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“A Autoridade Aeronáutica Militar que hoje celebramos é o resultado de anos de reflexão estratégica, de estudos especializados, consultas técnicas e diálogo interinstitucional, conduzidos com rigor, visão e sentido de Estado” – Janine Lélis

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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Ao intervir no Seminário sobre a “Aeronáutica Integrada: Sinergias entre a Aviação Militar e Aviação Civil para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Segurança Nacional“, a Ministra da Defesa Nacional, Janine Lélis defendeu que “a criação desta Autoridade (AAM) representa “mais do que um novo órgão na estrutura nacional de defesa”, mas que “ela simboliza um salto qualitativo na forma como concebemos, organizamos e gerimos o espaço aéreo de interesse militar e estratégico da nossa Nação”.

Ao falar da Autoridade Aeronáutica Militar, a Ministra disse que “a aquisição do King Air para o cumprimento de missões militares, constituiu uma medida operacional” e “para dar resposta às necessidades específicas de defesa e segurança”, representou “o início da Atividade Aeronáutica Militar, tendo ressaltado o apoio da Agência da Aviação Civil neste processo”.

Falou da necessidade da criação de uma “Autoridade Aeronáutica Militar, voltada para a organização, regulação e supervisão permanentes da atividade aeronáutica no âmbito militar, com o objetivo de garantir segurança, eficácia e alinhamento com as normas e objetivos do Estado”.

Igualmente mencionou o papel integrador e coordenador da AAM, “respeitando as especificidades operacionais dos dois Ramos das Forças Armadas, impondo normas, padrões e boas práticas, que fortalecem a interoperabilidade e a eficiência do sistema nacional de defesa aérea”.

O Seminário sobre a “Aeronáutica Integrada: Sinergias entre a Aviação Militar e Aviação Civil para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Segurança Nacional “é o primeiro realizado no quadro da criação da Autoridade Aeronáutica Militar, tendo como oradores, o Coronel Carlos Paulos, Subchefe do Gabinete da Autoridade Aeronáutica Nacional de Portugal, o Major Brigadeiro Luiz Ricardo Nascimento,  Diretor da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil do Brasil (ANAC) e o Professor Doutor João do Monte Duarte, Reitor da Universidade Técnica do Atlântico (UTA).

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Orange Money Group et la fintech JUMO s’associent pour développer les services de crédit en Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


  • Orange Money Group et JUMO se sont associés pour développer l’inclusion financière en Afrique, en se concentrant sur le microcrédit pour les personnes non bancarisées.
  • Cette collaboration s’appuie sur l’expertise de JUMO en matière d’analyse de données et d’IA pour des demandes de crédit mobile sécurisées et des remboursements à faible risque.

Orange Money Group (www.Orange.com) et le fournisseur de technologie financière « banking as a service » JUMO, se sont associés pour améliorer les services financiers numériques à travers l’Afrique. Cette collaboration vise à étendre les services Orange Money pour inclure de nouvelles solutions de microcrédit pour les populations non bancarisées.

Le partenariat

Avec plus de 110 millions d’abonnés dans dix-sept pays d’Afrique et du Moyen-Orient, Orange Money a facilité plus de 160 milliards d’euros de transactions en 2024. JUMO a attribué plus de 8 milliards de dollars de crédits à plus de 31 millions de clients africains, ce qui répond à l’ambition d’Orange Money Group de passer à l’échelle supérieure sur ce type de services

Ce partenariat permettra à Orange Money Group de faire progresser sa stratégie d’inclusion financière en introduisant de nouveaux services de microcrédit dans sa proposition de valeur aux clients. La collaboration avec JUMO s’appuie sur ses capacités d’analyse de données et d’intelligence artificielle affinées depuis plus de 10 ans pour optimiser l’allocation de crédit, réduire le coût du risque pour les prêts à inférieur à 4 % et développer des portefeuilles durables.

Cette alliance stratégique permettra le déploiement de divers produits de crédit sur plusieurs marchés en s’appuyant sur différents bailleurs de fonds, créant ainsi un nouveau marché de la microfinance pour les personnes non bancarisées dans les marchés émergents, avec un accent initial sur l’Afrique francophone. L’expertise de JUMO en matière d’allocation d’actifs et de gestion du risque de crédit en fait un partenaire clé pour Orange Money Group en Afrique. Les clients Orange Money pourront demander des crédits en toute sécurité à partir de leurs appareils mobiles, sans avoir besoin d’un compte bancaire ou d’une garantie.

JUMO a développé une gamme de produits de prêts à court terme et à tempérament pour les consommateurs, les commerçants et les distributeurs ayant un accès limité aux services financiers traditionnels. Elle utilise des algorithmes d’IA entrainés pour évaluer le risque de crédit et faciliter le flux immédiat de capitaux grâce à ses partenariats avec des banques panafricaines et des institutions de financement du développement.

L’expérience client

Ce partenariat offre une expérience utilisateur optimisée qui associe l’inclusion financière à une technologie de pointe. Le processus est le suivant :

  • Les utilisateurs accèdent au service via leur portefeuille Orange Money.
  • Ils demandent un montant de crédit
  • La technologie d’intelligence artificielle de JUMO évalue l’éligibilité sur la base des données transactionnelles.
  • En cas de validation, le montant est immédiatement crédité sur le portefeuille de l’utilisateur.
  • Le remboursement est effectué automatiquement selon les conditions convenues.

Aminata Kane, Directrice générale d’Orange Money Group, commente : « Après avoir développé des services de transfert et de paiement utilisés plusieurs milliers de fois chaque seconde, nous souhaitons accompagner nos clients dans leurs projets, mais également les aider face aux urgences du quotidien. Depuis quelques années, Orange Money a ainsi enrichi son portefeuille avec des offres de crédit de petit montant, extrêmement accessibles. En nous associant avec JUMO, nous souhaitons accélérer cette démarche, offrir ces services dans un grand nombre de pays, et combiner notre expertise et leur technologie pour proposer un soutien encore plus rapide, transparent, et adapté aux besoins de l’ensemble nos clients ».

Andrew Watkins-Ball, Directeur général et fondateur de JUMO : “Nous sommes fiers d’avoir été choisis pour collaborer avec Orange et nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de connecter les clients d’Orange avec les produits des grandes banques qui fonctionnent sur notre plateforme. Cette collaboration, basée sur les plateformes de paiements mobiles et de transfert d’argent d’Orange Money, offrira aux clients une gamme plus important de services financiers et permettra à nos partenaires bancaires de se développer sur de nouveaux marchés.”

Distribué par APO Group pour Orange Middle East and Africa.

Contacts Presse :
Stella Fumey, OMEA ; stella.fumey@orange.com
Tom Wright, Orange ; tom.wright@orange.com
comms@jumo.world

A propos d’Orange Money :
Orange Money, solution pionnière de l’inclusion financière, est utilisée chaque mois par plus de 43 millions de personnes dans 16 pays en Afrique et au Moyen Orient. Orange Money Group a la responsabilité, en lien avec les entités Orange Money locales et Orange Bank Africa, de définir la stratégie des services financiers mobiles de la zone Moyen Orient et Afrique. Elle apporte aux entités locales le support opérationnel leur permettant d’accélérer leur croissance, de nouer de nouveaux partenariats, d’accompagner leurs plans de mise en conformité et les aide à développer de nouvelles activités à valeur répondant aux attentes du marché.

A propos de Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient :
Orange est présent dans 18 pays en Afrique et au Moyen Orient et compte plus de 161 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024. Avec 7,7 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024, Orange MEA est la première zone de croissance du groupe Orange. Orange Money, son offre de transfert d’argent et de services financiers, est disponible dans 17 pays et compte plus de 100 millions de clients. Orange, opérateur multi-services, partenaire de référence de la transformation digitale apporte son expertise pour accompagner le développement de nouveaux services digitaux en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.

A propos de JUMO :
JUMO a construit une technologie financière pilotée par l’IA qui permet aux banques de proposer une nouvelle génération de produits numériques de crédit et d’épargne à des millions d’entrepreneurs en Afrique. Nous travaillons avec des partenaires, tels que des banques, des opérateurs de monnaie électronique et des fournisseurs de paiements, pour faciliter les systèmes d’information et de gestion de l’argent de haute technologie. Depuis sa création en 2015, JUMO a déboursé plus de 8 milliards de dollars à plus de 31 millions de personnes au Ghana, au Kenya, en Tanzanie, en Zambie, en Ouganda, en Côte d’Ivoire, en Afrique du Sud, Benin et au Cameroun. Notre gestion de plus de 250 millions de prêts individuels a prouvé que le microcrédit en Afrique est impératif, efficace et durable.

Avec une rapidité de mise sur le marché inégalée et de faibles coûts d’infrastructure, JUMO vise à rendre les services bancaires accessibles à tous, partout et à tout moment.

www.JUMO.world

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Rapport pays 2025 sur le Cameroun : la Banque africaine de développement invite le pays à renforcer la mobilisation de son capital pour une croissance durable

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a procédé le 22 juillet 2025, à Yaoundé à la présentation officielle de son Rapport pays 2025 sur le Cameroun. Une cérémonie marquée par des échanges francs et riches sur les défis économiques du pays. Cet exercice s’inscrit dans le cadre des publications nationales des Perspectives économiques en Afrique 2025.

Intitulé « Tirer le meilleur parti du capital du Cameroun pour favoriser son développement », le rapport met en lumière les leviers permettant au pays de renforcer la mobilisation des ressources domestiques et de stimuler une croissance plus inclusive et résiliente. Un appel lancé aux pouvoirs publics, au secteur privé, à la société civile et aux partenaires techniques et financiers pour repenser collectivement les moteurs de la transformation structurelle du pays.

La cérémonie a rassemblé un parterre de participants, parmi lesquelles des membres du gouvernement camerounais, notamment des représentants du ministère de l’Économie, de la Planification et de l’Aménagement du territoire, du ministère des Finances, du ministère du Commerce et du secteur privé.

Entre diagnostic lucide et propositions concrètes, le rapport dresse le portrait d’une économie en reprise, avec une croissance estimée à 3,6 % en 2024, principalement soutenus par la poursuite des investissements en infrastructures, et la bonne dynamique des industries manufacturières bénéficiant des efforts de transformation locale des produits agricoles et textiles. À travers une analyse détaillée, le rapport souligne les marges de progrès du Cameroun, notamment en matière de mobilisation des ressources domestiques, de renforcement de la gouvernance, d’amélioration du climat des affaires, de digitalisation, et d’optimisation du potentiel de son capital naturel.

Le rapport identifie ainsi plusieurs réformes prioritaires pour permettre au Cameroun de transformer son potentiel en leviers concrets de croissance. Il recommande notamment la réduction des exonérations fiscales et l’accélération de la digitalisation, ainsi que la restructuration des entreprises publiques stratégiques, en particulier dans les secteurs de l’énergie et du raffinage.

Il souligne également l’importance du renforcement de la gouvernance, de la transparence et de l’État de droit, à travers une meilleure redevabilité et la publication des états financiers des entreprises publiques. Il en est ainsi de la nécessité de l’adoption de la Stratégie nationale de financement intégré (SNFI) pour diversifier les sources de financements et valoriser les opportunités du marché du carbone.

La consolidation du secteur financier, la transformation locale des produits de base et le développement d’infrastructures régionales figurent également parmi les priorités identifiées. Enfin, le rapport appelle à préserver les équilibres macroéconomiques en réduisant progressivement les subventions sur les prix à la pompe des carburants tout en soutenant les dépenses d’investissement, en privilégiant les financements concessionnels, en accélérant le développement des zones d’insécurité et en renforçant les capacités budgétaires pour mieux absorber les chocs.

Economiste pays principal de la Banque africaine de développement, Ameth Saloum Ndiaye conjointement avec l’économiste pays national de la Banque pour le Cameroun, Godwill Kan Tange a présenté ces principales conclusions du rapport, en mettant en avant les nombreux atouts dont dispose le Cameroun pour accélérer sa transformation économique. Ils ont souligné que le rapport propose des pistes concrètes pour optimiser l’exploitation des ressources budgétaires, ainsi que du capital naturel, humain et financier du pays, en vue de stimuler une croissance plus inclusive et durable.

Les discussions ont permis d’approfondir des thématiques clés, telles que la réforme des entreprises publiques, la gouvernance, la gestion de la dette, le développement industriel, la formation professionnelle, ainsi que les défis liés à la mobilisation des financements innovants et à la notation de la dette souveraine des économies des pays africains.

« Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement salue l’engagement des autorités camerounaises à mettre en place une Stratégie nationale de financement intégré en cours d’adoption, qui devrait permettre au pays de diversifier les sources de financement de son agenda de développement. C’est dire que ce rapport s’aligne parfaitement sur les priorités du gouvernement », a souligné Mamadou Tangara, chef de la Division des opérations, s’exprimant au nom du directeur général de la Banque pour la région Afrique centrale.

Le secrétaire général du ministère de l’Économie, de la Planification et de l’Aménagement du territoire, Jean Tchoffo, représentant le gouverneur de la Banque pour le Cameroun, a salué la pertinence des recommandations formulées par la Banque, en cohérence avec la Stratégie nationale de développement 2030 (SND30). 

« Ce rapport intervient à un moment clé, alors que nous évaluons à mi-parcours la mise en œuvre de notre Stratégie nationale de développement 2020-2030. Nous avons la conviction que ses recommandations viendront enrichir notre réflexion et renforcer nos efforts pour renouer avec une croissance solide, durable et inclusive, et accélérer la transformation structurelle de notre économie », a-t-il déclaré. 

Lire le rapport  : https://apo-opa.co/40DbzlW

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

Contact medias :
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou, 
chargée principale de la communication régionale pour l’Afrique centrale 
media@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution de 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 États membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations: www.AfDB.org

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Africa to tackle water investment gap at summit

Source: Government of South Africa

The upcoming African Union–AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 will serve as a critical platform to translate political commitment into concrete investment in Africa’s water and sanitation sector.

Held under the banner of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the summit, which is set to take place in Cape Town from 13 – 15 August, aligns with the Presidency’s priorities of inclusive economic growth, poverty and hunger eradication, and climate sustainability.

The landmark event will bring together African Heads of State, including global investors, Ministers, private sector leaders, and development institutions in a unified call to close Africa’s $30 billion annual water investment gap.

The summit, which is jointly organised by the Republic of South Africa and the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD), the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa aims to mobilise urgent investments in climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure projects, ensuring water security, economic growth, and sustainable development across the continent.

“The 2025 Summit will serve as the premier platform to translate political will into investment commitments. Anchored in the G20 theme of ‘Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’, the summit seeks to demonstrate Africa’s leadership in climate and water resilience while attracting strategic capital flows from global markets,” the department of Water and Sanitation said in a statement.

Key objectives of the summit

By leveraging South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the summit will focus on increasing access to climate finance for water security and resilience; showcasing bankable water and sanitation projects to potential funders and investors; promoting policy and regulatory reforms for an enabling investment environment; and strengthening partnerships between governments, private sector, and development partners.

During the event, delegates will participate in high-level dialogues, engage in project matchmaking sessions, and contribute to a Declaration on Water Investments that will influence both continental and global development agendas-including preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.

High-level participation confirmed summit panelists include President Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa), President Samia Hassan (Tanzania), William Rutto (Kenya), Hakainde Hichilema (Zambia), President Adama Barrow (Gambia).

Institutional leaders participating include Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, CEO: African Union Development Agency – NEPAD Nardos Bekele-Thomas, United Nations Development Programme Administrator Achim Steiner,  United Nations Childrens Fund Executive Director Catherine Russell, Global Center on Adaptation CEO Professor Dr Patrick Verkooijen, Global Water Partnership Chairperson Pablo Bereciartua, as well as  Global Water Partnership, AIP High Level Panel Secretariat CEO Alex Simalabwi. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Deputy President to lead service delivery outreach in North West

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, July 28, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will this week lead a service delivery outreach programme, aimed at enhancing the reliability of water supply for local communities in the North West. 

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Deputy President, the outreach will commence on Friday, 1 August 2025, with a series of activities scheduled to take place in the municipalities.

The programme will kick off with the official hand over of a 25 megalitre capacity Moretele South Bulk Water Supply Scheme Water Reservoir at Dilopye village. 

This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of the water supply for local communities.

Deputy President Mashatile will launch the Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Mogogelo village, located in the Moretele Local Municipality. 

This nationwide initiative aims to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive urban spaces, while promoting sustainability, equality, and solidarity among all citizens.

During the campaign, the Deputy President and his delegation will engage with the residents and provide updates on the progress made in addressing service delivery issues impacting the local communities. 

A community meeting is scheduled to take place at the Mogogelo Community Hall.

In addition, on Saturday, 2 August, Deputy President Mashatile will officiate the launch of the provincial Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) at Orbit TVET College’s Mankwe Campus in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality.

“The HRDC mobilises various key stakeholders to rally behind the country’s revised Human Resource Development Strategy 2030, which is aimed at developing the requisite skills relevant to support economic growth of the country,” the Deputy President’s Office said. – SAnews.gov.za

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SA defence sector returns home with bag full of quality trade leads

Source: Government of South Africa

South African defence sector companies, which participated in the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Türkiye from 22 – 27 July 2025, will arrive in the country tomorrow with a bag full of quality trade leads.

The South African National Pavilion, which was set up by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the exhibition, provided a platform for exporters to showcase their innovative, proudly South African products and services, and actively explore opportunities to expand into new export markets, while strengthening their global footprint.

The Technical Manager of engineering company FimmTech, Kevin Mhlanga, said the show has been a great experience from both technical and business perspectives. 

“We managed to have engagements with our counterparts from Türkiye, Canada, China and the United Arab Emirates. 

“We shared ideas in terms of solutions in command and control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance (C4ISR) and we are looking forward to expand on the engagements we had. 

“We are committed to continue flying the South African flag higher and ensure that we build international relations through collaboration, sustainable partnerships and offer the international defence industry quality solutions,” he said.

The Managing Director of Kimona Holdings, Kim Bubu, said the support by the department afforded them an extraordinary opportunity to display their products for the first time on an international platform. 

Kimona is a 100% Black-owned manufacturer specialising in high-quality industrial protective clothing, corporate uniforms and employs 100 people.

Bubu said the show represented a significant achievement for the company. Furthermore, she said it demonstrated the impact of the dtic and the endeavours of the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa to support South African businesses, especially women, to access the global market. 

“The exposure and networking opportunity has not only strengthened our position in the defence and protective apparel manufacturing sectors, but has also opened doors to potential export markets, just to mention a few, Lebanon, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Mozambique, a distributor in the whole of the Middle Eastern countries and Switzerland. 

“In addition, there are more than 20 Turkish companies in the defence sector that are keen to collaborate with us. This will not only strengthen our capabilities but it will bring about growth and excellence, and enable us to step into the global platform swiftly,” Bubu said.

Managing Director of Unipro Protective Wear, Zama Ledidi, described her participation at the show as momentous. It afforded her an opportunity to make connections, and to witness the technology advancements that are used in to make bulletproof vests. 

“We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Turkish body armour manufacturer, which has a lot of clientele in Africa and looking to work with a South African company to service the market. 

“We are optimistic that there will be tangible results from the contacts we made during the show, which we will follow-up on. Our main goal is to maintain the jobs that we have and grow the economy,” she said.

According to the International Sales Manager for Zebra Protection, the manufacturers of a range of ballistic helmets, body armour, ballistic plates, demining and shields, Ana Warburg, their presence at the show was beneficial. 

“It provided an opportunity to meet new clients and showcase our products to see what is happening in the markets and the new trends, so that we can also improve on our innovations. 

“We met prospective clients and we look forward to share all the contacts and new things we learned with the team in South Africa, and follow-up on the prospects,” Warburg said.

IDEF 2025 is an internationally acclaimed event showcasing the latest technological advancements and products in the defence industry. 

This premier exhibition brings together leading figures in the defence sector, offering a significant platform for South Africa to demonstrate its defence capabilities and build strategic partnerships with key role players in Türkiye, as well as with participants from other high-growth markets across Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa. 

The South African pavilion also hosted the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor), the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Aerospace Maritime and Defence Export Council (AMD Export Council), Unipro Protective Wear, Zebra Protection, Kimona Holdings, FimmTech Engineering, Imperial Armour, QP Dronetech, SVI Engineering, Swatek Defence And Aerospace, Bullet Proofing Technology and Redeployable Camp System SA. – SAnews.gov.za 

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2025 Country Report on Cameroon: the African Development Bank urges the country to strengthen capital mobilization for sustainable growth

Source: APO – Report:

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) officially launched its 2025 Country Report on Cameroon in Yaoundé on 22 July 2025. The launch ceremony featured frank and wide-ranging discussions on the country’s economic challenges.  

Country reports form part of the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook 2025 which provides an annual assessment of the economic performance and outlook of the continent’s 54 countries by examining growth trends, socio-economic challenges, and development progress. The 2025 AEO report was released last May during the Bank Group’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme “Maximizing Africa’s Capital for Sustainable Development. 

“Making Cameroon’s Capital Work Better for its Development,” highlights the levers that will enable the country to strengthen domestic resource mobilization and boost inclusive and resilient growth. It calls on the government, the private sector, civil society, and development and financial partners to collectively re the drivers of the country’s structural transformation. 

The ceremony was attended by members of the Cameroonian government, notably representatives from the Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade as well as the business sector. 

The report paints a picture of an economy in recovery, with estimated growth of 3.6 percent in 2024, mainly by continued investment in infrastructure and strong momentum in manufacturing industries, which have benefited from efforts to transform local agricultural and textile products. The country paper relies on a detailed analysis to identify sectors where Cameroon can make progress, particularly in mobilizing domestic resources, strengthening governance, improving the business climate, digitalization and optimizing its natural capital potential. 

The report also identifies several priority reforms to enable Cameroon to transform its potential into concrete growth drivers, including reducing tax exemptions and accelerating digitalization, restructuring strategic public corporations, particularly in the energy and refining sectors. 

Report findings also stress the importance of strengthening governance, transparency and the rule of law through greater accountability and the publication of the financial statements of public corporations. This includes the need to adopt the National Integrated Financing Strategy (SNFI) to diversify funding sources and leverage carbon market opportunities. 

Consolidating the financial sector, processing commodities locally and developing regional infrastructure round out the list of priorities. Finally, the report calls for preserving macroeconomic balances by gradually reducing fuel price subsidies at the pump while supporting investment spending, prioritizing concessional financing, accelerating development in insecure areas and strengthening budgetary capacity to better absorb shocks. 

Ameth Saloum Ndiaye, African Development Bank  Senior Country Economist for Cameroon and Godwill Kan Tange, Country Economist for Cameroon, presented the report’s main findings.  They emphasized the report’s concrete proposals to optimize the use of budgetary resources, as well as the country’s natural, human and financial capital, with a view to stimulating more inclusive and sustainable growth. 

The presentation also explored key issues such as public corporation reform, governance, debt management, industrial development, vocational training and the challenges of mobilizing innovative financing, as well as sovereign debt ratings for African economies. 

“The African Development Bank Group commends the Cameroonian authorities for their commitment to implementing a National Integrated Financing Strategy, which is currently being adopted and should enable the country to diversify financing sources for its development agenda. This means that the report is fully aligned with the government’s priorities,” said Mamadou Tangara, Head of Operations, speaking on behalf of the Bank’s Director General for Central Africa.  

The Secretary General of Cameroon’s Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, Jean Tchoffo, representing the Bank’s Governor for Cameroon, welcomed the Bank’s recommendations, which are aligned with the National Development Strategy 2030 (SND30). 

“This report comes at a key moment, as we are conducting a mid-term review of the implementation of our National Development Strategy 2020-2030,” Tchoffo said. “We are convinced that its recommendations will enrich our thinking and strengthen our efforts to return to solid, sustainable and inclusive growth and accelerate the structural transformation of our economy.” 

Read the report : https://apo-opa.co/40DbzlW

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

Media contact:
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou
Principal Regional Communications Officer for Central Africa 
media@afdb.org

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). With 41 country offices and an external office in Japan, the Bank is committed to improving economic and social conditions in its 54 regional member countries. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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Significant progress made in implementing State Capture Commission recommendations

Source: President of South Africa –

The Presidency is today, 28 July 2025, releasing the latest progress report on the implementation of actions arising from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the recommendations of the State Capture Commission, showing significant progress across both accountability measures and institutional reforms.

President Ramaphosa has also submitted the report to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Province.

The report, covering the period up to the end of Quarter 4 2024/25, reveals that of the 60 actions identified in the President’s October 2022 Response Plan, 48% are complete or substantially complete, 23% are on track and 29% are delayed but receiving attention.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACCOUNTABILITY

Criminal Justice Progress

The Integrated Task Force, led by the National Prosecuting Authority, is actively implementing 218 criminal investigation recommendations across multiple state capture focus areas. As of March 2025, 21% of these cases were either finalised or  enrolled for trial. Just over half were under active investigation. Several high-profile cases are scheduled for trial through 2025-2026, including matters related to the Free State Asbestos Removal Case, SA Express, Bosasa-related cases and Transnet contracts.

Four state capture-related cases have already concluded with guilty verdicts.

Asset Recovery Success

Government has achieved remarkable success in recovering stolen public funds, with total recoveries now reaching nearly R11 billion, a substantial increase from the R2.9 billion reported in October 2022. This includes R2.9 billion recovered by the Special Investigating Unit and R8 billion by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

Additionally, assets worth R10.6 billion are currently under restraint or preservation orders, indicating significant additional recoveries to come. Major recoveries include settlements from ABB (R2.55 billion), McKinsey (R1.12 billion), and SAP (R1.16 billion).

INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO PREVENT FUTURE STATE CAPTURE

Law Enforcement Strengthening

The National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act of 2024 established the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) as a permanent entity with enhanced police powers and criminal investigation capabilities. IDAC officially commenced operations in August 2024.

Financial Crime Combat Measures

South Africa has implemented comprehensive anti-money laundering reforms through the General Laws Amendment Act of 2022, addressing all the deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force. Among other things, these measures have resulted in a 40% increase in compliance with anti-money laundering requirements between 2023 and 2024.

Public Procurement Transformation

The Public Procurement Act of 2024 represents a fundamental transformation of South Africa’s procurement landscape, consolidating previously fragmented systems into a single regulatory framework designed to enhance transparency and combat corruption.

Intelligence Services Reform

The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act, enacted in March 2025, disestablished the State Security Agency and created two separate entities – the South African Intelligence Service (foreign intelligence) and the South African Intelligence Agency (domestic intelligence) – restoring the pre-2009 structure and strengthening oversight mechanisms.

Public Administration Professionalisation

Government has made substantial progress in professionalising the public service through the National Framework for Public Sector Professionalisation. Key measures include mandatory lifestyle audits for senior officials and supply chain personnel, with 138 departments implementing these audits by 2024.

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has completed reviews of 10 private sector entities implicated in state capture, with six investigations ongoing. The National Treasury imposed a 10-year ban on Bain & Co from doing business with the South African state, running from September 2022 to September 2032.

Professional bodies have taken disciplinary action against implicated professionals, including the permanent disbarment of a chartered accountant by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, with a R6.1 million fine.

LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

Several critical pieces of legislation have been enacted to address state capture vulnerabilities:

· Electoral Matters Amendment Act (Act 14 of 2024): Criminalises donations to political parties in expectation of contracts or influence 

· Judicial Matters Amendment Act (Act 15 of 2023): Introduces corporate liability for failure to prevent corruption 

· Companies Second Amendment Act (Act 17 of 2024): Extends time limits for director delinquency proceedings 

· General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act (Act 37 of 2024): Reforms intelligence services structure and oversight 

LOOKING AHEAD: 2025-2026 PRIORITIES

President Ramaphosa emphasised that while substantial progress has been made, the work continues. Key priorities for the coming year include:

· accelerating high-profile prosecutions and bringing new cases to court;

· finalising the Whistleblower Protection Bill for presentation to Parliament; 

· finalising the National State Enterprises Bill as part of SOE governance reform;

· completing SARS Act amendments based on Nugent Commission recommendations;

· finalising anti-corruption architecture proposals under consideration by the Executive.

“The progress outlined in this report demonstrates our unwavering commitment to ensuring that those responsible for state capture are held accountable and that the systemic weaknesses that enabled this assault on our democracy are permanently addressed,” said President Ramaphosa.

“We have recovered nearly R11 billion in stolen public funds, strengthened our law enforcement capacity and implemented comprehensive reforms across government. However, our work is far from complete. We remain committed to the full implementation of the State Capture Commission’s recommendations and to rebuilding public trust in our institutions.”

The President emphasised that the effectiveness of these reforms will ultimately be measured by their ability to prevent future occurrences of state capture and restore public trust in state institutions.

The full progress report, including detailed annexures on implementation status, new legislation, court cases and asset recoveries, is available on The Presidency website. https://tinyurl.com/25rx85jr

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

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Accreditation for integrated service delivery outreach programme to the North West led by Deputy President Mashatile

Source: President of South Africa –

Members of the media are invited to cover the forthcoming service delivery outreach programme on 01-02 August 2025, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile in the North West Province, and to apply for accreditation.  

The outreach programme will commence on Friday, 01 August 2025, with the official hand over of a 25 ML Moretele South Bulk Water Supply Scheme Water Reservoir at Dilopye Village, as part of improving the provision of reliable water supply to communities.

Deputy President Mashatile will then embark on a Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Mogogelo Village, Moretele Local Municipality. This nationwide campaign, led by the Deputy President, is aimed at fostering cleaner, greener, and more inclusive urban spaces, while advancing sustainability, equality, and solidarity among all citizens.

Deputy President Mashatile and the delegation will have the opportunity to provide feedback on progress made in addressing service delivery issues affecting members of the surrounding communities. The Community Meeting is scheduled to take place at the Mogogelo Community Hall. 

On Saturday, 02 August 2025, Deputy President Mashatile will officiate at the Launch of the Provincial Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) at the ORBIT TVET College Mankwe Campus, Moses Kotane Local Municipality, in the North West. 

Amongst others, the HRDC mobilises various key stakeholders to rally behind the country’s revised Human Resource Development Strategy 2030, which is aimed at developing the requisite skills relevant which supports economy growth of the country.

DEADLINE FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION – Thursday, 31 July 2025.

For more information and accreditation please contact, Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251.

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President, on 066 195 8840.

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Nearly 300 arrested in Northern Cape Operation Shanela

Source: Government of South Africa

A total of 293 suspects were arrested across all five districts of the Northern Cape as part of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) ongoing anti-crime initiative, Operation Shanela 2.

The intensive, multi-disciplinary campaign – which ran from 21 July to 27 July 2025 – saw law enforcement conducting high-visibility vehicle patrols, roadblocks, and compliance inspections at liquor outlets, second-hand dealers, and various businesses. 

Police stopped and searched 3 088 vehicles and 6 868 individuals at vehicle checkpoints (VCPs) and roadblocks throughout the province.

According to a SAPS statement, 13 unlicensed liquor premises were closed following inspections for compliance with licensing conditions.

The arrests spanned a wide range of offences, including burglary, assault, drug possession, robbery, stock theft, malicious damage to property, and dealing in illegal liquor and narcotics. Police also recovered dangerous weapons, firearms, ammunition, counterfeit goods, alcohol, drugs, and cash during the operation.

Detectives successfully traced 29 wanted suspects, and inspections were carried out at formal and informal businesses, farms, scrapyards, and liquor establishments.

“Police executed numerous actions… in an ongoing effort to address serious and violent crimes plaguing communities in identified hotspots,” SAPS said.

Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola praised all officers involved, as well as supporting departments, for their dedication and coordinated response.

“During Operation Shanela 2 and beyond, the SAPS will leave no one behind in its collective efforts to curb and eradicate crime.” – SAnews.gov.za