insert_link South Africa South African political party warns on National Health Insurance Bill in its current form The ACDP party in South Africa says, the National Health Insurance Bill, in its current form, will lead to a collapse of the country’s health sector, and negatively impact economic growth. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the bill into law at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. ACDP’s, Marie Sukers, says none of the concerns of the health sector has been given due consideration, with public participation merely […] todayMay 15, 2024 17
insert_link Sport Oleksandr Usyk: looking for heavyweight legacy on the Fury road Oleksandr Usyk may be the reigning WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight world champion but to many the Ukrainian is the underdog going into Saturday's long-awaited unifying title fight with Tyson Fury in Riyadh. Size matters, it seems, with southpaw Usyk conceding 15 centimetres (6 inches) in height to the 2.06 metre (6 foot 9 inch) Fury, 18cm in reach, and close to 22 kilos (49lbs) in weight. […] todayMay 15, 2024 9
insert_link Oshiwambo Ongudu yo milameno mo Chada, ota ipula oidjemo yo mahoololo ita lululwe. Omuwiliki wongudu yo milameno mo Chad, Succès Masra, okwa pula opo elelo le kotamango lo shilongo li talulule oidjemo yo mahoololo moshilongo. Oshilongo sho ndinga ndinga ya Africa ota ku lopotwa shali sha kufa ombinga momahoololo oku hoolola omupresident mupe mo 06 May. Olutu lopapangelo olo hali kwatele komesho oshikondo sho mahoololo mo shilongo ola ya ndja eshiivifo kutya, omupresident, Mahamat Idriss Deby aka la akwatela komesho oshilongo pakafimbo, oye […] todayMay 15, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Abidjan – Lagos Corridor: opening of the workshop to validate the results of the Spatial Development Initiative Study [[{"value":"The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is organising a validation meeting for the Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) study for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor from 14 to 16 May 2024 in Accra, Ghana. This three-day meeting brings together experts from the ECOWAS Department of Infrastructure, the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU), representatives of the Ministries of Infrastructure of the […] todayMay 15, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Delivers Keynote Speech at Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, Encourages Global Leaders to Support the Cause [[{"value":"His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, emphasising that it has seen a lack of progress because nearly four in five Africans still cook their meals over open fires and traditional stoves using polluting fuels. He noted that the lack of access to clean cooking had dire consequences for health, the climate and gender equality, contributing to nearly half a million premature […] todayMay 15, 2024 8
insert_link APO International PayRetailers announces its expansion to Africa strengthening its presence in emerging markets [[{"value":"PayRetailers (www.PayRetailers.com), the leading payment processor for Latin America is pleased to announce its new expansion to Africa. With coverage across four countries, the company offers a unified payment solution that will be a game changer for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as their next move for strategic growth. To strengthen its presence in the continent, PayRetailers is activating its payment processing functions in Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania. […] todayMay 15, 2024 10
insert_link APO International What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold Producers [[{"value":"While remaining underexplored, South Sudan is considered to hold significant commercial quantities of mineral resources. A nascent gold mining sector in the country offers established producers the opportunity to partner with the government on frontier prospects and leverage their expertise to spearhead mineral exploration, extraction and development activities. For the first time in its eight-year history, this year’s South Sudan Oil&Power (SSOP) conference and exhibition has expanded to four days […] todayMay 15, 2024 10
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshikonga she tando lo uhaku wo mesho oshi li metifa ko shitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa. Oshikondo shouhaku moshitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa melongelo kumwe no programa yo kwaa mena oupyakadi wo ku ha monako oshi li metifa mo shitopolwa, sha kwa tela komesho oshikonga she tando lo mesho mo shipangelo sha Grootfontein. Oshikonga ota ku lo potwa sha kwa telwa komesho kova nambelewa vouhaku oku dja koshipangelo sha kula sha Windhoek, oshoyo ova liyambi vadja ko Germany na US, no sha fanekwa ta shii fiyo omo mafiku […] todayMay 15, 2024 22
insert_link Science & Technology Is AI a Blessing or a Curse? Ronald Sangunji Weighs In By Dilia Mazula As the tech industry progresses, it triggers questions and debates regarding the potential risks, particularly concerning AI. Fears mount over the potential harm that could arise if AI falls into the wrong hands and is wielded for malicious purposes. Numerous online reports have investigated AI's capacity to manipulate and potentially deceive humans, with Deepfakes emerging as a concerning trend. Governments are increasingly apprehensive about […] todayMay 15, 2024 57
