BEIJING, China, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei announces at the regular press conference:At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Georges Chikoti of the Republic of Angola will pay an official visit to China from September 15 to 18.
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ALGIERS, Algeria, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets Ramtane Lamamra, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss enhanced cooperation between the two countries on issues of trade, regional security and education.During the visit, Minister Baird reinforced Canada’s commitment to continue working with Algeria toward strengthening security and countering terrorism in North Africa and the Sahel by announcing a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives in the Sahel.Canada and Algeria have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1962. Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against terrorism and one of…
ALGIERS, Algeria, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of Algeria, during Baird’s first official visit to Algeria. Baird used the opportunity to discuss regional security, governance and human rights, as well as to advance economic cooperation and diversify commercial relations.Canada and Algeria have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1962. Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against terrorism and one of Canada’s largest trading partners in Africa. The bilateral relationship is enhanced by the presence of many Canadian companies in Algeria and a growing Algerian-Canadian community in…
OTTAWA, Canada, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and judicial systems in North Africa and the Sahel. He made the announcement alongside Ramtane Lamamra, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a visit to Algeria.During their meeting, the ministers agreed to launch Canada-Algeria counterterrorism consultations. The two countries will seek to renew their terms, until 2015, as co-chairs of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Sahel working group.“Algeria is a key partner for Canada in the fight against global…
GABORONE, Botswana, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On September 9, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Botswana.1After two consecutive years of strong post-crisis growth, Botswana’s output growth slowed down from about 6 percent in 2011 to about 4 percent in 2012. The deceleration was driven by the decline in the mining sector growth owing to the subdued global demand for diamonds, which continued during the first quarter of 2013. On the expenditure side, domestic demand was strong in 2012, with private consumption and investments growth at about 9…
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Job Title: Notice of Invitation for Website Design Bidding Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Chartered Institute of Administration Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA) is a professional and examining body established in 1987, and chartered by Act No 103, published in the Federal Government of Nigeria Gazette No. 76 Vol. 79 of 31st December 1992. The Act empowers the institute to, among other things; regulate the training and practice of Administration in public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy within a professional membership framework. Membership of our Institute can be gained only by passing the institute’s professional membership qualifying examination the…
LUANDA, Angola, August 14, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat (http://www.yahsat.ae), the Abu Dhabi based satellite operator, has further strengthened the availability of its flagship service YahClick, an affordable, high-speed satellite broadband Internet service, in the Republic of Angola through a new partnership with Global Telesat, the country’s established satellite telecoms provider. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/yahsat.jpgExperts in satellite communications within the Republic and the wider African market, Global Telesat will distribute YahClick across the country via two main distribution channels, namely Electrix to target home users and Multitel to targeting businesses.Global Telesat will offer cost effective YahClick…
Job Title: Webdata Products Sales-Freelance Marketer Reference: WTCNL-HR 017 Location: Nationwide Employer: Webdata Technology Company Nigeria Limited (WTCNL) Job Description: The selected candidates will be responsible for Marketing and Selling Webdata Products In and around Country of Residence. WTCNL will provide the relevant Induction and trainings to selected candidates before commencing work. Qualification: • Candidate must possess a minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Arts, Social Sciences, Science and Engineering. • Certificate or Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage. Other Requirements are: • Minimum of 1 year post graduate experience • Good Communication skill in both oral and…
PARIS, France, August 6, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Orange (http://www.orange.com) has announced a new set of mobile payment services in conjunction with Visa for Orange Money subscribers. Botswana will be the first country to benefit from the new program and will allow easy access to funds 24 hours a day, bringing new point-of-sale, online and ATM transaction options to consumers. Logo Orange: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/orange-logo.jpgCurrently, Orange Money allows customers to use their mobile phones to transfer funds to any mobile phone subscriber in or outside the country, buy airtime, and pay bills.From August this year, registered Orange Money subscribers in Botswana…