insert_link Environment Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez By Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca' Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) […] todayMay 23, 2024 34
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo UK okwa tegelelwa a ninge omahogololo gopashigwaa mu 4 July Omahogololo gopashigwana mo UK okwa tegelelwa ga ningwe mu 4 July,shiikwatelela kiikundaneki ya Britain,tayi endulula oonzo ohela,sho Prime minister Rishi Sunak a tsakanene nooministe dhe dhopombanda. O Sky News oyati Omahogololo otaga kala gotango omunamimvo 44 Sunak ta taalele oshigwana omanga eli mombelewa,okuza sho uulikwa onga omuleli gongundu onene mopaalamende momahogohololo gomeni gongundu yo Conservative mu October 2022. Omahogololo,omati 3rd okuza po referendum yo Brexit mo 2016,nogeya sho Sunak ta […] todayMay 23, 2024 12 1
insert_link Africa Major global media still fails Africa, but bright spots emerge By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Despite some progress, a clichéd and often stereotypical coverage of Africa persists among major global media outlets. However, there are notable exceptions like The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, which are breaking the mould with balanced reporting of the continent. Findings from the University of Cape Town's Global Media Index for Africa (GMI) suggest that major news […] todayMay 23, 2024 37
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Malawi First Lady announce Malawian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness [[{"value":"Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Malawian winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023. Winners from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the Ambassadors […] todayMay 23, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Orange Ventures and Digital Africa commit to jointly invest in startups from the “Orange Digital Centers” network in Africa and the Middle East [[{"value":"A partnership agreement was signed at Vivatech by Fayçal Adlouni, Managing Partner of Orange Ventures, and Grégoire de Padirac, CEO of Digital Africa to strengthen and accelerate support for African startups from the Orange Digital Centers (ODC). Asma Ennaifer, Executive Director of CSR, Communications and the Orange Digital Center program for Orange Africa and the Middle East, is delighted with this initiative, which strenghtens the strategic partnership signed in June […] todayMay 23, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Canon Central and North Africa Launches ‘Women Who Empower’ Campaign in Nigeria with WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) [[{"value":"This initiative strives to empower women in the print and imaging sectors, steadfast in its commitment to Canon’s corporate philosophy 'Kyosei' (www.Canon-CNA.com) and fostering gender equality in workplace leadership roles; Renowned Nigerian creative professionals and Canon ambassadors Daniel Ehimen&Emmanuel Oyeleke will conduct sessions on content creation, photography, and printing, igniting inspiration and expertise. Canon Central and North Africa, a global leader in imaging and print solutions, is proud to announce the […] todayMay 23, 2024 7
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation launches OM SEED 2024 with N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions The Old Mutual Foundation has launched its third edition of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) today with a total investment of N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions Following the remarkable impact achieved in the Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap regions in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation is extending the initiative to […] todayMay 23, 2024 10
insert_link Africa How elite riders are conquering Africa’s harshest terrains as mountain biking booms By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Mountain biking is surging in popularity across Africa, with global race organizers capitalizing on the continent's diverse terrains—from mountains to deserts—for bike racing events. Morocco has recently hosted what is arguably “one of the most gruelling ultra-mountain bike races,” the 2024 Škoda Titan Desert Morocco. The annual, 6-stage, 600km race across the desert was held between April 28 and May 3 […] todayMay 23, 2024 7
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Omupresitend gwa Kenya William Ruto okuli omuleli gotango gwa Africa moomvula 15 oku kutha olweendo lopambelewa oku talelapo ko America. Shika ,shiikwatelela ko BBC oshili ompito komupresitend Joe Biden okuulika eitulemo ku Africa pethimbo mpoka Washington tuulike keehena eitulemo lya gwana mu Africa. Aanongo oya fekele kutya etalelepo lyopambelewa kombinga yimwe otali lalakanene okufutilapo shoka Biden a ndopa meuvaneko lye okutalelapo Africa. todayMay 23, 2024 21 1
