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Africa: Gwandu Renews Call for 600mhz Spectrum Allocation Across Africa to Boost Rural Connectivity

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago011 mins

Speaking during a keynote address at the 2026 Spectrum Management Conference in Tunis on Monday, Gwandu urged African countries to push for the allocation and identification of the 600MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Tunis, Tunisia – As the global telecommunications community prepares for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in…

Trump’s ,000 election dividend checks may fuel inflation: Economists

Trump’s $5,000 election dividend checks may fuel inflation: Economists

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

President Donald Trump speaks on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Sept. 9, 2026. Alex Wong | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s promise of a $5,000 election “dividend” check to every adult in the U.S. comes at a time when many Americans are feeling…

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Africa: Climate Hazards Disrupted Schooling for 171m Students in 2025 – – Unicef

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

New York — Climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students globally in 2025, or about one in 10 children of pre-primary to upper-secondary age, according to a new UNICEF analysis. The report, Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2025, analysed data from 106 countries and territories, documenting school closures,…

Radisys Launches V.AI Ecosystem to Accelerate Telecom AI Service Innovation

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

Radisys® Corporation, a global leader in open telecom solutions, today announced the launch of its V.AI ecosystem, bringing together applications, development tools and leading voice and speech AI technologies to help telecom operators create, deploy and monetize AI-powered communication services for consumers and business subscribers. The V.AI ecosystem, which has evolved since the launch of…

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Africa: FIFA, CAF Yet to Take Decision On Nigeria Football Crisis

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have said that they are yet to reach a conclusion on the crisis in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting that ongoing assessment of the situation will determine the direction to follow. Both bodies however confirmed the immediate suspension of the NFF electoral process and announced plans for…

Have Your Say — And Stand A Chance To Win R60,000 Worth of PR

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

What are the biggest challenges holding your business back? What support do you really need to grow — and what needs to change to make it easier for South African SMEs and entrepreneurs to succeed? Unconventional Capital & Advisory (UCA) is conducting a national research initiative to better understand the real-world experiences, challenges and needs…

Nicolás Maduro’s wife seeks home detention ahead of trial citing ‘serious’ heart condition

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

The wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, asked a federal judge late Wednesday to release her from jail pending trial, citing a “serious” heart condition. In the filing, Flores’ attorney Mark Donnelly said she “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while on home confinement” in order to recover from a recommended…

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Africa: Generic Medicine Makers Can Help Close Africa’s Medicine Access Gaps, Says New Report

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago07 mins

Africa’s changing healthcare needs are creating new opportunities for generic medicine manufacturers to help close persistent access gaps, but stronger regional coordination, predictable demand and investment will be needed to turn that opportunity into sustainable supply. A new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation examines how eight multinational and regional generic medicine manufacturers are…

Lesaka merchant division shrinks as group returns to profit

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago011 mins

Lesaka Southern Africa CEO Lincoln Mali About 30 people have been affected by a restructuring of Lesaka Technologies’ merchant division, and the dual-listed fintech will not rule out further job losses as it folds four acquired businesses into one. “It would be foolish to say there won’t be,” Lesaka Southern Africa CEO Lincoln Mali told…

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Africa: Netflix Marks 10 Years in South Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago09 mins

Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The slate was unveiled at a press showcase in Rosebank, Johannesburg, where Netflix executives, filmmakers and on-screen talent gathered to mark 10…