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Africa: Financing for Development – Reforming Global Financial Systems Must Center African Women

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As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) concluded in Seville, Spain in early July 2025, global leaders adopted the “Seville Commitment,” reaffirming the urgent need to reform the international financial architecture, expand fiscal space, and advance gender equality. These commitments are timely and necessary. But without actionable and enforceable reforms, African countries—and African women…

South African firm takes global lead as certified authority for advanced electronic signatures

eriinfo.com2 days ago08 mins

In a groundbreaking achievement for digital trust and identity management, South African-based Impression Signatures has officially been accredited as a certified authority (CA) – one of fewer than 100 globally, and the only known local company, with the ability to issue advanced electronic signatures (AES) independently. This milestone places the company among a rare group…

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Africa: PMI Global Summit to Spotlight Project Execution As Key to Africa’s Development Goals

eriinfo.com4 days ago04 mins

Kigali — The Project Management Institute (PMI) is set to convene leading voices from across Africa at the upcoming Global Summit Series Africa 2025, with a focus on how project execution can drive inclusive growth, innovation, and resilience on the continent. The Summit, themed “Africa on Purpose,” will take place from August 19-21 at the…

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Africa Climate Summit 2 to Spotlight Africa’s Role in Global Climate Solutions

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ADDIS ABABA – The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will highlight Africa’s solutions and unity in tackling global climate challenges for a resilient, sustainable future, the Ministry of Planning and Development announced. Amid rising global climate challenges, Africa is emerging as a force for solutions. The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set for September 8-10,…

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Africa: Global Demand for Meat and Dairy Set to Rise, but Climate and Nutrition Gaps Remain

eriinfo.com5 days ago07 mins

Global demand for meat, dairy and fish is projected to climb steadily over the next decade, driven by rising incomes and urbanisation in middle-income countries. However, persistent nutritional gaps and mounting environmental pressures reveal a complex path ahead, according to a new study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for…

Africa: The Risks Artificial Intelligence Pose for the Global South

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United Nations — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and leaving its mark across the globe. Yet the implementation of AI risks widening the gap between the Global North and South. It is projected that the AI market’s global revenue will increase by 19.6 percent each year. By 2030, AI could contribute USD 15.7 trillion…

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Africa: 2024 Global Immunisation Coverage Estimates – Understanding the Picture in Lower-Income Countries

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Geneva — Each year WHO and UNICEF release global and national routine immunisation coverage estimates (WUENIC).Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance analyses what the 2024 WUENIC data says about the state of immunisation in the 57 low- and lower-middle income countries it supports. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lower-income countries are protecting more people, against more diseases than ever before…

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Africa: Global Childhood Vaccination Holds Steady, Yet Over 14 Million Infants Remain Unvaccinated – Who, Unicef

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Geneva/New York — In 2024, 89 per cent of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85 per cent – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health…

Bitcoin sets new record amid global uncertainty

eriinfo.com1 week ago07 mins

Bitcoin hits $118 000 in fresh high. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high on Friday morning, trading at over $118 000 per unit (or more than R2 million), as geopolitical tensions and shifting investor sentiment saw capital flowing into alternative assets. Christo de Wit, Luno country manager, says the price has been bolstered by…

$125-trillion traded: Binance redefines global finance in just eight years

eriinfo.com1 week ago07 mins

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base, is celebrating eight years of growth. This milestone reflects the collective impact of a global community that continues to advance crypto towards the mainstream and chart the future of digital finance. Starting as a crypto-to-crypto exchange in 2017,…