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Le Fonds africain de développement accorde près de 26 millions de dollars supplémentaires à la Guinée pour développer l’interconnexion électrique avec le Mali

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Fonds africain de développement a approuvé, le 10 décembre 2025 à Abidjan, un financement additionnel de 25,79 millions de dollars américains à la Guinée pour le Projet d’interconnexion électrique 225 kV Guinée-Mali.

Le financement fourni par le guichet concessionnel du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement comprend un prêt de quelque 22 millions de dollars ainsi qu’un don de 3,79 millions de dollars à la Guinée.

Le projet contribuera au développement socioéconomique de la Guinée et du Mali en offrant un meilleur accès des populations à une énergie de qualité et à moindre coût.

Ce financement additionnel permettra de poursuivre la mise en œuvre du projet pour lequel un premier financement du Fonds africain de développement, d’environ 41 millions de dollars, avait été accordé en décembre 2017 à la Guinée. Il portera le coût total du projet, en Guinée, de 346 à 372 millions de dollars. Outre l’appui du Fonds, le projet bénéficie d’un cofinancement d’autres partenaires, dont l’Union européenne, la Banque mondiale, la Banque européenne d’investissement, et la Banque d’investissement et de développement de la CEDEAO (BIDC). Sa mise en œuvre s’étendra de janvier 2026 à décembre 2028.

Cette enveloppe permettra de réaliser 37 500 branchements électriques supplémentaires. Le projet prévoit également la création de départs moyenne tension au niveau des postes HTB/HTA pour l’électrification rurale, ainsi qu’un appui institutionnel aux structures clés telles qu’Électricité de Guinée (EDG), la société publique chargée de la production, du transport et de la distribution de l’électricité, et l’Autorité de régulation du secteur de l’électricité et de l’eau (AREE). Le financement couvrira en outre les frais de fonctionnement de l’Unité de gestion et les prestations de l’ingénieur-conseil. Cette intervention contribuera ainsi à l’amélioration de la gouvernance et du taux d’accès à l’électricité, deux défis majeurs du sous-secteur en Guinée. En effet, le taux national d’accès demeurait limité à 52 % en 2024, avec une forte disparité entre les zones urbaines (89 %) et rurales (21 %).

Le projet bénéficiera directement aux ménages en améliorant leurs conditions de vie, aux infrastructures sociocommunautaires (écoles, centres de santé, ateliers d’artisanat, groupements féminins) et aux usagers productifs qui disposeront d’une énergie fiable pour développer leurs activités. Le renforcement de ces structures aura un impact positif sur l’emploi, contribuant à la réduction de la pauvreté et à l’amélioration de la cohésion sociale.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations: www.AfDB.org

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Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento concede mais quase 26 milhões de dólares à Guiné para interligação elétrica ao Mali

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Conselho de Administração do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento aprovou, a 10 de dezembro de 2025, em Abidjan, um financiamento adicional de 25,79 milhões de dólares à Guiné para o Projeto de Interligação Elétrica 225 kV Guiné-Mali.

O financiamento, concedido pela janela concessional do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, inclui um empréstimo de cerca de 22 milhões de dólares e uma doação de 3,79 milhões de dólares à Guiné.

O projeto contribuirá para o desenvolvimento socioeconómico da Guiné e do Mali, proporcionando às populações um melhor acesso a energia de qualidade e a um custo mais baixo.

Este financiamento adicional permitirá prosseguir a implementação do projeto, para o qual um primeiro financiamento do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento, de cerca de 41 milhões de dólares, foi concedido em dezembro de 2017 à Guiné. Elevará o custo total do projeto, na Guiné, de 346 para 372 milhões de dólares. Para além do apoio do Fundo, o projeto beneficia de cofinanciamento de outros parceiros, incluindo a União Europeia, o Banco Mundial, o Banco Europeu de Investimento e o Banco de Investimento e Desenvolvimento da CEDEAO (BIDC). A sua implementação decorrerá entre janeiro de 2026 e dezembro de 2028.

Este orçamento permitirá garantir mais 37.500 ligações elétricas. O projeto prevê também a criação de saídas de média tensão ao nível das subestações HTB/HTA para a eletrificação rural, bem como um apoio institucional a estruturas-chave como a Eletricidade da Guiné (EDG), a empresa pública responsável pela produção, transporte e distribuição de eletricidade, e a Autoridade Reguladora do Setor da Eletricidade e da Água (AREE). O financiamento cobrirá ainda as despesas de funcionamento da Unidade de Gestão e os serviços do engenheiro consultor. Esta intervenção contribuirá assim para a melhoria da governação e da taxa de acesso à eletricidade, dois desafios importantes do subsetor na Guiné. Com efeito, a taxa nacional de acesso permanecia limitada a 52 % em 2024, com uma forte disparidade entre as zonas urbanas (89%) e rurais (21%).

O projeto beneficiará diretamente as famílias, melhorando as suas condições de vida, as infraestruturas sociocomunitárias (escolas, centros de saúde, oficinas de artesanato, associações femininas) e os utilizadores produtivos, que disporão de energia fiável para desenvolver as suas atividades. O reforço destas estruturas terá um impacto positivo no emprego, contribuindo para a redução da pobreza e a melhoria da coesão social.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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The African Development Fund grants Guinea nearly $26 million in additional funding to develop an electricity interconnection with Mali

Source: APO – Report:

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved additional financing of $25.79 million for Guinea for the 225 kV Guinea-Mali electricity interconnection project.

The financing, agreed in Abidjan on 10 December 2025, from the African Development Bank Group’s concessional window includes a loan of approximately $22 million and a grant of $3.79 million to Guinea.

The project will contribute to the socioeconomic development of Guinea and Mali by providing inhabitants with better access to high-quality, low-cost energy.

The additional financing will support the continued implementation of the project, initially funded with approximately $41 million from the African Development Fund in December 2017. It will raise the total project cost in Guinea from $346 million to $372 million. Alongside the Fund’s contribution, the project is co-financed by the European Union, the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). The implementation period will run from January 2026 to December 2028.

The new resources will enable the installation of 37,500 additional electricity connections. The project also includes the development of medium-voltage feeders at HV/LV substations to support rural electrification, as well as institutional assistance for key national bodies, including Électricité de Guinée (EDG) and the Electricity and Water Regulatory Authority (AREE). It will also cover the operating costs of the Management Unit and the consulting engineer. This intervention will help strengthen governance and increase electricity access—two persistent challenges for the sector. In 2024, national access stood at just 52 percent, with stark differences between urban areas (89 percent) and rural areas (21 percent).

The project will directly benefit households by improving living conditions, as well as essential socio-economic infrastructure such as schools, health centres, artisanal workshops and women’s groups. Productive users will gain access to reliable electricity to expand their activities. Strengthening these structures will boost employment, reduce poverty and enhance social cohesion.

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media contact:
Aissatou Diallo
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About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s leading development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with a field office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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Service delivery drive to launch in North West’s Moses Kotane Municipality

Source: Government of South Africa

Service delivery drive to launch in North West’s Moses Kotane Municipality

The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) will launch the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality on Monday.

The programme which is also known as Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, will be launched at Uitkyk village near Madikwe on 15 December 2025.

According to the NWPG, this will be the final segment of Thuntsha Lerole for the year, with the next rollout scheduled for January 2026.

Next week’s programme will benefit communities in Uitkyk, Brakuil, Madikwe, Koffiekraal, and Vrede villages.

Services will include the distribution of agricultural packages, food parcels, and tree-planting activities.

Healthcare awareness and promotion activities will be intensified as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health education.

To restore road quality and support service delivery in rural areas of the local municipality, road blading will take place from Koffiekraal to Uitkyk and from Uitkyk to Madikwe.

In addition, the Clean Cities Campaign will be implemented to address waste management challenges and promote cleanliness in public spaces.

“All provincial government departments and state-owned entities will be on-site to render a range of essential services and address service-related queries from the community members,” the provincial government’s advisory read. 

The Moses Kotane Local Municipality is one of the 10 local municipalities prioritised for the implementation of Phase 5 of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, which is facing a backlog in road maintenance, which affects accessibility for rural residents. 

In addition, the municipality has limited access to proper sanitation in these areas, among other challenges.

The day’s programme will be led by Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, who will be joined by the MECs, Mayors and local traditional leaders. – SAnews.gov.za
 

 

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Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry’s Achim von Arnim

Source: Government of South Africa

Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry’s Achim von Arnim

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has honoured South African-born Achim von Arnim, a pioneer of Cap Classique and founder of Haute Cabrière.

The Minister described Von Arnim, who passed away on Monday at the age of 80, as someone who did far more than craft exceptional wines but shifted the trajectory of an entire industry.

“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Achim von Arnim, a man whose name is woven into the story of South African wine,” the Minister said in a statement on Thursday.

With his curiosity, Steenhuisen said, Von Arnim’s uncompromising standards and unmistakable flair helped South Africa believe its sparkling wines could stand proudly among the world’s best.

“Many producers who have gone on to build their own legacies will quietly tell you that they learned their courage, their palate, or their sense of potential from Achim. Achim leaves behind a hole far larger than the vineyards he tended to or the cellars he had built.”

The Minister reflected on the community of winemakers, farm workers, restaurateurs and loyal customers who were shaped by Von Arnim’s generosity and irrepressible spirit. 

“Furthermore, he leaves behind memories shared around countless family tables where many a Sunday lunch across South Africa was made a little more special by opening a bottle of his iconic Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir.” 

On behalf of the Department of Agriculture, the Minister extended his sincere condolences to Von Arnim’s family, to the team at Haute Cabrière, and to all who walked part of their professional journey with him. 

“South Africa has lost a true legend; however, the imprint Achim von Arnim leaves on our wine culture will endure for generations.” 

According to Wine Magazine, after completing his studies at Geisenheim in Germany, Von Arnim joined Boschendal in the 1970s as a winemaker at the age of just 32, where he created South Africa’s first Blanc de Noir. 

The publication said he later became a founding member of the Cap Classique Association in 1992.

In retirement, Wine Magazine said Von Arnim remained in Franschhoek, dedicating his time to art, poetry and karate. 

The publication said he is survived by his wife, Hildegard, their four children – Takuan, Zoe, Tanja and Tamo – and their grandchildren. – SAnews.gov.za

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Expanding Canon Europe, the Middle East and Africa’s (EMEA) Coral Conservation Initiative into East Africa

Source: APO

  • New regional initiative supports science-based reef restoration, community training, and marine storytelling.
  • Advanced imaging technology to enable accurate monitoring and documentation of fragile ocean ecosystems
  • Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support nearly 25% of all marine life

Building on the momentum of Canon’s EMEA launch of World Unseen 2.0, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is expanding the initiative into East Africa in collaboration with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation. This regional chapter reflects Canon’s commitment to supporting the protection of coral reefs—one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth, sustaining 25% of marine life, protecting coastlines, and contributing to the food security and wellbeing of millions across coastal communities.

Over half of the world’s coral reefs have disappeared in the last three decades as a result of rising sea temperatures, pollution, overfishing, sedimentation and widespread disease. This decline has direct consequences for people, as ocean biodiversity plays a critical role in human health and wellbeing. In response to these growing pressures, the East Africa chapter places strong emphasis on science-led restoration, community capacity building and imaging-enabled monitoring to support long-term ecosystem recovery and resilience.

Building on Canon’s partnership with Nature Seychelles and Coral Spawning International to establish the first coral breeding facility in the Western Indian Ocean, the East Africa chapter further strengthens community-led conservation along Kenya’s fragile coastline through its collaboration with Oceans Alive Foundation. Together, the partners will drive local engagement, expand restoration work and support knowledge transfer to enhance reef recovery.

Guided by Canon’s philosophy of Kyosei, meaning “living and working together for the common good”, the programme builds scientific capacity, expands restoration efforts and empowers coastal communities through education and visual storytelling. The Kenya launch brings together conservation science, imaging technology and community engagement. Through restoration work, youth training and imaging-led documentation, the project aims to build local ownership of marine protection and support wider ecosystem recovery. Additionally, the programme will deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes, aligned with Canon’s Future of the Planet pillar and broader sustainability goals.

Somesh Adukia, Managing Director of Canon Central and North Africa, said: ‘The World Unseen in Kenya reflects our commitment to practical, science-based conservation that empowers communities. Paired with Oceans Alive’s local leadership, Canon’s imaging expertise will enable precise monitoring, credible storytelling, and stronger reef recovery efforts.’

Des Bowden, Founder of Oceans Alive Foundation, added: “We started in Kuruwitu with a bold belief — that communities are the true guardians of the sea. What began as a local effort to protect a dying reef has become a model for ocean recovery driven by the people who depend on it most.

Kenya’s reefs are rich, fragile, and often unseen. Through this valuable collaboration with Canon, we are making the invisible visible — documenting life above and beneath the waves with scientific accuracy and cultural respect. When people truly see the ocean, they value it. When they value it, they protect it.”

A Community-Led Partnership for Reef Restoration

Founded in 2018 and rooted in the Kuruwitu community, Oceans Alive is one of Kenya’s leading community-driven marine conservation organisations. Its core purpose is to revive degraded coral reefs and improve the wellbeing of coastal communities who depend on healthy oceans for food security and livelihoods.

Across Kuruwitu and the broader North Coast, Oceans Alive has successfully restored multiple reef patches, reintroduced thousands of coral fragments, and worked with local Beach Management Units to strengthen sustainable fisheries. Community members trained in reef monitoring and restoration now lead efforts that have resulted in increased fish abundance, improved reef structure, and measurable socio-economic benefits for local households.

Canon will sponsor nursery tables and reef infrastructure to support the propagation and outplanting of thousands more coral fragments onto permanent reef structures. The partnership also includes rigorous scientific monitoring and transparent impact reporting to ensure that each step of progress is measured and shared with accuracy.

Imaging Technology for Scientific Monitoring and Education

Canon is equipping Oceans Alive with advanced imaging tools – including PowerShot G7 X Mark III and EOS R8 cameras with underwater housings and specialised lighting systems – to capture photographic data on coral growth, bleaching events, fish recruitment, and overall reef structure. These images will provide scientists with measurable insights into coral size, survival rates, and ecosystem recovery.

Canon will also provide professional printing solutions to complete the workflow, enabling Oceans Alive to transform scientific research into high-quality educational materials and public displays for schools, community groups, and visitors.

Community Training, Youth Storytelling, and Education

Together, Canon and Oceans Alive will build practical storytelling platforms that support digital content creation, environmental education, and public awareness. The partnership includes underwater photography workshops, community conservation sessions, and youth-led media projects through Canon Academy.

These programmes ensure that local storytellers, student researchers, and volunteers contribute to documenting Kenya’s marine environment with scientific accuracy and visually compelling narratives.

Purpose-Led Impact for People and Planet

‘The World Unseen’ advances Canon’s long-term vision for Africa by driving ecological recovery, strengthening community stewardship, and elevating local conservation leaders.

By turning ocean science into engaging visual stories, ‘World Unseen’ invites people to learn, engage, and take action – reinforcing Canon’s commitment to sustainability and a higher purpose.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region – by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.

Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.

Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei (https://apo-opa.co/4rQGKpF) – ‘living and working together for the common good’. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better.

For more information: www.Canon-CNA.com

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Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed

Source: Government of South Africa

Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed

The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed its support for the recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court regarding the case involving the MEC for Mobility and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and others.

The court’s decision on Wednesday has made permanent an earlier interim order aimed at reducing violence, intimidation, and illegal operations within the minibus taxi industry. 

The provincial department said the ruling was a significant step towards protecting commuters and restoring stability in the sector.

The legal action was initiated by Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku earlier this year, due to ongoing conflicts between rival associations, CATA and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA).

The disputes were particularly centred around the contested M18 route between Mfuleni and Somerset West.

“Despite attempts to mediate, violence escalated from June 2025 onward, leading to several fatalities and continued threats to public safety. A temporary interdict was granted in August 2025, but violent incidents persisted, including as recently as October.” 

The department said the court’s decision sent a clear message that the rule of law must prevail and the safety of commuters must come first. 

The department said associations were required to comply with all operating licence conditions, and failure to comply with this ruling would result in legal consequences.

“This order is a victory for every commuter who deserves to travel safely and without fear. Violence and lawlessness have no place in our transport system. We will continue to work with law enforcement and industry stakeholders to ensure that the rights of commuters are protected and that the taxi industry operates within the bounds of the law,” said Sileku.

He commended the legal team for their diligent work and reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure a safe, reliable, and regulated public transport system.

“Together, we can build a mini-bus taxi industry that serves the people of the Western Cape with dignity and respect,” added Sileku. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision

Source: Government of South Africa

Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision

Two former apartheid-era police officers, who were convicted of the premeditated murder of Congress of South African Students (COSAS) member Caiphus Nyoka, will remain in custody pending judgment in their bail application.

Former Sergeant, Abraham Hercules Engelbrecht and former Sergeant Pieter Stander (60) were convicted of the 1987 murder of Nyoka earlier this month while a third accused, Major Leon Louis Van Den Berg, was acquitted.

“Following their conviction, the two applied for bail pending sentencing. In affidavits before the court, they claimed to suffer from various health conditions and stated that they are financial providers for their families.

“The state opposed their release, arguing that both men were convicted of a serious offence, they pose a flight risk, particularly Stander, who has previously worked outside South Africa and failed to fully disclose potential assets abroad, despite having worked in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2015,” National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said on Thursday.

Nyoka – who was a prominent anti-apartheid activist and student leader – was killed in a hail of bullets in his family home in 1987.

“On the evening of 23 August 1987, Engelbrecht and Stander, both members of the Reaction Unit within the then South African Police, met to plan the killing of Nyoka.

“They devised a plan to raid his home. In the early hours of 24 August 1987, at approximately 02h30, Stander, Engelbrecht, and other Reaction Unit members [who are charged separately] arrived at Nyoka’s homestead and stormed his room. They found him sleeping with three friends. 

“After identifying Nyoka, they removed his friends from the room and proceeded to shoot him nine times. He died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds,” Mahanjana said.

Judgement on the bail matter has been reserved while sentencing proceedings are to be heard in July 2026. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Government welcomes decline in poverty levels

Source: Government of South Africa

Government welcomes decline in poverty levels

Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years. 

“The findings mark an important step forward in the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and advance inclusive development,” the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Thursday.

According to the report, the proportion of South Africans living below the Lower-Bound Poverty Line (LBPL) set at R1 300 per person per month in 2023 prices, has fallen to 37.9% in 2023. 

This represents a notable 19.6 percentage point reduction since 2006. 

The data further highlights that progress in reducing poverty has been most pronounced among black African and Coloured populations, reflecting the positive impact of targeted social and economic interventions.

The Stats SA report also highlights areas where continued focus is needed, including improving the economic conditions of women and addressing the emerging rise of poverty among White and Indian communities. 

It also reaffirms that the country is moving in the right direction and that sustained investment in social protection, job creation, education, and economic support measures is yielding tangible results.

“Government reiterates its commitment to working with all sectors of society to accelerate poverty reduction and broaden access to economic opportunities. Through coordinated policies and targeted programmes, the country will continue striving toward a more equitable and inclusive South Africa,” GCIS said.

Released on Thursday, the report is drawn from the Income & Expenditure Survey (IES) 2022/23. 

The report noted that the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo continue to experience the highest poverty headcounts, irrespective of the poverty line applied. 

“Collectively, these provinces where home to nearly 60% of South Africa’s poor in 2023, with KwaZulu-Natal alone accounting for about one in four. Western Cape and Gauteng remain the provinces with the lowest poverty rates in the country,” noted the report.
In addition, the report noted that Gauteng experienced a notable increase in its share of the poor between 2015 and 2023 and now accounts for about 20% of the country’s poor.

“Progress in reducing poverty has been most pronounced among black African and coloured populations. However, the report notes a slight increase in poverty rates among white and Indian/Asian groups between 2015 and 2023; though, their overall poverty share remains very small compared to black Africans who accounted for 93,6% of all poor persons in 2023”.

The report can be accessed on: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=Report-03-10-06&SCH=74515. – SAnews.gov.za

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Dr. Rasha Kelej impulse un changement radical sur les soins en Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Cardiologie, Diabète et Endocrinologie en Afrique et au-delà, en autonomisant les médecins locaux grâce à 925 bourses de la Fondation Merck de 52 pays

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • La Fondation Merck, en partenariat avec les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, les Ministères de la Santé et les Sociétés Médicales, a octroyé, sur un total de 2500 bourses, 925 bourses d’études pour les Diplômes Post-Universitaires d’un an et Master de deux ans en Médecine Cardiovasculaire Préventive, Cardiologie, Diabète, Endocrinologie, et Obésité et Gestion du Poids ; et Programme de Bourses de Recherche d’un an sur le Diabète et l’Hypertension destiné aux médecins de 52 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie et d’Amérique Latine.

  • La Fondation Merck a publié les premiers livres de contes et films d’animation « La Tension de Mark » et « Jude Sans Sucre », dans le but de sensibiliser au dépistage précoce et à la prévention de l’hypertension et du diabète (qui sont corrélés) et de promouvoir un mode de vie sain auprès des enfants et des jeunes en Afrique et au-delà.

La Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, célèbre la Journée Mondiale du Cœur 2025 en partenariat avec les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, les Ministères de la Santé, les Sociétés Médicales et le Monde Universitaire, dans le cadre de son Programme National de Points Bleus du Diabète et l’Hypertension.

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck, a souligné : « À la Fondation Merck, nous célébrons chaque jour la Journée Mondiale du Cœur en Cardiologie, Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Hypertension et Diabète, en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique latine.

Je suis fière d’annoncer qu’en partenariat avec nos Ambassadrices, les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, et des partenaires tels que les Ministères de la Santé, les Sociétés Médicales et le Monde Universitaire, nous avons accordé 925 bourses à des médecins de 52 pays pour un Diplôme Post-Universitaire En Ligne d’un an et un Master de deux ans en Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Cardiologie, Diabète, Endocrinologie, Nutrition Clinique et Gestion de l’Obésité et du Poids ; un Programme de Bourse Clinique d’un an sur le Diabète et Hypertension ; ainsi qu’un Master Spécial de trois mois sur le diabète en anglais, français, portugais et espagnol. Ces bourses contribuent à la création d’un solide réseau de spécialistes, au-delà des grandes villes et capitales. »

La Fondation Merck a accordé au total plus de 2 500 bourses à des médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités médicales critiques et mal desservies.

Dr. Nakigunda Kiroga, Ancien Boursier de la Fondation Merck en Tanzanie, partage : « Je suis profondément reconnaissant envers la Fondation Merck pour l’opportunité qui m’a été offerte de poursuivre un Diplôme Post-Universitaire et un Master en Cardiologie. Ce programme de formation a renforcé ma confiance dans l’évaluation des risques cardiovasculaires des patients et dans la mise en œuvre d’interventions fondées sur des données probantes pour les réduire. Il m’a également permis de renforcer mes capacités de recherche. De plus, ce programme m’a permis de mieux informer et guider mes patients sur leurs plans de traitement et les changements de mode de vie les plus bénéfiques pour leur santé. »

Selon la Fédération Mondiale du Cœur, les maladies cardiovasculaires (MCV) sont la deuxième cause de décès en Afrique subsaharienne, tuant plus d’un million de personnes chaque année. De manière alarmante, l’hypertension artérielle est responsable de plus de la moitié des décès liés aux MCV sur le continent, ce qui souligne l’urgence de mesures préventives et d’une sensibilisation accrue à la santé cardiovasculaire.

Par conséquent, la Fondation Merck a lancé une série d’initiatives de sensibilisation communautaire visant à promouvoir un mode de vie sain et à mettre l’accent sur la prévention, le dépistage précoce et la prise en charge efficace du diabète et de l’hypertension.

En partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines, la Fondation Merck a publié des livres de contes pour enfants et des films d’animation adaptés « La Tension de Mark » et « Jude Sans Sucre ».

« À l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale du Cœur 2025, je suis ravie de partager « La Tension de Mark » et « Jude Sans Sucre », les premiers films d’animation en Afrique conçus pour sensibiliser les enfants et les jeunes sur l’hypertension, diabète et l’importance d’un mode de vie sain sur le continent et au-delà. Ces films sont des adaptations de nos livres de contes pour enfants et visent à inciter les communautés à réduire leur consommation de sucre et de sel, à faire de l’exercice régulièrement, à consommer des aliments nutritifs et à éviter de fumer. En promouvant ces habitudes, nous pouvons lutter contre le diabète et l’hypertension, qui sont les principaux facteurs de risque de complications graves et de maladies cardiaques, et donner aux générations futures les moyens de mener une vie plus saine », a ajouté la Sénatrice Dr. Kelej.

Regardez le film d’animation « La Tension de Mark » ici :

https://apo-opa.co/48PjJLp

Regardez le film d’animation « Jude Sans Sucre » ici :

https://apo-opa.co/4oQnYMD

L’émission télévisée panafricaine de la Fondation Merck, « Notre Afrique », conceptualisée, produite, réalisée et co-animée par la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck, présente des créateurs de mode, des chanteurs et d’éminents experts africains de divers domaines dans le but de sensibiliser aux problèmes sociaux et sanitaires. Elle comporte des épisodes consacrés à la sensibilisation au diabète et à la promotion d’un mode de vie sain.

Regardez l’épisode sur la promotion d’un mode de vie sain ici :

https://apo-opa.co/4acjvjQ

Regardez l’épisode sur la sensibilisation au diabète ici :

https://apo-opa.co/4oQo0UL

Tous les épisodes de « Notre Afrique » sont disponibles sur les réseaux sociaux de la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/4q7tJqk), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/4acjk7Z), Twitter (http://apo-opa.co/4q7yKiH) et YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/4oQo2fl)) et de la Fondation Merck (Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/4pHRZzp), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/4oN3G6A), Twitter (http://apo-opa.co/3XMaQx5) et YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/3XMaRRF)).

La Fondation Merck, en collaboration avec les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, lance chaque année ses Prix pour les médias, les créateurs de mode, les cinéastes, les musiciens, les chanteurs et les talents émergents de ces domaines afin de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et dépistage précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Détails des Prix :

1. Prix Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : Les représentants des médias sont invités à présenter leur travail à travers des messages forts et influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain et sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

2. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : Tous les cinéastes africains, les étudiants des institutions de formation cinématographique ou les jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un FILM long ou court, qu’il s’agisse d’une fiction, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame délivrant des messages influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain, sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

3. Prix de Mode de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : Tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour délivrer des messages forts et influents afin de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

4. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2026 : Tous les chanteurs et artistes de musique africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2026.

Les candidatures pour tous les prix doivent être soumises par courriel à : submit@merck-foundation.com

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

Contact :
Mehak Handa
Responsable du programme de sensibilisation communautaire
Téléphone : +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669
Email : mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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À propos de la Fondation Merck :
La Fondation Merck, créée en 2017, est la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, vise à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des populations et à faire progresser leur vie grâce à la science et à la technologie. Nos efforts sont principalement axés sur l’amélioration de l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé de qualité et équitables dans les communautés mal desservies, à renforcer les capacités de recherche sur les soins de santé et la recherche scientifique, l’autonomisation des filles à travers l’éducation et l’autonomisation des personnes en STEM (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie et Mathématiques) avec un accent particulier sur les femmes et les jeunes. Tous les communiqués de presse de la Fondation Merck sont distribués par e-mail en même temps qu’ils deviennent disponibles sur le site Web de la Fondation Merck. Veuillez visiter www.Merck-Foundation.com pour en savoir plus. Pour en savoir plus, contactez nos réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck : Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4ps7BXH), X (https://apo-opa.co/4pVHtEg), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3KTZAvC), YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/48PLBiw), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/4abVOYS) et Flickr (https://apo-opa.co/44lDokB).

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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