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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: April 2024

1813 Results / Page 47 of 202

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Africa

Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods and disease – urgent action is needed to start greening and adapt to climate change

    By Meelan Thondoo, University of Cambridge   Cities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean drinking water. African megacities like Lagos, Nigeria (with 21 million residents) and Cairo, Egypt (with 10 million residents) are experiencing significant temperature increases due to the urban heat island effect […]

todayApril 24, 2024 11

PalmPay is recognised by the GSMA as a key contributor to the growth of the African Mobile Money industry in State of the Industry Report

APO International

PalmPay is recognised by the GSMA as a key contributor to the growth of the African Mobile Money industry in State of the Industry Report

[[{"value":"PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading pan-African fintech, has been highlighted by the GSMA in the recently released ‘The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024’  as a key player driving the adoption of mobile money in Nigeria. In the report, GSMA praised PalmPay as a “prominent non-MNO-led mobile money provider with a significant market share in Nigeria” and a top driver of financial inclusion in Africa’s $912 billion mobile money […]

todayApril 24, 2024 12

CORRECTION- Revna Biosciences: A Beacon of Excellence with Dual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditations in Ghana and West Africa

APO International

CORRECTION- Revna Biosciences: A Beacon of Excellence with Dual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditations in Ghana and West Africa

[[{"value":"Revna Biosciences (www.RevnaBio.com) has carved a niche for itself in Ghana and West Africa by being the first facility in the region to secure dual ISO accreditations: ISO 15189:2022 for clinical diagnostics and ISO 20387:2018 for biobanking. This milestone is a testament to RevnaBio’s unwavering commitment to championing precision medicine by propelling molecular diagnostics and therapeutic discovery in the region. A Pledge to Quality and Patient Care The American Association […]

todayApril 24, 2024 8

Africa

Chad’s election outcome already seems set: 4 things Mahamat Déby has done to stay in power

      By Helga Dickow, University of Freiburg   Chad’s presidential election campaigns officially kicked off on Sunday 14 April 2024 in the capital city, N'Djamena. Transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby held a large meeting on the Place de la Nation directly in front of the presidential palace. In attendance were members of the government, the military and various political parties, identifiable, in the blistering heat, by their different […]

todayApril 24, 2024 9

Local

Bank of Namibia strengthens collaboration with central banks in the region

    The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab, recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to foster enhanced collaboration and cooperation with central banks in the region. Accompanied by a technical team from the bank’s financial markets, strategy, projects & transformation, research, and international relations departments, the governor visited the Bank of Ghana, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, and the Bank of Botswana at the end of […]

todayApril 24, 2024 12

Namibia

Windhoek Police Chief Raises Alarm Over Public Possession of Dangerous Weapons

Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police expressed concern over the discovery of various dangerous weapons among the public during recent patrols. These weapons, including knives, pangas, and scissors, were confiscated, prompting Naukushu to emphasize the legal restrictions and potential harm associated with carrying such items. She urged individuals to refrain from carrying weapons for protection and advised them to turn to law enforcement in dangerous situations. Naukushu […]

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South Africa

S.A union Cosatu says intelligence and security services are part of any modern state

S.A union Cosatu says intelligence and security services are part of any modern state. What is critical, however, is to ensure there are sufficient checks and balances in place in law to prevent the abuse of such agencies. The trade federation presented its submission on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill to an ad-hoc committee of the National Council of Provinces. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says they remain concerned that the […]

todayApril 24, 2024 28

Eritrea: World Malaria Day Observed

APO International

Eritrea: World Malaria Day Observed

[[{"value":"World Malaria Day 2024 was observed at the regional level in Tsaeda Christian under the theme “Let’s Strengthen Our Efforts Against Malaria.” At the event, reports were presented focusing on the efforts exerted to control the prevalence of the disease and the challenges encountered. Mr. Kibreab Tesfamicael, head of malaria control at the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region, stated that due to sustainable environmental sanitation activities and […]

todayApril 24, 2024 12

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