When results for a new pancreatic cancer pill were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in May, the audience gave them a rare, 42s standing ovation. It was one of a string of medical advances this year, several built on gene editing and AI, that have mostly stayed in the specialist…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of media in democratic life. The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security convened the 2nd Roundtable on Democracy, Media and Socialisation in…
What was once a crowded pipeline of high-profile US technology listings for the remainder of the year has dwindled to a single contender: artificial intelligence lab Anthropic. Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan Anthropic is pressing forward with plans for its initial public offering (IPO), currently targeting a mid-November debut following a public…
The University of Kigali (UoK) has expanded its executive education footprint beyond Rwanda, partnering with J. Soji-George Consulting Nigeria Limited and the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training to deliver an AI, Governance and Economic Transformation (AI-GET) Executive Leadership Masterclass for senior public officials. Held on 7-8 October 2026 at the Education Resource Centre,…
Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), a leading, audit-ready platform for trust, transparency, and accountability, unveiled dozens of new product and platform innovations at Amplify 2026, the company’s annual conference attended by thousands of finance, accounting, sustainability, risk, and compliance leaders. Workiva Debuts Agent Studio Workiva introduced Agent Studio, a landmark platform capability that empowers users to…
For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm. Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026 Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala. On…
The Republic of South Africa formally assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on 12 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa, from August 2026 to August 2027, following its tenure as Interim Chair since November 2025 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable…
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Addis Ababa — Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics. State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Duguma told the Ethiopian News Agency that this push, designed to draw patients from across the Horn of Africa while improving local care, is a core…
The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E) today in Johannesburg, bringing together Ministers and experts from across the continent to accelerate infrastructure integration and address critical challenges in Africa’s transport and energy sectors. The four-day session, hosted by the Republic of South…
