insert_link Africa Nigerian bandits strategically target school children for kidnappings – here’s why By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies It is every parent’s worst nightmare: armed criminals attacking their child’s school, kidnapping students and teachers. In some parts of Nigeria, this scenario is not just the stuff of nightmares – it has become all too common in the past 10 years. The most famous incident was the mass abduction of 276 students from a girls’ school in Chibok, a […] todayMarch 27, 2024 10
insert_link Lifestyle Exploring the roots of stupidity: first understand the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions By Manfred Kets de Vries, INSEAD Most people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their opinions, regardless of how irrational they may be. These people demonstrate unwavering self-assurance and are often oblivious to their own inadequacies. They craft retrospective justifications to validate their beliefs and hold onto them. Even when presented with opportunities […] todayMarch 27, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Ethiopia is Expanding Access to Radiation Medicine and Earlier Detection of Adult and Childhood Cancer [[{"value":"Ethiopia hosted cancer experts from the IAEA, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) for an imPACT Review in the country last November. A key objective of the mission was to contribute to the renewal of the National Cancer Control Plan — including for childhood cancer — and support the Ministry of Health in expanding regional access to radiation medicine services. The cancer burden in Ethiopia is significant: of […] todayMarch 27, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announced New Funding Initiatives to Fight Tuberculosis at the 18th Annual National Tuberculosis Research Conference [[{"value":"National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa on March 21, 2024, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in attendance. Organized by the Ministry of Health and partners, the event ran until March 24th, culminating with the celebration of World TB Day. Unique to this year were outdoor activities to educate the public that included a police march, a public sport activity between Addis Ababa […] todayMarch 27, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Seychelles: President Ramkalawan sends a message of condolence to President Putin [[{"value":"Following the recent terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall which occurred on Friday 22nd March 2024, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the devastating terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall, claiming numerous innocent lives. At this […] todayMarch 27, 2024 9
insert_link World Singapore Investigators Heading to Baltimore to Help with Ship Probe Singapore's port authority says a team of investigators are on their way to Baltimore to assist US authorities on the ship that collided with a bridge. The Marine Port Authority will also conduct its own investigation into how the Singapore-flagged vessel caused the bridge collapse. todayMarch 27, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Education Minister Takes Action Against Deregistered Colleges Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, has declared his department's refusal to tolerate gross governance and compliance failures. This statement follows the deregistration of Damelin, City Varsity, Icesa City Campus, and Lyceum College—owned by Educor—as higher education institutions. Since 2020, these four private colleges have failed to submit audited annual financial statements and have neglected to comply with certain regulations. Nzimande addressed the complaints received […] todayMarch 27, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Agri-Focus – 26 March 2024 Hanks Saisai provides an update on the state of the agriculture sector. https://iono.fm/e/1419742 todayMarch 27, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 26 March 2024 Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor about growth opportunities. https://iono.fm/e/1419741 todayMarch 27, 2024 52