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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a major opportunity for countries to boost growth, reduce poverty, and broaden economic inclusion, a new World Bank report has found. If implemented fully, the trade pact could boost regional income by 7% or $450 billion, speed up wage growth for women, and lift…

The global community is set to Thursday commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, under the theme “Committed to the Cause – Working on the Frontline to End Human Trafficking.”     The theme is celebrating the efforts of first responders to…

African Economic Outlook (AEO) report of the African Development Bank says the impact of COVID-19 on South Africa’s economy will reverberate across the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The report, therefore, recommends inclusive, broad-based and pro-poor policies to address impact of COVID-19 in South Africa.      …

The international community will Tuesday commemorate the World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2020, which is an opportunity to educate the public about the burden of hepatitis as a preventable, treatable, and in the case of Hepatitis C, a curable disease, under the theme “Find the Missing Millions”.     WHD is…

The African Union recently launched the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial (CONCVACT). CONCVACT aims to secure more than 10 late stage vaccine clinical trials on the continent and is being implemented as part of the Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19.   According…

The global community will Saturday celebrate the Nelson Mandela International Day, in commemoration of the life of Nelson Mandela –  a fierce advocate for equality and the first black president of South Africa – for his deep commitment to justice, human rights and fundamental freedoms, under the theme; “Take action,…

The global community is Wednesday commemorating the 2020 World Youth Skills Day (WYSD), aimed at recognising the strategic importance of equipping young people with the appropriate skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, as well as highlighting the crucial role of skilled youth in addressing current and future global challenges.…

The international community on Saturday commemorated 2020 World Population Day under the theme: “Putting the breaks on COVID-19: how to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now,” aimed at raising awareness about women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health rights, gender-based violence (GBV), among other vulnerabilities amidst…

In commemoration of 2020 World Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day, the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Saturday hosted a webinar discussion on this year’s commemoration theme: “COVID-19: The Great Lockdown and its impact on Small Business.”     Inaugurated March 2018, AAASME is a…

The African Union (AU) and Afrochampions, the pan-African business leadership network focused on regional integration and economic emancipation, are set to July 1st, launch the inaugural Boma of Africa, a virtual month-long festival meant to be a broader celebration of Africa Integration Day: July 7th.     It would be…