insert_link Science & Technology Instagram introduces new rules for teens Social media platform, Instagram, will automatically make teenagers' accounts private and give parents more control, under revamped rules. It's the company's most significant move yet to manage how minors use Instagram as the U.S. Congress seeks to impose regulations on the industry. Kate Fisher reports. todaySeptember 18, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics August 2024 sees 15% reduction in vehicle sales Vehicle sales dropped to 995 units in August, down from 1,172 in July 2024 and 1,101 in August 2023, reflecting declines of 15.1% month-on-month and 9.6% year-on-year. The decrease affected both passenger and commercial vehicles. Here's Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. todaySeptember 18, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates child deaths in Katima Mulilo Namibian police are investigating the deaths of four children, aged three to six, who were found inside an old, unused freezer in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. The children are believed to have been accidentally trapped while playing, leading to their suffocation. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident. todaySeptember 18, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Technical Expert Meeting on the Digital Market Study: Review of the Draft Country Reports The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) convened a technical review meeting on the digital market study in all ECOWAS Member States for a better understanding of the dynamics of this rapidly growing sector from 09 – 13th September 2024 in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone. In line with its mandate to keep under review commercial activities in the ECOWAS Market with a view to regulating practices which may distort the […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Uganda: Government urged on lasting solution for disasters Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year. Legislators said it was unbecoming that every year the country experiences devastating effects of floods which could be averted. “It has become common that every month of May, June and October, River Nyamwamba bursts its banks and leaves very many people dead […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 to be conducted under the patronage of Tanzania President on 29th and 30th of October 2024 The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The First Ladies of Africa to be the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers at the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation’s Annual Conference; More […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link World The State of Palestine demands UN resolution to end Israeli occupation he State of Palestine has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within one year. The Palestinian Ambassador, speaking to the Assembly on Tuesday, emphasized the need to address Israel's impunity. On Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories within 12 months. […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe targets elephant population in drought response Bloomberg reports that approximately 200 elephants will be targeted from the nation’s population of over 100,000. Park officials say the overall elephant population is double what the national parks can sustain. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said the cull falls within the country’s permitted hunting quota. According to Farawo, the elephants will be removed from regions where their population has become unsustainable. The culling […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia UNAM education conference underway in Windhoek The University of Namibia education conference is underway in Windhoek. The conference serves as a platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders to explore the avenues and possibilities of promoting innovative skills-based education in the 21st century. The Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn. todaySeptember 18, 2024 7
