insert_link Health / Medical Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm An increased disconnect from your body can make it easier to harm yourself, whether by disordered eating or suicide. Maskot/Maskot via Getty Images April Smith, Auburn University Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths are not from health consequences related to starvation, but from suicide. Up to 1 in […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 22
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the President of the Libyan Presidential Council Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed El-Menfi, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's position in support of all efforts aimed at protecting Libya’s territorial integrity and reinforcing its institutions, so as to empower them to fulfill their role in achieving the goal of holding presidential and parliamentary elections. This shall take place in […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link APO International 9th United Kingdom-Ghana Business Council: Two Memoranda of Understanding on Automotive and Science, Innovation and Technology Signed Ghana has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the United Kingdom at the end of the 9th UK-Ghana Business Council Meeting in Accra on Wednesday January 31, 2024. The two agreements signed, were on science, innovation and technology, as well as on the automotive industry. On science, innovation and technology, the agreement is expected to drive economic prosperity through science and technology, while the MoU on automotive, signed between the […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Reload Logistics Expands Portfolio with Sulphur Bulk Terminal Acquisition in Richards Bay Reload Logistics (ReloadLogistics.com), a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions in Africa, has recently acquired a 50,000 sqm Sulphur Bulk Terminal in Richards Bay and now performs record-setting discharging at this strategic location. Reload’s latest acquisition has an indoor storage of 20,000 sqm, a loading area of 10,000 sqm, and has operations for simultaneous offloading, bagging, and loading for both rail and trucks of containerized or break-bulk cargo. The […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 13
insert_link APO International South Africa: Minister Marais expresses condolences on the passing of Tony Cedras It was with great sadness that the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport learnt of the passing of internationally renowned jazz artist Anthony (Tony) Cedras. He passed away on 29 January 2024 after a battle with emphysema. In 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport bestowed the Ministerial Legacy Award on Mr Cedras in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contribution to South African music, […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link APO International United Nations Women Uganda and Partners Unveil US$41.9 Million Joint Programme for Data and Statistics, Paving the Way for Transformative Impact on Sustainable Development Goals On January 30, 2024, UN Women Uganda, in collaboration with the Ugandan government and 12 United Nations entities, officially introduced the Joint Programme for Data and Statistics (JPDS) in Uganda, a US$41,898,295 initiative anchored on strategic national and international frameworks. Implemented by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the JPDS aligns with Uganda's third National Development Plan (NDP III) 2020/2021 - 2024/2025, the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right Social media can be both dangerous and a lifeline for teens. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty Images Afsaneh Razi, Drexel University Meta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as federal and state governments have increased pressure on […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA and Bipa sign MoU The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE todayFebruary 1, 2024 123
insert_link Business / Economics Innovating for Impact: driving positive change through financial solutions By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia In Namibia, making a real impact with financial solutions is a shared endeavour that requires collective action, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of our people's needs. As a united force within the financial services industry, we bear a collective responsibility to lead the way toward a better future for everyone. At the forefront […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2