News South Africa: 10 Years Since Meyiwa’s Murder – South African News Briefs – October 25, 2024 [ad_1] Justice for Senzo? Ten Years After His Death, South Africa Still Waits South Africa marks a decade since the tragic loss of its national soccer team captain, Senzo Meyiwa, a moment that shocked the country and its football fans alike, reports EWN. Meyiwa was fatally shot on October 26, 2014, at the home of his girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo, who the State alleges may have orchestrated the murder. It took six years to make arrests, and eight years […] todayOctober 25, 2024 1
Africa Africa: AU Ends First Africa Skills Week in Accra [ad_1] Stakeholders and partners from all over Africa recently converged in the Ghanaian capital of Accra for the first-ever Africa Skills Week (ASW) hosted by the Government of Ghana and organised by the African Union (AU). The five-days, which event brought together policymakers, practitioners, employers, development partners, civil society organisations and the youth, discussed policy priorities, challenges and opportunities in skills development. Other strategic partners that supported the initiative included International Labour Organisation (ILO), UNESCO, UNHCR, German Cooperation implemented by […] todayOctober 23, 2024 2
Africa Africa: To Shape Africa’s Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way [ad_1] As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak, and the Marburg virus in Rwanda have underscored the urgent need for strategic investments. At the core of this endeavor should be a meaningful engagement of the youth in advancing local biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Many African countries have recognized the imperative to boost local manufacturing capabilities. Rwanda, for instance, is home […] todayOctober 19, 2024 3
News South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant – South African News Briefs – October 17, 2024 [ad_1] Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant In a bold stride towards modern urbanization, President Cyril Ramaphosa's vision for the Lanseria Smart City is taking shape, reports IOL. Set to break ground later this month, a cutting-edge water treatment plant will serve as the cornerstone of this development, with a capacity to produce 2 megalitres of water per day. This facility, with a budget exceeding R320 million, aims to tackle the region's infrastructure challenges while minimizing […] todayOctober 17, 2024 1
News Zimbabwe: Alcaraz, Sinner Pay Tribute to ‘Unbelievable’ Legend [ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz said hearing about his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's retirement yesterday was "painful" while world No 1 Jannik Sinner said it was "tough news" for tennis. Nadal announced earlier that he will step back from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending his 22-Grand Slam winning career. "When I watched it, it was tough to accept it. I was in shock a little bit," said Alcaraz after he was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
Africa Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work [ad_1] THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a technical partner (or consortium of partners) to support the rollout of the next editions of the Young Africa Works Dialogue Series during 2025. The objective is to onboard a partnership that can provide technical, operational and implementation expertise in knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, hosting youth-led intergenerational dialogue, event management, and post-event outputs to ensure the successful execution of the dialogue series. Submissions are open […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Health Labour Market Analysis Support Tool Launched [ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — The World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa launched the Health Labour Market Analysis (HLMA) Support Tool to assist countries assess their health workforce education capacity, supply, demand and need for health workers and facilitate integrating health workforce planning into Health Labour Marker Analysis. The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 developed the Health Labour Market Analysis Guidebook, trained 75 experts from 25 countries in Africa. Building on this, the WHO designed a HLMA Support Tool […] todayOctober 8, 2024 2
Africa Africa: The Fight Against Unemployment in Africa – People Come and Go, but Institutions Remain [ad_1] If colonialism and neocolonialism have destroyed cultures, undermined the foundations of traditional and ancestral values, and exacerbated ethnic conflicts, resulting in waves of refugees across the globe, an unexpected development has emerged. A diaspora capable of offering solutions and contributing to the consolidation of institutions and structures through significant financial investment. If political parties in Africa have shown a tendency to divide and rule, prioritising self-interest over service to the people, how can strong institutions help rebuild trust and […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Entertainment South Africa: Cosatu Salutes Legendary Gospel Artist Solly Moholo [ad_1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is saddened by the passing of legendary gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo. The iconic musician passed away at the age of 65 this week, after falling ill while on tour in Botswana last month. Ntate Solly Moholo was not only a household name in the country's traditional gospel music, he was also an undeniably talented artist who had an impeccable ability to use various elements of his […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2