Month: September 2024

 A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook; This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues to rise. With 19 African countries set to hold elections in 2024 and numerous political campaigns underway, worries about misinformation (unintentionally shared false information) and disinformation (deliberately spread fake news) […]

 The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/) is delighted to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honor the impact of women entrepreneurs in driving innovation, promoting gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s economic development. This year, the finalists have been selected […]

 EcoFlow (www.EcoFlow.com/za), a leading eco-friendly energy solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products, the EcoFlow Power Hat and the EcoFlow WAVE 2 Portable AC&Heater. These cutting-edge innovations are set to redefine the outdoor experience by blending functionality, comfort, and sustainability.  Elevating Outdoor Comfort: EcoFlow Power Hat and WAVE 2  The EcoFlow Power Hat (https://apo-opa.co/3B6nvmq) is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed with integrated solar panels, […]

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has delivered a keynote address at Oxford University’s OpenAg Symposium on the theme, “Power Plants: Transforming Food, Energy, and Water Security through Agriculture.” He emphasized the interconnected nature of global challenges like climate change, food security, and energy access, calling for innovative solutions to address these pressing issues. “Africa is on the frontlines of the climate crisis,” President Bio noted, adding that despite […]

 By Rachel Mushabati, Senior Associate Attorney, CLG Namibia (www.CLGGlobal.com). Namibia, a nation renowned for its breath-taking scenery and abundant wildlife, is becoming more and more well-known for its booming oil and gas industry. Namibia is quickly rising to the top of Africa's oil and gas exploration and investment destinations because to notable discoveries and a favourable investment climate. Here are some reasons for investors to be interested in Namibia's developing economy […]

 The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) on Thursday convened a joint meeting for Somalia’s security partners to update them on the significant progress made in the administration of the Somali Security Forces (SSF) Trust Fund. During the meeting in Mogadishu, UNSOS briefed the partners on the status of the Fund and outlined the mission’s support to the Somali Security Forces through the UNSOS-administered SSF Trust Fund. Somalia’s National […]