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Africa: How can the Global South chart its path to development by seizing the economic and financial opportunities of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, in light of the characteristics of Chinese diplomacy?

eriinfo.com1 month ago018 mins

My stay in China as part of the DongFang scholarship program at Peking University (PKU) allowed me to immerse in the heart of China’s institutional and administrative architecture, to meet high-ranking officials responsible for strategic departments, as well as distinguished academics. Visits to cutting-edge industrial sites gave me the opportunity to observe remarkable technological advances,…

Africa: ‘Water Is Lifeblood of Africa’s Development Aspirations’ – Mnangagwa

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has underscored the importance of access to water as a key enabler to unlocking the African continent’s potential to develop and industrialise. Delivering his commemorative statement on Africa Day, which falls today May 25, Mnangagwa said the continent’s future relies on it peoples’ ability to harness their knowledge and ingenuity, in line…

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Africa: Dear Mr President – to Succeed, South Africa Needs an Excellent Social Development Minister

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

The department can no longer be treated as peripheral – its new minister must have empathy and a deep knowledge of social welfare. Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa When a child is raped, neglected or abused and needs somewhere safe to go; when a woman and her children flee domestic violence in the middle of the…

MICT SETA, CHIETA renew skills development collab

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

MICT SETA and CHIETA recommit to cross-sector skills development. (Image source: 123RF) The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) and the Chemical Industries SETA (CHIETA) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at cross-sectoral skills development. Built on a partnership first established in November 2021, the renewed agreement…

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Africa: Call for Papers – Third Edition – AU Journal On Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (Pcrd) Theme: Maritime Security and Peacebuilding in Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Introduction The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), invites submissions for the third edition of the AU Journal on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD). As a flagship platform for policy-relevant research and dialogue, the Journal contributes to advancing knowledge and strengthening peacebuilding practice across the continent. Building…

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Africa: Algeria, Angola Capable of Driving Major Development Across Africa, Says President Lourenço

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Algiers — President of the Republic of Angola, Joao Lourenço, said Monday that Algeria and his country possess the capacity to contribute significantly to the development of the African continent, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors, and infrastructure development. In a joint press statement with the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the…

UCT, HyperionDev in tech skills development partnership

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

The initiative aims to unlock real career opportunities for learners. (Image source: 123RF) The University of Cape Town (UCT), in partnership with local edtech provider HyperionDev, plan to deliver career-focused online programmes designed to equip students with in-demand digital and leadership skills. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between higher education and industry, while…

Saica ED expands enterprise development into the ICT sector

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Saica Enterprise Development (Saica ED) has taken a significant step in advancing inclusive economic growth through its partnership in the ICT-focused Enterprise and Supplier Development initiative, the TrailblazeHER Programme – a Telkom-led initiative. This strategic collaboration marks Saica ED’s contribution to the digital landscape, demonstrating the adaptability and relevance of its Enterprise and Supplier Development…

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Central Africa: Fit to Prosper – Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

Excellencies, distinguished guests, and partners, we have convened here in Accra today to discuss, quite literally, the health of Western and Central Africa. It is a matter of utmost importance to the region’s future. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the Government and people of Ghana…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa. Speaking at the Southern and East Africa Regional Childcare Conference on Monday, which she co-hosted with the World…