PRESS CONFERENCE ACERWC ADVOCACY MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN
Africa August 7, 2014
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MEDIA ADVISORY When: 08 August, 2014 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Juba Grand Hotel The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) would like to inform the media and the general public, that a... Read more
President Barack Obama announces $37 billion business investment in Africa, and $110 million annual peacekeeping support
Africa August 7, 2014
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United States President Barack Obama announced a $37 billion investment in Africa, and another $110 million annual support to African Union peacekeeping efforts, at the end of the premier US-Africa Leaders’ Summit held in Washington DC, United States of... Read more
Garmin, the Global Leader in GPS Satellite Technology, is calling on buyers in Southern Africa
Africa August 7, 2014
LUSAKA, Zambia, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Africa team for Garmin Sub-Saharan Africa (http://www.garmin.co.za) will be hosting meetings in Lusaka, Zambia to meet with buyers, potential resellers and business partners. The purpose of the Garmin trade delegation is to engage and meet with prospective buyers, resellers... Read more
ACCRA, Ghana, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • 125 machines with a total weight of 1,596 tons have already been delivered • An additional 80 pieces of construction equipment will soon be shipped out of Hamburg DHL Global Forwarding, the air and sea freight specialist of Deutsche... Read more
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shocked and dismayed by reports of the killing of at least six humanitarian workers from various non-governmental organizations in Maban County, South Sudan, since 4 August. “The targeting of humanitarian workers... Read more
Freelance journalist in hiding over reports on South Sudan
Africa August 7, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to ensure the safety of a freelance journalist who has been in hiding since late July. Abraham Agoth told CPJ that he fled his home in the northern state... Read more
FAO Food Price Index hits a six-month low in July / Falling grain, oilseed and dairy prices push index to lowest level since January 2014
Africa August 7, 2014
ROME, Italy, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The FAO Food Price Index decreased for a fourth consecutive month in July mainly due to a sharp decline in international prices for maize, wheat and certain oilseeds, reflecting ample supplies for these commodities. Based on the prices of a... Read more
Bags2Bulk Project Will Enhance Zambia’s Food Security Through Improved Grain Storage and Reduced Post-Harvest Losses
Africa August 7, 2014
LUSAKA, Zambia, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — AGCO (Your Agriculture Company, NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.agcocorp.com), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, has launched a partnership with Feed the Future Partnering for Innovation (a US Agency for International Development-funded program) to reduce post-maize harvest losses and improve grain... Read more
NEW YORK, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In May 2014, Malawi invited the Security Council’s 1540 Committee and the 1540 Experts to a country visit to discuss the implementation of resolution 1540 and to receive assistance in the drafting of its national 1540 report. The country visit... Read more
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to grow to more than $9 trillion annually by 2025, up from $4 trillion in 2012, according to a new report issued by PwC (http://www.pwc.com), ‘Capital project and infrastructure spending: Outlook to... Read more
