporting South African artists, having procured thousands of artworks over many years.

Until now, much of that collection has been seen by relatively few people.

Through this museum, the Bank is giving the public an opportunity to view its extensive art collection in an accessible way.

In doing so, it showcases the richness and diversity of our artistic heritage.

Our artists hold up a mirror to our society. They record our history and give voice to our struggles and our hopes. They imagine the country we are still becoming.

By placing this collection within reach of the public, the Reserve Bank is affirming that our cultural heritage belongs to all of us – that our treasures must not be locked away in a vault.

This museum invites us to reflect on the role the Reserve Bank plays in building a stable, sustainable and inclusive economy.

A stable currency and a sound financial system are the foundations on which our economy grows, jobs are created and families plan for the future.

When inflation is kept in check, it is the poorest who are protected most. It is they who suffer the most when prices spiral and savings erode.

When our banks are sound and well regulated, the hard-earned money of working people is safe.

The Reserve Bank’s pursuit of price stability and financial stability is, at its heart, the pursuit of fairness.

The Reserve Bank, working alongside Government and the broader society, has a vital part to play in laying the conditions for economic growth that is inclusive.

We want growth that reaches every community, that draws in those who have been left at the margins and that creates opportunity for the many.

On the 30th anniversary of the adoption of our democratic Constitution, it is important that we reaffirm the constitutional role of the Reserve Bank: to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth.

The Constitution requires the Bank to perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice, while consulting regularly with Government.

This independence is a safeguard for the people.

It ensures that our monetary affairs are managed with discipline and credibility.

We must cherish and defend the integrity and independence of the Reserve Bank for it is a national asset built up over many years and trusted around the world.

The high regard in which this institution is held is the result of the work of many dedicated men and women.

Today, I wish to pay tribute in particular to those who have led this institution since the dawn of our democracy: to Dr Chris Stals, Dr Tito Mboweni, Ms Gill Marcus and to the current Governor Mr Lesetja Kganyago, who carries forward this proud tradition of stewardship with such distinction.

To each of them, on behalf of the people of South Africa, we say thank you.

This museum will stand as a place of learning, heritage and pride.

It tells the story of a venerable institution and in doing so it tells a part of the story of our democratic nation.

It is my honour to declare the South African Reserve Bank Museum officially open.

I thank you.

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Société islamique d’assurance des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (SIACE) soutient un financement de 626 millions USD pour l’autoroute côtière Lagos–Calabar afin de renforcer la connectivité et l’impact sur le développement

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Société islamique d’assurance des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (SIACE) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), assureur multilatéral conforme à la Charia spécialisé dans l’assurance du crédit et des risques politiques et membre du Groupe de la Banque islamique de développement (BID), est heureuse d’annoncer son soutien au financement de la Phase II de l’autoroute côtière Lagos–Calabar au Nigéria, à travers un montant total assuré de 626 millions USD, destiné à l’un des projets d’infrastructure de transport les plus stratégiques du pays. L’accord a été signé en marge des Assemblées annuelles 2026 du Groupe de la BID, tenues à Bakou, en Azerbaïdjan, du 16 au 19 juin 2026.

L’opération bénéficie de la police d’assurance contre le Non-Respect des Obligations Financières Souveraines (NHSFO) de la SIACE, structurée en faveur de First Abu Dhabi Bank en qualité de souscripteur, tandis que le Ministère fédéral des Finances du Nigéria agit en tant qu’emprunteur. La police offre une couverture de 95 % répartie sur deux tranches : 276 millions USD sur une durée de sept ans et 350 millions USD sur une durée de neuf ans. En atténuant le risque souverain, l’intervention de la SIACE joue un rôle déterminant dans la facilitation de l’accès aux financements internationaux et dans la mise en œuvre réussie de ce projet d’infrastructure emblématique.

Le projet de l’autoroute côtière Lagos–Calabar constitue un élément central du programme de développement des infrastructures du Nigéria. Une fois achevé, il contribuera de manière significative à renforcer l’intégration régionale et la mobilité, en facilitant la circulation des biens et des personnes le long des régions côtières du pays. Il favorisera ainsi l’activité économique, réduira les coûts logistiques et renforcera les chaînes d’approvisionnement.

Commentant cette opération, Dr Khalid Khalafalla, Directeur général de la SIACE, a déclaré : « À travers cette transaction, la SIACE démontre la valeur concrète des solutions de couverture des risques conformes à la Charia pour soutenir la réalisation de projets de développement de grande envergure. Notre intervention contribue à renforcer la confiance des prêteurs, à mobiliser des financements à long terme et à permettre au Nigéria de faire progresser cet investissement stratégique dans les infrastructures, qui améliorera la connectivité et favorisera le progrès socioéconomique».

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Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Backs USD 626 Million Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Financing to Boost Connectivity and Development Impact

Source: APO

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral credit and political risk insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, is pleased to announce its support for the financing of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway – Phase II in Nigeria, committing a total insured amount of USD 626 million in support of one of the country’s most strategically significant transport infrastructure projects. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the IsDB Group 2026 Annual Meetings, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 16 to 19 June 2026.

The transaction is backed by ICIEC’s Non-Honouring of Sovereign Financial Obligations (NHSFO) insurance policy, structured in favour of First Abu Dhabi Bank as the policyholder, with the Federal Ministry of Finance of Nigeria acting as the borrower. The policy provides 95% coverage across two tranches: USD 276 million with a 7-year tenor, and USD 350 million with a 9-year tenor. By mitigating sovereign risk, ICIEC’s participation plays a critical role in facilitating access to long term international financing and ensuring the successful implementation of this landmark infrastructure project.

The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Project is a key component of Nigeria’s broader infrastructure development agenda. Upon completion, the project will significantly enhance regional integration and mobility, enabling more efficient movement of goods and people across the country’s coastal regions, thereby catalysing economic activity, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening supply chains.

Dr. Khalid Khalafalla, Chief Executive Officer of ICIEC, said: “Through this transaction, ICIEC is demonstrating the practical value of Shariah-compliant risk mitigation in advancing large-scale development projects. Our support helps bolster lender confidence, mobilise long-term financing, and enable Nigeria to move forward with this strategic infrastructure investment that will strengthen connectivity and support socioeconomic progress.”

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Cold, windy weather expected as voters register this weekend

Source: Government of South Africa

Cold, windy weather expected as voters register this weekend

Predominantly cloudy and cold conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of South Africa this weekend as the country marks a voter registration weekend.

The Electoral Commission will open 23 706 voting stations across the country on Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 June 2026, with registration stations operating from 08h00 to 17h00. 

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), in other areas, conditions are expected to be partly cloudy and cool, although warm weather is forecast in places over the extreme western parts of the country.

SAWS said isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over parts of the Northern Cape, Free State and North West on Saturday, spreading to include the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Limpopo on Sunday.

“Some light rain is also possible in places over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. In addition, moderate to fresh wind conditions are expected over the central and western interior, with strong wind gusts possible over the northern parts of the Western Cape, northern and western parts of the Northern Cape, as well as the western parts of the North West,” the weather service said.

SAWS has also issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging winds over the northern and western parts of Namakwa District in the Northern Cape, as well as the northern parts of the West Coast District in the Western Cape, from Friday until Sunday afternoon.

The strong winds may cause localised damage to temporary structures and settlements.

They may also affect some travel services, resulting in longer journey times, while high-sided vehicles could experience difficulties on prone routes.

“Members of the public are advised to prepare for cold and windy conditions, particularly across the central and eastern regions of the country. The combination of low temperatures, rain in places, and wind may result in uncomfortable outdoor conditions for those travelling to and from voting stations.

“Citizens are encouraged to dress warmly, allow additional travel time where showers and strong winds are expected, and remain informed by following the latest weather forecasts and warnings issued by the South African Weather Service.”

SAWS urged members of the public and stakeholders to continue monitoring official forecasts and warnings.

The public is also advised to remain cautious of unauthorised or unverified information sources and to refrain from distributing such information further. – SAnews.gov.za

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