Africa: 2024 Global Immunisation Coverage Estimates – Understanding the Picture in Lower-Income Countries

Africa: 2024 Global Immunisation Coverage Estimates – Understanding the Picture in Lower-Income Countries

Geneva — Each year WHO and UNICEF release global and national routine immunisation coverage estimates (WUENIC).Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance analyses what the 2024 WUENIC data says about the state of immunisation in the 57 low- and lower-middle income countries it supports. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lower-income countries are protecting more people, against more diseases than ever before…

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Africa: Wafcon 2024 – DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory

Africa: Wafcon 2024 – DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory

As the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) enters the quarterfinal stage, four teams–DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana–exit the competition, but not without leaving a lasting impression through memorable performances and unwavering determination. Botswana’s Comeback Falls Just Short Despite a spirited 2-1 comeback win against Tunisia, Botswana’s journey ended heartbreakingly on July…

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Comms dept to up govt workers’ digital literacy, AI fluency

Comms dept to up govt workers’ digital literacy, AI fluency

The communications ministry will focus on digitally upskilling 30 000 government employees in the 2025/2026 financial year. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) will embark on the task of improving the digital literacy skills of 30 000 public service employees. So said DCDT deputy minister Mondli Gungubele, during the presentation of the department’s…

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7 Ways And Ideas To Give Back This Mandela Day

7 Ways And Ideas To Give Back This Mandela Day

Poverty, inequality, and food insecurity continue to affect millions of South Africans. Mandela Day, observed on 18 July, is a chance to honour Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of activism by dedicating 67 minutes of service toward creating positive social change in our communities. More than just a symbolic gesture, Mandela Day is a powerful reminder…

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