NSFAS welcomes help to boost Applications for Funding: The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has welcomed a helping hand from the Dihlabeng Local Municipality as a significant gesture to support the Scheme’s efforts to increase access for learners in the rural areas to apply for financial aid, before the closing date of November 30. In a sign of how … [Read more...] about NSFAS welcomes help to boost Applications for Funding
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Timely seed distributions in Ethiopia boost crop yields, strengthen communities’ resilience
Timely seed distributions in Ethiopia boost crop yields, strengthen communities’ resilience: Ethiopia is about to complete one of the largest and most successful seed distribution campaigns in the country's history, aimed at helping farmers to stay on their feet in the face of a blistering drought caused by El Niño, FAO said today. More than 32 000 tonnes of … [Read more...] about Timely seed distributions in Ethiopia boost crop yields, strengthen communities’ resilience
New United Nations Study: Digital payments could boost tax revenue by nearly US$500 million each year and drive economic modernization in Tanzania
New United Nations Study: Digital payments could boost tax revenue by nearly US0 million each year and drive economic modernization in Tanzania: A new study (http://APO.af/kUWsh0) from the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance (www.UNCDF.org/en/btca) provides findings about the large potential gains for governments, businesses and citizens when … [Read more...] about New United Nations Study: Digital payments could boost tax revenue by nearly US$500 million each year and drive economic modernization in Tanzania
Trade Envoy’s visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links
Trade Envoy's visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links: Richard Benyon arrived in Maputo today for a three-day visit centred on boosting trade relations between the UK and Mozambique and creating opportunities for UK businesses to strengthen their knowledge of the growing commercial opportunities in Mozambique. During the visit, the Trade Envoy will meet the Mozambican … [Read more...] about Trade Envoy’s visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links
Japan Steps up Support to Fight Hunger and Boost Nutrition in Africa
Japan Steps up Support to Fight Hunger and Boost Nutrition in Africa: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$ 21.6 million cash contribution from the Government of Japan to provide vital food and nutrition assistance to the most vulnerable people in 11 countries, with 90 percent of the contribution going to 10 African nations. A large portion of … [Read more...] about Japan Steps up Support to Fight Hunger and Boost Nutrition in Africa