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EDITORIAL | Bandari Maritime Academy must protect expertise through careful succession planning

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago09 mins

EDITORIAL | Bandari Maritime Academy must protect expertise through careful succession planning Bandari Maritime Academy. PHOTO/FILE. The recent leadership changes at Bandari Maritime Academy, culminating in the departure of Mr Titus Musyoka Kilonzi as Deputy Director of Maritime Education and Training (MET), have understandably generated concern within Kenya’s maritime fraternity and among regional stakeholders. While…

a 30-day plan to protect your SME from cyberattacks

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

In the past few weeks alone, we’ve seen a series of reported breaches and cyber incidents affecting education institutions, technology providers and industry organisations in South Africa. These incidents reinforce the hard truth many SMEs still underestimate: cybercriminals are no longer only targeting big enterprise. In many cases, smaller and mid-sized businesses are easier, faster…

Health Benefits of Cloves|How the tiny spice could protect your health and transform your life

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago04 mins

Health Benefits of Cloves|How the tiny spice could protect your health and transform your life By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Scientists are hailing a humble kitchen spice as a potential powerhouse for health, and the findings could change the way we think about everyday wellness. Recent research suggests that cloves, often overlooked in favour of trendier…

Africa: International Nurses Day – Back Nurses, Protect Patients

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

As International Nurses Day is marked on 12 May, the theme set by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) puts the spotlight on what patients need most: nurses who are properly supported to do their jobs well. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives”, calls for safe workplaces, fair pay, ongoing…

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Africa: Delving into One Health’s Vision to Better Protect People, Animals and the Planet from Future Health Crises

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

Climate-sensitive diseases and zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems and exposure to pollution – the main factors fuelling infectious and non-communicable diseases were the focus of this year’s One Health Summit. These hot topics for the global health community are central to One Health Atlas – a comprehensive, science-led guide to the wealth of…

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Africa: Planting Trees to Remove Carbon Can Harm the Environment – or Protect It – Study Highlights Trade-Offs

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

Global efforts to limit climate change require deep cuts to carbon emissions. However, global emissions are still growing. Currently, we emit roughly 42 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use and land use changes every year. To achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement, which included a long-term commitment to limit global warming…

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Africa: How Community Shelters Protect Children and Help Women Restore Degraded Lands in Niger

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers to participate in land restoration work by providing shaded spaces for their children, protecting them from extreme heat and environmental hazards. The initiative has led to the construction of 662 shelters across six regions, safeguarding 6,465 children and allowing women to focus on earning income and…

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African Court Should Protect People Displaced By Climate Change

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Decision Could Promote Rights-Based Adaptation, Durable Solutions The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is poised to issue an advisory opinion on states’ human rights obligations in the climate crisis. This is an opportunity to strengthen protections for people displaced by climate change and to call for a rights-respecting approach. A petition filed in…

Egypt implements national ban on Roblox to ‘protect values’

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

Egyptian regulators have officially banned the popular gaming platform Roblox, following a trend of tightening digital restrictions across the Middle East and North Africa. The decision, reported by Bloomberg, is being enforced through a coordinated effort between the Supreme Council for Media Regulation and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. Read: The Switch overtakes the DS…

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Africa Should Protect the Value of Its Pathogen Data

eriinfo.com4 months ago02 mins

The continent needs legal guarantees that the pathogen data its member states collect will facilitate the development of pandemic products that are accessible, affordable and acceptable to their own people. Last week, countries once again returned to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to negotiate a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) agreement that will be…