Standards are taking the spotlight today as discussions on South Africa's economic growth and international competitiveness unfold at an event hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Taking place ahead of World Standards Day, the event highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life. Thami Ngubeni spoke to SABS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lizo Makele.

Standards are taking the spotlight today as discussions on South Africa's economic growth and international competitiveness unfold at an event hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Taking place ahead of World Standards Day, the event highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life. Thami Ngubeni spoke to SABS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lizo Makele.

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SABS highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life

Zambia says it remains hopeful of reaching an agreement on debt restructuring with Afreximbank, even as the matter is currently under arbitration. The Southern African nation, which defaulted in 2020, has already secured agreements with creditors covering 94% of the debt it seeks to restructure. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the sixth and final review of Zambia's extended credit facility, clearing the way for a $190 million disbursement. Thami Ngubeni spoke to an  Economic Analyst based in Zambia, Yusuf Dodia

Zambia says it remains hopeful of reaching an agreement on debt restructuring with Afreximbank, even as the matter is currently under arbitration. The Southern African nation, which defaulted in 2020, has already secured agreements with creditors covering 94% of the debt it seeks to restructure. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the sixth and final review of Zambia's extended credit facility, clearing the way for a $190 million disbursement. Thami Ngubeni spoke to an&nbsp; Economic Analyst based in Zambia, Yusuf Dodia

Zambia in talks with Afreximbank to restructure debt 

Pan-African communications firm, APO Group, has announced the promotion of Malika Bouayad to Group Account Director in its Public Relations and Strategic Communications unit. Bouayad's appointment follows her contribution to several high-profile communications campaigns across the continent and comes amid growing demand for strong strategic messaging to elevate Africa's presence globally. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Malika Bouayad, Group Account Director in APO Group's Public Relations and Strategic Communications, about the role of strategic communications in shaping Africa's global image, and APO Group's efforts to strengthen pan-African service delivery.

Pan-African communications firm, APO Group, has announced the promotion of Malika Bouayad to Group Account Director in its Public Relations and Strategic Communications unit. Bouayad's appointment follows her contribution to several high-profile communications campaigns across the continent and comes amid growing demand for strong strategic messaging to elevate Africa's presence globally. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Malika Bouayad, Group Account Director in APO Group's Public Relations and Strategic Communications, about the role of strategic communications in shaping Africa's global image, and APO Group's efforts to strengthen pan-African service delivery.

Malika Bouayad to head APO Group's Public Relations and Strategic Communications unit

The African Development Bank (AFDB) says education in Africa must translate into jobs, economic growth, and poverty reduction if the continent is to realise its full potential. Speaking at the 20th anniversary of the African Council for Distance Education at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, on Thursday, the Bank's Director for Human Development, Babatunde Omilola, emphasised the need to better align education systems with labour market demands, especially for Africa's rapidly growing youth population. He outlined the Bank's priorities, including mobilising more development financing and strengthening Africa's financial architecture. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe spoke with AFDB's Director for Human Development, Babatunde Omilola..

The African Development Bank (AFDB) says education in Africa must translate into jobs, economic growth, and poverty reduction if the continent is to realise its full potential. Speaking at the 20th anniversary of the African Council for Distance Education at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, on Thursday, the Bank's Director for Human Development, Babatunde Omilola, emphasised the need to better align education systems with labour market demands, especially for Africa's rapidly growing youth population. He outlined the Bank's priorities, including mobilising more development financing and strengthening Africa's financial architecture. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe spoke with AFDB's Director for Human Development, Babatunde Omilola..

SABS highlights the crucial role standards play in promoting sustainability, boosting trade, and improving quality of life

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