The panellists agreed that cultural heritage could be a driving force for the Mauritian economy, in particular for tourism sector but also for the creative industries PORT LOUIS, Seychelles, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The High-Level Panel “Promoting Innovative Investment and Business Models to Increase the Effectiveness of Cultural
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Parliament has approved a proposal to establish a museum to house the history of 1981-1985 Luweero triangle war by the National Resistance Army that ushered in President Yoweri Museveni Presidency. This follows a report authored by MPs on the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry on the FY 2O18/2019 on
Read MoreThis year a total of 423 confirmed cases including 106 deaths have been recorded ABUJA, Nigeria, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- With six weeks of declining numbers and only a handful of confirmed cases reported in recent weeks, the critical phase of Nigeria’s largest-ever Lassa fever outbreak is under
Read MoreClause 12 of the bill provides for a five million Kenyan shilling (US$50,000) fine and/or up to two years in prison for publishing “false” or “fictitious” information NEW YORK, United States of America, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Committee to Protect Journalists today (May 10, 2018) called on
Read MoreSouth Africa: Minister Davies to brief media on the 10th iteration of the Industrial Policy action plan in Cape Town
Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) 2018/19 is the tenth iteration of a rolling annual action plan aligned to successive three year cycles of government planning PRETORIA, South Africa, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Members of the media are invited to the launch of the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP)
Read MoreMessage from United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Executive Director following a meeting with civil society leaders in South Africa
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Message from United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Executive Director following a meeting with civil society leaders in South Africa: During my recent visit to South Africa, I listened carefully to you, I heard you. The HIV epidemic is inextricably
Read MoreThe UK government is working with the government of DRC and World Health Organization (WHO) following the confirmation of two cases of the disease this week LONDON, United Kingdom, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The UK government is working with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Read MoreSouth Africa: Constitutional review committee extends closing date for submissions on land by two weeks
According to the committee programme, 7 August to 17 August have been set aside for oral submissions to be held at Parliament CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Joint Constitutional Review Committee today met to discuss its programme for the public participation process on the
Read MoreSouth Africa: Committee on Small Business Development welcomes report that there is no plan to close down the Department
The committee further welcomed a report from the Minister that a process to appoint a small business advisory council will be finalised in two weeks time CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development has welcomed report from Minister Lindiwe Zulu
Read MoreSouth Africa: Minister Dlodlo to host a Media Breakfast ahead of the Budget Vote in Parliament
The event will provide members of the media as key stakeholders in the advancement of public service and service delivery PRETORIA, South Africa, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will host a Media Breakfast to engage members of the media
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