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Africa: WHO Marks 25 Years of Research4Life, Advancing Access to Scientific Knowledge in More Than 120 Countries

eriinfo.com6 hours ago07 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more…

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Africa: Watchdog Pushes for Political Finance Reforms As Africa Marks Anti-Corruption Day

eriinfo.com1 week ago03 mins

TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called for stricter political finance laws and faster anti-corruption action as Zimbabwe joined the continent to mark Africa Anti-Corruption Day over the weekend. This year’s theme, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa,”calls for moving beyond commitments to concrete results, TIZ said. The organisation warned that…

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

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Africa: Kabale Leaders Urge Communities to Protect Children As Africa Marks Day of the African Child

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse, neglect, and harmful environments. The Day of the African Child is commemorated every June 16 in memory of…

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Africa: YPLS Africa Marks Decade of Impact

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and 10th Anniversary Edition, scheduled to take place from June 8-13, 2026, at the Royal Ambassador Hotel, Robertsfield Highway, Margibi County, Liberia. Held under the theme, “Empowering the…

Sizekhaya’s lottery tech drive marks new era

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

The new lottery era is powered by innovation and access. The appointment of Sizekhaya as South Africa’s fourth national lottery operator marks the beginning of an era of technological innovation and modernisation for the country’s lottery system, says the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Sizekhaya officially assumed responsibility for operating the national lottery on 1 June,…

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Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in…

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Africa: Ghana Marks AU Day With Colourful Flag-Raising Ceremony

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Ghana yesterday joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 63rd African Union (AU) Day with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. The ceremony, marked by military honours and patriotic renditions by the combined security services band, witnessed the raising of the flags of the 55 member…

South Africa marks a full year without load shedding

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

South Africa has reached a milestone that would have seemed unthinkable just three years ago: a full 12 consecutive months without a single bout of load shedding. The last time Eskom imposed rolling power cuts was in mid-May 2025, capping what has become the longest sustained period of grid stability in well over a decade….

ITWeb marks Security Summit Hackathon milestone

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

Tiyani Nghonyama, COO, Geekulcha. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) ITWeb, in partnership with Geekulcha, is set to host its 10th annual hackathon (#SS26HACK) at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 on 2 and 3 June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. For a decade, the hackathon has showcased cyber security skills, tools and capabilities that reside in Africa. At…