Towards a certified electronic signature in West Africa

[[{"value":"The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the European Union through the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, is exploring with its Member States best practices and experiences in certified electronic signatures. The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and concerted approach to the digital economy and society, including e-commerce and e-government. For two days, during an online workshop organised […]

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APO International

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and GE HealthCare bring Advanced Mammography Technology to Tanzania to Improve Access and help Address Breast Cancer Mortality Rate

[[{"value":"Radiologists at Muhimbili National Hospital, part of the Muhimbili University of Health and Sciences and the largest public hospital in Tanzania, will receive the latest mammography technology and advanced imaging training to help clinicians improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the country; the project aims to help lower Tanzania’s 50% breast cancer mortality rate through early detection and efforts to expand clinical education. Today the Radiological Society of […]

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World

Indian wrestlers ‘sleeping on floor’ after Dubai airport flooded

Two top Indian wrestlers have been "sleeping on the floor" at Dubai airport after record rainfall disrupted travel to and from the Middle East financial centre, Indian media reported. The Indian Express newspaper said Paris Olympics hopeful Deepak Punia and fellow wrestler Sujeet Kalkal had been stuck at the airport since Tuesday while en route to Bishkek for the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Scores of flights were delayed, […]

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Namibia

Consultative meeting on public finance’s draft Bill underway at Otjiwarongo

A one-day consultative meeting on the Public Finance Management’s Draft Bill, which is aimed at repealing the Finance State Act of 1991, officially commenced Thursday morning at Otjiwarongo. The meeting is being attended by chief executive officers from the local authority councils of Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, as well as the directors in finance division and departments at the two regional councils. Some traditional authority leaders from the […]

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Oshiwambo

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek ta li kunghilile oshiwana shikwate nawa omeva.

Elelo lo shilando sha Windhoek ota li pula noku kunghilila oshiwana shi kwate nawa omeva eshi eendama odo hadi yandje omeva ko vakalimo moshilando pangelo da didilikwa dina omeva taa shonopala. Omukanda oo wapitifwa kelelo loshilando owati, ondodo yomeva mee ndama do patatu odo hadi yandje omeva melelo loshilando, oku li pedu osho sha etififwa komuloka wanghundipala wo neudo. Olopota oya ulika kutya ehangano loku andjakaneka omayakulo omeva moshilongo (NamWater), […]

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APO International

Uganda: Government presents proposal to borrow US$117.6 million for Kitgum-Kidepo Road

[[{"value":"Government has tabled a loan request of US$117.26 million (Shs446.7 billion) to be borrowed from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo road. The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (Planning), Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, tabled the request during the plenary sitting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Speaker Anita Among noted that government has been improving tourism roads across the country to boost revenue generation […]

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Oshiwambo

Okanona ko kakadona komido 14 ka kwatwa keenghono komukunda Otatashe.

Opolifi ya Namibia koshitopolwa sha Oshikoto oya patulula oshibofa she kwato kee nghono laningilwa okanona kokadona komido dili 14 oku dja ko mulumenhu womido 23 eli omukwashiwana wa Angola. She likwa telela ko lopota yopolifi, oo eli omu kwatakanifi moshikondo shoku ko naakona oimbulama moshitopolwa, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, nena okwati oshiningwanima osha holoka metivali momukunda Otatashe moshikandjo hoololo sha Engodi sha ningwa lwopo 21h00. Okanona kaningwa oshihakanwa ota kulopotwa […]

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Africa

Nearly 136 million people in Africa live with hearing difficulties: tackling the crisis with a smartphone and an app

By De Wet Swanepoel, University of Pretoria In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau’s world of silence is about to change. For decades, isolated by hearing loss from the community’s vibrant life and his grandchildren’s conversations, he sees hope when a community health worker visits with a smartphone in hand. This isn’t just any visit; it’s the gateway to Kamau’s reconnection with the world, facilitated by breakthrough digital […]

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APO International

We are Committed to Enhancing Road Safety, President Ruto

[[{"value":"Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. The President said road negligence must stop and road safety measures enhanced, including the adoption of modern technologies to enhance monitoring of traffic violations and the introduction of instant fines. Saying that no one will be exempted from road safety compliance, President Ruto pointed out that the government is […]

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Month: April 2024