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Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns

eriinfo.com3 days ago04 mins

Nairobi — Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) warns. The systems require citizens to provide personal and biometric information, with limited safeguards…

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Africa: Unicef Calls for Urgent Investment in Life-Saving Services for Children As Global Humanitarian Needs Reach New Extremes

eriinfo.com4 days ago07 mins

New York — Surging conflicts, rising hunger, global funding cuts, and collapsing basic services are driving humanitarian needs for children to extreme levels worldwide. As UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 (HAC) appeal is launched today, US$7.66 billion is urgently required to provide life-saving assistance to 73 million children – including 37 million girls and…

South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS Government plans to launch the “alpha” (pre-beta) version of its revamped central website this month, according to according to an update of the second phase of government’s Operation Vulindlela programme. The www.gov.za portal acts as a central gateway to information on government services and initiatives. President Cyril Ramaphosa said during…

SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it has cut Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar. More than 30 compounds are believed to be operating along the Thai-Myanmar border, where people from around the world are trafficked and forced to work on scams generating tens of billions of dollars…

NTT Data takes over Alchemy Technology Services

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

NTT Data has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. The acquisition strengthens NTT Data’s capacity to support insurers with digital transformation, core system implementation, and complex regulatory requirements. Image supplied Alchemy brings expertise in speciality insurance, including regulated markets such as the London Market, complementing NTT Data’s existing network of more than…

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Africa: Strengthening Mental Health Services in Emergencies Across Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Brazzaville — In response to the growing mental health needs triggered by public health emergencies or natural disasters in the African region, World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with countries to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into every stage of emergency response, aiming to have at least 80% of countries with functional mental…

Africa: Mental Health Conditions Affect 150 Million in Africa Amid Insufficient Care Services

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Brazzaville — Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with mental health conditions, with limited access to decentralized and integrated care, highlighting the region’s mental health challenges, a new mental health dashboard launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa shows. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance…

BBD validated as AWS Managed Services Provider

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

BBD validated as AWS Managed Services Provider. BBD has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Services Provider (MSP) Program validation, marking a major milestone in BBD’s cloud journey. This latest accreditation builds on BBD’s status as an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, and recognises its ability to deliver full life cycle cloud services –…

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Africa: Countries Making Unprecedented Efforts, but Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Care Facilities – WHO/Unicef New Report Warns

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Over 100 countries have made unprecedented efforts to improve basic services in health care facilities according to the latest joint WHO/UNICEF global progress report, Essential Services for Quality Care: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health Care Waste and Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities. While there is progress in establishing standards, conducting baseline assessments, and developing national…

TymeBank to offer ID and passport services in deal with home affairs

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

TymeBank CEO Karl Westvig TymeBank customers will soon be able to apply for their ID and passport documents in the banking app or via the fintech’s 1 000-plus branded kiosks at Pick n Pay, Boxer and TFG stores around South Africa. This follows an agreement between TymeBank and the department of home affairs, which have had…