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Les économies africaines sont invitées à investir dans la recherche pour la transformation industrielle

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Les économies africaines sont appelés à accroître leurs investissements dans la recherche afin de stimuler la transformation industrielle du continent, en accélérant le développement d’innovations locales qui renforcent l’autonomie, la durabilité et la souveraineté technologique.

S’exprimant lors du lancement officiel du Centre africain de recherche et d’innovation (ARIH)en marge de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine 2025 (IATF2025) à Alger, l’Economiste en chef du Groupe et Directeur Général de la Recherche à la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), Dr. Yemi Kale, a souligné que si l’Afrique représente moins de 3% de la production mondiale de la recherche, elle supporte une part disproportionnellement plus élevée des défis mondiaux.

 « Ce qui est encore plus inquiétant, c’est que nos dépenses en recherche et développement s’élèvent en moyenne à moins de 0,5% du PIB, bien en deça de la moyenne mondiale de 2,2 % et des investissements de plus de 4% dans des pays comme la Corée du Sud et Israël. Cependant, l’histoire nous montre que l’investissement délibéré dans les écosystèmes de recherche a été le fondement de la transformation industrielle. Une compétitivité durable nécessite la recherche, l’innovation et la capacité industrielle à transformer les idées en produits et services qui peuvent se situer à la frontière des marchés mondiaux », a déclaré le Dr Kale.

Ce Centre est une initiative conjointe d’Afreximbank, de l’Union Africaine et du Secrétariat de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) qui vise à promouvoir et à commercialiser la recherche et l’innovation africaines. Il permet aux universitaires, aux chercheurs et aux étudiants d’apporter leurs connaissances et leur expertise dans la promotion  du commerce et de l’industrialisation intra-africains.

« La mission de l’ARIH est de transformer le capital intellectuel en compétitivité industrielle et en croissance tirée par le commerce. Des études indiquent que si l’Afrique double simplement ses dépenses en R&D pour atteindre 1 % du PIB d’ici 2030, nous pourrions libérer une valeur supplémentaire estimée à 60-70 milliards de dollars US par an dans les domaines de l’agriculture, des technologies numériques et de l’industrie manufacturière. Cela stimulerait la productivité, réduirait la dépendance à l’égard des importations et augmenterait la part de l’Afrique dans le commerce mondial », a poursuivi Dr Kale.

Dans le cadre de l’IATF2025, l’ARIH organise des sessions réunissant des participants issus du monde universitaire, de l’entreprise, des décideurs politiques et des investisseurs. Outre les coorganisateurs, le Ministère algérien de l’Enseignement supérieur assure la coordination technique des sessions, qui comprennent des tables rondes et des séances de présentation de projets innovants et de startups. Les professeurs d’université et les étudiants, ainsi que les scientifiques et les chercheurs affiliés aux institutions nationales de recherche d’Afrique et de la diaspora, y compris les Caraïbes, ont l’occasion de présenter leurs recherches innovantes et leurs prototypes scientifiques.

Accueillie par la République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire, l’IATF2025 est co-organisée par Afreximbank, la Commission de l’Union Africaine et le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf, et devrait faciliter des accords commerciaux et d’investissement d’une valeur de plus de 44 milliards de dollars américains. L’IATF est une plateforme permettant aux entreprises de présenter leurs biens et services aux visiteurs et acheteurs tout en explorant les opportunités et en échangeant des informations. L’IATF vise à tirer parti des opportunités du marché unique de la ZLECAf, qui compte plus de 1,4 milliard de personnes et un PIB supérieur à 3500 milliards de dollars US. L’IATF en est à sa quatrième édition. Les trois dernières éditions ont généré au total plus de 118 milliards de dollars US d’accords commerciaux et d’investissement et attiré plus de 70000 visiteurs et 4500 exposants.

 Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter  www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

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À propos de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine :
Organisée par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), en collaboration avec la Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA) et le Secrétariat de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf), la Foire commerciale intra-africaine vise à fournir une plate-forme unique pour faciliter l’échange d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement afin de soutenir le développement du commerce et de l’investissement intra-africains, en particulier dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord sur la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf). La Foire commerciale intra-africaine réunit les acteurs continentaux et internationaux afin qu’ils présentent et exposent leurs biens et services, tout en explorant les opportunités d’affaires et d’investissement sur le continent. L’IATF offre en outre une plateforme pour partager des informations sur le commerce, les investissements et le marché avec les parties prenantes et permet aux participants d’examiner et d’identifier des solutions aux difficultés auxquelles sont confrontés le commerce et l’investissement intra-africain. Outre les participants africains, la foire commerciale est ouverte aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de pays non africains qui souhaitent présenter des biens d’investissement et ceux qui veulent faire des affaires en Afrique et soutenir sa transformation grâce à l’industrialisation et au développement des exportations

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La Journée Mondiale de la Diaspora Africaine à Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (L’IATF2025) réaffirme l’engagement en faveur de l’unité et de la souveraineté économique pour tous les Africains

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Alors que la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (L’IATF2025) entamait sa deuxième journée, la Journée Mondiale de la Diaspora Africaine a réuni des Chefs d’État, des Hauts Fonctionnaires, des Chefs d’entreprise et des Icônes culturelles de toute l’Afrique, des Caraïbes et de la Diaspora, avec une vision renouvelée pour apporter l’unité et la souveraineté économique.

Organisée au Centre International de Conférences (CIC) d’Alger, la Journée Mondiale de la Diaspora Africaine s’est ouverte par une allocution de S.E. M. Sifi Ghrieb, Premier Ministre par intérim de l’Algérie. Elle a été suivie par les déclarations percutantes de S.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Ancien Président du Nigeria et Président du Conseil Consultatif de l’IATF, du Professeur Benedict Oramah, Président du Conseil d’Administration d’Afreximbank, S.E. Mia Amor Mottley, Première Ministre de la Barbade ; S.E. Dr Terrance Drew, Premier Ministre de Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis ; et S.E. Dickon Mitchell, Premier Ministre de la Grenade, qui ont tous appelé à l’unité entre l’Afrique et sa Diaspora.

Dans son discours liminaire, le Professeur Benedict Oramah a souligné que l’Afrique globale doit évoluer vers un marché cohésif de près de deux milliards de personnes : « La tâche qui nous attend consiste à utiliser la force de nos efforts collectifs et de nos connaissances pour bâtir une économie solide pour nous-mêmes et par nous-mêmes. Nous devons produire au sein de nos communautés, vendre au sein de nos communautés et être fiers de consommer ce qui est produit au sein de nos communautés. »

Le Professeur Benedict Oramah a ajouté : « Notre concept d’Afrique mondiale peut être défini comme un Panafricanisme soutenu par les marchés et par le capital que nous possédons et contrôlons. L’événement d’aujourd’hui est essentiel pour faire avancer ce nouveau programme. »

Renforçant ce message, le Dr Terrance Drew, Premier Ministre de Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis, a expliqué comment l’Afrique et sa Diaspora s’efforcent de jeter des ponts et de se construire un avenir radieux ensemble : « L’Afrique mondiale n’est pas une idée nouvelle. Elle s’inscrit dans la continuité d’un grand voyage visant à réparer un passé brisé et à garantir un avenir fondé sur l’unité et la souveraineté. »

La liste complète des Ministres et des Dirigeants participant à la session du matin comprenait :

  • S.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Ancien Président du Nigeria et Président du Conseil Consultatif de l’IATF 
  • Mia Amor Mottley, Première Ministre de la Barbade
  • L’honorable Dr Terrance Drew, Premier Ministre de Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis
  • L’honorable Dickon Mitchell, Premier Ministre de la Grenade (CARICOM), qui a envoyé une déclaration préenregistrée
  • L’honorable Ginger Moxey, Ministre de Grand Bahama, Bahamas
  • Dr George Elombi, Vice-Président Exécutif chargé de la gouvernance, des services juridiques et des services généraux, et Nouveau Président de l’Afreximbank
  • Mme Kanayo Awani, Vice-Présidente Exécutive chargée du commerce Intra-Africain et du Développement des Exportations, Afreximbank

Des discours spéciaux ont également été prononcés par des créateurs de renommée mondiale, M. Ozwald Boateng, Créateur de mode Ghanéo-Britannique, et M. Chafik Gasmi, Architecte et Directeur Artistique Algérien. Ramirez, de la Grenade, a mis en avant la richesse de la créativité Africaine et de la Diaspora.

Le Professeur Benedict Oramah a également souligné la création prévue d’une Commission mondiale pour l’Afrique, parallèlement à des initiatives culturelles telles que des activités sportives entre l’Afrique et les Caraïbes.

Le panel intitulé « L’Afrique Mondiale que nous voulons : une collaboration commerciale sans frontières » était présidé par l’honorable Ginger Moxey, Ministre de Grand Bahama, Bahamas, et modéré par Mucha Hazel Nyandoro (Royaume-Uni/Zimbabwe). Mme Sunmbo Olatunji (Nigéria), Mme Kaye-Anne Greenidge (Barbade), M. Mouloud Khelif (Algérie), le Dr Fouad Bousetouane (Algérie/États-Unis) et M. Okechukwu Ihejirika (Afreximbank) ont apporté leur contribution en partageant des idées concrètes pour renforcer la collaboration transfrontalière.

La journée s’est terminée par une conversation sur le thème « Décoloniser les récits : la voix de l’Afrique dans le discours mondial », animée par M. Karim Zéribi (Algérie). Le panel était composé de l’Ambassadeur Orlando Romain (Grenade), Mme Lavaille Lavette (États-Unis), M. Noureddine Zahzah (Algérie), Mme Naïma Yahi (Algérie) et M. Temwa Gondwe (Afreximbank), qui ont discuté des moyens de remodeler les récits mondiaux et d’amplifier les perspectives Africaines.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

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À propos de la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine :
Organisée par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), la Commission de l’Union Africaine (CUA) et le Secrétariat de la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (IATF) a pour objectif de fournir une plateforme unique facilitant l’échange d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement afin de soutenir l’augmentation du commerce et des investissements Intra-Africains, en particulier dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord de Libre-Échange Continental Africain (ZLECAf). L’IATF rassemble des acteurs continentaux et mondiaux afin de présenter et d’exposer leurs produits et services et d’explorer les opportunités commerciales et d’investissement sur le continent. Elle fournit également une plateforme pour partager des informations sur le commerce, l’investissement et les marchés avec les parties prenantes et permet aux participants de discuter et d’identifier des solutions aux défis auxquels sont confrontés le commerce et l’investissement Intra-Africains. Outre les participants Africains, la Foire est également ouverte aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de pays non Africains intéressés par les affaires en Afrique et désireux de soutenir la transformation du continent par l’industrialisation et le développement des exportations.

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African economies urged to invest in research for industrial transformation

Source: APO

African economies have been challenged to boost their investment in research to power the continent’s industrial transformation by accelerating development of homegrown innovations that reinforce autonomy, sustainability, and technological sovereignty.

Speaking during the official launch of the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) on the sidelines of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director for Research at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Dr. Yemi Kale noted that while Africa accounts for less than 3% of global research output, it bears a disproportionately higher share of global challenges.

“Even more concerning, our research and development spending averages under 0.5% of GDP, far below the global average of 2.2% and far less than the over 4% invested in countries such as South Korea and Israel. However, history shows us that deliberate investment in research ecosystems has been the foundation of industrial transformation. Sustained competitiveness requires research, innovation, and the industrial capacity to transform ideas into products and services that can stand at the frontier of global markets,” Dr Kale said.

The hub is a joint initiative of Afreximbank, the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat that aims to promote and commercialise African research and innovation. It provides a platform for academics, researchers, and students to contribute their knowledge and expertise towards advancing Intra-African trade and industrialisation.

“ARIH’s mission is to transform intellectual capital into industrial competitiveness and trade-led growth. Studies indicate that if Africa merely doubles its R&D spending to 1% of GDP by 2030, we could unlock an estimated $60–70 billion annually in additional value across agriculture, digital technology, and manufacturing. This would boost productivity, reduce import dependence, and expand Africa’s share of global trade,” Dr Kale argued.

Throughout IATF2025, ARIH is running sessions bringing together participants from academia, enterprise, policymakers and investors. Besides the co-convenors, Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education is providing technical coordination for the sessions that include roundtables and pitch sessions for innovative projects and startups. University lecturers and students, as well as scientists and researchers affiliated with National Research Institutions from Africa, and the Diaspora including the Caribbean, have the opportunity to showcase their innovative research and scientific prototypes.

Hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, IATF2025 is co-convened by Afreximbank, the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and is projected to facilitate trade and investment deals worth over US$44 billion. IATF is a platform for businesses to showcase their goods and services to visitors and buyers while exploring opportunities and exchanging information. IATF aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and GDP of over US$3.5 trillion. The ongoing IATF2025 is in its fourth edition with the last three editions of IATF cumulatively generating over $118 billion in trade and investment deals and attracting more than 70,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors.

For more information, please visit www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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About the Intra-African Trade Fair:
Organised by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is intended to provide a unique platform for facilitating trade and investment information exchange in support of increased intra-African trade and investment, especially in the context of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). IATF brings together continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services and to explore business and investment opportunities in the continent. It also provides a platform to share trade, investment and market information with stakeholders and allows participants to discuss and identify solutions to the challenges confronting intra-African trade and investment. In addition to African participants, the Trade Fair is also open to businesses and investors from non-African countries interested in doing business in Africa and in supporting the continent’s transformation through industrialisation and export development.

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Global Africa Diaspora Day at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) reaffirms commitment towards unity and economic sovereignty for all Africans

Source: APO


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As the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) kicked off its second day, Global Africa Diaspora Day brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, business leaders, and cultural icons from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora – with the renewed vision to bring unity and economic sovereignty.

Held at the Centre International de Conferences (CIC) in Algiers, Global Africa Diaspora Day opened with remarks from H.E. Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, Acting Prime Minister of Algeria. This was followed by powerful statements from H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria and Chaiman of IATF, Prof Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank; H.E. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados; H.E. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis; and H.E. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, who all rallied for unity between Africa and its Diaspora.

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Benedict Oramah, emphasised that Global Africa must evolve into a cohesive market of nearly two billion people: “The work ahead of us is to use the force of our collective endeavours and knowledge to build a solid economy for ourselves and by ourselves. We must produce within our communities, sell within our communities, and take pride in consuming what is produced within our communities.”

Prof. Benedict Oramah added: “Our concept of Global Africa can be defined as Pan-Africanism underpinned by markets and by the capital we own and control. Today’s event is pivotal in driving that new agenda.”

Reinforcing this message, Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, explained how Africa and its Diaspora are working towards building bridges and having a bright future together: “Global Africa is not a new idea. It is the continuation of a great journey to mend a past that was broken and to secure a future rooted in unity and sovereignty.”

The full list of Ministers and Executives involved in the morning session included:

  • H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria and Chairperson of the IATF Advisory Council 
  • Hon Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
  • Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada (CARICOM) who send a pre-recorded statement
  • Hon. Ginger Moxey, Minister of Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
  • Dr George Elombi, Executing Vice President Governance, Legal and Corporate Services and Incoming President, Afreximbank
  • Mrs Kanayo Awani. Executing Vice President Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank

Special addresses were also delivered by world-leading creatives Mr. Ozwald Boateng, the Ghanaian-British fashion designer, and Mr. Chafik Gasmi, Algerian architect and creative director. Ramirez of Grenada, showcasing the richness of African and Diaspora creativity.

Prof. Benedict Oramah also highlighted the planned creation of a Global Africa Commission alongside cultural initiatives such as sports activities between Africa and the Caribbean.

The panel on The Global Africa We Want: Business Collaboration Without Borders was headlined by Hon. Ginger Moxey, Minister of Grand Bahama, Bahamas, and moderated by Mucha Hazel Nyandoro (UK/Zimbabwe). Contributions came from Ms. Sunmbo Olatunji (Nigeria), Ms. Kaye-Anne Greenidge (Barbados), Mr. Mouloud Khelif (Algeria), Dr. Fouad Bousetouane (Algeria/USA), and Mr. Okechukwu Ihejirika (Afreximbank), who each shared practical ideas for strengthening cross-border collaboration

The day concluded with a conversation on “Decolonising Narratives: Africa’s Voice in the Global Discourse” and was moderated by Mr. Karim Zéribi (Algeria). The panel featured Amb. Orlando Romain (Grenada), Ms. Lavaille Lavette (USA), Mr. Noureddine Zahzah (Algeria), Ms. Naïma Yahi (Algeria), and Mr. Temwa Gondwe (Afreximbank), who discussed ways to reshape global narratives and amplify African perspectives.

For more information, please visit www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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About the Intra-African Trade Fair:
Organised by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is intended to provide a unique platform for facilitating trade and investment information exchange in support of increased intra-African trade and investment, especially in the context of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). IATF brings together continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services and to explore business and investment opportunities in the continent. It also provides a platform to share trade, investment and market information with stakeholders and allows participants to discuss and identify solutions to the challenges confronting intra-African trade and investment. In addition to African participants, the Trade Fair is also open to businesses and investors from non-African countries interested in doing business in Africa and in supporting the continent’s transformation through industrialisation and export development.

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Liquid C2’s Cloudmania partners with AvePoint to enhance cloud transformation across Africa

Source: APO

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced a partnership between its Cloudmania business and global independent software vendor AvePoint (https://www.AvePoint.com/) (Nasdaq: AVPT). Under the agreement, Cloudmania will distribute AvePoint across Africa, opening new markets and opportunities for secure cloud adoption across the continent.  

“Partnering with AvePoint is another significant milestone in our journey to becoming the leading provider of cloud solutions in Africa. Incorporating AvePoint’s globally proven solutions into our services enables us to strengthen our existing offerings, equipping our partners and customers with the tools they need to close cyber security gaps, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth,” said Oswald Jumira, Chief Executive Officer of Liquid C2.  

The partnership will see AvePoint’s specialised data protection, governance, migration, and SaaS management tools integrated into Cloudmania’s comprehensive portfolio of Microsoft-based solutions. These additional solutions will complement Cloudmania’s current services and help partners and resellers across all industries deliver more secure, scalable, and efficient digital services.  

“Africa is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets for cloud. Our exclusive partnership with Cloudmania means we can bring our innovations to a wider audience, empowering organisations of every size and sector to protect their data, streamline their operations, and realise the full value of their digital transformation strategies,” said Mohammed Helaly, Sr. Sales Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa 

Hosted on Microsoft Azure and leveraging regional data centres, AvePoint’s solutions meet local compliance requirements while maintaining the highest security standards. This, along with simplicity and ease of deployment, provides a cost-effective and reliable alternative to traditional storage-based backup models. 

The partnership between Liquid C2’s award-winning distribution business unit, Cloudmania, and AvePoint is another example of how collaborative partnerships are empowering African businesses through holistic technology solutions that enhance operational resilience and enable digital transformation.  

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About Liquid C2: 
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, delivers cutting-edge cloud and cybersecurity services and solutions. Committed to facilitating digital transformation, Liquid C2 is positioned to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of the digital era by empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of the modern digital landscape securely. The company’s offerings span cloud solutions that enhance accessibility and scalability, and robust cybersecurity services to safeguard sensitive data and elevate security and compliance posture to ensure businesses remain seamlessly connected and protected. https://LiquidC2.com/ 

About Cloudmania: 
Launched by Liquid C2 in 2021, Cloudmania is the distribution business unit of Liquid C2. Cloudmania offers cutting-edge solutions to provide a full suite of partner-focused products and services. The organisation was awarded a Microsoft Partner of the Year in Ethiopia 2022 and Côte d’Ivoire in 2023 The company has opened its doors to numerous countries across the African continent, including South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo serving the mission to bring about digital disruption using the power of the cloud. For more information https://Cloudmania.africa/ 

About AvePoint: 
Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit https://www.AvePoint.com/ 

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Police operations nab 250 suspects in the Northern Cape

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, September 8, 2025

As part of efforts to create a safer South Africa, police operations in the Northern Cape have resulted in the arrest of 250 suspects for various offences.

“These multi-disciplinary operations stamped the authority of the state by intensifying crime prevention and combating activities,” the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement.

The offences include contact crimes, property-related crimes, and crimes detected through police action, with detectives also tracing several wanted suspects.

During the course of last week, police stopped and searched 2 809 vehicles and conducted searches on 6 584 individuals during roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and stop-and-search operations.

“Compliance inspections were carried out at formal and informal businesses, scrapyards, liquor outlets, second-hand dealerships, mines, and farms. Several non-compliant liquor outlets were shut down.

“Items believed to have been used in the commission of crimes were seized, including alcohol, ammunition, cash, cellphones, dangerous weapons, drugs, vehicle parts, accessories and vehicles,” the police said.

The SAPS added that focused community awareness campaigns and engagements, aimed at addressing trending crimes and strengthening partnerships with communities, are continuing.

Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Thabo Mphuthi, commended the collective efforts of law enforcement agencies, government departments, Community Police Forum structures and SAPS members for their dedication in the fight against crime. – SAnews.gov.za

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Premier condemns attack on Gauteng traffic wardens

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, September 8, 2025

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the shooting of Gauteng traffic wardens at Daveyton in Ekurhuleni over the weekend.

The incident, which left five wardens injured, occurred during a routine patrol of the area in the early hours of Sunday morning.

According to reports, the five wardens came under fire while attempting to search a group of some 12 suspects who retaliated with gunfire from high calibre weapons.

“This act of violence demonstrates utter disregard for the rule of law. Our wardens, together with law enforcement officers, serve daily on the frontlines to ensure the safety and security of our communities. 

“We will not be deterred from doing our work as law enforcement in the province. Any form of violence intimidation or interference with the work of our officers in the execution of their duties is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” the Premier said.

A case of attempted murder has been opened with the South African Police Service.

“We are working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and face the full might of the law. I commend the wardens for their bravery and commitment under such dangerous circumstances and wish them a speedy recovery. 

“I extend my thoughts and prayers to their families during this difficult time,” Lesufi said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Both private and public sector corruption must be tackled with "equal energy" – President Ramaphosa

Source: Government of South Africa

In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a whole of society approach to tackle both public and private sector corruption with equal energy and build a society where corruption “cannot take root”.

This as the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) handed over its final report of a three-year term to the President.

“The work of NACAC makes it clear that the fight against corruption is complex, multi-faceted and protracted. This fight requires dismantling systems of patronage that have become entrenched over many years. It requires strengthening state capacity to handle complex cases and closing regulatory loopholes that have enabled corruption to flourish. 

“We need to tackle public and private sector corruption with equal energy. Tax evasion, market manipulation, inflated contracts and tender collusion by businesses significantly harm our economy yet often receive less attention than corruption in public institutions,” the President said.

Turning to NACAC’s report, President Ramaphosa highlighted that the council recommended the establishment of a “permanent, independent, overarching anti-corruption body”.

“The council recommends that this body be known as the Office of Public Integrity and Anti-Corruption and that its mandate be to prevent, investigate and remedy systemic corruption. The proposed body, which responds to one of the key recommendations of the State Capture Commission, would be expected to both fight corruption and prevent it from happening in the first place. 

“The NACAC report also makes recommendations on the strengthening and coordination of law enforcement agencies, enhanced coordination mechanisms among the different law enforcement agencies, the use of Artificial Intelligence to prevent corruption and the establishment of an anti-corruption data sharing framework,” President Ramaphosa said.

He assured South Africans that the recommendations will be “thoroughly reviewed by the relevant government institutions for tabling and deliberation in Cabinet”.

Action required

President Ramaphosa acknowledged that South Africans are eager to see wrongdoers brought to book.

“Amid daily reports of alleged corruption, South Africans want to see action. They want to see more arrests and convictions. We should therefore welcome the progress being made by our law enforcement agencies.

“Last week the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, and the Special Investigating Unit briefed Parliament on investigations into the South African Post Office, Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency, financial irregularities at water entities, an allegedly corrupt fuel tender, and graft at a number of municipalities

“This year has seen a number of arrests linked to alleged corruption in Eskom, the South African Police Service, Transnet and in municipalities. While allegations of corruption within these important institutions are deeply disturbing, it is encouraging that they have been detected and that criminal action is being taken,” he said.

On the international front, South Africa’s progress in fighting corruption has also been noted.

“In July this year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Working Group on Bribery noted that South Africa continues to make progress in detecting and investigating foreign bribery cases, and that ‘the resilience and commitment of individual government and law-enforcement officials, working in a multi-agency approach, has contributed to this progress’.

“We continue to make progress towards the removal of our country from the Financial Action Task Force grey-list. In June, FATF noted that South Africa has completed all 22 action plan items to combat money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. Exiting the grey-list is part of the fight against corruption and key to safeguarding the integrity of our financial system,” he said.

The President further acknowledged that there is a “justifiable public expectation” for more convictions.

However, he added, the fight against the scourge of corruption extends “way beyond putting culprits in the dock” and requires the pursuance of institutional reforms to “address the shortcomings in practices and systems that have enabled corruption to flourish”.

“Corruption is much more than the result of the criminal intent of a few individuals be they government officials, elected publish representatives or business people. It can become embedded in state institutions or business enterprises and manifest itself in practices and organisational culture. 

“The success of our efforts relies on our ability to prevent corruption in the first place in state institutions, business enterprises or organs of civil society.

“That is why we need to build transparent, accountable and ethical institutions – both public and private – in which corruption is unable to take root. We all need to work together to build a society characterised by responsibility and integrity,” President Ramaphosa concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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Transnet Port Terminals operations show improvement

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, September 8, 2025

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has lauded Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) for significantly improving performance since June 2025 by consistently averaging over 90 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) per week. 

This is compared to 65 000 TEUs per week for the same period last year.

A determined focus on improved loading and offloading rates by TPT has resulted in a year-on-year container volume increase of 7.2% at the end of August 2025.

In the week ended 20 July 2025, a historic 101 295 TEUs were handled across the entity’s container terminals. TPT recorded the all-time record in the 2014/2015 financial year when it handled 105 650 TEUs in a single week.

“This improved performance gives us hope that trans-shipment volumes we lost during the 2023/2024 year will return in due course to our ports ensuring both job retention and future job creation for our maritime economy,” the Minister said on Sunday.

These results can be traced back to the four main initiatives namely: injection of new equipment, including nine rubber–tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 1; 20 straddle carriers for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2; a ship-to-shore crane for the Port Elizabeth Container Terminal and over 200 haulers and trailers for all container terminals.

Other contributing factors include focused maintenance which has resulted in reduced breakdowns and increased uptime of equipment; process improvements; and various people management initiatives such as the introduction of a fourth shift to ensure employee wellbeing for improved performance, and a new incentive scheme.

“This milestone is a direct result of unprecedented collaboration between TPT, labour partners, shipping lines, cargo owners, and logistics stakeholders. The synergy across these groups has enabled a seamless flow of operations, with vessels now berthing on arrival across all terminals, which is a significant achievement considering the backlog challenges faced in 2023,” TPT Chief Executive, Jabu Mdaki said.

Other efforts have included focused maintenance, ensuring spares availability, employing process improvement initiatives and developing a container performance dashboard that shows real time performance. –SAnews.gov.za

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L’Association africaine pour la mobilité durable (ASMAFRICA) accueillera un panel de haut niveau sur le transport durable lors du 2e Sommet africain sur le climat (ACS2)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


L’Association africaine pour la mobilité durable (ASMAFRICA) (https://ASMAFRICA.org/) organisera un panel de haut niveau lors du 2e Sommet africain sur le climat (ACS2), mettant en lumière le transport durable comme moteur du développement, de la résilience et de l’intégration de l’Afrique. 

Le panel, intitulé « Opportunités pour un transport durable en Afrique : transition juste, financement, intégration », aura lieu le lundi 8 septembre 2025, de 14h00 à 15h30 (EAT) au Centre international de conférences d’Addis-Abeba (AICC), salle AP 4 . 

La session présentera les conclusions préliminaires du Livre blanc sur la mobilité durable en Afrique , qui sera finalisé et lancé lors de la COP30 à Belém , au Brésil. Elle offrira également un espace de dialogue sur les opportunités d’une transition juste et équitable, les mécanismes de financement innovants et l’intégration régionale par le biais de réglementations et de corridors de transport harmonisés. 

Citations 

« La mobilité durable des biens et des personnes est une condition nécessaire à la prospérité de l’Afrique : elle est l’épine dorsale d’un développement inclusif, le souffle d’une Afrique en marche et le moteur silencieux qui transforme le quotidien en dignité partagée. » Linda Alliali Ehui, Présidente de ASMAFRICA. 

« Développer des transports durables en Afrique exige de considérer l’économie bleue à la fois comme une solution de mobilité et un moteur de croissance. Du point de vue africain, cela implique d’investir dans des corridors maritimes plus intelligents, comme la route Djibouti-Éthiopie qui réduit les coûts pour les pays enclavés, tout en développant des initiatives locales telles que les projets de restauration des mangroves au Kenya et la culture d’algues à Madagascar, qui associent action climatique et moyens de subsistance. À l’échelle régionale, des initiatives comme la Grande Muraille Bleue montrent comment une gouvernance coordonnée des océans peut créer des emplois, protéger les écosystèmes et ouvrir la voie à des financements innovants comme les obligations bleues. En combinant infrastructures, gestion communautaire et financements créatifs, l’Afrique peut façonner un système de transport non seulement bas carbone, mais aussi inclusif et résilient. Amb . Nancy Karigithu – Ambassadrice de l’Economie Bleue, Présidence du Kenya. 

Détails de l’événement 

  • Titre du panel : Opportunités pour un transport durable en Afrique : transition juste, financement, intégration 
  • Date : lundi 8 septembre 2025 
  • Heure : 14h00 – 15h30 (EAT) 
  • Lieu : Centre international de conférences d’Addis-Abeba (AICC), salle AP 4, Éthiopie 

Panélistes 

  • Ambassadrice Nancy Karigithu – Conseillère en économie bleue, Cabinet du Président du Kenya ; Envoyée spéciale pour l’économie maritime et bleue 
  • Dr Jovin Mwemezi – Expert en développement des transports et des corridors, Division des transports et de la mobilité de l’Union africaine 
  • David Niyonsenga – Chef d’équipe, Observatoire africain de la sécurité routière ( AfRSO ), Division des transports et de la mobilité de l’Union africaine 
  • Maria Ogbugo – Expert en développement maritime et décarbonation, Climate Champions Team 
  • Hubert Ruzibiza – Expert Finance Climatique ; Fondateur du Climate Prosperity Center Africa ; Membre du Conseil Consultatif de ASMAFRICA 
  • Linda Alliali Ehui – Experte en assurances, transport et construction ; Présidente de ASMAFRICA 

Modératrice : Kassamba HAIDARA – Experte en transformation organisationnelle, et Finance durable, Secrétaire Générale de ASMAFRICA 

Distribué par APO Group pour ASMAFRICA.

Contact média :
Nom : Kassamba Bintou DIABY HAIDARA, Secrétaire Générale, ASMAFRICA 
Courriel : contact@asmafrica.org
Téléphone : +225 07 67 47 73 06 

À propos de ASMAFRICA :
ASMAFRICA est un groupe de réflexion et d’action, panafricain et indépendant. Immatriculé en Côte d’Ivoire, il rassemble des experts africains et afrodescendants. Son réseau couvre plus de 13 pays. Ses domaines d’expertise incluent le transport maritime, aérien, ferroviaire, routier, la mobilité urbaine et rurale, la finance et l’innovation numérique. Sa mission est de promouvoir une approche afrocentrée de la mobilité durable, adaptée aux réalités africaines et alignée sur les objectifs climatiques mondiaux.