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The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism receives $7.3 million to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder farmers’ income

Funding targets food production and income growth for 800,000 smallholder farmers

Global Affairs Canada (https://apo-opa.co/3UlInNr) has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa. The financing will aid the Mechanism in replicating its credit guarantee programs, enabling fertilizer importers and aggregators to access…

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Minister Hussen highlights Canada’s strong engagement in Africa during visit to Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

During his trip, he reaffirmed Canada’s engagement in Africa, particularly in support of empowering women and girls, increasing green economic growth and ensuring a more prosperous world for all

Yesterday, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded his trip to Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. During his trip, he reaffirmed Canada’s engagement in Africa, particularly in support of empowering women and girls, increasing green economic growth and ensuring a more prosperous world for all.…

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Seychelles and Canada commit to broaden and enhance bilateral collaborations

The two diplomats underscored the importance of the adoption of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) that would enable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to access concessional funding

Mr. Kyle Nunas, the High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Seychelles, currently on a working visit, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, on Monday 25th March, at Maison Queau de Quinssy. Discussions were centered around the benefits resulting from the introduction of the…

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The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business delighted to announce Elephant Trade-Services as headline sponsor during its 30-Year Anniversary

Elephant Trade-Services DRC, under the leadership of its CEO, Gabriel Tshitende, has underwritten major programs in Canada, African markets and the United States of America

Ahead of PDAC in Toronto, the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) underscored its appreciation of Elephant Trade-Services (https://ElephantTrade.net/), announced as headline sponsor during the 30th Year Anniversary of the Toronto-headquartered organization. Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business said: ‘’Elephant Trade-Services is a proudly DRC based company, which has…

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
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Todd Burns to serve as keynote speaker at the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the High Commission of Canada, the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference is set to bring together industry leaders

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased Todd Burns, CEO of Cypher Environmental, will serve as keynote speaker at our 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference taking place from 19-20 February 2024 in Nairobi. In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the High Commission of Canada, the 2nd Canada-Africa…

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The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business announces Ateau Zola as Vice President and Special Envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The Canada-Africa Chamber looks forward to welcoming more new members from across the DRC

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to announce Ms. Ateau Zola has been named Vice President and Special Envoy during the DRC-Canada Leadership Visit (https://apo-opa.co/4bBvOUK) to the Lualaba Province, concluded this past weekend. Sponsored by Elephant Trade SARL (https://apo-opa.co/4bvW0jH), the Canada-Africa Chamber Mission commenced with a high-level meeting with…

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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ match schedule reveal

Eagerly awaited details will be revealed during a special live programme on the TSN, CTV and RDS platforms in Canada, Televisa in Mexico, and FOX and Telemundo in the United States

The match schedule will be unveiled during a special live broadcast at 15:00 ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; The event will be streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.co/3w9ZOH6); TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada, Televisa in Mexico, and FOX and Telemundo in the USA among the broadcasters providing coverage. FIFA.com…

Source: The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business |

President William Ruto to Officiate The 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

The conference is open to all corporate members of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, along with invited guests and sponsors

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH) scheduled for 19th – 20th February 2024 in Nairobi. The event will also welcome Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade…

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule to be announced on 4 February

Match schedule details will be shared during a special live programme airing on TSN, CTV and RDS platforms in Canada, Televisa in Mexico, and FOX and Telemundo in the USA

FIFA World Cup 2026™ (www.FIFA.com) match schedule to be unveiled during a special live broadcast starting at 3pm ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; Match schedule announcement will include host city match allocations for the 104 matches of the tournament in 2026, as well as the locations of key matches, including the biggest…

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Rugby: South Africa get the party started at HSBC SVNS in Cape Town

South Africa’s Blitzboks through to HSBC SVNS Cape Town quarter-finals in vibrant festival atmosphere

The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12 men’s and women’s teams in the world showcasing their talents and feeding off the vibrant energy emanating from the stands at the DHL Stadium. There were fireworks on and off…