In the Democratic Republic of Congo, global agribusiness Olam Agri, through its forestry subsidiary Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB), is pioneering sustainable development with Africa's first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified project.

In 2022, they constructed an eco-friendly restaurant  within the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, using exclusively FSC-certified timber sourced from CIB's own concessions. This initiative exemplifies how responsible forestry can support both conservation and local economic growth.

Today, we delve into this groundbreaking project and its implications for the future of forest management in Africa with Israel Bionyi, Senior Regional Communications Manager at FSC Africa.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, global agribusiness Olam Agri, through its forestry subsidiary Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB), is pioneering sustainable development with Africa's first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified project.
In 2022, they constructed an eco-friendly restaurant &nbsp;within the Nouabal&eacute;-Ndoki National Park, using exclusively FSC-certified timber sourced from CIB's own concessions. This initiative exemplifies how responsible forestry can support both conservation and local economic growth.
Today, we delve into this groundbreaking project and its implications for the future of forest management in Africa with Israel Bionyi, Senior Regional Communications Manager at FSC Africa.

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Global agribusiness Olam Agri pioneers sustainable development with Africa's first FSC

On our Wednesday Profile this morning, we speak to Professor Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome, a distinguished Nigerian-born Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, CUNY, in New Your City, in the US, specialising in international political economy, gender, and African diaspora studies. An active visual and vocal activist, Professor Okome co-founded #BringBackOurGirlsNYC, a coalition of Nigerians, Nigerian Americans, Africans, Diasporan Africans and friends of Nigeria residents in the United States. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to her recently and began by asking what her to tell us a bit about her up bringing

On our Wednesday Profile this morning, we speak to Professor Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome, a distinguished Nigerian-born Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, CUNY, in New Your City, in the US, specialising in international political economy, gender, and African diaspora studies. An active visual and vocal activist, Professor Okome co-founded #BringBackOurGirlsNYC, a coalition of Nigerians, Nigerian Americans, Africans, Diasporan Africans and friends of Nigeria residents in the United States. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to her recently and began by asking what her to tell us a bit about her up bringing

Nigerian scholar, Professor Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome reflects on activism, academia and African diaspora advocacy

As Africa's Travel Indaba approaches, attention is not only on major tourism brands, but also on the small and growing tourism businesses that are helping shape authentic visitor experiences across KwaZulu-Natal. One of those businesses is ING Travel & Tours, a Durban-based tour operating company that offers experiences ranging from cultural and township tours to wildlife and historical attractions across the province. The company will be participating as an SMME rover at this year's Africa's Travel Indaba. Peter Ndoro spoke to Siyabonga Innocent Xulu, founder of ING Travel & Tours, about the company's journey and growth.

As Africa's Travel Indaba approaches, attention is not only on major tourism brands, but also on the small and growing tourism businesses that are helping shape authentic visitor experiences across KwaZulu-Natal. One of those businesses is ING Travel &amp; Tours, a Durban-based tour operating company that offers experiences ranging from cultural and township tours to wildlife and historical attractions across the province. The company will be participating as an SMME rover at this year's Africa's Travel Indaba.&nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Siyabonga Innocent Xulu, founder of ING Travel &amp; Tours, about the company's journey and growth.

Durban tourism startup ING Travel & Tours prepares to showcase local experiences at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Senior parliamentarians, ministers, and global health leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa, from today till the 15th of May, for a high-level meeting on health. The meeting brings together Chairpersons of Health and Finance Committees from across Anglophone Africa. Coordinated by the Global TB Caucus and local partners, including SANAC, the meeting aims to boost political commitment, improve health systems, and secure financing for TB response.  TB remains one of the deadliest killers in society after the World Health Organization revealed in March that a total of 1.23 million people died from TB in 2024. Peter Ndoro spoke to Lord Nick Herbert, a Member of the UK House of Lords and Global TB Caucus Co-Founder 

Senior parliamentarians, ministers, and global health leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa, from today till the 15th of May, for a high-level meeting on health. The meeting brings together Chairpersons of Health and Finance Committees from across Anglophone Africa. Coordinated by the Global TB Caucus and local partners, including SANAC, the meeting aims to boost political commitment, improve health systems, and secure financing for TB response. &nbsp;TB remains one of the deadliest killers in society after the World Health Organization revealed in March that a total of 1.23 million people died from TB in 2024.&nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Lord Nick Herbert, a Member of the UK House of Lords and Global TB Caucus Co-Founder&nbsp;

Global agribusiness Olam Agri pioneers sustainable development with Africa's first FSC

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