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What is Volt Typhoon, the alleged China-backed hacking group?

[ad_1] Networks controlled by a pervasive Chinese hacking group dubbed "Volt Typhoon" have been disrupted by a U.S. government operation, it was reported earlier this week.The group has alarmed intelligence officials, who say it is part of a larger effort to compromise Western critical infrastructure, including naval ports, internet service providers and utilities, raising concerns that the hackers were working to hurt U.S. readiness in case of a Chinese invasion […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Malawi: Sports Council Appoints Dr Kamata As New CEO

[ad_1] The Malawi National Council of Sports has appointed Dr Henry Mtupanyama Kamata as the body's new executive secretary with effect from February 1, 2024. Last week, Sports Council board chairperson Sunduzwayo Madise confirmed that they had appointed the executive secretary, now to be called Chief Executive Officer (CEO), but were waiting for nitty-gritty issues to be finalised before making it public. Reads the statement in part: "Malawi National Council […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Roars into Afcon Quarter-Finals – South African News Briefs – January 31, 2024

[ad_1]   Bafana Bafana Stun Morocco to Advance to Afcon Quarter-Finals In a stunning upset at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a 2-0 victory over World Cup finalists Morocco in the last 16, reports TimesLIVE. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring in the 57th minute, leaving Morocco in shock. Despite Morocco's Achraf Hakimi missing a penalty in the 85th minute, Bafana maintained their lead. Morocco's […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Japan

Delivery firms struggle to adopt EVs as online sales drive up demand

[ad_1] The appetite for speedy package delivery is skyrocketing worldwide. Americans do more than 15% of their shopping online, with digital purchases of groceries, shoes, pet food and other goods quadrupling over the past decade to $1 trillion a year. Global e-commerce is expected to grow at more than twice the rate of offline purchases, and, by decade’s end, 25,000 packages will be shipped every second, according to an analysis […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Nigerian Minister Reveals More About Homeless Ex-Tennis Champion

[ad_1] The ex-lawn tennis star was recently captured in a video clip roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh, has revealed more details about a former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala, who is homeless. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Ms Okpala was rescued by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State who ordered her rehabilitation. The governor's intervention came after the US-based […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Somalia’s Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data

[ad_1] STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Somali Integrated Household Budget Survey, supported by the World Bank, illuminates the path forward as Somalia transitions from humanitarian relief to sustainable development. The survey achieved a remarkable 96% response rate through innovative strategies such as a purpose-explaining video aired on local TV stations. The survey, conducted amid a devastating drought provides comprehensive data and serves as a compass for decision-makers, offering vital information to address […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Blinken’s Visit to Africa – Is U.S. Counterterrorism Counterproductive?

[ad_1] Abuja — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship--a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Blinken made his first stop in Cape Verde, a small island in West Africa, where he engaged Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva in discussions and reiterated the US dedication to deepening and […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Mandela Auction Suspended Amid Row Over Heritage

[ad_1] Seventy personal items of the former South African president were set to go under the hammer in New York in February. A controversial auction of 70 personal items belonging to former South African President Nelson Mandela has been suspended. "This auction has been suspended," a note on New York-based Guernsey's auction house stated on Tuesday. The auction, which was scheduled to take place in February, would have included some […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Laying Foundation for Digital Revolution in Africa’s Food Systems

[ad_1] The Africa Agriculture Status Report says digital technologies will address inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability A new report has charted the future for Africa's food systems -- use of digital technologies. According to the 2023 Africa Agriculture Status Report, "Empowering Africa's Food Systems for the Future," digital technologies will be key in addressing the three persistent problems in Africa's agricultural industry -- inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability. The report is by […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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