Gavi, Lesotho partner on resumed direct funding - ITREALMS

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The vaccine alliance, Gavi and the Government of Lesotho have signed a Letter of Intent on the resumption of direct funding to the Government of Lesotho, following the successful implementation of pre-disbursement financial systems requirements, reports ITREALMS.

The development follows a programme launched in 2022 by Gavi to support Lesotho in strengthening its financial management capabilities to enable the country to address all Grant Management Requirements (GMRs).

Africanlaw set to offer global market direct access to Africa lawyers - ITREALMS

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Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, billions of dollars in trade related transactions are registered year on year, coupled with a host of interactions that require the support of legal bodies to ensure local and international laws are adhered to. 

AfricanLaw, co-founded by seasoned and passionate Intellectual Property law and innovation practitioner Simbarashe Makahamadze, is gearing up to participate at Web Summit Qatar 2024 from the 26th-29th of February 2024, joining thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in highlighting the future of tech in solving some of the globe’s most complex connectivity challenges.

Understanding realities of direct selling by Biram Fall - ITREALMS

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In a region where traditional job markets can be limited, direct selling offers a flexible and accessible pathway to entrepreneurship. In the traditional retail model, shop owners buy goods from manufacturers and mark them up to pay for their business costs such as rent, before selling them on to the end consumer. In the direct selling model, distributors sell high-quality goods directly to the customers outside of the store environment, reducing business costs and eliminating the need to raise prices on their goods.

In addition to providing unique, life-enhancing products to consumers, the direct selling industry has had a significant impact on Sub-Saharan economies.