Africa: Why Excluding Scientists and Industry Voices at COP Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa

Africa: Why Excluding Scientists and Industry Voices at COP Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa

The Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) discourse in Africa has suffered major setbacks over the years due to persistent misinformation about nicotine, which continues to cloud public understanding. At the click of a button or tap of a smartphone screen, unverified health rumours can spread within seconds. Amid polarised policy debates and the absence of scientific…

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Eskom working to end load reduction within 18 months

Eskom working to end load reduction within 18 months

Government and state-owned power utility Eskom are embarking on what they describe as an aggressive roll-out of infrastructure to end the “load reduction” of electricity within the next 12-18 months. “We will end load reduction in 12 months if there is absolute cooperation by communities… [but] there are parts where will get resistance,” energy minister…

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Africa: Why Excluding Scientists and Industry Voices at COP Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa

Africa: Kenya’s Defence Chief Criticizes AU Troop Reduction in Somalia, Warns of Security Risks

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Defence Forces Commander, General Charles Kahariri, has condemned the decision to reduce the number of troops in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUMIS, formerly AUSSOM), describing it as a setback that undermines hard-won gains against Al-Shabaab militants. Speaking after a meeting with General Michael Langley, head of the U.S. Africa…

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The ROI of AI in IT services – driving cost reduction, speed and productivity

The ROI of AI in IT services – driving cost reduction, speed and productivity

As businesses face growing pressure to deliver faster services, lower operational expenditure and increase productivity, artificial intelligence is becoming an essential enabler within the IT services sector. At Pinnacle, the recent launch of our dedicated AI & Services division, led by Jacques Visagie, represents a bold step in embracing this transformation and helping our clients…

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