Africa: UCT Scholar Puts Africa On the Science World Map

Africa: UCT Scholar Puts Africa On the Science World Map

University of Cape Town (UCT) scientist Professor Kelly Chibale has returned from a series of high-profile international events where he carried a powerful message: Africa is not just a beneficiary of health innovation – it is a leader. Professor Chibale, the founder and director of UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre, gave the…

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AI boom puts Africa at a crossroads

AI boom puts Africa at a crossroads

Last week, Prof Arthur Mutambara, director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Centre of Knowledge, launched his new book, Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The significance of AI was underscored by the diverse and engaged audience at the launch. In attendance were curious students, representatives from the Chinese…

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Africa: UCT Scholar Puts Africa On the Science World Map

Africa: Lab Leaders Empowerment Puts Africa CDC’s Vision in Action

A transformative leadership training spearheaded by Africa CDC and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is helping drive Africa CDC’s vision through continuous training of laboratory experts across the continent. The Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded project on International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR _SP) with support from the World Bank gathered thirty-four laboratory professionals…

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Shein, Temu growth puts thousands of SA retail jobs at risk

Shein, Temu growth puts thousands of SA retail jobs at risk

South Africa’s e-commerce sector isn’t growing fast enough. Offshore e-commerce retailers, such as Shein and Temu, are rapidly gaining ground in South Africa’s retail clothing, textile, footwear and leather sector, displacing thousands of local jobs, including in e-commerce. This is creating an urgent need for digital transformation, including the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The…

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Africa: Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations On Notice

Africa: Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations On Notice

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found. The court delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion overnight. The momentous case opens the door for countries impacted by climate disasters to sue major emitting countries for reparations. And…

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Spike in crime puts digital ID, KYC in the spotlight

Spike in crime puts digital ID, KYC in the spotlight

Jason Lane-Sellers, director of identity and fraud, EMEA, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Digital identity and know your customer (KYC) technologies are facing heightened scrutiny as human trafficking continues to rise, generating over $150 billion annually and flooding global financial systems with illicit funds and transactions, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. A LexisNexis Risk Solutions study…

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Africa: UCT Scholar Puts Africa On the Science World Map

Africa: Kuwait’s Exit Permit Requirement Puts Migrant Workers At Risk

Dismantle Kafala System Instead of Strengthening Its Abusive Elements Kuwaiti authorities recently announced that starting July 2025, migrant workers will require permission to leave the country. They will have to submit a departure request form to their employer through the Ministry of Interior’s “Ashal” online portal or “Sahel” smartphone application and include the dates for…

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