insert_link Opinion Pieces Ethics and the Workplace Organisations are guided by their purpose, corporate values, vision and mission and various sets of guiding principles on how to attain their strategic objectives and how they relate to their stakeholders. In numerous instances organisations place emphasis on values such as teamwork, service excellence, integrity and care which guide the way employees, and Boards and duly authorised agents, conduct themselves and the business in all their […] todayJune 7, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Between witchcraft and terrorism: how social fears in coastal Kenya impact religious expression By Erik Meinema, Utrecht University Kenya’s coastal region has, since about 2011, grappled with terrorist attacks carried out by the Somalia-based Islamic terrorist organisation Al-Shabaab. Muslims in coastal Kenya have long complained about their relative marginalisation versus Christians. Al-Shabaab has sought to capitalise on this sense of marginalisation to draw recruits and support from a small minority of Kenyan Muslims. Kenyan authorities have also associated […] todayJune 7, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Shareholders approve all resolutions at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI)’s 36th Annual General Meeting and its Extraordinary General Meeting [[{"value":"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”) (www.EcoBank.com), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, today held its 36th Annual General Meeting in Lomé, Togo, which was followed by an Extraordinary General Meeting. Shareholders applauded the Group’s strong performance in 2023 with its net revenues exceeding US$2 billion mark for the first time in nearly 10 years. They also noted that this performance was achieved in the face of significant macro-economic headwinds such […] todayJune 7, 2024 10
insert_link Environment Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem By Angelo Carlino, Carnegie Science; Andrea Castelletti, Polytechnic University of Milan, and Rafael Schmitt, Stanford University Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Water […] todayJune 7, 2024 24
insert_link Environment Baobab trees all come from Madagascar – new study reveals that their seeds and seedlings floated to mainland Africa and all the way to Australia By Andrew R. Leitch, Queen Mary University of London There are eight species of baobab in the world, and they have a surprising distribution. Six are found in Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean; one is found on the continent of Africa; and the last is far away in Australia. The origin of this group of plants has fascinated people for a long time. […] todayJune 7, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Ensuring Food Safety in Central and West Africa: Preparedness from Farm to Table [[{"value":"In Central and West Africa, ensuring food safety is a multifaceted challenge. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 98% of the food safety burden comes from underdeveloped nations, with Africa reporting many deaths and hospitalisations related to food safety issues. To address these challenges, a holistic approach is required, involving multiple stakeholders starting with Food and Beverages companies. Nestlé is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of its […] todayJune 7, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Rhea, a Women-led Kenyan Startup Cultivating Change in AgriTech, Showcases at GITEX Africa 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco [[{"value":"Rhea is a dynamic agritech start-up that is revolutionizing soil health management with innovative IoT sensors, empowering smallholder farmers to practice precision agriculture for sustainable and profitable crop cultivation. GITEX Africa 2024, was held in Marrakech, Morocco from May 29th to 31st, 2024. The event was an incredible platform for tech enthusiasts, startups, and industry leaders to converge, showcasing the dynamic growth and potential of Africa’s tech ecosystem. Participating at […] todayJune 7, 2024 6
Namibia Namibian youth turn backs on political parties, survey reveals https://youtu.be/xWLE28d7Arw By Valeria Handobe Owner of Survey Warehouse Christie Keulder says that young Namibians are distancing themselves from political parties, with many stating that they no longer feel close to any party. This follows a survey conducted by Afrobarometer in March this year, which revealed that only 56% of young people voted during the 2019 national election. Afrobarometer is a pan-African non-partisan survey research network […] todayJune 7, 2024 11
insert_link APO International MTDS at GITEX AFRICA 2024 – Pioneer in Digital Transformation in Morocco, Africa and Beyond [[{"value":"MTDS, a leader in information technology and development consulting, is delighted to announce its successful participation at GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), held in Marrakech. This significant event served as a platform for MTDS to showcase its cutting-edge IT solutions and services, solidifying its role as a pioneer of digital transformation in Morocco and Africa. Notable Presence of MTDS at GITEX AFRICA 2024 At GITEX AFRICA 2024, MTDS captivated attendees with […] todayJune 7, 2024 7
