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Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens (YMCA) and Boeing Empower Future Entrepreneurs in Togo

The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities

Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) (www.JA-Africa.org), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens Togo (YMCA Togo) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have delivered entrepreneurship training to 738 high school students in Togo this year. The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities.…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Good Performance of Lepelle and Overberg Boards Undermined by Misaligned Water Value Chain

The committee is currently undertaking a process of considering the annual reports of all water boards and received briefings from Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed the improved performance of two water boards, Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, but cautioned that misalignment within the water value chain continues to result in communities experiencing dry taps. The committee is currently undertaking a process of considering the annual…

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Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Empower Next Generation of Female Leaders Across Africa

By collaborating with JA Africa, Delta contributes to building a scalable pipeline of confident, skilled young women prepared to lead in their communities and industries

Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), has successfully graduated 61 high-potential African girls from the 2026 LEAD Camp, formally inducting them into the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) community, a long-term leadership and opportunity platform advancing young women across Africa. Held in Accra from March…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Public Service Committee Urges Swift Action on 4 323 Ghost Workers, Welcomes Payroll Reform Measures

The committee also called on the relevant departments, National Treasury and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), to heed the urgency of this verification process

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration this week noted and welcomed the updates in the 2026 Budget Review on the ghost worker audit underway. The committee has welcomed this, as well as several broader reforms announced by National Treasury this week aimed at strengthening the public service. The…

Energy Capital & Power
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Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs

Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth -…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Committee Lays Foundation to Safeguard Jobs in Television and Film Industry

The committee believes that the value of this sector must not be underestimated in a country with high unemployment

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition yesterday laid the foundation for safeguarding jobs and restoring confidence in South Africa’s film and television industry. Following extensive engagements with stakeholders and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) yesterday, the committee has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue…

International Trade Centre
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See the beachfront cultural fest lifting Gambian tourism

The festival featured live music, traditional wrestling, volleyball, art exhibitions and small businesses showcasing their products and services

For years, the beaches in the Gambia were simply a weekend spot for families and friends to relax. That changed when the first Perreh Bi Fest transformed the beach into a scene of cultural parades, music, sports and entrepreneurship – creating a new attraction for Gambian tourism. The festival featured live music, traditional…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Support to families of martyrs in Southern Region

The participants conducted extensive discussions on the report presented and adopted various recommendations

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in the Southern Region reported that in 2025, over 68 million Nakfa was extended to families of martyrs. The report was presented at an activity assessment meeting conducted on 27 January in Mendefera. Additionally, monetary and material support worth over 1.2 million Nakfa…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

From the onset of the outbreak, WHO worked in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to support response efforts at national and sub-national levels

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South…

UN Women - Africa
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For Dignity and Justice: Building Inclusive Legal Systems for Women in Tanzania

Customary practices, limited legal awareness, and the cost and complexity of the formal justice system leave many widows and divorced women with little protection when disputes arise

“I constantly worried that I would lose everything,” says Adelaida Nyawlingo, a 50-year-old widow from Dar es Salaam. Like many widows in Tanzania, her loss did not end with the death of her husband. It was followed by a long and painful struggle over land she believed was her home.…