insert_link APO International Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Health Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa Commissions Kwale Oncology Centre In a major stride toward combating cancer, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, joined by members of the G7 Strategy County Chapter Activation—H.E Fatuma Achani (host), H.E. Anne Waiguru, H.E. Wavinya Ndeti, H.E. Cecily Mbarire, H.E. Susan Kihika, and H.E. Gladys Wanga, officially commissioned the Kwale Sub-County Hospital Oncology Centre today. The CS emphasized that the facility will provide essential cancer treatment services to residents of Kwale and neighboring regions. […] todayOctober 18, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics China’s Q3 GDP hits weakest pace since early 2023 China's economy grew at the slowest pace since early 2023 in the three months to September, according to data released on Friday. The property sector remains a big challenge for Beijing as it tries to boost growth. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayOctober 18, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity In S.A, Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity, to focus its skilled people in the best structure where they can deliver value the fastest. CEO Dan Marokane has appointed the first four of seven new executives. They are Corporate Services, Portia Mngomezulu, Strategy and Sustainability, Nontokozo Hadebe, Group Capital, Roman Crookes, and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Len de Villiers. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, […] todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Key Initiatives in Drought Relief, Water Management, and Economic Stability In a recent cabinet meeting, several key decisions were made to tackle pressing issues in Namibia. The Cabinet approved actions for drought relief, including a budget allocation and the enrollment of over 64,000 households. It emphasized the need to allocate 5% of the national budget for water management to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6. The Total Allowable Catch for rock lobster was set for the upcoming fishing season, and […] todayOctober 18, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Embassy in Zambia Holds Symposium of 2024 Training Programs for Zambia On October 11, the Embassy in Zambia held a symposium of 2024 Training Programs of Zambia, more than 100 trainees from Zambia's central ministries and commissions, local governments, scientific research institutes, news agencies, hospitals and other units who had gone to China for short-term foreign aid training attended this event. Ambassador Han Jing and Counselor Jin Jun attended the meeting. Ambassador Han Jing noted that strengthening human resources training is an important practice to […] todayOctober 18, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Kenya: Government to Hire 20,000 Teachers The government will employ an additional 20,000 teachers next January in an effort to bridge the teacher:learner ratio gap, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the recruitment would ensure that all Kenyans, especially those from rural areas and informal urban settlements, acess quality education. “Many schools across Kenya continue to have gaps in education. This denies many children the opportunities to become their best,” he said. In addition […] todayOctober 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Healthcare Indaba 2024: Advancing Global Health through Innovation and Digital Solutions Delegates will gather in the Mother City in South Africa this month, when the second annual Healthcare Indaba takes place at Cape Town’s CTICC. The two-day event forms part of the 2024 edition of Africa Health Congress (www.AfricaHealthExhibition.com), the premier healthcare gathering on the African continent. Building on the success of its inaugural edition last year, the Healthcare Indaba 2024 expands to a two-day format. It dives into the realms […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8
insert_link APO International GITEX GLOBAL hosts Middle East’s largest data centre gathering to propel the future of hyperscale, modular, and edge infrastructure GITEX GLOBAL 2024 (www.GITEX.com), the world’s largest tech and startup event, hosted the Middle East’s largest data centre gathering on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), showcasing the region’s commitment to becoming a global leader in the rapidly evolving data centre market. The conference programme underscored the far-reaching implications of AI in data infrastructure, a driving force behind the rapidly expanding billion-dollar global market., while leading enterprises captivated the […] todayOctober 18, 2024 7
insert_link APO International GITEX GLOBAL puts 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of discussions to connect and empower tomorrow’s world 5G emerged as a focal point at GITEX GLOBAL 2024 (www.GITEX.com), the world largest tech and startup event, with visitors getting a glimpse of the possibilities of the wireless technology with AI and its role to powering a hyperconnected future through groundbreaking innovations and insightful discussions. The ‘Intelligent Connectivity’ event saw a combination of thought-provoking conversations and exhibitors displaying their powerful products and services that will revolutionise the world in the […] todayOctober 18, 2024 5