Blue Turtle views this moment as more than a technology swap. (Image: Blue Turtle) As SAP PowerDesigner approaches its end of life, data and architecture leaders must decide how to protect the consistency, governance and long-term value of their enterprise data models. When a tool loses updates and vendor support, organisations face outdated technology, limited…
The Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho (IEC) has earned a prestigious continental accolade after the Electoral Integrity Global Report 2025 ranked Lesotho fourth in Africa for the quality and credibility of its electoral processes. According to the statement released by the Commission, the ranking affirms the significant progress Lesotho has made in strengthening the administration,…
Africa Check and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung advance information integrity through journalism fellowship Africa Check, the continent’s leading organisation for promoting information integrity and resilience, has partnered with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), a German foundation advancing democracy and media development, to host an immersive fellowship for journalists and fact-checkers from five African countries. The fellowship…
South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance. As leaders of the world’s major economies prepare for the November G20 Johannesburg Summit, champions of South Africa’s journalism industry are working to ensure that information integrity and media freedom are not overlooked. The two issues…
South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance. As leaders of the world’s major economies prepare for the November G20 Johannesburg Summit, champions of South Africa’s journalism industry are working to ensure that information integrity and media freedom are not overlooked. The two issues…
World leaders and international organisations have paid tributes to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at 82. The ECOWAS Commission, in a statement by its President Omar Touray, hailed Buhari as a distinguished statesman and key figure in advancing democracy and regional integration. “It is with deep sorrow that the world learnt of…
The United States has announced a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee that will apply to most non-immigrant visa categories beginning in fiscal year 2025. The new surcharge will be charged in addition to existing visa application fees, significantly raising the total cost for many applicants seeking to visit, study, or work in the United States….
