LUSAKA, Zambia, May 25, 2020/ — Since Zambia reported its first case of COVID 19 on 18 March 2020, cases have been on the upswing.
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Philippe Ghanem has acquired all the shares of SquaredFinancial in a move to create a new-generation, one-stop solution for traders and investors
On 19th May 2020, SquaredFinancial announced that Philippe Ghanem has acquired all the shares of the company. This paves the way for it to expand
Coronavirus – Uganda: Pickup Truck from the Indian Business Forum for fight against COVID-19
KAMPALA, Uganda/ — On behalf of the National Task Force, the PS Dr. Diana Atwine received a single pickup truck from the Indian Business Forum
Coronavirus – Nigeria’s COVID-19 fight receives a boost as Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora receives Samsung’s 5000 Testing Kits
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health has received 5, 000 testing kits from Samsung Heavy Industries, Nigeria to boost the containment of
On UN Global Compact Forum, panelists urge robust multi-stakeholder response to the coronavirus pandemic
The African Development Bank is ready to be a partner in coordinated international responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and can offer expertise on the ground
First Unitization Agreement between Eni and Springfield Exploration and Production (E&P) will usher a New Era for Ghana’s Upstream Sector
Following study of technical evidence from Springfield E&P (SEP)’s West Cape Three Points 2 (WCTP2) License and Eni’s Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) License offshore
Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: UNICEF signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Football Association and local football players on COVID-19 sensitisation and awareness
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a joint communication and
Coronavirus – Djibouti: IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 43.4 Million Disbursement to Djibouti Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
The IMF Executive Board approved a US$ 43.4 million loan to Djibouti to support the authorities’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as debt
Coronavirus – Africa: Commemorating Smallpox Eradication – a legacy of hope, for COVID-19 and other diseases
On 8 May 1980, the 33rd World Health Assembly officially declared: ‘The world and all its peoples have won freedom from smallpox.’ The declaration marked
Coronavirus – Nigeria: In line with Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) guideline, Permanent Secretary procures five units of manually operated hand-washing machine for staff use
An erroneous impression was conveyed by earlier information released from the Press and Public Relations Unit of our Ministry – Federal Ministry of Health, giving
Coronavirus – Nigeria: Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora inaugurates National Health Research Committee
The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora has remarked that despite the development of the National Health Research Policy and Priorities in
Coronavirus – Malawi: How radio is lending Malawi’s farmers a hand in the fight against COVID-19
“I have a critical role — to raise awareness about the coronavirus among our listeners, particularly farmers,” says Gladys Phiri of Farm Radio Trust in
Coronavirus – South Africa: Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane on access to menstrual and hygiene products during the Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) together with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Water Aid Southern Africa, Footprints Foundation and
Coronavirus – Eritrea: UNICEF applies innovative strategies for COVID-19 response in Eritrea
As the world hunkered down under the onslaught of COVID-19 and rushed to implement containment measures, this tiny country in the Horn of Africa was
Coronavirus – Kenya: 237 Kenyans arrive from India
The Government has confirmed arrival of 237 Kenyans who had gone to India for treatment and announced that similar flights are expected into the country
Coronavirus – Seychelles: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approves a US$31.2 Million Purchase in Emergency Assistance to Seychelles to address the COVID-19 Pandemic
The IMF approved Seychelles’ request for emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) of about US $31.2 million; the near-term economic fallout of
Coronavirus – Libya: UNSMIL condemns indiscriminate attacks on civilian populated neighborhoods in Tripoli, causing many civilian casualties
UNSMIL strongly condemns increased attacks on civilian populated areas in Tripoli, including the appalling shelling yesterday on Tripoli’s Zawiat al-Dahmani neighbourhood, near the Turkish embassy
Coronavirus: Rwanda donates COVID-19 testing device to Central African Republic (CAR)
The MINUSCA Rwanda Contingent has donated a COVID-19 screening device to the Central African Republic (CAR). The machine will accelerate testing of suspected cases of
Ghana Rugby helps May 9th Remembered Foundation to extend support
The President of Ghana Rugby and Former Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Mr Herbert Mensah, echoed the COVID-19 call for “Safety First” at the 19th
Coronavirus – South Sudan: UNHCR South Sudan commends Government’s effort to preserve access to asylum
The UN Refugee Agency in South Sudan commends the Transitional Government of National Unity for continuing to welcome people seeking refuge from the Democratic Republic
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