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Page: Feed: --- ## [Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria](https://thepresidency.gov.za/closing-remarks-president-cyril-ramaphosa-fourth-session-south-africa-zimbabwe-bi-national) _2026-08-21 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria Newsroom Date Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:55 Image Body Your Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Distinguished guests, Members of the media, As we… ## [Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria](https://thepresidency.gov.za/opening-remarks-president-cyril-ramaphosa-fourth-session-south-africa-zimbabwe-bi-national) _2026-08-21 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria Newsroom Date Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:26 Image Body Your Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Distinguished guests, Good morning, My Brother, I… ## [Africa’s Carbon Markets Enter New Phase as Kigali Summit Targets Investment](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/africas-carbon-markets-enter-new) _2026-08-21 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s carbon markets are entering a new phase as governments strengthen policy frameworks, investors seek credible projects and stakeholders look to unlock more climate finance, writes Winston Mwale. ## [Global Fund Selection Row Deepens as Members Reject Post-Meeting Votes](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/global-fund-selection-row-deepens) _2026-08-21 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — A dispute over the selection of agencies to manage Malawi’s next Global Fund grants has deepened after six members of the Country Coordinating Mechanism formally objected to a proposal to seek votes, comments or endorsements from members who were absent from an Aug. ## [Young Seychellois Footballers Set to Depart for France Under FIFA Elite Academy Programme](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7205/young-seychellois-footballers-set-to-depart-for-france-under-fifa-elite-academy-programme) _2026-08-21 · State House Seychelles_ A ceremony was held this afternoon at State House, where President Dr Patrick Herminie handed over air tickets to a group of young Seychellois footballers who will soon depart for France under the FIFA Elite Academy programme, “Developing Future Seychellois Football Excellence through Higher Education and High-Performance Training.” The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Office of… ## [Office of the First Lady Launches “Boys Connect” Initiative, Uniting the Community in Support of Seychelles’ Young Men](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7204/office-of-the-first-lady-launches-boys-connect?-initiative-uniting-the-community-in-support-of-seychelles-young-men) _2026-08-21 · State House Seychelles_ The First Lady, Mrs Veronique Herminie, today launched “Boys Connect”, a three-day national initiative harnessing digital technology and community partnership to strengthen the education, resilience and character of Seychelles’ young men. The official opening of the programme took place this morning at the NSC Hall, in the presence of Vice President Sebastian Pillay, Minister for Youth and Sports… ## [Malawi’s Mobile Network Boom Collides with a Tax Fight Over Low Usage](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malawis-mobile-network-boom-collides) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi— Malawi has spent a decade building one of the most extensive mobile networks in the region, according to a new report presented Thursday at the Digital Africa Summit Malawi. ## [Israël et la Colombie rétablissent l’exemption de visa dès le 1er septembre](https://visasnews.com/israel-et-la-colombie-retablissent-lexemption-de-visa-des-le-1er-septembre/) _2026-08-20 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ Israël et la Colombie rétabliront à compter du 1er septembre 2026 l’exemption réciproque de visa pour leurs ressortissants. La mesure met fin au régime instauré en 2025, lorsque les deux pays avaient successivement rétabli l’obligation de visa. Pour les Colombiens voyageant en Israël, la suppression du visa devrait signifier le retour à l’autorisation de voyage électronique ETA-IL. ## [Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa to address South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum](https://thepresidency.gov.za/presidents-ramaphosa-and-mnangagwa-address-south-africa-zimbabwe-business-forum) _2026-08-20 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa to address South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:43 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, will on Friday, 21 August 2026, address the South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum at the Gallagher… ## [Joint Government-Business partnership statement](https://thepresidency.gov.za/joint-government-business-partnership-statement) _2026-08-20 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Joint Government-Business partnership statement Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:36 Image Body Government-Business Partnership launches Phase 3 to unlock growth, jobs and confidence Phase 3 is focused on urgently addressing the societal crisis of low growth and unemployment. It adds additional sectors to the partnership platform, with the goal of 3%+… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZGuJuo0ZSG8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [EU Unveils €143 Million Investment Package for Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/eu-unveils-143-million-investment) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The European Union on Thursday launched a €143 million investment package for Malawi targeting agriculture, energy, education, skills and social protection, describing the initiative as a major investment in the country’s long-term economic transformation, writes ## [Azerbaïdjan : davantage de pays bientôt exemptés de visa, l’e-Visa et le visa à l’arrivée vont évoluer](https://visasnews.com/azerbaidjan-davantage-de-pays-bientot-exemptes-de-visa-le-visa-et-le-visa-a-larrivee-vont-evoluer/) _2026-08-20 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ L’Azerbaïdjan veut étendre l’exemption de visa à davantage de pays au cours des prochaines années. Son nouveau programme touristique prévoit que 34 marchés cibles bénéficient à terme d'une dispense de visa. Bakou compte également développer un e-Visa à entrées multiples, élargir l’accès au visa électronique et au visa à l’arrivée, puis lancer un visa destiné aux nomades numériques. ## [From Aspirations to Action: Moving Africa’s MICE Share Beyond 2%](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/from-aspirations-to-action-moving) _2026-08-20 · AfricaBrief_ NAIROBI, Kenya—Imagine taking a flight to a destination, not for a vacation, but for a business event. ## [Standard Bank Wins Best Bank Award in Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/standard-bank-wins-best-bank-award) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — Standard Bank Plc has been named the Best Bank in Malawi in the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, writes AfricaBrief Reporter. ## [Chine : comment fonctionne l’exemption de visa de transit de 10 jours ?](https://visasnews.com/chine-comment-fonctionne-lexemption-de-visa-de-transit-de-10-jours/) _2026-08-20 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ La Chine permet aux ressortissants de 57 pays de séjourner jusqu’à 10 jours sans visa dans le cadre d’un transit vers une destination tierce. Nationalités éligibles, conditions à respecter, 65 points d’entrée autorisés, régions accessibles et calcul de la durée de séjour : VisasNews fait le point sur le fonctionnement de l’exemption de visa de transit de 240 heures. ## [Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, Summer Place, Hyde Park](https://thepresidency.gov.za/keynote-address-president-cyril-ramaphosa-launch-phase-3-government-business-partnership-summer) _2026-08-20 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, Summer Place, Hyde Park Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Thu, 08/20/2026 - 13:04 Image Body Ministers, Business leaders, Chief executives of State-owned enterprises, Directors-General, Representatives of labour and civil society, Distinguished guests, Ladies and… ## [Bangladesh : les cartes d’arrivée et de départ sont désormais disponibles en ligne](https://visasnews.com/bangladesh-les-cartes-darrivee-et-de-depart-sont-desormais-disponibles-en-ligne/) _2026-08-20 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ Les voyageurs étrangers arrivant au Bangladesh ou quittant le pays par avion peuvent désormais remplir leur carte d’arrivée et de départ en ligne. Baptisées E-Arrival Card et E-Departure Card, ces nouvelles formalités numériques permettent de transmettre à l’avance les informations jusqu’ici renseignées au passage de l’immigration. ## [President Lays to Rest His Dear Friend, Ambassador Dick Esparon](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7203/president-lays-to-rest-his-dear-friend-ambassador-dick-esparon) _2026-08-20 · State House Seychelles_ In a solemn gathering to honour a life devoted to service, President Dr Patrick Herminie joined family, friends, national leaders and members of the diplomatic community this afternoon in bidding a final farewell to Ambassador Dick Esparon, who was laid to rest following a funeral service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Victoria. Standing alongside the President in paying their… ## [‘It’s Not by Choice’: The Hidden Struggle of Infertility in Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/its-not-by-choice-the-hidden-struggle) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi—For almost two decades, Chisomo has waited for something she once believed would happen naturally: becoming pregnant. ## [Partir à l’étranger depuis : la checklist pour un départ réussi (et moins cher)](https://visasnews.com/partir-a-letranger-depuis-la-checklist-pour-un-depart-reussi-et-moins-cher/) _2026-08-19 · partenaire · VisasNews_ Un voyage à l'étranger ne commence pas à l'atterrissage, mais plusieurs semaines avant le décollage. Passeport, visa, assurance, bagages, moyens de paiement, transfert jusqu'à l'aéroport : une mauvaise anticipation peut rapidement alourdir le budget ou compliquer le départ. Pour un vol depuis Paris-Charles de Gaulle, mieux vaut donc préparer chaque étape séparément et éviter de concentrer toutes… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w4fspdd9pmto) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [CFTC Trains Northern Journalists to Expose Unfair Business Practices](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/cftc-trains-northern-journalists) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ MZUZU, Malawi — The Competition and Fair Trading Commission is training journalists in the Northern Region to strengthen reporting on consumer rights and expose unfair business practices, writes Tionge Hara. ## [Malawi Regulator Warns Public Against Sharing Intimate Videos](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malawi-regulator-warns-public-against) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has warned the public against recording, publishing, sharing or disseminating intimate videos involving identifiable individuals without lawful authority or consent, writes Steria Manda. ## [Beyond Droughts and Floods: The Human Rights Cost of Climate Change](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/beyond-droughts-and-floods-the-human) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi—Climate change is often discussed through statistics — rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, droughts, floods and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. ## [SADC Electoral Forum Urges Restraint as Zambia Results Tally Continues](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-electoral-forum-urges-restraint) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LUSAKA, Zambia — The Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern African Development Community (ECF-SADC) has urged all stakeholders in Zambia’s general election to exercise restraint and resolve grievances through legally established mechanisms as the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) continues announcing results, writes ## [MMRA Urges Small-Scale Miners to Form Cooperatives for Licensing](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/mmra-urges-small-scale-miners-to) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ KARONGA, Malawi — The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has urged small-scale artisanal miners across Malawi to form cooperatives to ease access to mining licences and help curb illegal gold mining, writes Lusekero Chifwafwa Mhango. ## [Lilongwe Archdiocese Raises MK302 Million Toward MK10 Billion Fund](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/lilongwe-archdiocese-raises-mk302) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The Archdiocese of Lilongwe has raised more than MK302 million toward its newly established Tiyende Limodzi Endowment Fund, writes Steria Manda. ## [Singapour prépare une nouvelle version de sa carte d’arrivée numérique SGAC](https://visasnews.com/singapour-prepare-une-nouvelle-version-de-sa-carte-darrivee-numerique-sgac/) _2026-08-19 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ L’Immigration & Checkpoints Authority de Singapour annonce une prochaine évolution de la Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC). Une nouvelle interface, proposée en 19 langues et destinée à simplifier davantage les formalités d’arrivée, pourra être testée sur le portail de l’ICA à partir du 26 août 2026. ## [Cuba : la plateforme e-Visa sera temporairement indisponible du 20 au 24 août](https://visasnews.com/cuba-la-plateforme-e-visa-sera-temporairement-indisponible-du-20-au-24-aout/) _2026-08-19 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ La plateforme officielle eVisaCuba doit être mise hors service pendant plusieurs jours pour des opérations de maintenance. Les autorités consulaires cubaines annoncent une interruption du 20 au 24 août 2026. ## [President Ramaphosa to host President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe for Bi-National Commission](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-host-president-mnangagwa-zimbabwe-bi-national-commission) _2026-08-19 · vanessam · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa to host President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe for Bi-National Commission Newsroom Date Wednesday, 19 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Wed, 08/19/2026 - 08:53 Image Body His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Friday, 21 August 2026, host His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National… ## [Ghana : plusieurs sites d’ambassades indisponibles, l’e-Visa reste accessible](https://visasnews.com/ghana-plusieurs-sites-dambassades-indisponibles-le-visa-reste-accessible/) _2026-08-18 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ De nombreux sites officiels d’ambassades et de hauts-commissariats du Ghana sont actuellement indisponibles en raison de problèmes techniques. Paris, Londres, Washington, Bruxelles, Madrid, Ottawa ou encore Tokyo sont notamment concernés. Le portail national permettant de demander un e-Visa pour le Ghana reste toutefois opérationnel. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XhQOH4n9gXLj) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Afrique du Sud : l’ETA coûte désormais 500 rands et s’ouvre à davantage de voyageurs](https://visasnews.com/afrique-du-sud-leta-coute-desormais-500-rands-et-souvre-a-davantage-de-voyageurs/) _2026-08-18 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ L’Afrique du Sud applique désormais un droit de traitement de 500 rands, soit environ 27 €, à son autorisation de voyage électronique (ETA). Dans le même temps, le portail commence à s’ouvrir au-delà des quatre nationalités du projet pilote. ## [President Ramaphosa appoints members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-appoints-members-financial-and-fiscal-commission) _2026-08-18 · shaunm · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa appoints members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Newsroom Date Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:09 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 221 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and section 8 of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act, 1997, appointed Mr. Nhlanhla Musa Nene as Chairperson, and Ms.… ## [Afrique australe : la SADC approuve l’accord établissant l’UNIVISA, son futur visa touristique commun](https://visasnews.com/afrique-australe-la-sadc-approuve-laccord-etablissant-lunivisa-son-futur-visa-touristique-commun/) _2026-08-18 · VisasNews · VisasNews_ Réunis à Durban le 17 août 2026, les dirigeants de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe ont approuvé l’accord établissant le SADC Tourism UNIVISA. Ce futur visa commun doit faciliter les voyages entre plusieurs pays de la région, avec un premier déploiement prévu dans cinq États. ## [Closing statement by His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/closing-statement-his-excellency-president-cyril-matamela-ramaphosa-conclusion-46th-summit-sadc) _2026-08-18 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Closing statement by His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:27 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors and High… ## [President Ramaphosa to launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-launch-phase-3-government-business-partnership) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa to launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 21:09 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 20 August 2026, launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, an economic partnership aimed at driving reforms, boosting investment and creating jobs. The President will convene… ## [Welcome remarks by Dr Tshepo Motsepe at the Spousal Luncheon, 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, Dube House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal](https://thepresidency.gov.za/welcome-remarks-dr-tshepo-motsepe-spousal-luncheon-46th-ordinary-sadc-summit-heads-state-and) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Welcome remarks by Dr Tshepo Motsepe at the Spousal Luncheon, 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, Dube House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 17:57 Image Body Programme Director, Our honoured guests, the First Ladies of SADC, Representatives of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government, Chief Executive Officer of… ## [Statement of acceptance by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as SADC Chair at the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/statement-acceptance-his-excellency-president-cyril-ramaphosa-sadc-chair-46th-summit-sadc-heads) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Statement of acceptance by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as SADC Chair at the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:09 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency… ## [Welcome address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/welcome-address-president-cyril-ramaphosa-46th-ordinary-summit-sadc-heads-state-and-government) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Welcome address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:02 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,… ## [President Herminie Joins Regional Leaders at 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7202/president-herminie-joins-regional-leaders-at-46th-ordinary-sadc-summit-in-durban) _2026-08-17 · State House Seychelles_ President Dr. Patrick Herminie joined fellow Heads of State and Government at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit, held at the Durban International Convention Centre. South Africa formally assumed the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the Ceremony. His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South… ## [President Herminie Delivers Maiden Address at 46th Ordinary SADC Summit, Calls for African-Led Industrial Transformation](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7201/president-herminie-delivers-maiden-address-at-46th-ordinary-sadc-summit-calls-for-african-led-industrial-transformation) _2026-08-17 · State House Seychelles_ President Dr. Patrick Herminie delivered his maiden address to Heads of State and Government at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit today, calling on the region to seize what he described as "Africa's moment" to transform the continent's resources into shared prosperity. Speaking under the Summit's theme of resilience, sustainable and inclusive industrialization through… ## [SADC People’s Summit Demands Debt Justice, Resource Control](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-peoples-summit-demands-debt) _2026-08-16 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ DURBAN, South Africa — Civil society groups and social movements from across Southern Africa have called on SADC governments to urgently address public debt, migration, climate financing, youth unemployment, inequality and shrinking civic space, writes ## [President Herminie Holds Bilateral Meeting with President of BADEA](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7199/president-herminie-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-president-of-badea) _2026-08-16 · State House Seychelles_ President Dr. Patrick Herminie held a bilateral meeting in Durban with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Mr. Abdullah KH Almusaibeeh, on the margins of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit. The discussions centred on strengthening financial cooperation between Seychelles and BADEA, with a view to identifying potential financing opportunities for national… ## [President Herminie Meets Seychellois Diaspora in Durban, Commits to Harnessing Their Expertise for National Development](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7198/president-herminie-meets-seychellois-diaspora-in-durban-commits-to-harnessing-their-expertise-for-national-development) _2026-08-16 · State House Seychelles_ President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks with members of the Seychellois diaspora in South Africa on the first day of his visit to Durban, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with Seychellois living abroad. He was joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Ambassador Barry Faure; the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Ms. Jeniffer Vel; and… ## [Future of Energy Conference 2026 Innovation Challenge Names Finalists](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/future-of-energy-conference-2026) _2026-08-15 · AfricaBrief_ LAGOS, Nigeria—After a rigorous review of applications from innovators across Africa for the Future of Energy Conference (FEC) 2026 Innovation Challenge, the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), in partnership with Africa Change Lab (ACL), has announced the finalists for recognition, writes ## [President Herminie Extends Warmest Wishes to India on its 80th Independence Day](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7197/president-herminie-extends-warmest-wishes-to-india-on-its-80th-independence-day) _2026-08-15 · State House Seychelles_ On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, and on my own behalf, I extend to you and to the friendly people of India my warmest congratulations and best wishes on the joyous occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. As India commemorates this historic milestone, the people of Seychelles join you in honouring the courage, sacrifice and vision of those who secured the… ## [SADC People’s Summit Opens with Call for Economic Liberation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-peoples-summit-opens-with-call) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ Durban, South Africa — Southern African People’s Solidarity Network chairperson on Friday opened the 2026 SADC People’s Summit by declaring that the region’s peoples must organise for economic justice, debt justice, climate justice and democratic control of natural resources, rejecting an extractive order that leaves communities poor amid vast mineral wealth, writes ## [UN Tax Talks Advance Push for Fairer Global Taxation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/un-tax-talks-advance-push-for-fairer) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ The conclusion of the New York session marks a shift from broad conceptual discussions towards detailed negotiations over the rules that could eventually govern international tax cooperation. ## [Digital Africa Summit to Spotlight Malawi’s Digital Transformation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/digital-africa-summit-to-spotlight) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ For Malawi, the discussions will focus specifically on creating an enabling environment for digital investment, expanding connectivity and unlocking the economic and social benefits of technology. ## [President Herminie to Represent Seychelles at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7196/president-herminie-to-represent-seychelles-at-the-46th-ordinary-sadc-summit-in-durban) _2026-08-14 · State House Seychelles_ President Dr. Patrick Herminie will attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, taking place in Durban, South Africa, from 15th to 19th August 2026. The official Opening Ceremony of the Summit will take place on Monday 17th August, where President Herminie will deliver his maiden address to the Summit. The President will be… ## [Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission](https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/7195/appointment-of-the-board-of-the-seychelles-revenue-commission) _2026-08-14 · State House Seychelles_ The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission. Mr William Zarine has been appointed as the Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Astride Tamatave Member (ex-officio as PS Finance) Mrs Natalie Edmond Member (ex-officio as PS Trade) Mr Charles Morin Member Mrs Niranjana Ramani Member Ms Ginny Elizabeth Member Mr Norman…