insert_link Lifestyle What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice How we understand love shapes the trajectory of our relationships. MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images Plus Edith Gwendolyn Nally, University of Missouri-Kansas City Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How do you define love? Is it a choice or a feeling? – Izzy, age 11, Golden, Colorado Love is confusing. People in […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essentials for Small Businesses to Drive Growth and Save Time Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not new, however the recent boom in AI tools available to anyone such as image-generation tools and AI-driven applications, while offering new opportunities, can also place small business owners in new and unfamiliar territory. GoDaddy shares some ways in which generative AI can help small business owners and entrepreneurs enhance creativity, streamline operations and support customer engagement. Generate creative and unique business names – The […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for their “Diabetes & Hypertension” Media, Fashion, Film, and Song Awards 2024 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) aims to raise awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension and Importance of adopting a Healthy Lifestyle through their Awards; Last date for Entry Submission: 30th October 2024. Apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has announced Call for Applications for their Merck Foundation “Diabetes&Hypertension” Awards 2024 in partnership with African First Ladies. Four awards have been announced for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Kenya’s femicide cases need national action: declare a crisis now – scholar By Awino Okech, SOAS, University of London Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei’s murder was reported to have been about a conflict over land ownership. Her attacker, Dickson Ndiema, has since died from injuries sustained in the attack. Cheptegei is not the first woman athlete to be murdered in Kenya. […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study By Alberta SJ van der Watt, Stellenbosch University What should I study? What do I want to be? How will I pay for my education? Who do I want to spend the rest of my life with? These are the life-changing decisions many young people face. Emerging adulthood (between the ages of 18 and 25 years) is a critical stage in the life course, especially […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Basketball Africa League Launches “BAL Future Pros” Season 5 Program Ahead of 2025 Season The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) will launch the second edition of the “BAL Future Pros”- a program launched last year to support early-career professionals across Africa to build their careers within the sports ecosystem, develop their skills, network and experience by integrating into different BAL departments. 22 BAL Future Pros were hired in 2024 from February to May in Senegal and from March to June in Rwanda to support […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Mozambique Energy Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Megaprojects Take Center Stage Home to some of the largest gas reserves globally, Mozambique is spearheading several large-scale, integrated LNG developments targeting global exports, increased power generation and industrial growth. The country’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Carlos Joaquim Zacarias will speak on Mozambique’s current gas megaprojects and more at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference in Cape Town, reflecting a continent-wide shift toward gas exploration and monetization. […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 6
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia embraces storytelling to boost financial literacy In a world where financial tools and services are more accessible than ever, one question looms large: why are so many people struggling with financial health? Despite the abundance of financial services, platforms, and tools available in the marketplace, consumers are more vulnerable than ever. As life increasingly gets busier, these impacts are compounded, considering the sheer speed at which one often must take decisions that may have […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 7
insert_link Lifestyle How to avoid being hacked: start by upping your password game – ‘12345’ doesn’t cut it Strong passwords can make a huge difference to your cyber security. Boris Zhitkov By Thembekile Olivia Mayayise, University of the Witwatersrand If you type the term “password cyberattack” into Google News, the results will show just how often cyber criminals are getting hold of important data belonging to companies and individuals. Weak passwords are a big part of the problem. For instance, in 2023 technology security firm Nordpass […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 31
