The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to address cervical cancer in Africa, where 18 of the 20 countries with the highest burden of the disease are located. In a social media post, WHO Africa emphasized that cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in the region, […]
Web Summit returns to Lisbon with a long list of celebrities and major tech companies. ADVERTISEMENT Members of the tech elite are returning to the Portuguese capital this week as Europe’s largest technology event launches on Monday evening. Around 70,000 people are expected to gather in Lisbon for Web Summit, a four-day tech conference hosting
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President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he
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Juba, 11 November 2024: A nationwide campaign aimed at vaccinating 3.3 million children from 0 to 59 months of age against polio launched in South Sudan using the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2. The campaign led by the Ministry of Health, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners,
Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening. Source: © 123rf 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening Social media is
Botswana’s new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya’s presidency. “I was once detained at an airport in Namibia for supporting Hamutenya’s presidential bid against former president Hifikepunye Pohamba,” Gaolathe recalled, sharing these details for the first time in an interview with The Namibian
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes killed dozens of people including children on Sunday in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, as the world watched for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the wars between Israel and Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he has spoken
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Ethiopia conducted a polio vaccination campaign in five regions (Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Addis Ababa, and Sheger City of Oromia Region) with type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) targeting over 5.6 million aged below five years aiming to prevent transmission & circulation of variant poliovirus outbreaks. The campaign was officially launched by the Ministry of
South African Breweries (SAB) solidified its standing as South Africa’s most effective marketer, garnering an impressive nine awards at the esteemed Effie Awards Gala held last week. This achievement underscores SAB’s commitment to creating impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers while addressing critical societal issues. The Effie Awards, the pinnacle of marketing excellence, celebrate campaigns
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