By Dennis Kabatto – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) announced on Wednesday that Sierra Leone’s eligibility for a compact is still under consideration until next month when the country’s fate is decided. The MCC’s press and public affairs office in Washington issued a statement in response to an inquiry on premature published news reports alluding to Sierra Leone’s failure to meet the benchmarks to develop compact and Threshold Programs with MCC therefore causing a deferment of vital funding for the government. The statement said: “MCC’s Board of Directors meets once a year to select eligible country partners for that fiscal... Continue Reading
In the news, Nigeria is being schooled by South Africa as it plans to adopt South Africa’s highly controversial, 3-year stalled road use toll-tax. But as can be expected, unlike South Africa, Nigeria did not first revamp its roads before trying to tax the citizens for the “charity.” Adekunle Oyinloye, Managing Director of The Infrastructure Bank (TIB), announced the proposed tax system in Abuja last Wednesday at the opening of the “Tolled Roads and Road Management: A Sustainable Approach” training which collaborates with South Africa’s Development Bank. Unlike Nigeria, South Africa’s government first paid for massive upgrades to its road... Continue Reading
……. and other participants at the 2013 Ibrahim Forum – African governments must take full ownership of the continent’s institutions to drive greater integration and unity, according to Mo Ibrahim and several other high-level participants at the 2013 Ibrahim Forum this weekend, this was contained in a release from the foundation dated 12th November ,2013 . The Forum an annual high-level discussion forum tackling issues of critical importance to Africa. Bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, the Forum identifies specific policy challenges and priorities for action. Previous Forums have dealt with: African Youth (2012), African Agriculture (2011) and African... Continue Reading
12th November 2013; The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have officially confirmed their support for the upcoming Offshore West Africa 2014 Conference & Exhibition by agreeing to host the event taking place at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana on 21-23 January. Offshore West Africa, the premier conference and exhibition for the offshore oil and gas exploration & production industry within West Africa, is pleased to once again work closely with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation in this exciting and growing offshore market within West Africa. “The premier technical forum for the West African offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry will return... Continue Reading
Harare, November 8, 2013: The United States Embassy has awarded over $64,000 to the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) to restore the collapsed walls of Naletale National Monuments in Matabeleland South province. The support was made possible through a U.S. Department of State initiative, the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. On November 13th, U.S. Ambassador Bruce Wharton will join senior NMMZ officials in Gweru for a tour of the monument and the official handover of the grant. “This project acknowledges the importance of Zimbabwe’s pre-colonial history and demonstrates the deep respect the United States has for Zimbabwe’s rich cultural... Continue Reading
