Hon Otaala (L) chairing the committee as they met members of civil society on the bill Clauses in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Special Provisions) Bill, 2021 has rattled a section of civil society organisations over concessions and tax exemptions in the proposed legislation. During an appearance before the Committee on Environment and […]
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The Committee on Health in a meeting with development partners Health development partners have called on government to prioritise funding to the health sector. The partners who include international organizations like World Health Organisation, UNHCR, Centre for Disease Control, SIDA, KOICA, USAID, World Food Programme and UNCIEF made this call while meeting the
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As gold sponsors, both ReconAfrica and Trinity will be instrumental in facilitating dialogue, enhancing engagement, and driving the discussions that will shape Africa’s energy future JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 2, 2021/ — Following an elite group of high-level sponsors at the continent’s premier energy event, Canadian-based ReconAfrica and Trinity Energy have been confirmed as gold
The occasion has been marked every year since 2013, but unlike some celebrations it is not a public holiday Gillian Duncan Nov 2, 2021 At 11am on Wednesday, citizens and residents across the UAE will mark Flag Day. It will be the eighth year in which the annual celebration has taken place. But what is Flag
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FESOJ Commemorated the International Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists Mogadishu, November 02, 2021: in cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNSOM), the Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) has organized and conducted a high-level panel discussion forum event marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) at Sahafi
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With just one more week to go until African Energy Week 2021 kicks off, Africa’s energy stakeholders are getting ready for the biggest energy event of the year JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 2, 2021/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 represents the continent’s premier energy event organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org), in partnership
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The services sector and financial sector were the most likely to report experiencing regulatory or political scrutiny over the past 12 months (23% each) Access Multimedia Content JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 2, 2021/ — Companies Anticipate Investigations into Three Key Areas: Business Conduct and Treatment of Customers, Sustainability/ESG Practices, and Relationship with Public Bodies or Procurement
Cameroon head coach Antonio Conceiçao has named a 27-man final squad including Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Andre Onana to take on Malawi and Ivory Coast for the matchday 5 and 6 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Indomitable Lions will need to give it all and during these last two games in order to
The bank’s liquidity buffer is among the strongest within the AAA-rated peer group, with liquid assets covering 101% of net cash outflows over an 18-month horizon ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 2, 2021/ — Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has affirmed the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Aaa long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The outlook remains
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The board of directors at tax body, Uganda Revenue Authority has appointed new commissioners and assistant commissioners in various departments. According to a memo, a special board meeting that sat last month interviewed and consequently appointed Ibrahim Bbosa as the new assistant commissioner for public and corporate affairs for the tax body. The position of
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