insert_link 2 Health / Medical It’s almost impossible to keep teens off their phones in bed – but new research shows it really does affect their sleep By Rachael Taylor, University of Otago Parents of children and teenagers have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – the worry being that screens could harm the sleep patterns of young people. But do screens really hurt the length and quality of sleep? Our new research found that using screens in bed was worse for sleep than using […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 15 2
insert_link APO International PayRetailers expands further into Africa, boosting financial inclusion across eight additional key markets Expansion includes Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Nigeria; Leveraging success in Latin America to provide underbanked populations in Africa with efficient payment functions. PayRetailers, the leading payment processor for Latin America, has today announced further expansion into Africa. With coverage now across 12 countries, the company offers a unified simple payment solution that will be a game changer for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International The costs of cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) dives into the impact of cyberattacks on business and reveals the key losses that an unprotected business can suffer. When we consider the impact of cyberattacks on business, the first thing we pay […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link Lifestyle Catching online scammers: our model combines data and behavioural science to map the psychological games cybercriminals play Modern cybersecurity teams and users must stay vigilant and proactive to outmanoeuvre cybercriminals. treety By Rennie Naidoo, University of the Witwatersrand When fiction’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, needed to solve a crime, he turned to his sharp observational skills and deep understanding of human nature. He used this combination more than once when facing off against his arch-nemesis, Dr James Moriarty, a villain adept at exploiting human […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 29
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative Office in Liberia Empowers At-Risk Youths with Start-Up Kits to Launch Small Businesses In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering economic independence and social reintegration, the Office of the Resident Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia has distributed start-up kits to thirteen (13) At-Risk Youths in Monrovia on Friday 13th September 2024. The initiative was designed to provide support to at-risk youths who have successfully completed a full rehabilitation cycle and had acquired vocational skills at their respective Rehabilitation Centers […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International South Sudan: Meet the Zanunga Women’s Group, ambassadors of peacebuilding in Yambio The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is engaging local communities in Yambio, in productive activities, nurturing their potential as peace ambassadors. With the objective of building peace, the Zanunga (meaning “wipe your tears”) Women’s Group has 50 members and was formed in collaboration with the UN peacekeeping mission’s Gender Affairs Unit to support its members at times of both challenges – like deaths and sickness - and happy […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Spotlight Republic of the Congo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Capabilities, Hydrocarbon Potential The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is making significant strides in its energy sector, with the successful start-up of its Congo LNG development – transforming the country into an LNG exporter – and Moho Nord field expansion project. The Invest in the Republic of Congo Energies Country Spotlight – taking place at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, hosted by the Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office received the credentials of H.E. Saad Bendourou, Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at the headquarters of the MoFA Dubai Office. Al Qaseer welcomed the Consul General and commended the political, economic, commercial, and investment ties between the two friendly countries, wishing him success in his duties. […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Eritrea and Saint (St.) Lucia Establish Diplomatic Relations In a ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations, Eritrea and St. Lucia have established diplomatic relations, signifying a mutual commitment to fostering closer ties. The agreement was signed by Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam, Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations, and Ambassador Mennissa Rambally, Permanent Representative of St. Lucia to the United Nations. Both ambassadors emphasized that this new partnership reflects a desire to […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 4
