Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship since the 1990s. The South African government has, since 2010, granted the migrants a special permit to live and work in the country. It’s latest iteration is the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit. Now the government says the permit has run its course and wants to scrap it. This has sparked … [Read more...] about South Africa is scrapping special work permits for Zimbabweans – migrants will be left exposed
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Inaugural GITEX Africa sells-out, organiser in final expansion phase to meet high global tech interests in Africa
The cross-continent support of the global tech community has culminated in a sold-out GITEX Africa 2023 (https://www.GITEXAfrica.com/), with an expansion phase now underway as construction ramps up of a purpose-built super venue in Marrakech Morocco for Africa’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event. The inaugural GITEX Africa will make its historic … [Read more...] about Inaugural GITEX Africa sells-out, organiser in final expansion phase to meet high global tech interests in Africa
One fuel-efficient Rwandan stove, several solutions and lots of food for Korok West Village residents
Download logoWhat is the link between, and partial solution to problems arising from, the unlikely trinity of food security, sexual violence and deforestation? Residents - 114 to be exact - of Korok West Village in Juba are now in the know, and soon you will be, too. “It is not only economical in terms of fuel consumption, but it will also reduce the … [Read more...] about One fuel-efficient Rwandan stove, several solutions and lots of food for Korok West Village residents
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’
This is particularly vital during key life stages such as pregnancy and lactation, childhood, adolescence and older age, says the study, entitled Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes. Comprehensive analysis It’s the most comprehensive analysis yet of the benefits and risks … [Read more...] about The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’
Afrique sans paludisme : l’espoir se profile à l’horizon
L'Afrique subsaharienne est disproportionnellement touchée par le paludisme. La région compte 95 % des cas de paludisme dans le monde. La maladie tue un enfant africain toutes les 60 secondes. Ces chiffres sont alarmants. Mais le paludisme peut être évité et traité. Les progrès réalisés entre 2000 et 2015 sont la preuve de ce qui peut être accompli. Le soutien des donateurs … [Read more...] about Afrique sans paludisme : l’espoir se profile à l’horizon
