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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies

ECA developed the Integrated Planning and Reporting Tool (IPRT), a web-based tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of planning

To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness.  The call to action was made during the meeting on "Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of Multiple Crises", which took place as a side event…

GITEX Africa
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Nigerian tech ecosystem leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race at GITEX AFRICA’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Everything Expo launch

Government leaders, award-winning start-ups from Nigeria to share centre-stage at continent’s largest tech and start-up event

Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Morocco next month. From AI-powered diabetic care, to SaaS (Software as a…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Development planning is a key transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in Africa

The aim is to strengthen the capacity of planning entities to design and implement integrated planning systems and strategies for the attainment of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 is imperative

African countries should effectively deploy development planning as a transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in an era of unrelenting crises, according to panelists at a side event on development planning titled “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of…

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How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

By filtering out dust, allergens, and other impurities, aircons can help create a healthier indoor environment

Indoor air can be way more polluted than outdoor air. Luckily, air-conditioning systems can help safeguard your health. As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook a critical aspect of our well-being: the quality of the air we breathe. When we do think about the air we’re breathing,…

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National Basketball Association Africa (NBA) Launches Accelerator Focused on Early-Stage African Startups

NBA Africa Startup Accelerator will support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs by providing them with access to mentorship and capital

“Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator” Will Provide Top African Startup Companies in the Sports and Creative Industries with Funding and Mentorship Across Event Management and Ticketing, Youth Development, AI and Digital Marketing; ALX to Operate Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator (www.NBA.com) and Oversee Selection Process; Startups Can Apply to Participate at TripleDoubleAccelerator.NBA.com.…

Revna Biosciences

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CORRECTION- Revna Biosciences: A Beacon of Excellence with Dual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditations in Ghana and West Africa

Revna Biosciences’ accreditation encompasses an extensive array of human sample tests, including those involving urine, swabs, blood, bone marrow, tissue samples, and plasma

Revna Biosciences (www.RevnaBio.com) has carved a niche for itself in Ghana and West Africa by being the first facility in the region to secure dual ISO accreditations: ISO 15189:2022 for clinical diagnostics and ISO 20387:2018 for biobanking. This milestone is a testament to RevnaBio’s unwavering commitment to championing precision medicine…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) wins prestigious Webby Award for YouTube series challenging perceptions about refugees

The series pairs popular content creators with refugees in Jordan, Germany and Uganda who share the same passions for music, food, and innovation

We Were Here, a three-part video series produced in partnership by UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, and YouTube to challenge perceptions about refugees, has won the people’s choice award in the documentary category of the Webby Awards. The series pairs popular content creators with refugees in Jordan, Germany and Uganda who…

Revna Biosciences

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Revna Biosciences: A Beacon of Excellence with Dual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditations in Ghana and West Africa

Revna Biosciences’ accreditation encompasses an extensive array of human sample tests, including those involving urine, swabs, blood, bone marrow, tissue samples, and plasma

Revna Biosciences (www.RevnaBio.com) has carved a niche for itself in Ghana and West Africa by being the first facility in the region to secure dual ISO accreditations: ISO 15189:2022 for clinical diagnostics and ISO 20387:2018 for biobanking. This milestone is a testament to RevnaBio’s unwavering commitment to championing precision medicine…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit

During the visit the Deputy President will interact with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Applications as well as other relevant national and regional entities within the UAE

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 22 - 25 April 2024.  The Deputy President’s visit to the UAE is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, particularly increasing economic and knowledge exchange between the two states. …

European Union External Action
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Four new reports released on Open Internet approaches in Africa

New European Union (EU)-funded reports were released highlighting Open Internet Approaches in four African countries : Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa

By looking at case studies in Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa, the four reports unpack Open Internet connectivity as a promoter of human-centric development. They also shed light on the crucial role of a free, global, reliable, affordable and secure internet in driving social and economic growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable…