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Rigaku Launches XTRAIA XD-3300 Mass Production for Semiconductor Market

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

XTRAIA XD-3300 Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray metrology systems and a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”), has launched full-fledged commercial production of XTRAIA XD-3300, a high-resolution microspot X-ray diffraction system This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729915168/en/ Against a…

Visa launches first data centre in South Africa

eriinfo.com7 months ago04 mins

Multinational payment authorization giant Visa officially launched its first data centre in South Africa on Wednesday. This new infrastructure forms a key part of Visa’s R1 billion commitment to investments across Africa. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Nvidia passes $4 trillion valuation Located in Johannesburg, the data centre aims to enhance Visa’s…

LGBTQ rights group Human Rights Campaign launches tour through mostly red states

eriinfo.com7 months ago05 mins

The Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ rights organization, is taking its LGBTQ equality message on the road with a multicity tour focused on changing more hearts and minds, particularly in red states. The “American Dreams Tour” will kick off Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, and travel to cities in predominantly Republican-led states through November….

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Africa: AU Commission Launches Platform to Strengthen Africa’s Research and Policy

eriinfo.com7 months ago08 mins

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and AUDA-NEPAD, has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). ATTP aims to establish a sustainable platform to strengthen Africa’s capacity for effective policy research and evidence-based policymaking on cross-boundary priorities. It is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

New track under African Union Media Fellowship aims to promote evidence-based storytelling and health security reporting ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | 23 July 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the continental public health agency of the African Union, has launched a health journalism fellowship aimed at empowering African journalists to…

Magix Launches Research and Development Lab to Tackle New Cyber Threats

eriinfo.com7 months ago010 mins

Magix, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Magix R&D Lab, a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity through innovative threat research and offensive security expertise. Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix Security, expressed his excitement about the new venture: “Magix R&D Lab represents our commitment…

WhatsApp-based platform for electricity purchases launches

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

Ben Lindeque, co-founder and business architect of Prepaid24. Prepaid24, in collaboration with Chat Inc and Ozow, has launched a WhatsApp-based platform for prepaid electricity purchases, municipal account payments and buying online vouchers. The platform, accessible via WhatsApp number 060 012 2010, allows users to initiate transactions with a “Hi” message. According to Prepaid24, the service…

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Africa Launches Continental Strategy to Decentralize Diagnostics and Accelerate Outbreak Response

eriinfo.com7 months ago07 mins

Yaoundé, Cameroon — In a major step toward faster and more localized outbreak response, Africa CDC convened public health leaders from ten African countries in Yaoundé to co-develop a continental framework for decentralizing laboratory services. The four-day workshop, which began on 14 July, placed equitable access to diagnostics at the core of Africa’s epidemic preparedness…

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP 360 in SA, a game-changer for AI and hybrid cloud

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

Gerald Painter, Managing Director, Hitachi Vantara Africa. Hitachi Vantara recently launched its latest innovation, Virtual Storage Platform 360 (VSP 360), now available in South Africa. This powerful new platform is designed to help businesses simplify their data infrastructure, boost resilience and get ready for the AI-driven future. Whether you’re running a start-up or managing a…

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Africa: W/Bank Launches 2025 CPIA Africa Report Here Today

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

The World Bank will host a high-profile regional launch of its Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Africa Report in Monrovia on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with the event set to feature Liberia as a key case study in Africa’s evolving public service delivery landscape. The launch will be led by Mr. Andrew Dabalen, the…