Africa Europe’s hydrogen rush targets Tunisia, other sunny African countries By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency TE H2, a joint venture that includes involves TotalEnergies (as the major partner), EREN Groupe, and Austria’s leading electricity company, VERBUND, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Tunisia to explore the viability of this project, according to a press statement. The move is just the latest in a flurry of announcements involving […] today31 May, 2024
Environment UK wildlife group accuses European zoos of animal welfare breaches A British wildlife conservation group on Friday said it had uncovered thousands of breaches of animal welfare standards at zoos across Europe, urging improvements. The Aspinall Foundation claimed it had found more than 3,000 breaches of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) at 29 zoos over 18 months. The EAZA aims to ensure its member zoos and aquariums "maintain the highest standards of […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Eenauki di dulife po 550 da kwatwako ko matanga eameno lo momeva la Senegal Omatanga eameno a Senegal okwa lopota akwa tako eenauki di dulife po 550, oku hovela pe tameko lo mwedi May 2024, odo da li tadi ke ndabala oku fadukapo oku dja moilyolongo yo uninginino wAfrica, okuya kenenedu la Europe. Eelopota odati, eenauki oda kwa twako pefimbo lo ikonga yo pa4, oyo ya li ya unganekwa ketanga leameno lo momeva moshilongo osho. Etanga leameno olati, pefimbo lo ikonga yali ili metifa […] today17 May, 2024
Business / Economics Future Media News speaks to Ambassador Albertus Aochamub on Namibia’s Participation in MACFRUT 2024 https://youtu.be/z2TSnH37w9s?si=9TT_1YjinCIF4N8N In this insightful interview, Future Media News's Angie Scholtz speaks with Albertus Aochamub, Namibia's Ambassador to France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. They discuss Namibia's upcoming participation in MACFRUT 2024, where the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) will lead a delegation to showcase the country's fresh produce potential at Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, from 8-10 May 2024. Discover how Namibia aims […] today7 May, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable The desire to belong is a fundamental human need. Oliver Rossi/Stone via Getty Images By Frank J. Infurna, Arizona State University Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published in American Psychologist. Our study identified a trend that has been evolving for multiple generations, and affects both baby boomers and Gen Xers. Middle-aged adults in England and Mediterranean Europe […] today8 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Appetite from local investors fuels surge in African startup funding By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Despite a steep downturn in startup funding in Africa since 2022, more African investors are channelling substantial investments into homegrown enterprises. This is a marked departure from the previous years, when North American investors, particularly from the U.S., led the charge in startup funding across the continent. Analysis from Africa: The Big Deal identified at least 619 unique investors who participated in […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology AI bias: the organised struggle against automated discrimination varuna/Shutterstock By Philip Di Salvo, University of St.Gallen and Antje Scharenberg, University of St.Gallen In public administrations across Europe, artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision making (ADM) systems are already being used extensively. These systems, often built on opaque “black box” algorithms, recognise our faces in public, organise unemployment programmes, and even forecast exam grades. Their task is to predict human behaviour and to make decisions, even in […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Africa’s horticultural exports surge on By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency An upsurge in demand for horticultural products across global markets, particularly in Europe, spurred a significant increase in agricultural export revenues for several African countries last year. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), reported via his blog that South Africa's agricultural exports surged to a record US$13.2 billion in 2023, a 3% increase from […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Videos 500 sanctions vs. $60 billion in aid: Best way to ‘defeat Russia’ is by helping Ukraine ‘on ground’ Ukraine vowed to triumph over Russian "darkness" as it entered a new year of war weakened by a lack of Western aid and with Moscow emboldened by fresh gains. To mark the second anniversary, a virtual summit of G7 leaders was due to take place at Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral later Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending. When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" at dawn […] today24 February, 2024
