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Government, private sector, community unite to improve ICT infrastructure in Nyanga
The commissioning of the Manjoro Computer Laboratory in Nyanga District, Manicaland Province, has showcased the power of partnerships between Government, the private sector, and the local community in improving access to digital technology. Built...

Biz Buzz: Bright Smiles brings non-profit dental care to Central Minnesota
ST. CLOUD — After struggling for years to afford dental care, Mahado Onwukwe is now working to make sure others in Central Minnesota don’t face the same barriers. Onwukwe, originally from Somalia, moved to St. Cloud in 2004. At 13, she injured one...

Charity Site Traffic Growth Slows by 2.5%
Charity and not-for-profit businesses have seen a drop in organic traffic growth since the rise of AI-powered search - but they’re outperforming other industries, according to new research. The Google AI Search Shift Report by digital marketing...

Government unveils plan to create 500,000 jobs through expansion of economic crops
The Government is set to roll out a major agriculture-driven jobs initiative that would create more than 500,000 employment opportunities across the country as part of a new strategy to transform the sector and accelerate inclusive economic...

Minister to launch inaugural North West Digital Futures conference at ATU Donegal
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, will officially launch the NW 2025: Shaping Our Digital Futures conference on Thursday, October 23, at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU)...

Private Sector welcomes co-investment approach to advancing agriculture

Government unveils new ‘V-level’ qualifications to replace BTecs and simplify post-16 education
The new qualifications are set to replace Level 3 BTecs and other post-16 technical courses currently available in England. A consultation has now been launched as part of the Government’s wider post-16 education and skills white paper, amid...

Minister Lipavský at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg and the Ministerial Meeting with Black Sea and Central Asian Countries
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský took part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council held in Luxembourg on Monday, 20 October 2025. Together with his European counterparts, he discussed the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in...

Charity Commissioner Orders “Status Quo” in Pune’s HND Jain Boarding Case; Temporary Stay on Property Transactions, Probe Ordered Into Temple Affairs
Pune/Mumbai, 20th October 2025: In a significant development in the ongoing dispute over the sale of HND Jain Boarding property in Model Colony, Maharashtra Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti on Monday ordered a “Status Quo” on all transactions...

Minister of State for International Cooperation participates in event highlighting Qatari-Egyptian cooperation to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza
Cairo: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad took part in an event to shed light on the Qatar-Egypt cooperation aimed at meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of the Gaza Strip, held in Cairo...

Charity with branch in Aylesbury found to have committed serious financial mismanagement
A charity with a branch in Aylesbury has been found to have committed serious financial mismanagement by a regulator. The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International is a charity which works to promote Christianity. It has more than 50...
Minister says govt looking for solutions that work in practice
Brdo pri Kranju, 20 October - The government is listening to businesses and working to find solutions that work in practice, said Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič at the Slovenian Business Summit on Monday, while the Chamber of Commerce and...

Charity starts 'new chapter' with larger premises
A charity in Worcestershire has entered an "exciting new chapter" after opening its new, larger premises. The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge, which aims to tackle food waste, has moved to the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich. His...

Government ‘open to new proposals’ to improve refugee policy
The interior ministry is open to new proposals to improve refugee policy, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday during an open table discussion organised by Akel. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising support for...

Charity fishing club 'shocked and saddened' after arson attack destroys £6,000 in equipment as police launch probe
A Charity fishing club has been left "shocked and saddened" after a suspected arson attack destroyed £6,000 in equipment. Craig Parkins, 40, from Fishing for Minds, part of Higham Ferrers Riverside Angling Club, in Northamptonshire, told GB News...

Politicians only apologize for ‘out of hand’ rhetoric when caught: Salena Zito
Washington Examiner Senior Columnist Salena Zito said the growing number of “dehumanizing” statements from politicians is “very dangerous,” warning that “unstable” people could take this rhetoric “to the next level.” “If you take a look at what...

Government upgrading planning status of data centres, large labs and gigafactories
Developers looking to build large laboratories or gigafactories will be able to apply for planning permission using the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consenting regime process, according to plans announced by the...

Minister of Works issues 14-day termination notice to CCECC
By Mashe Umaru Gwamna Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has issued a 14-day termination notice to China Civil Engineering Construction (CCEC) Company Limited, over displeasure with the Rehabilitation of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, contract...

Government responds to calls to increase paternity leave for new parents
Child and parent holding hands.(Image: Middlesbrough Council) The UK government has responded to calls to increase the amount of paternity leave given to new parents. It comes after MP for Sheffield Hallam, Olivia Blake, asked the Parliamentary...

Government Suspends MERA CEO Henry Kachaje Amid Ongoing Investigations
The Government of Malawi has suspended Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer Henry Kachaje to pave the way for ongoing investigations into his conduct. Confirming the development, Chief Secretary to the President and...