Geneva — Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in criminal justice systems around the world is pervasive and deeply entrenched, a group of UN experts said Wednesday. The UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement published a new report that identifies 12 key elements needed…
Lionel Dartnall, country manager: SADC, Check Point South Africa. The bring your own device (BYOD) model remains deep-seated in workplaces, but most organisations continue to manage it reactively, leaving gaps in security despite advances in AI and zero trust frameworks. This is according to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx, and Lionel Dartnall, country…
Addis Ababa — Despite climate change being a health risk multiplier, health is often underrepresented in climate negotiation processes. Experts attribute this to a lack of funding by the African governments and a lack of capacity building among climate negotiators. At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8 to 10…
Kigali is once again at the heart of Africa’s aviation dialogue as it hosts the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition from September 4 to 5, with low-carbon flights and emerging trends in focus. ALSO READ: Africa’s first self-flying air taxi to be launched in Kigali Bringing together top aviation industry executives, policymakers, regulators, and…
They warned that continued reliance on external donors threatens the continent’s epidemic preparedness Ahead of the ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference 2025 (ELFIC2025), regional health experts have urged African governments to adopt innovative financing models to boost research and vaccine development for Lassa Fever and other emerging diseases. They made the call at a preparatory…
They noted that while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen symptoms in individuals with underlying medical challenges Medical and nutritional experts have advised adults aged 40 and above to exercise moderation in the consumption of cold beverages, citing possible health implications in certain conditions. The experts made the…
On June 25, Mutawakil al-Mohamad and his family woke up to the sound of Israeli soldiers pounding on their door with their rifles. It would be the last time they woke up in their family home in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli forces arrived at 7am in military convoys with two heavy bulldozers, and al-Mohamad…
A TSCM fabrication plant in Taiwan The apparent threat by Taiwanese officials to impose microchip export restrictions on South Africa is likely unenforceable. Most of the electronic equipment sold in South Africa featuring Taiwanese-made chips is imported from other jurisdictions, and not directly from Taiwan. According to Axiz CEO Craig Brunsden, there are regional supply…
Kampala, Uganda — Health experts, policymakers, and researchers on Monday began a three-day meeting in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Africa. The event, held under the theme “Unifying Actions, Transforming Futures: Achieving Triple Elimination in Africa by 2030,” is dubbed as Africa’s…
Lagos — In a major step toward addressing the rising security challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa, ASIS International Lagos Chapter 206 has announced plans to host a landmark security summit in Lagos, Nigeria. Tagged the Sub-Saharan Africa Security Conference (SASCON) 2025, the two-day event will bring together Africa’s top security professionals, innovators, and policymakers to brainstorm…
