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Africa: South Africa Launches National Action Plan to Protect Millions From Substandard and Falsified Medical Products

eriinfo.com6 days ago09 mins

On 30 September 2025, South Africa launched its National Action Plan (NAP) to address the persistent threat of substandard and falsified medical products, marking a significant step toward safeguarding public health, protecting people’s health across South Africa and beyond, and strengthening regulatory collaboration. Unveiled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in partnership…

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Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

The African Union Commission officially announces the arrival of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 29 October 2025 General Elections (Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council) in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Mission at the invitation of the Government of Tanzania and the Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania, and led by…

No Kings protests across US kick off with National Guard on standby

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago012 mins

Protesters gather for No Kings demonstrations against Trump Grace Eliza Goodwinin New York City and Caitlin Wilsonin Washington, DC Planned protests against President Donald Trump have begun in cities across the United States. Police say over 20,000 people have packed Times Square for one of the events in New York City, while protests in DC,…

Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level – Launches national adoption awareness initiative in Rwanda

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s economic integration journey. A collaboration between African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the ATG…

Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago09 mins

Watch: Protesters face off with ICE agents in Chicago, Illinois President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to address what he says is out-of-control crime. The move came hours after immigration authorities said they faced off with protesters in the Democrat-run city. Officials said an “armed woman” was…

Trump blasts judge for blocking use of National Guard

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump blasts judge for blocking use of National Guard 00:53 UP NEXT Speaker Johnson says mass layoffs would be ‘regrettable’ 01:12 Judge blocks Trump from sending troops to Portland 00:35 Mark Sanchez arrested after being stabbed 00:24 Jeffries…

Judge temporarily blocks use of National Guard in Portland

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday temporarily blocked the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut, an appointee of President Donald Trump, issued a temporary restraining order after Oregon and Portland sued. The order expires on Oct. 18 but could be extended. Immergut wrote in her ruling…

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Africa: New National Climate Plans Unveiled At High-Level Summit Ahead of COP30 Conference

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate action plans during a meeting on Wednesday as part of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly. The game-changing summit was convened by Secretary-General António Guterres alongside President Luiz Inácio…

Top ICT tenders: National government returns to tech

eriinfo.com1 month ago016 mins

Five national government departments have returned to National Treasury’s eTenders Portal to advertise their technology needs. After several weeks of ICT opportunities on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal being dominated by state-owned entities and municipal-level requirements, five national departments return to advertise their technology needs. The Department of Defence opens the issue with its wish to…

National Treasury deploys tech to terminate ‘ghost workers’

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

‘Ghost workers’ are still earning salaries as civil servants. National Treasury is using digital solutions to weed out what it calls ‘ghost workers’ – non-existent civil servants who are pulling a salary. It aims to finalise the identification process by November. A recent presentation to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration showed that…