Tuesday 28 October, 2014 - 9:32
In his belt-tightening medium-term budget policy statement on 22 October 2014, Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, failed to provide the considerably increased finances that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would require to tackle the enhanced peace-making role that President Jacob Zuma envisages for it.
Thursday 22 August, 2013 - 16:19
Aid agencies should source development products from local manufacturers to help them make the most of their budgets and improve their impact. This is the view of service providers and manufacturers from Africa.
In a press statement, AidEx - a global humanitarian and development aid event held annually in Brussels - argues that development agencies spend around US$69 billion each year on procuring goods and services from external providers - more than 50 percent of total official development assistance.
Wednesday 17 March, 2010 - 11:52
