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

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

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

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

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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Restoring trust in municipalities through GIS-enabled asset management systems

Restoring trust in municipalities through GIS-enabled asset management systems

Many municipalities struggle to deliver services efficiently due to siloed, incomplete or outdated data.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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Africa: WHO and the European Union Launch Collaboration to Advance Digitized Health Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

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….

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

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

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….

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