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Many municipalities struggle to deliver services efficiently due to siloed, incomplete or outdated data.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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African Voices At UNGA80 – Building Sustainable and Self-Reliant Systems Through Innovation

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

Africa: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa

Addis Ababa — As increasingly frequent droughts and devastating floods are affecting agricultural productivity, leaving millions of people food insecure in Africa amid a lack of climate finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed USD 11 billion to support various climate-resilient and infrastructure projects in rural areas. Climate change-induced humanitarian emergencies are materializing in…

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Parking Guidance Systems Announces Global Merger With INDECT and ParkZen

Parking Guidance Systems Announces Global Merger With INDECT and ParkZen

Parking Guidance Systems, LLC (PGS), the U.S. leader in custom parking technologies, has announced a strategic merger with INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH (INDECT) and ParkZen. As the lead company in the merger, PGS is expanding beyond its U.S. base to deliver comprehensive parking solutions internationally. The combined business brings together INDECT’s world-class hardware, ParkZen’s…

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