Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative (https://www.FAI.Institute/). The program aims to empower women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and drive innovation in AI research and development, inclusive of underserved […]
GITEX Africa returns in 2024 with strong line-up of tech topics, set to fast-track continent’s future digital economy
GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event is on high momentum to welcome the year’s biggest tech conversations and collaborative ventures in Marrakech, Morocco. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the 2nd edition of GITEX Africa will take place from […]
Trina Solar, SOLA, and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) to Power a South African Mining Operation with 135MW Merak 1 Project
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Trina Solar (www.TrinaSolar.com), the world's leading provider of smart PV and energy storage solutions has partnered with SOLA, a South African leader in renewable energy with a focus on utility-scale projects and WBHO Construction to embark on a transformative solar project. The Merak 1 project signifies a major milestone in sustainable […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) -funded Police Post Boosts Security and Rule of Law in Magwi County
Download logo Residents in Magwi County are rejoicing, and for good reason. Thanks to a new police post in the village of Loa, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and recently handed over to local authorities, they feel much better protected and have more faith in the rule of law. “It […]
East Africa Sets Sights on Becoming an Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Hub
Download logo With more than 900 million Africans using biomass fuel and kerosene for cooking, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a highly attractive and viable clean cooking solution. While still a fossil fuel, LPG burns more efficiently and produces fewer carbon emissions than wood, charcoal or kerosene. The fuel is both easy to […]
Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Reagen Allen urges residents to support and assist rural safety units
Download logo The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to disrupt and stop criminal activities in the Western Cape. Between 4 and 10 March 2024, these units with various other municipal law enforcement agencies and the South African […]
Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Ivan Meyer welcomes new agricultural graduate interns
Download logo On Tuesday, 11 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Head of Department, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, welcomed 120 unemployed agricultural graduates as interns to the Department’s Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP). During the two-year internship graduates will be placed with farmers and sector stakeholders who will act […]
Media Statement: Committee Adopts National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill and Will Recommend Adoption by National Assembly
Download logo The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has adopted the B-list version and committee report of the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill, which brings to an end the committee’s consideration of the Bill. Having adopted the Bill and a report, the committee will recommend that the National Assembly adopts the Bill. […]
Uganda: Delayed rationalisation of Government agencies affecting energy sector
Download logo The delayed merger of three electricity companies has disrupted service delivery in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. This was revealed by top officials in the ministry during a meeting with the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on government’s readiness to merge Uganda Electricity Generation Company, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company, and […]
Sudan: Nearly 230,000 Children and new Mothers likely to die from hunger without critical action – Save the Children
Download logo Nearly 230,000 children, pregnant women and new mothers could die in the coming months due to hunger unless urgent, life-saving funding is released to respond to the massive and worsening crisis in Sudan, Save the Children said. More than 2.9 million children in Sudan are acutely malnourished and an additional 729,000 children under […]