Category: Events

Strenghening historical relations,Opening new Avenues for Dev’t

Tanzania-Namibia Presidents sign Cooperation Agreements The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have witnessed the signing of four cooperation agreements between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Namibia, a move expected to further strengthen the historic relations between the two countries and open new avenues for development according to a Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs X post on Saturday. The agreements were signed at the State House in Dar…

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AfDB, Brazil sign deal to boost agriculture across Africa

By Bob Koigi | Channel: agribusiness,First published,June 18,2026 The African Development Bank Group and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration across agriculture, health, climate resilience, skills development and private sector growth in Africa. Signed in Abidjan, the agreement establishes a framework for long-term cooperation that combines the African Development Bank Group’s financing and regional reach with Brazil’s experience in areas including tropical agriculture, renewable energy, public health systems and enterprise development. Partnership focuses on shared development priorities Martin Fregene, Officer in Charge of the…

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AIM Talks China 2026 Advances UAE–China Cooperation Through High Level Engagement in Guangzhou

From advanced AI and smart mobility to trade, investment, and city level cooperation, high level engagements reinforce the next phase of UAE–China economic alignment Guangzhou, China — June 2026: As part of AIM Talks China 2026, H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, led a high level UAE delegation concluded a series of strategic engagements in Guangzhou underscoring the accelerating momentum of UAE–China cooperation across the industrial, technological, and economic sectors driving future growth. These engagements further reinforced the event’s role as a practical platform…

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Dubai Woodshow 2026…An expose on how Technologies is Shaping Global Timber Trade

With just three days remaining until the opening of Dubai WoodShow 2026, the global wood and woodworking machinery industry is preparing to convene in Dubai for a business focused edition highlighting the technologies reshaping timber trade. Taking place from 22 to 24 June 2026 at the world Trade Center, the exhibition brings together more than 400 exhibitors, over 600 international brands, 5 international country pavilions, and participation from more than 45 countries. At the center of these industry shifts, Dubai WoodShow serves as a strategic platform for exploring the innovations…

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Gold industry to generate US$5b in export receipts

By:Oliver Kazunga-Senior Reporter,Heraldonline.co.zw,first published,June,19,2026 Speaking at the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe annual conference in Victoria Falls, Gold Producers Association of Zimbabwe president Mr Qubeka Nkomo said the industry had regained strong growth momentum, underpinned by record-high gold prices that have strengthened viability and expanded production across the sector. ZIMBABWE’S gold industry is on a strong upward trajectory, with output and export earnings surging sharply as favourable global prices and expansion projects position the sector to generate about US$5 billion in export receipts this year. Last year, the yellow metal,…

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Partnerships and Cross Border Investments in the Greater Bay Area in Focus

……As AIM Talks China 2026 Convenes in Guangzhou As global capital, industrial transformation, and cross border trade realign around new growth corridors, AIM Talks China 2026 convened investors, policymakers, and business leaders in one of China’s most dynamic economic ecosystems, serving as a focused platform for international dialogue, strategic networking, and high impact business engagement according to a recent official statement issued in Guangzhou,China. The opening ceremony of AIM Talks China 2026,the statement said, took place on 17 June 2026 in Tianhe CBD, Guangzhou, marking the launch of a high…

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Global Wood & Wood Products Market hits $962 Billion

….As Innovation in Smart Manufacturing and Material Surges The global woodworking industry is entering a new era of transformation, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced material innovation; technologies that are redefining how wood products are designed, processed, and delivered at scale,according to a recent official statement issued in Dubai,by the event organizer,Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions. This transformation the statement noted, is unfolding alongside strong market growth. The global woodworking machinery market projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2027 reflecting rising demand from construction, furniture, and industrial…

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Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils 2026 Top 100 Entrepreneurs

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled its 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs, selected from more than 24,000 applications from all 54 African countries according to an official statement. For the first time in ABH’s history,the statement disclosed, the competition has expanded its first round of finalists from a Top 50 to a Top 100 cohort, creating more visibility and opportunity for entrepreneurs across regions, sectors, and business models. The expansion,it noted, reflects the growing depth, competitiveness, and commercial maturity…

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Ensuring accuracy of School textbooks content in Ghana

Dagbon Team engages NaCCA Story: Mohammed A. Abu The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Ghana, Professor Samuel Ofori Obuobisa Bekoe, has expressed his gratitude to the Dagomba Community for choosing to engage with the Council rather than pursuing alternative options. The Director-General commended the team from Dagbon for taking this approach to formally engage NaCCA. He bemoaned the practice whereby some writers in the system publish books and falsely claim NaCCA approval when no such approval was granted, and indicated that NaCCA is…

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IICCI-WeFaa announce Global Launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification

In a landmark event poised to redefine international trade standards, Dr. Mohammad Seraj Ansari, Global President of the Indo-OIC Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IICCI) and World Economic Forum for Asia-Africa (WeFaa), officially announced the global launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification Private Limited according to an official statement issued in New Delhi,Monday. The launch,the statement said, was  attended by Director Mohammad Soheb Alam and a distinguished assembly of international dignitaries, marks the transition of Al-Qalb Global Halal from a strategic visionary project to a fully operational global certification authority.…

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