Africa’s medical education leaders have declared a decisive shift from “training for certification to training for competence”, as the continent confronts a projected shortfall of 6.1 million health workers by 2030. The declaration came at the 2026 Medical Education Conference of the Association of Medical Schools in Africa (AMASA), held recently in Lagos, in partnership…
Four newly inducted AdNotes Ambassadors pose beside the brand kiosk gifted to them at the AdNotes Ambassador launch – a first step towards creating paid community roles and tackling youth unemployment. AdNotes, an award-winning internet service provider (ISP) and leading WISP (wireless ISP) in South Africa, is committed to advancing community-led digital connectivity nationwide. The…
South African businesses are responding to the IT skills crunch with a combination of strategies. (Image created via ChatGPT). South African businesses are increasingly relying on innovative hiring strategies and bootcamp-as-a-benefit models to navigate the country’s persistent technology skills shortage. This is the sentiment shared by industry pundits from training providers and business leaders who…
More than 25% of journalists do not receive a monthly salary, 42% earn below the national minimum wage, just 8% receive medical benefits and almost half of all journalists are not registered with the National Social Security Insurance Trust, denying them rights and benefits they are entitled to by law, according to the recently released…
Participants at the Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, which concluded today. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The cost of carbon credits in Africa remains significantly lower than in other global regions, a disparity attributed to the fragmented approach of the continent’s 54 nations in negotiating environmental terms. Dr Yemi Katerere, a leading expert in forestry…
IMAGE/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The highly anticipated Zámba Heritage Congress, a landmark event that will convene global leaders and experts to discuss the future of Africa’s forests kicked-off this morning in Nairobi, Kenya. Organised by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the Congress aims to address the…
Steve Jump, cyber security veteran, founder and director of Custodiet Advisory Services. Steve Jump, a cyber security veteran, founder and director of Custodiet Advisory Services, has been confirmed as a speaker for the 2026 edition of ITWeb’s Security Summit, where he will address the resurgence of information warfare and its impact on cyber security. Jump’s…
Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD) is rolling out a modernisation and digital transformation strategy, prioritising the implementation of several technologies by 2030. The aim, as contained in its Revised Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030, is to improve service delivery, efficiency, and accessibility while addressing IT infrastructure and…
Thirty-six new programs and projects from the GEF family of funds will benefit 59 countries, including 21 Small Islands Developing States and 21 Least Developed Countries. PHOTO/GEF. By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the approval of more than $372 million in new funding to implement 36 innovative programs and projects…
UN Environment Programme Executive Director, Inger Andersen, with UN Secretary General, António Guterres, during a past event. PHOTO/FILE. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened today in Nairobi, bringing together over 6,000 participants from more than 180 countries to address the escalating environmental crises threatening the planet….
