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Mozambique commits to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ dring AEC stakeholder roundtable
Mozambique Energy Chamber Chairman Florival Mucave has emphasised the nation’s commitment to maximising oil and gas exploration during the Invest in African Energies Roundtable in Maputo. Speaking alongside African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, Mucave stressed that developing these resources is crucial for the country’s economic growth and poverty eradication.
The leadership advocated for stronger public-private partnerships and pushed back against fossil fuel criticism, highlighting plans to fast-track £15 billion worth of projects. The initiative aims to create local employment opportunities and drive economic development, with officials emphasising the importance of local content and sustainable resource management.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/mozambique-commits-to-drill-baby-drill-during-aec-stakeholder-roundtable?lang=en
Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda tackle biometric voter registers’ integrity, engagement
Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register through staff training. Meanwhile, officials in Gabon’s transitional government are urging citizens to enrol on the electoral roll and Uganda’s government asserts that identity verification by security forces is essential to ensure the integrity of the national voter register.
In Cameroon, the elections management body (ELECAM) is reportedly planning to retrain voter enrollment personnel to enhance biometric data capture in the field. This initiative, discussed during a recent ELECAM board meeting, aims to increase voter registration figures while ensuring the accurate capture of biometrics, such as fingerprints and facial images, to reduce rejection rates.
Gabon’s transitional leader has mobilised government ministers to support the voter registration exercise as the deadline approaches. Following a ministerial cabinet meeting that set the presidential election date for 12 April, top public servants have been dispatched to various localities to encourage participation in the biometric voter registration process, which concludes on 31 January.
In Uganda, the ongoing process to update the national biometric voter register has drawn criticism due to the significant involvement of security forces.
Read the original article here: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202501/cameroon-gabon-uganda-tackle-biometric-voter-registers-integrity-engagement
Taranis acquires minority stake in Rougier Afrique International
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a continuity-driven shareholder strategy and remains subject to the necessary administrative and regulatory approvals. The investment leverages the complementary expertise of both partners in the Congo Basin.
Rougier has over 100 years of experience in the timber industry, with 70 years in Gabon and 25 in Congo, establishing itself as a recognized leader in sustainable forest management. Committed to responsible management practices, Rougier’s operational subsidiary, Rougier Afrique International, focuses on combining economic activity with the preservation of biodiversity in natural ecosystems.
Taranis brings dual expertise one is technological know-how with its activities in the circular carbon economy (Carbon Ventures), access to sustainable energy in Africa (Energy for Africa) and carbon capture by natural ecosystems (Nature-Based Solutions); and the other is technical and industrial capabilities of Perenco, a major player in the sustainable development of hydrocarbons in the region.
Read the original article here: https://www.lesprom.com/en/news/Taranis_acquires_minority_stake_in_Rougier_Afrique_International_117204/
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Empowering Every User: Exploring Digital Accessibility with SaralX | Webinar Recording
Watch a webinar by Akashdeep Bansal, founder of SaralX, hosted by the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, discussing digital accessibility, inclusive design, and the socioeconomic impact of disability inclusion.
Empowering Every User: Exploring Digital Accessibility with SaralX
In today’s digital age, accessibility is not merely at times obligation but a fundamental necessity for fostering an equitable and inclusive online environment. SaralX, an Indian startup, is spearheading efforts to dismantle such barriers and empower organizations to embrace the principles of inclusive design. This ensures that their digital assets are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution | Webinar Recording
The webinar explores how Fabraex, a budding Bangladeshi fashion startup, bridges the gap between traditional and modern fashion by empowering locals with unique designs. CEO Saqlain presents on Fabraex’s challenges and opportunities, highlighting their stylish, ethical, and affordable fashion fabrics.
Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2024/25
The Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22-2024/5 is a collaborative results framework publication drafted by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is based on the principles of the Commonwealth Charter, the previous Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/21), notes and recommendations from the Executive Committee and Board of Governors, internal and external documents such as the Forum of Small States, and mandates drafted during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in the past decade.
Commonwealth Plasticity
The world can not recover from the impact of COVID-19 without an effective rules-based trading system that is both inclusive and sustainable. It will require members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to work in conjunction towards galvanizing multilateral trade to equip the Commonwealth states, as well as the rest of the world should they wish to partake, for any trade issues that may arise.
The Decentralised Commonwealth Dominance
Undoubtedly, trade is an essential element of sustainable economic development which has alleviated millions of individuals out of poverty worldwide. The importance of global trade to universal prosperity is showcased in the WTO’s membership which, over the 25 years since its establishment in the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, has increased to 164 members, including 50 Commonwealth states, collectively constituting 96 per cent of global GDP.
How the presence of untrustworthy websites leads to consumer distrust
Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Daraz Bangladesh, on the future of e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh: “The presence of untrustworthy websites that lead to consumer distrust remains a major issue for us”
Digital Services Tax: An Uncertain Future
In the midst of a raging pandemic as well as in its aftermath, the world has been gripped by digitalisation. Most companies have now transformed into digital entities, and most have a digital presence in almost all parts of the world.
Barrister Rashna Imam on the factors preventing women from entering the legal profession in Bangladesh
Barrister Rashna Imam is an Oxford scholar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (both Divisions), and the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. Before joining Akhtar Imam & Associates, Rashna gained expertise as a corporate associate at Baker & McKenzie (London Office) through advising global giants like Arcelor Mittal and Schneider Electric on M&A and post-acquisition integration.