Each year, Women’s Day invites us to reflect on progress and spotlight the challenges that still remain. In the world of tech, where innovation thrives but diversity often lags, this reflection is more than symbolic. It’s necessary. Kelebogile Dlamini, talent manager for BET Software We’ve seen a positive shift. More women are entering the tech…
The US State Department said Monday some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on migration. Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000”…
Monrovia — The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into “chronically underfunded areas” of women’s health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The foundation’s commitment is U.S.$2.5 billion for health research and development, and will support more than 40 innovations, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income countries. “Investing in…
Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk at a pharmacy in London on March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that it was doubling down on direct-to-consumer sales as it contends with copycat compounders and Washington’s demands for lower domestic drug prices. Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen…
Google DeepMind is launching a new AI world model called Genie 3, which can generate interactive 3D environments in real time. This new version promises significant improvements, including longer play sessions and the ability to “remember” where objects are placed within a virtual space. Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Review: Mid-range makes sense World…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on his colleague African leaders to rise to the occasion and redesign the continent’s health architecture. Addressing the opening session of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra yesterday, President Mahama said the platform must be the springboard for sustainable health financing on the continent. “In this moment, we…
Eswatini and South Sudan are just two on a list of many African countries America has asked to accept violent criminals. United States (US) President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting foreign nationals convicted of violent crimes has sparked a global uproar. It also highlights the stark power imbalance between the US and developing countries, and…
LONDON — British regulators criticized on Wednesday both sides in a dispute over the future of a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, for allowing the issue to be played out in public and damaging the organization’s reputation. The Charity Commission for England and Wales went on to say that it…
Cornelia van Heerden, executive of customer operations at MTN South Africa. MTN South Africa has announced the full-scale deployment of a digital ID system, with real-time biometrics, on any device across all MTN stores nationwide. In a statement, the mobile operator says the rollout follows a successful six-month pilot across 20% of its stores, where…
In a moment of great pride for Malawi and Mzuzu University (Mzuni), Dr. Wellman Kondowe has been named one of the 100 Most Impactful Educational Personalities in Africa for 2025 by the prestigious Africa Education Summit. This high-profile recognition follows a rigorous selection process that evaluated hundreds of educators and thought-leaders across the continent. Dr….
