Category: Africa

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South Africans
Africa, Global

South Africans Struggle with High Food Costs Despite Lower Inflation

The Competition Commission has recently unveiled a report indicating that South Africans are facing exorbitant prices for specific food items, even as the overall inflation rate declines. EWN reports that this “rocket and feather” phenomenon means that while food prices soar swiftly due to factors such as inflation and market volatility, they decline at a much slower pace once these challenges subside. The discrepancy has … Continue reading South Africans Struggle with High Food Costs Despite Lower Inflation

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Governance, Peace and Stability
Africa, Asia, Global

Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region

Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region Apply and benefit from a training program on the conflict sensitivejournalism As part of its “Governance, Peace and Stability” project funded by the FrenchDevelopment Agency, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is offering to train 20journalists from the Republic of Seychelles in conflict sensitive journalism. 1) Global objectiveThis activity aims to build the capacity of journalists to cover crisis … Continue reading Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region

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Sifiso
Africa, Global

AI & Robotics Centre launch marks exciting partnership between Sifiso EdTech and the Trevor Noah Foundation

The Trevor Noah Foundation and Sifiso EdTech are thrilled to announce the successful launch of their AI and Robotics Centre in Braamfisherville. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a promising partnership set to ensure that no learner is left behind in the Digital Revolution.  “The Digital Revolution is not waiting for us. Learners must be exposed to artificial intelligence, coding and robotics to prepare … Continue reading AI & Robotics Centre launch marks exciting partnership between Sifiso EdTech and the Trevor Noah Foundation

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Climate Chance
Africa, Global

SUSTAINABLE HABITATS AND CLIMATE IN AFRICA

Climate Chance Conference Africa #CCCA2023 23-24 October 2023 – Yaounde, Cameroon In Africa, faced with the challenges posed by global warming, increasing urbanization,the housing crisis and access to energy, both urban and rural housing must reinventthemselves and find waysto be resilient. This situation calls for integrated strategies to promote sustainable, inclusive andaccessible housing for all. All players – national authorities, local governments, entrepreneurs, formal and … Continue reading SUSTAINABLE HABITATS AND CLIMATE IN AFRICA

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Insurance Africa
Africa, Global

Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, is teaming up with global insurance giant Allianz to create a joint venture to offer banking, insurance and loans in 27 African countries. The venture, called SanlamAllianz, is expected to have a combined group equity value (GEV) of approximately R35 billion. The company said their priorities are to offer more financial services to the rapidly growing African continent, … Continue reading Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

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