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Month: June 2023

Africa 

Mining industry opens up to technological solutions

Village Reporter,
Telecom giant Vodacom is introducing innovative solutions to enhance mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  At the Mining Week event in the DRC, Vodacom showcased its advanced technological offerings to the mining industry. One of their products, Umoja, in partnership with Glencore and Standard Bank, provides an employee self-service system, enabling mine workers to receive essential messages… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Morocco to recall ambassador to Sweden after Quran burning row

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Morocco is recalling its ambassador to Sweden. It follows the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The development came at a time when Muslims were celebrating the Eid-al Adha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible. The organiser of the demonstration – who’s said to be Iraqi-born Salwan Momik – is… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK court rules that Rwanda is unsafe for deported migrants

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
The British court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s decision to deport migrants arriving in small boats across the Channel was illegal. It also said Rwanda, the African country the British government signed a deal to send such asylum seekers was unsafe for them. Thursday’s ruling is seen as a major setback for the government’s plan to execute its… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Film Powerhouses Kunle Afolayan, RMD, Jade Osiberu and More Join Oscars Voting Academy (See Complete List)

Village Reporter,
Nigeria’s cinematic prowess continues to shine on the global stage as Kunle Afolayan, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Shola Dada, CJ Obasi, and Jade Osiberu receive an extraordinary honor. These five talented individuals have been invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) class of 2023, granting them voting membership for the Oscars. In an announcement made… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Behind the scenes of Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney

Village Reporter,
Behind the scenes of Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, June 29, 2023 · 642,154,257 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions? <!–[if… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank’s UMDF and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment team up to boost sustainable urban development in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
 Ms. María Peña Mateos, CEO of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment of the Kingdom of Spain, and Stefan Atchia, Manager of the Urban Development Division, sign a cooperation agreement to mobilize Spanish private sector expertise for African cities. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 14th June, 2023. ICEX Spain Trade and Investment  and the African Development Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Child health: More focus needed on earliest years, urges WHO

Global Author
The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF find that the first years of a child’s life provide “irreplicable opportunities to improve lifelong health, nutrition and well-being” according to a press release. It tracks progress against the global Nurturing care framework, which provides guidance on supporting the healthy physical, intellectual, and emotional development of young children. Protecting… Read More
Africa 

Kenya former Facebook moderator reveals torments, seeks justice in court

Village Reporter,
On the verge of tears, Nathan Nkunzimana recalled watching a video of a child being molested and another of a woman being killed. Eight hours a day, his job as a content moderator for a Facebook contractor required him to look at horrors so the world wouldn’t have to. Some overwhelmed colleagues would scream or cry, he said. Now, Nkunzimana… Read More
Africa 

South African court rules against government over ending permits for nearly 200,000 Zimbabweans

Village Reporter,
A South African court on Wednesday ruled against the government and ordered it to reconsider its decision to terminate the special permits allowing nearly 200,000 Zimbabwe nationals to live and work in the country. The government’s decision was set to force Zimbabweans to return home if they didn’t obtain regular work visas, even if they have children who were born… Read More