Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024: Enabling Black-Owned Businesses to Go Global

Black-owned businesses have emerged as integral players in the global economy, able to foster economic empowerment and contribute to enhanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In the United States, the number of Black-owned businesses increased by nearly 14% pre-pandemic and accounted for a larger share of increases in revenues, employees and payrolls than other racial groups. Marked by rising Black entrepreneurship rates and growing demand for minority-owned businesses, there […]

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Business / Economics

New Global alliance for women’s health could help boost global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040

A new World Economic Forum report released today shows that closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an unprecedented boost to the global economy. Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies, developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute, analyses the health conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women and quantifies the health gap […]

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World

North Korea tests nuclear-capable underwater attack drone

North Korea says it's tested an underwater attack drone that can carry a nuclear weapon. The government news agency says the test is a protest against this week's military drills held jointly by South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

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South Africa

Tshwane’s first deputy mayor says it’s a priority to ensure basic services are consistently delivered

Newly elected City of Tshwane’s first deputy mayor ActionSA’s, Nasiphi Moya, says work to ensure the metro and its residents get access to the services they desperately need is necessary. She was elected during a special council meeting yesterday, getting support from parties in the governing DA-led coalition, which has a combined majority of 109 seats in the 214-seat council. Moya says accelerated infrastructure development and maintenance must become the […]

January 19, 2024 9

Namibia

Otjiwarongo Municipality Unveils State-of-the-Art Machinery for Road Development

Otjiwarongo's Municipality revealed its newly acquired heavy machinery on Thursday, aimed at advancing road construction and maintenance in the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, emphasized the necessity of this modern fleet for Otjiwarongo, an economic hub, given that the existing equipment is 60 years old. The fleet, valued at N$10.7 million, comprises a grader, roller compactor, front-end loader, and a 14,000-liter water tank truck. Uerikua highlighted the strategic importance of […]

January 19, 2024 7

Africa

10 ventures announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 investment showcase

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in the ecosystem. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, African startup funding experienced a 39 […]

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Oshiwambo

Omulumenhu womido 46 atulwa moipandeko eshi akala noku ya moixulo nokanona komido 12, kadalwa kumwaina.

Omulumenhu womido dili 46 okwa teelelika akale aholoka komesho yomangu ya magistrate wa Lüderitz mo mondaxa, konima eshi taku lopotwa akwata keenghono okanona kokakadona komido dili 12 kadalwa kumwaina osho akala noku shininga moule womido dili 2 da ka dilongela. Olopota yopolifi okudja kwao eli omukonaakoni woimbuluma elilepo oshitopolwa sha||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango onghela okwati, omufeekelwa oo eli xekulu yokanona okwa kala noku ya moixulo nokanona okudja ashike eshi […]

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Business / Economics

Business Leadership in an AI World in 2024

Europe faces a challenging year ahead. The confluence of several disruptive factors – geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure, and last, but by no means least, the impact of new technologies – will undoubtedly test leaders to the limit in the year to come. Speaking with business leaders across the region, several common themes have emerged. From the urgent need to build greater resilience and reduce […]

January 19, 2024 15

Sport

Spanish driver Carlos Sainz wins Dakar Rally for fourth time

Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the gruelling Dakar Rally for a fourth time on Friday. The 61-year-old two-time world rally champion had been all but guaranteed success when closest rival Sebastien Loeb was stranded in the desert for over an hour in Thursday's penultimate stage. hdy/pi AFP (NAMPA / AFP)

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Month: January 2024