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Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US Billion Programme to Enhance Trade and Create Jobs

Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme to Enhance Trade and Create Jobs

eriinfo.com1 week ago07 mins

South Africa has become a full member of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the continent’s largest trade institution, and has qualified for an initial $8 billion financing package that will help boost the mining, automaking and manufacturing sectors. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the agreement which he said “will…

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Africa: 3-Year Programme to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa Launched

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

A three-year programme aimed at strengthening digital defences and safeguarding essential public services across Africa has been launched by Google.org in partnership with the Cybersafe Foundation. The initiative, which targets Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, is designed to support community organisations that provide critical services while holding sensitive data on millions of vulnerable citizens….

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Africa: WHO Egypt Launches a New National Training-of-Trainers Programme On Mass Casualty Management

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago02 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the Government of the United Kingdom, launched Egypt’s second national training-of-trainers (ToT) programme on mass casualty management (MCM) for hospital emergency units. The initiative, involving WHO’s 3 levels – headquarters, the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Egypt Country Office – is part of WHO…

Vox targets SA’s niche ISPs with new partner programme

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

Andre Eksteen, senior product manager – FTTB at Vox. Internet and communications firm Vox is confident its latest partner programme, launched in November 2025, will help niche ISPs in SA bypass barriers to entry – including the need for substantial capital investment – by providing access to extensive network infrastructure, peering agreements and technical expertise….

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Africa: ‘97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements’ – Key Takeaways From the Initiative’s Sustainability Report

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

BRUSSELS, Belgium – On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted ‘A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments to end violence against women and girls deliver sustainable outcomes’. The event launched the Initiative’s sustainability report, which found that a remarkable 97 per cent of programme countries had…

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East Africa: Canon Expands Coral Restoration Programme Into East Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Nairobi — Canon has extended its coral conservation programme into East Africa, partnering with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation in a move that links reef restoration to the long-term sustainability of coastal economies reliant on fisheries and marine tourism. Coral reefs, which cover less than one percent of the ocean floor but support about a quarter…

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Africa: AU Launches Foresight Consultation On Africa Agri-Food Systems to Advance Its Food System Resilience Programme

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

The African Union Commission convened the Continental Foresight Consultations for Agrifood Systems transformation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 December 2025, to support implementation of the CAADP Kampala Declaration under the Agenda 2063 “The Africa that We Want “. The consultations brought together stakeholders under the leadership of H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture,…

New Vox partner programme helps ISPs expand without the heavy lifting

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

While niche internet service providers play a crucial role in bringing connectivity to underserved areas, they are often held back by the huge capital investment requirements. In response, Vox, one of South Africa’s leading internet and communications companies, has launched a partner programme that allows ISPs to benefit from its extensive network infrastructure, peering agreements,…

Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in a move aimed at boosting national defences after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It marks a significant shift in Germany’s approach to its military and follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s push to create Europe’s strongest conventional army. The change means that all 18-year-olds in…

Hakware announces official certification programme for security professionals

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

Hakware launches official certification programme. Hakware, the all-in-one cyber security platform designed to simplify security operations, today announced the launch of its official certification programme: Certified Hakware Admin. The programme will be available globally starting January 2026. The Certified Hakware Admin designation is designed for IT administrators, cyber security professionals and security engineers who want…