28
Aug
2024

Tanzania Launches Solar-Powered Mobile Classrooms to Bridge Digital Divide

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Tanzania to bring digital education to remote communities. Vodacom and Huawei have partnered to introduce the DigiTruck, a solar-powered mobile classroom designed to equip young people with vital digital skills. The DigiTruck, a recycled shipping container converted into a mobile school, is equipped with laptops, smartphones, and a

28
Aug
2024

WHO Unveils Global Response Plan For Mpox

August 27, (THEWILL) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for Mpox, scheduled to run from September 2024 to February 2025. The plan, which stresses surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community empowerment, provides a framework for public health preparedness and response to the

28
Aug
2024

NIN, SIM Database Can Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Pantami

Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Professor Ali Pantami, the former Minister of Digital Economy and Communication, has reiterated that utilizing the database of National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM registration can help identify perpetrators of insecurity and solve the country’s security challenges. Speaking on the prevailing insecurity in the country, Pantami

28
Aug
2024

FCT Constructing Modern Bus Terminals To Improve Transportation –Wike

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the FCT Administration (FCTA) is constructing three world-class bus and taxi terminals to improve transportation system in the territory. Wike stated this while inaugurating the construction

28
Aug
2024

Low-carbon materials a ‘huge opportunity’ to green the transportation sector

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. DOT has a new strategy to cut pollution: promoting green construction materials for transportation projects. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions created during the construction process is a key way to make the country’s transportation systems more environmentally friendly, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen

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Aug
2024

First national green bank launches with IRA funding

An article from Dive Brief The Coalition for Green Capital said it’s open for business and seeking to build a U.S. network of green banks that will mobilize capital for clean energy. Published Aug. 27, 2024 Mario Tama via Getty Images First published on This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive

27
Aug
2024

Everbright Grand China Announces 2024 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Everbright Grand China Assets Limited (“Everbright Grand China” or the “Group”; HKEX stock code: 03699.HK), a subsidiary of China Everbright Group, principally engaged in the businesses of property leasing, property management and the sales of properties held for sale, announced its interim results for the six

27
Aug
2024

The best point and shoot digital cameras in 2024

By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave nationalgeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below.* With so many options today, choosing the best point-and-shoot

27
Aug
2024

GCCs pay up to 20% more than IT cos: Study

HYDERABAD: Global capability centres ( GCCs ) are not only rapidly making their presence felt across India’s tech landscape in terms of their expanding footprint, which is now spilling over beyond tier-1 cities to tier-2 centres, but also when it comes to heftier pay packages.GCCs are offering 12-20% higher compensation compared to traditional IT products

27
Aug
2024

We Did Not Ask Nigerians Not To Eat Bread Baked In Nigeria – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has rubbished reports claiming that it directed Nigerians not to eat bread. Naija News recalls that NAFDAC south-west coordinator, Roseline Ajayi recently said some bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine due to the high cost of