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Gauteng’s Rustervaal Clinic closes temporarily

Source: Government of South Africa

Gauteng’s Rustervaal Clinic closes temporarily

The Gauteng Department of Health has announced the temporarily closure of the Rustervaal Clinic for safety reasons emanating from infrastructural challenges.

“During the temporary closure, patients are advised to access health services from neighbouring public health facilities. Furthermore, there will be daily transportation via the Gauteng Scheduled Emergency Transport (G-SET) to and from Rustervaal Clinic to Market Avenue Clinic in Vereeniging between Monday to Friday at 8 am,” said the department.

The clinic, which serves the community of Emfuleni, including Rochnee, Springcol and the Ramaphosa informal settlement closed on Monday.

“The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a prohibition notice preventing the use of the Rustervaal Clinic until the identified infrastructural challenges (such as the dilapidated sections of building, collapsing ceiling in one of the rooms, poor electrical network in another section) are addressed. 

“The Gauteng Department of Health affirms its commitment to addressing the infrastructural challenges at Rustervaal Clinic as part of the broader Infrastructure Revitalisation Plan that is underway across all five health districts in the province,” said the department in a statement on Tuesday.

The plan includes not only rehabilitating existing infrastructure, but also constructing new facilities to meet the increasing demand. 

“It is not yet clear how long the clinic will be closed. This will be subject to a full assessment of the facility and budget reallocation. However, as part of the commitment to expand access to healthcare services for the growing community of Emfuleni, work is already underway to convert Johan Heyns Community Health Centre (CHC) into a district hospital. 

“This will improve access to quality health care by expanding primary health care and specialist services to both in-patients and outpatients, ultimately reducing the volume of referrals to Sebokeng Regional Hospital.”

The provincial department assured the community of Emfuleni that the required infrastructural upgrades at the clinic is receiving urgent attention and appeals for cooperation as patients are diverted to nearby facilities. – SAnews.gov.za

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SARS extends due date for filing EMP201

Source: Government of South Africa

SARS extends due date for filing EMP201

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has extended the due date for EMP201 filing and payment to 14 July 2025.

EMP201 is a tax return that is submitted by an employer to SARS on a monthly basis.

The extension was granted following the higher than expected volumes that were experienced on Monday which caused SARS systems to take longer to respond than expected. 

“We recognise that some employers experienced delays in submitting their monthly EMP201’s and as a result we will consider not imposing penalties and interest in relation to employers who would otherwise have been compliant.

“This process of payment is governed by paragraphs 2(1) and 14(2) of the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, which provides for the payment of Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Skills Development Levy (SDL), and the submission of the EMP201 form within a period of seven days after the end of the month during which the amounts that were withheld from remuneration paid to employees,” SARS said.

In terms of section 3 of the Income Tax Act, the Commissioner for SARS has the discretionary power to extend the respective due dates. 

“In the exercise of that discretionary authority, SARS Commissioner has extended the due date for filing and payment be extended to Monday, 14 July 2025.

“The practical implication of this decision is that SARS will not impose penalties and interest in relation to employers who would otherwise have been compliant. Taxpayers are encouraged to submit their EMP201 returns before 14 July to avoid late penalties,” the revenue service said. – SAnews.gov.za

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SARS gets largest chunk of Treasury Budget transfers

Source: Government of South Africa

SARS gets largest chunk of Treasury Budget transfers

National Treasury has been allocated R91.835 billion over the medium-term, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) receiving the largest component of the transfers.

Tabling National Treasury’s Budget Vote in Parliament, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the department’s budget (excluding direct charges) over the medium-term is R91.835 billion, which is an average growth rate of 6.2% from 2024/25 – 2027/28.

“The largest component is for transfers to SARS, which is allocated R45.760 billion (or 49.8%) of the department’s budget for operations and capital projects over the medium-term.

“This is an increase of R8 billion of the SARS baseline compared to the 2024 Estimate of Expenditure. Part of this increase is to improve effectiveness in revenue collection by enhancing their ability to collect debt through better systems, increasing staff capacity and modernising their processes to establish e-invoicing for VAT, instant payment systems and upgrades of customs infrastructure,” Godongwana said on Tuesday.

Last week, National Treasury published monthly debt collection data from SARS for the first time to monitor progress and improve transparency.

The budget allocation per economic classification over the medium-term is as follows:

  • R3.422 billion on compensation of employees;
  • R6.983 billion on goods and services;
  • R78.554 billion on transfers and subsidies;
  • R89 million on payment of capital assets, and
  • and R2.786 billion on payment for financial assets.

Sustainable public finances

National Treasury’s Annual Performance Plan 2025/26 sets out clear and ambitious programmes to realise its goals of job creation, lowering poverty and greater inclusion. 

“In terms of restoring sustainability and the impact of our public finances, a review of how the government spends money has been central to our policy efforts. To achieve all of our national priorities we need to realise much greater efficiencies on the spending side,” the Minister said.

As such there are new reviews that government plans to conduct, namely:

  • An audit of ghost workers in the public service using a data-driven approach that links administrative and financial databases to identify bogus and non-existent employees and immediately remove them from the system.
  • An infrastructure conditional grant review. This will assess why provinces and municipalities underspend, why projects are not delivered on time and within budget, and where relevant, why the quality of the deliverables is poor; and
  • A review of the remuneration of executives and board members of public entities. The aim is to develop a standardised framework for all schedule three public entities, based on their mandates, areas of influence, and the complexity of a given organisation.

Financial Action Task Force grey list

With South Africa completing all 22 recommended action items outlined by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Minister stressed that the country must continue to strengthen the laws to fight illicit and corrupt financing.

“Lastly, I am happy to say that our endeavors, not just the National Treasury’s but the government’s as a whole, to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force grey list, are succeeding,” he said.

South Africa was placed on the FATF grey list due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regime.

The FATF recently confirmed that South Africa has substantially completed its action plan and warrants an on-site assessment. 

The on-site assessment will be to verify that the implementation of AML/CFT reforms has begun and is being sustained, and that the necessary political commitment remains in place to sustain implementation in the future.

The on-site visit will take place before the next FATF Plenary, and, if the outcome of the visit is positive, the FATF will delist South Africa from the greylist at its next Plenary in October 2025. Preparations for the on-site visit have commenced.

“A General Laws Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Bill, to further improve our ability to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, is being finalised for another round of public comment, and tabling in Parliament in the third quarter of 2025.

“Similarly, the National Treasury has made substantial progress implementing the State Capture Commission recommendations through multiple concrete actions. SARS investigations have recovered R4.8 billion in unpaid taxes, while professional bodies like the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) have imposed consequence management including disbarment,” the Minister said.

The Financial Intelligence Centre launched the ‘Enablers Project’ with law enforcement to trace state capture fund flows, and a 10-year ban was imposed on Bain & Co (currently under litigation).

“Critically, a central register now tracks dismissed officials and those who have resigned during their disciplinary processes across all government spheres,” Godongwana said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Ministro Fernando Elísio Freire acompanha ações da Associação Escola Vida e reforça papel dos projetos sociais na erradicação da pobreza extrema

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O Ministro da Família, Inclusão e Desenvolvimento Social, Fernando Elísio Freire, realizou esta segunda-feira, 7 de julho, uma visita à Associação Escola Vida, com o objetivo de acompanhar os impactos de um dos projetos financiados pelo Governo de Cabo Verde através do Edital de Inclusão Produtiva.

Promovida pela Igreja Batista, a iniciativa beneficia mulheres dos bairros de Ponta d’Água, Castelão, Alto da Glória e Eugénio Lima, promovendo a sua autonomia económica e inclusão social através de formação em corte e costura. A associação desenvolve ainda outras ações comunitárias, como reforço escolar, jardim infantil, berçário social, escola de música e promoção da leitura.

A visita abrangeu os espaços da associação localizados em Terra Branca e Ponta d’Água. Neste último, a organização ocupa um imóvel cedido no âmbito do programa Casa para Todos, gerido pelo IFH, onde o Estado comparticipa 80% da renda, permitindo às organizações da sociedade civil pagar apenas 20%. Estes espaços, anteriormente comerciais e sem utilidade, foram convertidos em centros comunitários que oferecem respostas concretas a crianças, jovens e mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade.

Durante a visita, o Ministro destacou a importância de acompanhar os impactos das políticas públicas no terreno, afirmando que “esta visita serve essencialmente para vermos os resultados daquilo que são as políticas de inclusão, com pessoas que não tinham rendimentos e que passaram a ter rendimento, fruto de uma estratégia de incluir pela produção e pelo rendimento.”

Sublinhou ainda que, para além da capacitação profissional, os projetos apoiados estão a garantir o acesso a direitos e serviços sociais fundamentais. “Essas pessoas estão a ter acesso a subsídios para as crianças frequentarem creches e jardins de infância, à tarifa social da água, à tarifa social de eletricidade, e estão a melhorar as suas condições de vida devido a estas políticas.”

Referindo-se à cedência dos espaços do programa Casa para Todos às organizações da sociedade civil, considerou tratar-se de uma medida estrutural com forte impacto social. “Conseguimos transformar espaços comerciais que não estavam a ter utilidade nenhuma, em locais onde as organizações desenvolvem políticas sociais de grande impacto. Aqui em Ponta d’Água, o trabalho é extraordinário, com crianças, jovens e adolescentes, na área da cultura, do conhecimento e do acesso à literatura.”

O Ministro reforçou que os resultados hoje alcançados só são possíveis graças à estabilidade macroeconómica do país. “Estamos a ter esses resultados porque temos condições para o fazer, através do crescimento económico. É o crescimento económico que nos permite ter folga para apoiar as ONG’s e investir nas pessoas.”

Atualmente, cerca de 10 mil pessoas beneficiam do Rendimento Social de Inclusão, mais de 2 mil participam em projetos de inclusão produtiva, e mais de 100 associações utilizam espaços cedidos pelo Governo para a implementação de políticas sociais.

Fernando Elísio Freire destacou ainda os progressos no combate à pobreza extrema em Cabo Verde. “Hoje temos 2,8% da nossa população em situação de pobreza extrema. Há oito anos, esse número era entre 12 e 13%. Isto quer dizer que já reduzimos mais de metade da população que vivia nessa condição, graças a medidas concretas na área social.”

O Edital de Inclusão Produtiva é promovido anualmente pelo Governo de Cabo Verde, através do Ministério da Família, Inclusão e Desenvolvimento Social (MFIDS), e apoia cada projeto selecionado com 500 mil escudos. Esta medida faz parte da Estratégia Nacional de Erradicação da Pobreza Extrema (ENEPE), que visa promover a capacitação e a integração de grupos vulneráveis, reforçando o compromisso do Governo com uma inclusão efetiva, sustentável e orientada para a dignidade e a justiça social.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Cabo Verde.

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Panyijiar communities say dialogue and forgiveness key to sustained peace

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“I lost my husband and three children,” said Tabitha Nyaluak. “But I still believe that we have no way out of repeated conflict if we don’t connect with each other.” 

Tabitha is one of many community members whose lives have been permanently altered by air strikes in Panyijiar, a county in Unity state.

She and others tell a patrolling team of peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), about their fatigue with repeated cycles of violence.

“We keep hearing about better times ahead, but such attacks bring back memories of civil war. That’s why I believe that dialogue is critical for us if we want a peaceful life. Violence only begets more violence,” she added.

Hiroko Hirahara, Director of the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Civil Affairs Division, agreed.

“As part of our efforts to protect civilians, we help broker community-led peace agreements,” she explained.

“Apart from these recent air attacks, Panyijiar also has a history of cattle-related disputes with neighboring counties in Lakes state. So, in September last year we supported a peace dialogue between residents here and several counties from Lakes, including Yirol East, Yirol West, Rumbek East, Rumbek Centre and Rumbek North. These are some of the most conflict-prone locations.”

Ms. Hirahara revealed that this intervention led to the adoption of a practical, 21-point local resolution, where feuding communities themselves came up with workable solutions to end cyclical violence.

“Given the current security situation, it is vital that community members recommit to implementing this local level agreement that they themselves negotiated,” she said.

“While some of the resolutions may need additional resources, others, such as stopping cross-border cattle raids, killing and revenge attacks can be immediately actioned.” 

What are some of the more resource-heavy elements of such agreements?

“Some aspects require support from state and national authorities, such as, for example, joint border patrols by the police. As UNMISS, we can and already do help by consistently training and building capacities of security actors across the country,” stated Ms. Hirahara.

“But the key really lies with community members taking ownership of this existing framework for peace and security. The most powerful solutions for lasting peace come from the people who know what it is to lose everything.” 

For Nyaroom Ruei, a women’s leader in Panyijiar, efforts for larger political reconciliation are equally essential.

“While we as community members will try our best to rebuild trust among ourselves, our leaders must make similar efforts to bridge their differences. We have endured enough pain. All of us are convinced that honest political dialogues at the highest level are necessary for South Sudan to be truly peaceful. We hope that the UN and other partners will take our message to the right people.” 

Amid the sharpest uptick in violence in South Sudan since 2020, Panyijiar communities have a clear message: peace will not take hold unless everyone—political and security actors, women, the disabled, the elderly, traditional leaders, youth, and the larger civil society—forgives past hurts and moves forward in the spirit of compromise.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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Deputy Representative of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General in Libya Meets Ambassador of Qatar

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HE Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs for Libya in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Stephanie Koury met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari.

The meeting discussed the latest developments in Libya.

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya reaffirmed during the meeting the State of Qatar’s firm and supportive position in support of Libya’s unity and sovereignty, as well as its commitment to backing all international efforts aimed at achieving security, stability, and development in the country.

His Excellency also reiterated the State of Qatar’s support for the Libyan political process, relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and all peaceful solutions that preserve Libya’s unity, stability, and sovereignty, while fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people for development and prosperity through free and fair elections.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.

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Acting Libyan Foreign Minister Meets Qatar’s Ambassador

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HE Taher Salem Al Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity of the sisterly State of Libya, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari.

During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were discussed.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.

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World Bank Backs Mining as Zambia’s Economic Engine Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

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International financial institution the World Bank has underscored the role the energy transition metals (ETM) value chain plays in unlocking sustainable economic growth in Zambia. In a report released this week, the institution has shown that while Zambia recorded 4% GDP growth in 2024, the country can further accelerate economic growth through scaling-up ETM production, maximizing fiscal potential and adding value to mineral resources.

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – taking place October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a country spotlight session on Zambia. The session – titled Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation – will provide insight into the country’s mineral potential, connecting project and investment opportunities with financiers and mining operators. As Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, AMW 2025 is well-positioned to support Zambian economic growth by facilitating new investment across the mining sector.

Scaling Energy Transition Metals Production

To support economic growth in Zambia, the World Bank underscores the need to scale-up the production of ETM. To achieve this, recommendations include the implementation of reforms aimed at boosting mineral output, exploration across new deposits and workforce development. In line with these recommendations, Zambia is already advancing a national plan to increase ETM production, specifically copper, while enhancing seismic data acquisition to support future exploration activities. Zambia has set a national target of increasing annual copper production to three million tons by 2031. In line with this goal, the country saw a 29.9% rise in copper output from Q1, 2024 to Q1, 2025. Major projects are also underway, including the Mimosa Resources-led Kashime copper mine, the relaunch of the Vedanta Resources-led Konkola mine and the International Resources Holding-led Mopani mine. Meanwhile, to support exploration efforts, the country is implementing a nationwide geomapping campaign to better understand its geology and mineral basins. As of June 2025, the campaign was 80% complete.

Maximizing Fiscal Potential

As production increases across the ETM sector, the World Bank has underscored the role of improved revenue management and better allocation mechanisms to support fiscal sustainability and sectoral service delivery. Such mechanisms would ensure that mining revenue creates long-term impacts for the economy. In line with these, Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development is operationalizing the Minerals Regulation Commission and restructuring its departments to include dedicated units for Geological Survey, Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and Large-Scale Investment Promotion. These reforms aim to improve governance, transparency and institutional efficiency. The government also unveiled the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System – a digital platform to track mining company activities, monitor local content and tax contributions and provide public access to data on mineral prospects.

Adding Value to Mineral Resources

In addition to ETM production and revenue, the development of Zambia’s copper value chain creates a range of economic opportunities for the country, from job creation to business participation to trade and financing. By redirecting capital to local businesses and downstream projects, the country will be able to address barriers to value-adding activities, thereby stimulating more inclusive economic growth. Progress is already underway in this regard. Zambia plans to establish mineral market centers and washing plants in Mumbwa, Rufunsa, Chisamba and Kasempa to empower small-scale miners, as part of its value addition strategy. A national training program for licensed artisanal miners is also in the pipeline to improve safety, productivity and skills. These efforts seek to support local miners, creating greater value from the ETM value chain.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

About African Mining Week (AMW):
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

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Algeria deepens trade ties with other African countries as it gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace

Source: APO

Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

In a keynote address during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig stated that this includes enhancing continental connectivity through infrastructure projects such as the Trans-Sahara Highway and the Zouerate Road project linking the Tindouf border with Mauritania and the Nigeria-Algeria gas pipeline and fibre optic cable.

“In order to improve the business climate in Algeria, the State has endeavoured to ensure a stable, transparent, stimulating and attractive economic and institutional environment for investment. This is in addition to ensuring stability of legislation that regulates local and foreign investment, and simplifying administrative procedures, development and strengthening of the banking system, the capital market and the insurance sector, as well as development of human resources capabilities and skills, with the aim of adapting its economy to global transformations,” H.E. Rezig said, adding that besides developing key sectors, the country is also promoting exports in the continent within the framework of AfCFTA.

In 2024, Algeria’s share of total intra-African trade stood at 2.2%, marginally growing from 1.9% in 2022, according to African Trade Report 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/44BzJhH). Mineral fuels and oils make up 91.5% of its exports. The country’s top-five African export partners in 2023 based on volumes are Tunisia (70.7%), South Africa (6.7%), Cote d’Ivoire (3.6%), Nigeria (3.1%) and Senegal (2.7%) states the Country at a Glance: Algeria 2024 report (http://apo-opa.co/4m4chRF) while its top-five import partners  are Mauritania (38.8%), Tunisia (32.7%), Cote d’Ivoire (9%), Morocco (6%) and Uganda (2.2%).

The Algeria IATF2025 Business Roadshow focused on promoting intra-African trade, bringing together government officials, the trade community, including businesses, investors, and executives from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Hosted by Afreximbank, in collaboration with the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the roadshow was one of the five roadshows hosted in key cities including Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Lagos in the run up to the fourth edition of IATF, Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is held biennially, scheduled to take place in Algiers, Algeria, from 4 – 10 September 2025 hosted by the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. IATF provides a platform for businesses to showcase goods and exchange trade and investment information within the continent’s single market.

The Chairman of IATF2025 Advisory Council and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said that intra-African trade presents a huge opportunity for African economies to enhance their resilience in today’s rapidly changing world.

“Through the IATF, the largest, go-to trade and investment fair on the continent, Africa needs to join hands and build on the gains that have been achieved so far in promoting trade with itself under the AfCFTA framework. AfCFTA provides an opportunity for the continent to achieve economic emancipation and self-reliance and build the Africa We Want. This will help unlock the continent’s vast potential while accelerating industrialisation and job creation,” H.E. Obasanjo added.

The past three editions of IATF have attracted over 70,000 participants and 4,500 exhibitors, and hosted buyers and sellers from over 130 countries, generating more than $100 billion in trade and investment deals. This provides a glimpse of the immense potential that exists for intra-African trade and investment.

Afreximbank’s Executive Vice-President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development, Mrs Kanayo Awani noted that whereas conventional wisdom attributes Africa’s low intra-continental trade to infrastructure deficits, a more fundamental barrier is the lack of access to trade and market information.

“Afreximbank launched the IATF —not merely as an exhibition but as a marketplace for the AfCFTA and a platform to close the trade information gap. Since its inception in 2018, IATF has held three resoundingly successful fairs. In these fairs, Algeria showed up strongly and directly benefited from facilitated trade and investment deals worth over $2 billion. Now, Algeria has the opportunity to host the fourth edition. As Africa’s largest country by land and the fourth-largest economy by GDP, Algeria has both the duty and the opportunity to lead. Algeria’s competitive advantages—energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, financial services, light manufacturing, ICT, and automotive assembly—are all primed for scale and export across the continent,” Mrs Awani said. She challenged businesses and government agencies in Algeria and the North African region to take centre stage at IATF2025, where over 2,000 exhibitors from Africa and beyond will showcase their products to more than 35,000 visitors and buyers from over 140 countries, resulting in trade and investment deals in excess of US$44 billion.

IATF2025 will feature a trade exhibition by countries and businesses; and the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme spotlighting cultural industries with a dedicated exhibition and summit on fashion, music, film, arts and craft, sports, literature, gastronomy and culinary arts. It will also include a four-day Trade and Investment Forum featuring leading African and international speakers; and the Africa Automotive Show for auto manufacturers, assemblers, original equipment manufacturers and component suppliers. Special Days will highlight countries, public and private sector entities, tourism, cultural attractions, and Global Africa Day celebrating ties with the African diaspora. Additional activities include business-to-business and business-to-government matchmaking, the AU Youth Start-Up programme, the Africa Research and Innovation Hub, and the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) to promote local trade and cultural exchanges. The IATF Virtual platform is also live, connecting exhibitors and visitors year-round.

Planning for IATF2025 is in top gear with significant progress made in ensuring a seamless logistical experience and delivering a successful event.

The theme of Algeria IATF2025 Business Roadshow was ‘Harnessing Regional and Continental Value Chains: Accelerating Africa’s Industrialisation and Global Competitiveness under the AfCFTA’. It was also attended by H.E Ms. Baleka Mbete, the founder of NaLHISA and former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa; H.E Zitouny El-Tayeb, Minister of Internal Trade; H.E. Selma Mansouri, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of African Affairs; H.E. Moses Vilakati, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment and Acting Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals; and Mr. Jean Louis-EKRA, former President of Afreximbank and Deputy Chair of the Intra-African Trade Fair Advisory Council.

To participate in IATF2025 please visit www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

Media contact: 
media@intrafricatradefair.com 
press@afreximbank.com

About the Intra-African Trade Fair:
Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the 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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Diplomatie : Le Président de la République en visite officielle aux États-Unis d’Amérique


Sur invitation officielle de son homologue, Son Excellence Donald Trump, Président des États-Unis d’Amérique, le Président de la République, Chef de l’État et Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, est arrivé ce jour à Washington dans le cadre d’une visite officielle.

Cette mission, la première du Chef de l’État sur le sol américain depuis son investiture, s’inscrit dans le cadre du sommet multilatéral prévu du 9 au 11 juillet 2025. Elle marque une étape importante dans le processus de redynamisation des relations bilatérales entre le Gabon et les États-Unis.

Au cœur des échanges : la consolidation des partenariats dans des secteurs stratégiques tels que l’exploitation des minéraux critiques, la promotion de la paix et de la sécurité dans le Golfe de Guinée, ainsi que le développement économique durable.

À l’occasion de ce sommet, le Président de la République présentera sa vision d’un nouveau cadre de coopération, fondé sur un partenariat mutuellement bénéfique et orienté vers la transformation locale des ressources et la création de valeur ajoutée au Gabon.

Plusieurs rencontres bilatérales sont inscrites à l’agenda du Chef de l’État, notamment avec des dirigeants d’entreprises de premier plan, des investisseurs et des décideurs économiques évoluant dans les secteurs susmentionnés.

Distribué par APO Group pour Présidence de la République Gabonaise.