VIVATECH 2024: PEUGEOT designs the future of driving pleasure with Hypersquare

[[{"value":"PEUGEOT (www.PEUGEOT.com), a major player in technological innovation, electrifies VivaTech with its bold concept car INCEPTION, ushering in a new era of electric mobility. On its stand, PEUGEOT presents its vision of the future embodied by the revolutionary Hypersquare steering control– the innovation that redefines the driving experience of tomorrow. ALLURE: The French public can discover the INCEPTION concept car for the first time. EMOTION: The Hypersquare steering control radically […]

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APO International

Simbas 2024 Squad Confirmed

[[{"value":"The Kenya Rugby Union (www.KRU.co.ke) has confirmed the Simbas squad for 2024. There are maiden call ups for 14 players, majority of whom were active during the just concluded Rugby Super Series, namely Francis Atiti, Felix Ojow, Amos Obae, Felix Okoth, William Mwanji, Griffin Chao, Obat Kuke, Tyson Maina, Richel Wangila, Matthias Osimbo, Dennis Abukuse, Abutwalib Wesonga and Quinto Ongo. Former Kenya Sevens international Johnstone Olindi, now playing his club rugby […]

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Africa

Tanzania’s dams: flood risk depends on how they’re planned and operated

By Barnaby Joseph Dye, University of York The Rufiji River, which drains into Tanzania’s south-east coast, experienced a major wave of flooding in April 2024. The flooding caused tragic loss of life and affected at least 88,000 individuals. More than 28,000 hectares of crops were damaged. There has been much debate in Tanzania on the causes of this disaster, particularly the presumed role of the new […]

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Local

Promoting employee entrepreneurship – Nedbank Namibia hosts successful employee market da

On 24 May Nedbank Namibia proudly hosted its inaugural employee market day, which provided a platform for staff to showcase and sell their products and promote their services. The employee market day took place at Freedom Plaza next to the Nedbank campus. Employees from the various departments within the bank transformed the area into a vibrant marketplace and set up 18 stalls that displayed a wide array of […]

May 30, 2024 8

South Africa

Power cuts have hit South Africa’s labour market hard: the biggest toll has been on jobs – new research

By Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town and Timothy Köhler Access to electricity – measured by the share of individuals who use electricity as their main energy source – has significantly improved in lower-income countries in recent decades. Thanks to large-scale rural electrification and infrastructure development programmes, 90% of the population in these countries had access by 2021, up from about 74% at the turn […]

May 30, 2024 32

APO International

AdNotes Showcases Innovations in Broadband Technology at GITEX Africa 2024

[[{"value":"AdNotes, a leading provider of broadband technology solutions, is proud to announce its participation in GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com/), taking place from May 29th to 31st in Marrakech, Morocco. The event will serve as a platform to showcase groundbreaking innovations in digital accessibility, with AdNotes at the forefront. As a licensed and certified entity by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and the Film and Publication Board (FPB), […]

May 30, 2024 7

APO International

Government-Industry-Academia Hub to Host the Egyptian Pavilion at GITEX Africa 2024

[[{"value":"The Government-Industry-Academia (GIA) Hub, the leading platform for fostering innovation and collaboration between government, industry, and academia sectors, today announced that it will host the Africa Forum on Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation at GITEX Africa 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com) in Marrakech, Morocco, from May 29-31, 2024. The GIA Africa Forum is a premier platform that brings together policymakers, innovators, tech leaders, and decision-makers from across the continent to explore Africa's most […]

May 30, 2024 9

APO International

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Democratic Republic of the Congo First Lady announce Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

[[{"value":"Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with , H.E. DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from DR Congo. Winners from the rest of the Africa were also announced, […]

May 30, 2024 21

Namibia

Fourth Group of Post-Covid Peace Corps Volunteers Arrives in Namibia

Six Peace Corps volunteers, the fourth group of response volunteers to arrive in the country since Covid-19, have pledged to serve the nation. They were sworn in at the U.S. Chief of Mission's office in Windhoek. The group will spend a year in Namibia serving in sectors such as health, education, and economic development. They will be stationed in the towns of Windhoek, Mariental, and Gobabis. Their arrival brings the […]

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