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US visa fees increased effective May 30

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Applicants seeking to secure a nonimmigrant US visas effective May 30, 2023 would have to pay more. In a statement, the US government has said fees for visas have now been increased from this month. “The fee for B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas, and other visa classes not requiring… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank welcomes Banga’s confirmation as World Bank chief

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group president Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has congratulated former MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga for his election as head of the World Bank Group, saying he looks forward to working together with him to tackle current global challenges, including climate change. Banga, 63, was confirmed by the World Bank’s board of governors on Wednesday to serve a five-year term… Read More
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Ghana welcomes over 1,000 Burkinabe refugees

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Ghanaian authorities have said they have so far registered over 1,000 refugees from Burkina Faso. There has been an influx of Burkinabe nationals into Ghana for months now due to the political and security crisis in that country. Some locals in Northern part of Ghana have complained to local media about the invasion of their community by hundreds of people… Read More
Africa Investments 

The present and the future belong to your generation, African Development Bank President tells 2023 graduating class of Calvin University

Elwin Mandowa,
The present and the future belong to your generation, African Development Bank President tells 2023 graduating class of Calvin University | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa Investments 

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina named winner of 2023 Babacar Ndiaye Super Prize

Elwin Mandowa,
The Africa Road Builders Selection Committee has named Madagascar’s  President Andry Rajoelina, the winner of the prestigious Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, for his commitment to infrastructure development in the island state. He succeeds Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, who won the award in 2022. According to a press release by the Committee, members chose President Rajoelina at a meeting held in Dakar… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s revamped local currency unveiled

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South Africa has unveiled upgraded banknotes and fourth decimal coin series. The new currencies have new designs and enhanced security features utilising the latest technology to protect the integrity of the currency. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said the upgraded banknotes and coins have now been released into the South African market. The new denominations are now available effective… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya opposition makes deal with government and calls off protests

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Kenya’s opposition has suspended the latest anti-government protests planned for Thursday. The opposition said it suspended the planned protests after reaching an agreement with the government. On Monday the coalition resumed the twice-weekly protests begun in March to highlight high living costs and alleged fraud in last year’s election. The demonstrations have been marred by clashes between police and protesters… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Food supply to Ethiopia halted over illegal sales claims

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID has halted food supply to Tigray region of Ethiopia after it discovered that the goods were being diverted for sale on the local market. The decision was based on the advice of the USAID Office of the Inspector General which investigated the matter. It comes just days after the Associated Press news… Read More
Africa Investments 

In Egypt, Banlastic is a social enterprise full of green fibre

Elwin Mandowa,
“Plastic bags are useful on average for five minutes … and have a lifespan of 400 years,” says Ahmed Yassin. Wherever you go in the world, these bags are damaging the environment, especially marine biodiversity. Ahmed and two of his friends are from the Egyptian port city of Alexandria. They decided to take action to help achieve the 2030 Sustainable… Read More
Africa Investments 

Digital technologies key to inclusive growth in Africa – African Union Commissioner

Elwin Mandowa,
Digital technologies could offer Africa a great chance to unlock new pathways for rapid, inclusive economic growth and job creation, according to Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the African Union’s Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals. In an address to the recent 55th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Muchanga said the continent needed to… Read More
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