Pretoria — African leaders and global partners have agreed on a bold 10-year regional vision to redesign how essential health products are financed, produced, and delivered, marking a major step toward ensuring that everyone in the African Region can access affordable, quality-assured medicines and health technologies. Meeting at the Blue-Sky Visioning and Think Tank Workshop…
Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday that remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza had been identified as the last Thai hostage taken during the Hamas-led, Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that sparked the war. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was notified by Israeli authorities that the remains of a…
For years, cybersecurity was something that got “handled later”, usually after more pressing work was done. That gap between innovation and protection could linger for months, sometimes years, until a breach forced the issue. That world is gone. Attackers are constantly evolving. Digital transformation touches nearly every part of business and security has moved from…
Angola’s President João Lourenço. PHOTO/UGC. By ENERGY CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Angola has made a significant leap forward in its energy sector with the launch of the Soyo non-associated gas plant and the establishment of the new gas consortium (NGC). The development expected to drive economic growth, industrial diversification, and enhanced energy security nationwide was announced in…
The year is almost done and dusted, and many of us are already thinking about a few days and weeks to grab some well-earned rest. After a hard year, even thinking about planning for 2026 seems a bridge too far. Yet 2025, with all its challenges, has also held some glimmers that we would do…
U.S. to Place Visa Restrictions on Nigerians They Say Are Responsible for Attacks on Christians The US government introduced a new policy that allows it to impose a visa ban on people allegedly responsible for attacks on Nigerian Christians. The US State Department said the policy allows it to deny visas to those who…
Past work in content moderation or in tackling misinformation and disinformation could be grounds for rejection. Published On 4 Dec 20254 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States is expanding its vetting process for highly skilled H-1B visa applicants to include more social media checks, as applicants working…
While cloud PBX solutions come with plenty of benefits, it is not always the right fit for your business. As businesses navigate the digital era, we’re seeing a notable shift towards cloud PBX communication solutions. TRUENAV, which positions itself as a leading South African provider of telecommunications solutions, highlights that while cloud PBX (private branch exchange)…
New Goalkeepers Report models impact of global health funding cuts, offers roadmap of best buys and most effective investments to slow this reversal SEATTLE (December 3, 2025) – The number of children dying before their 5th birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published…
During times of conflict, access to healthcare is sometimes one of the first basic needs to go unmet. The consequences of humanitarian crises include severe disruptions to healthcare, such as acute shortages in the healthcare workforce and inadequate health infrastructure. The displacement caused by conflict can be further exacerbated by the fallout of the climate…
