Re-imagining public payment systems: How DLTC is leading a revenue reinvention

Re-imagining public payment systems: How DLTC is leading a revenue reinvention

The system enables DLTC teams to operate with greater accuracy and reduced administrative burden. In a world where digital transactions dominate the private sector, public-facing institutions are modernising their approach to fragmented systems, manual processes and reconciliation challenges. A quiet revolution is under way at Driver Licensing Testing Centres (DLTCs) in South Africa, one that…

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Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test for public schools

Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test for public schools

President Donald Trump on Thursday reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools. First instated in the 1950s to gauge young people’s health and athleticism, the assessment included sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and a sit-and-reach test. It also featured a competitive component, recognising the best performers with the Presidential Fitness Award. The test had been discontinued…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

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…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa: AI Chatbots Can Boost Public Health in Africa – Why Language Inclusion Matters

Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational diagnostic tools improving access to primary care, these innovations are helping address health challenges. At the heart of these developments is natural language…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa: Liberia’s Public Health Boss Joins Africa CDC Workshop On Mpox Vaccine Strategy in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa — The Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, is leading a Liberian delegation to a high-level workshop organized by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa. According to an NPHIL release, the workshop aims to develop a coordinated…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa: Demanding More: Does Education Increase Public Backing for Good Governance in Africa?

Findings highlight the potential of education to foster stronger, more accountable political institutions. Abstract This paper investigates how education shapes public attitudes toward transparent and accountable governance in Africa. Much of the research on governance and education has focused on Western contexts, leaving the African perspective underexplored. Afrobarometer surveys show that many Africans consistently support…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa: Robust Policies for Better Public Services in Africa – the 2025 Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (Cpia) Report in 6 Charts

Since 2006, The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report has been a guide for countries, policymakers, and investors, identifying key trends and best practices that support effective public service delivery and foster a more resilient and prosperous future for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The CPIA is an annual diagnostic tool for SSA…

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Africa CDC Launches Health Journalism Fellowship to Strengthen Public Health Storytelling

Africa: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia’s First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation As Landmark for Africa

Monrovia — The World Bank’s Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia’s historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants (PPSAs), describing it as a landmark achievement not just for the country, but for the entire African continent. Speaking at the inaugural graduation ceremony hosted by the Liberia Institute…

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