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Basecamp Research Announces Malawi Biodiscovery Partnership in Series of New Collaborations Across Three Continents at UK Government Nature Action Event
Partnerships with Malawi, Hungary, and other new partners will rapidly expand BaseData, the largest biological protein database designed specifically for training generative AI foundation models to improve drug discovery and planetary health....

Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Soy Celebration Day
Mr Russell du Preez (CIO Russellstone Group and organiser), esteemed delegates, industry leaders, farmers, researchers, and colleagues, Good Afternoon It is a privilege to join you today at the Soy Symposium - a platform that speaks not only to...

XJTLU International Education Partnership Forum explores international talent development
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University held an International Education Partnership Forum in Beijing on 18 May to explore the benefits and challenges of global talent development through international education exchanges and cooperation. In her...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

From Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi
AZERBAIJAN, May 20 - 20 May 2025, 15:00 His Excellency Mr. llham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the occasion of your national holiday - 28 May - Independence Day, I am pleased to extend my congratulations to...

Mobell Communications Limited Wins Prestigious King's Award for International Trade
Hednesford-based telecoms company recognised for global success and social impact HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobell Communications Limited, a pioneering telecoms provider based in Hednesford,...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth on election of South Africa as Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre Governing Council
The Ministry and Department of Employment and Labour welcomes the election of South Africa as the Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term of Office. ARLAC is a regional...

MMEC 2025 Kicks Off with Strategic Partnerships, Presidential Vision, and Bold Energy Commitments
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 11th edition of the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC 2025) officially began today in Maputo, setting the stage for transformative dialogue, cross-sector partnerships, and a...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Transfer ceremony and memorial service for SANDF troops killed in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Programme Director, The Bereaved families of our fallen soldiers, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence of the DRC, H.E. Mr Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, Ambassador of the DRC to South Africa, H.E. Fidele...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo
Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Remarks on recent developments in Eastern DRC and deaths of South African soldiers
Fellow South Africans, Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the result...

Unsustainable fashion and textiles in focus for International Day of Zero Waste 2025
Nairobi, 27 March 2025 – Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, events in Nairobi, New York and across the world have shone a spotlight on waste in the fashion and textiles industry, highlighting the environmental and social challenges...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development
VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

Minister Sihle Zikalala: Debate on infrastructure development in local government
Address by the Deputy Minister of Public Works And Infrastructure Hon. Sihle Zikalala (MP) during the debate on infrastructure development in local government as the only path to viable municipalities, 12 November 2024 Honourable Chairperson and...

Minister Dion George: Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency
Honourable President of the 29th Conference of the Parties, His Excellency Mukhtar Babayev, Honourable Mr Secretary-General Excellencies, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, Ladies and...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Inaugural Africa Peace and Security Dialogue
Thank you, Programme Director, HE Thabo Mbeki, former President of the Republic of South Africa, Presidents and Deputy Presidents, Former Presidents and Deputy Presidents, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Dr Shava, Tanzania, Ministers of Defence,...

Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa: Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Aerospace India
The Hosting Minister of Defence of India, The Honourable Shri Raj Nath Singh, Honourable Ministers of Defence Present, Distinguished Delegates, Esteemed Representatives of the Aerospace and Defence Industry, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh calls on Southern African countries to collaborate to strengthen environmental action
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh has today – 20 January 2025 - opened the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Expanded Constituency Workshop in Johannesburg, Gauteng, highlighting the critical need for...