Economic development
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted a listing of sustainable notes under the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited's (IDC) Domestic Medium Term Note Programme. The IDC has issued two new financial instruments, IDCS06 and IDCS07, with a total nominal value of R 33,241,000,
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The government of Anakapalli has started land levelling works for a dedicated women's industrial park on Pitapalem village road, near the collector's bungalow. This project is expected to be operational within six months, complementing the newly inaugurated MSME park in the district. The women's
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The Punjab Housing, Urban Development, and Public Health Engineering Department in Lahore has taken significant steps to strengthen its governance and accountability mechanisms. The department has set up Quality Assurance Committees in all key subordinate agencies and development authorities across the province. These committees, comprising departmental engineers, quality control officers,
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Luneburg has appointed Hans-Christian Lied, a seasoned urban planner and architect, as the new head of urban development in the Department of Construction. With over 25 years of experience, including stints at the International Building Exhibition (IBA) in Hamburg and various management positions in the Hamburg administration, Lied is well-equipped
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Beitbridge District Hospital has been equipped with a reliable and sustainable water supply system, thanks to the installation of a solar-powered borehole, water storage tanks, and a water point strategically connected to key areas within the hospital. The initiative was commissioned by Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert
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Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Kamel Al-Wazir has taken a significant step in combating customs evasion, a major threat to local industry, state revenues, and product quality in the Egyptian market. Al-Wazir has ordered the formation of a mini committee to develop effective solutions to curb customs evasion while
Economic development
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) has announced the listing of two new sustainable notes on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as part of its Domestic Medium Term Note Programme in the Interest Rate Market. These new financial instruments, designated as IDCS06 and IDCS07, are aimed at
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In a recent workshop and policy dialogue, the African Development Bank Group emphasized the importance of combating illicit financial flows and improving resource-backed loan governance in the Central African Republic. The four-day event aimed to enhance the country's capacity to manage its natural resources, detect anomalies related to
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The AQMOLA Industrial Zone in Kazakhstan's Akmola region has officially launched, with the aim of hosting production facilities for domestic and international investors. Spanning nearly 1,000 hectares, the zone already has seven investment projects underway, backed by companies from China, Turkey, Singapore, and Kazakhstan. These projects are
Economic development
Maharashtra Minister for Industry and Marathi Language Uday Samant provided insights into the state's industrial development, investment inflows, job creation, and progress in the cooperative sector at the Davos Summit. Samant stated that Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 15.72 lakh crore were signed, with 15 entrepreneurs
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The Trump administration's budget proposal for 2026 includes a 44% cut to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), affecting more than 9 million Americans who rely on rental assistance programs. President Donald Trump's plan also shifts the burden of housing aid to
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In a recent statement, Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Speaker Khoirudin emphasized the need for the city's development to be guided by cultural values and local wisdom. This aligns with this year's Jakarta Anniversary theme, "Jakarta as a Global and Cultured City." Khoirudin
