Category: Sustainable Development

The Secretary-General – Press Encounter New York, 4 October 2017 [Opening remarks, as delivered. Full transcript will follow shortly] Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you very much for your presence and it is indeed good to see you again. As you know, we are coming off a jam-packed High-level week and opening of the General Assembly. Some of the most important speeches during that period came from the leaders of Caribbean nations reeling from back-to-back hurricanes. The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda reported that the entire population of Barbuda had been left homeless. The Prime Minister of Dominica declared that...

Initiative expected to add 100 properties to its portfolio over the next five years MCLEAN, United States of America, October 5, 2017/ — Hilton (http://Newsroom.Hilton.com) (NYSE: HLT) has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio.   These funds are intended to support the conversion of around 100 hotels (roughly 20,000 rooms) in multiple African markets into Hilton branded properties, namely into its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton and the recently launched Curio Collection by...

Pointing to scientific evidence warning of increased extreme weather events, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of a trip to the storm-ravaged Caribbean, urged all countries to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change “with greater ambition.”“We know that the world has the tools, the technologies and the wealth to address climate change, but we must show more determination in moving towards a green, clean, sustainable energy future,” Mr. Guterres said at a press encounter at the UN Headquarters, in New York. “Today and every day, I am determined to ensure that the United Nations works to protect our common future and to seize the...

Through this partnership, DHL locations will serve as drop-off points for products destined for consumers in the United States   CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 5, 2017/ —   Africans will now be able to sell their local products to customers in the US through an eBay platform powered by MallforAfrica DHL locations across Africa will serve as pick-up and drop-off points DHL Express (www.dpDHL.com), the world’s leading international express services provider recently announced its partnership with MallforAfrica (www.MallForAfrica.com), the award-winning global e-commerce company, which will facilitate selling of made-in-Africa products to customers in the United States. Businesses can do...

Watch informal comments to the media by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the countries affected by the recent hurricanes, as well as on climate change and other matters. Be the first to like. Like Unlike

President Lungu says he does not want a paralysis in the system because what is being said outside by detractors. He has advised government officials not to be scared so long they are following regulations to deliver to the masses. Speaking during a swearing in ceremony at State House yesterday, President Lungu said those found wanting will be dealt with by the Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC-. He however, said he does not expect his officials to be intimidated by some outbursts of corruption. The Head of State said he cannot take unsubstantiated allegations because all the relevant institutions are available. And...

THE 2018 NATIONAL BUDGET ANALYSIS BREAKFAST PROGRAMME THEME: STAYING THE COURSE OF FISCAL FITNESS 5TH OCTOBER 2017 Venue: RADISSON BLU HOTEL 07:00 am ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION 07:30 am Welcome remarks and Breakfast Mr. Chibamba Kanyama-Moderator 07:35 am OPENING REMARKS Mr. Shadrack Omol Acting Country Representative-UNICEF Dr. Pamela Nakamba-Kabaso Executive Director-ZIPAR 07:45 am Speech by The Guest of Honour Hon. Felix Mutati, MP, Minister of Financ08:05 am An overview of the National Budget Analysis and Social Sector Brief Shebo Nalishebo Research Fellow-ZIPAR 08:35 am PANEL DISCUSSION-Hon. Felix Mutati, MP, Minister of Finance, Caesar Cheelo, Senior Research Fellow, Gibson Masumbu, Research Fellow, Zali Chikuba, Research Fellow, Nkandu Chilombo, Social Specialist-UNICEF 09: 10 am OPEN DISCUSSION 10:O0 am CLOSING...

By Tendai Posiana JESUIT Centre for Theological Reflections (JCTR) Executive Director Father Emmanuel Mumba is preaching a need to conduct training of police officers on human rights and in depth Public Order Act (POA) knowledge. Father Mumba believes engagement and enhanced awareness on POA provision will facilitate fairer enforcement. Father Mumba said building capacity among police officers will enhance democratic good governance in Zambia. Officially opening a Thursday 5th October 2017 JCTR Meeting with Political Parties in Lusaka, Father Mumba encouraged political parties to carefully study the Public Order Act for them to have a common understanding. Father Mumba implored...