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Africa: WHO and the European Union Launch Collaboration to Advance Digitized Health Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

eriinfo.com1 week ago05 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan Africa. This EU-WHO partnership will improve pandemic preparedness and accelerate progress towards better health and well-being for all. The…

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Africa: Kagame, AU Official Discuss Health Systems in Africa

eriinfo.com1 week ago02 mins

President Paul Kagame, who also serves as the African Union Champion for Domestic Health Financing on Monday, October 13, met with the Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah, AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, and Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). ALSO READ: What it means for Rwanda to…

ChatGPT safety systems can be bypassed for weapons instructions

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago017 mins

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has guardrails that are supposed to stop users from generating information that could be used for catastrophic purposes, like making a biological or nuclear weapon. But those guardrails aren’t perfect. Some models ChatGPT uses can be tricked and manipulated. In a series of tests conducted on four of OpenAI’s most advanced models, two…

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Africa: TINA Rolls Out Anti-Iffs Policy Tracker to Boost Accountability in African Tax Systems

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

Johannesburg — The Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) has officially rolled out its new Anti-Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Policy Tracker Tool, a collaborative tool or an innovative digital system designed to strengthen accountability, evidence-based advocacy, and learning across Africa’s tax and fiscal policy landscape. The policy tracker was also launched in partnership with the African…

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Africa: University Ranking Systems Are Being Rejected. African Institutions Should Take Note

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago012 mins

The Sorbonne University, founded in Paris in 1253 and known globally as a symbol of education, science and culture, has just announced that, starting in 2026, it will stop submitting data to Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. It is joining a growing movement of universities questioning the value and methodology of these controversial league tables….

Restoring trust in municipalities through GIS-enabled asset management systems

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago07 mins

Many municipalities struggle to deliver services efficiently due to siloed, incomplete or outdated data. Revenue collection, for example, is hampered when departments do not have a unified view of assets or service areas. Waste management often exposes these gaps. During audits, municipalities may report the number of households served, yet thousands of units (often unregistered…

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African Voices At UNGA80 – Building Sustainable and Self-Reliant Systems Through Innovation

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago09 mins

United Nations — On September 24, African-led organizations convened a high-level side event during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) The event – African-led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable Futures With or Without Aid – was organized in partnership with eHealth Africa, Population Services International (PSI), Population Council, and Reach Digital Health. The…

Africa: Systemic Racism Against People of African Descent Rife in Justice Systems – UN Experts

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Geneva — Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in criminal justice systems around the world is pervasive and deeply entrenched, a group of UN experts said Wednesday. The UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement published a new report that identifies 12 key elements needed…

Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports, officials said Saturday, though the initial impact appeared to be limited. The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin’s Brandenburg and London’s Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding were possible….

Legacy systems stifling CFOs? Sage Intacct ignites South African business growth

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Rahana Vally, Director at Brilliant Link. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving real-time financial insights is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for CFOs to drive strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge. Yet, many finance leaders in South Africa are still grappling with outdated, legacy systems that stifle agility and innovation….