Gavi-supported immunisation generated more than US$ 30 billion in economic benefits in 2025, through lower healthcare costs and healthier, more productive populations Recognising the value of immunisation, countries invested a record US$ 301 million in co-financing of Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 Dr Sania Nishtar, Gavi CEO: “When it comes to immunisation we know that the…
Africa’s drive for industrial self reliance received a major boost on Wednesday as Kenya President William Ruto and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, joined African leaders to break ground on a $16 billion petroleum refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lamu, Kenya, designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and serve…
Snap’s new Specs represent the company’s first consumer-ready augmented reality (AR) glasses capable of delivering standalone spatial computing without requiring a tethered smartphone, external compute puck, or handheld controllers. Offered in two frame sizes (47 mm and 52 mm), the hardware integrates dual camera sensors, spatial displays, onboard processing, and wireless expansion into a self-contained…
iQmetrix, the global provider of Intelligent Commerce Operating Systems for telecom, today opened registration for the 2026 Telecom Industry Address and Product Announcements, taking place Wednesday, October 28, 2026. For the first time in the event’s history, iQmetrix will run two dedicated virtual sessions: one built specifically for European audiences, alongside its long-running North American…
The review report reflects some of Africa’s demands, but major challenges threaten the implementation of its recommendations. The long-awaited United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s report on the review of UN peace operations has generated considerable interest. These operations and peacekeeping in particular, face a chronic funding crisis and reduced support from member states, host nations and…
President Paul Kagame has called for greater accountability among African leaders, arguing that national sovereignty should not shield governments from scrutiny when they fail to deliver for their people. Kagame made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, where he said Africa’s development challenge…
South Africa and Zimbabwe must move beyond their strong historical and political ties and translate their bilateral relationship into tangible economic opportunities, including investment, trade, jobs, infrastructure and improved livelihoods. This was a message delivered by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, on Thursday, at the opening of the Ministerial Meeting segment of the…
Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — today announced the launch of Enterprise Security, an advanced suite of security enhancements designed for organizations navigating complex regulatory environments. Enterprise Security addresses GovRAMP and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) security requirements based on the NIST SP 800-53 framework. For organizations handling privileged citizen,…
The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner with President Donald Trump that was disrupted earlier this year when a gunman charged past Secret Service agents toward the event is scheduled to be re-held in a different, smaller and more secure venue Friday night. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict. Delivering life-saving malaria prevention services in areas affected by conflict and flooding continues to present unique operational challenges in many African countries. A new study published in Malaria Journal examines the…
