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CHAD: “Chad Talents” 3rd edition will be from 7 to 9 November 2017.
Under the theme “Promoting skills and self-employment in the key sectors of Chad’s economic dynamism”, the third edition of the Chad Talents Skills and Employment Fair will take place from 7 to 9 November 2017 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in N’Djamena.
Tchad Talents is a training, information and exchange event dedicated to the support and development of entrepreneurship, both revealing entrepreneurial trends and a real practical tool for its visitors. It is the largest gathering of young entrepreneurs, promoters and promoters of lucrative projects in Chad.
“At its creation, Chad Talents had set itself the vocation of instilling the spirit of initiative and the desire to undertake to the Chadians. This is still the case today, because the Chadians do not lack ideas or even will, but they deserve to be guided at best in this adventure and accompanied throughout their development, “said Djamal- Addine ABDEL-AZIZ HAGGAR, co-organizer of Chad Talents 2017.
This third edition of Chad Talents aims, inter alia, to: promote employment for young people in the key sectors of Energy and Mines, Agriculture and Livestock, Industries, Digital Economy and Services; the promotion of youth entrepreneurship with a focus on access to development tools for lucrative projects. The goal is to equip young people in these key sectors so that they engage in the public sector or decide to take their destiny in hand and create a new generation of dynamic and bold young people.
The concept of Chad Talents 2017 is based on six pillars: Job Dating, Competition of Innovative Project Managers, Conferences – Workshops – Youth Experience Sharing, Coaching (Consulting, Training, Coaching, Sponsorship), Junior Business meeting and Exhibitions.
The national competition is open to any person potentially leading a lucrative economic initiative. It will encourage the emergence of new ideas and innovative projects. All you have to be at least 18 years old as of December 31, 2017 and propose an original, innovative and lucrative project in the key sectors of the edition Chad Talents 2017. The registrations are open from September 15, 2017 to the 15 October 2017 only online at www.tchadtalents.td.
A Gala Evening will be organized at the Radisson Blu Hotel in N’Djaména on November 09, 2017. This event aims to bring together 200 actors most representative of the economic life in Chad. This evening will be punctuated in a spirit of conviviality and sharing with highlights: networking, awards ceremonies, artistic animations, speeches. It will be enhanced by the presence of cultural and sporting personalities with a good national and international reputation.
Source: tchadinfos.com / By Brillant Rondouba
The presidency of Togo has announced that the project to exploit the manganese mine of Nayega, located in the Savanes region in the north of the country, is entering its operational phase. According to a statement issued on June 10, 2025, production is scheduled to start at the end of June 2025, with an initial volume of 4,000 tons per month, which should gradually double to reach 8,000 tons per month.
Keras Resources is the technical partner retained by the Togolese government to carry out this project. A statement from Keras, relayed by the presidency, details that the company signed a cooperation agreement in 2023 with the Togolese state, owner of the mine through the Togolese Manganese Company (STM). Under the terms of this agreement, Keras will receive a remuneration of 1.5% of the mine’s gross revenue for three years for its advisory services, as well as 6% for brokering services.
The reserves of the Nayega mine are estimated at 8.5 million tonnes, which would allow exploitation over a period of 11 years. The authorities of Lomé welcome the expected contribution of the mine to the national budget, a benefit that should be strengthened by the rigorous management of the generated revenues, as indicated by our colleagues from Agence Afrique.
With a growing global demand for manganese, particularly in steel alloys and renewable energy technologies, Togo is seeking to assert itself as an essential supplier of this strategic ore. This positioning could play a catalytic role for the national economy, always according to information from the Africa Agency.
Source: senego / Photo credit: Republicoftogo.com
The Gabonese government decided on Friday to ban the import of broilers in order to promote national poultry production and ensure food security, according to the final communiqué of the council of ministers chaired by the head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
The ban will be effective from 1 January 2027, thus leaving a period of 18 months (1 year and 6 months) for actors in the sector to structure themselves, invest and prepare to meet national demand.
“This measure aims to restore domestic poultry production, boost agricultural investment, reduce food dependency and strengthen the trade balance,” the government hopes. Gabon also hopes to foster “the emergence of a network of rural jobs, the rise in quality of products consumed locally and the creation of an economic ecosystem around this sector”.
The government has also planned a detailed operational plan to be presented within 45 days by the ministers responsible for economy and trade.
Libreville dreams of reducing its dependence on poultry imports and strengthening the country’s food security. In addition, the promotion of local poultry farming should have a positive impact on rural areas, generating jobs and contributing to the development of a vibrant poultry ecosystem.
Imported frozen chicken is the most consumed food in Gabon because of its low price and packaging ready to be thrown into a pot.
“The star of the freezer” is how Gabonese people refer to frozen chicken because it is often the only food, if not the default food, found in the freezers of Gabonese families.
Frozen chicken and meat are generally imported from Latin America and Europe. Their massive presence on the market has destroyed local production.
The Council of Ministers also announced a ban on exporting crude manganese from 1 January 2029. The objective is to promote local industrial development, create jobs and maximize the value of this resource, of which Gabon is the world’s second largest producer.
Sources: gabonactu.com
Mauritania is in the spotlight. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Sidi Ould Tah was elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), at the annual meeting of the institution held in Abidjan. He succeeds Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria, in office since 2015.
His election came after a hard-fought duel against Samuel Munzele Maimbo of Zambia, who finished in second place. The election, which was marked by major geopolitical and economic issues, took place against a background of high expectations regarding governance and development financing on the continent.
The Senegalese Amadou Hott, long perceived as one of the favorites, finishes in third place, followed by the South African Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala. Despite significant diplomatic support, notably for Hott, the momentum in favour of Sidi Ould Tah has prevailed in the last few rounds.
Former minister and general manager of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Sidi Ould Tah is recognized for his experience and strategic vision. He will officially take office on 1 September 2025.
Photo credit: Forbes Africa
