insert_link APO International Flapmax Announces Inaugural HPC AI Forum to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Quantum Innovation Across Africa Flapmax (www.Flapmax.com) today announced a new collaboration with high-performance computing (HPC) centers across Africa to strengthen the continent’s scientific computing capabilities through the inaugural HPC AI Forum. Starting October 10, 2024, the forum will bring together leading researchers and industry experts in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), HPC, and quantum computing. This pivotal event invites researchers and HPC centers across Africa to participate in advancing scientific research, fostering industrial […] todayOctober 9, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Unlock Limitless Potential across Multiple Sectors: the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2024 Alpha Oasis International, in collaboration with the City of Brampton and Toronto Business Development Centre, is excited to announce the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2024. This annual event, scheduled for December 8 – 12 2024, in Toronto, Canada, aims to unveil numerous opportunities, fostering economic ties and the potential for multi-million-dollar investments between Canada and Nigeria. The Canada Nigeria Expo 2024, the third in a series of annual events, attracts Heads […] todayOctober 9, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Liberia: President Boakai Declares Wednesday, October 9, 2024 as “World Post Day” The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by proclamation declared October 9, 2024, as World Post Day, and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a WORKING HOLIDAY. The proclamation is in consonance with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which was founded in 1874 for forming a single of postal Territory of countries for the reciprocal exchange of letters and postal items and […] todayOctober 9, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mobilizes Response to Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda The United States government is responding to the Marburg outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda, providing disease response and preparedness support. Marburg is a rare, severe, viral hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, which is spread by contact with blood or body fluids of a person infected with or who has died from the disease. There are currently no confirmed cases outside of Rwanda. Days after the outbreak was first announced […] todayOctober 9, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Digital Expert sheds light on the growing challenges that young job seekers face in local tech sector Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni shed light on the growing challenges that young job seekers face in Namibia's tech sector, particularly regarding entry-level positions. Soni highlighted a concerning trend: many junior roles now require some form of experience, a shift that has become increasingly prevalent in the country. todayOctober 9, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Corruption Undermines Progress Says ACC Director General Paulus During the Omusati Annual Regional Forum, Paulus Noa, Director General of the anti corruption Commission, expressed that corruption has limited the benefits many Namibians receive from their country's resources, leaving a significant portion in extreme poverty. He emphasized that corruption undermines national projects designed to improve living standards and hampers poverty alleviation efforts. Noa stated that it diverts essential resources away from investments in health, education, infrastructure, and other critical […] todayOctober 9, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Brazil’s Supreme Court lifts ban on X after Musk backs down Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that X can resume operations in the country, ending a five-week suspension over concerns about the content on the social media platform. X's owner Elon Musk agreed to several concessions in order to have the ban lifted. Ira Spitzer reports. todayOctober 9, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary general has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier In S.A, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. In a media briefing, he criticised media speculation and disinformation that could harm the ANC's reputation. The correspondence addressed Lesufi's public comments on the government of national unity and local coalitions, which Mbalula stressed should be handled internally: todayOctober 9, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Accuses Gauteng Premier of Covering Up Corruption in Social Development Department In South Africa, AfriForum claims Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is covering up corruption involving fraud and money laundering in the Social Development Department. AfriForum’s Barry Bateman says the Private Prosecution Unit, representing a whistleblower, alleges Lesufi failed to act on forensic reports implicating officials in the misappropriation of funds meant for NGOs. He says Lesufi allegedly appointed a law firm to clear the officials: todayOctober 9, 2024 26