Source: Reuters. The drug is being supplied in conjunction with Rwanda’s health ministry and the Africa Centers for Disease Control, Gilead said. Remdesivir, used during the pandemic to treat Covid-19 and originally developed to treat Ebola, is not approved for the treatment of Marburg disease anywhere and its safety and efficacy against the virus is…
Speaking at the Atlantic Convergence conference in Lisbon, Paratus Group CTO Rolf Mendelsohn emphasised the importance of reliable connectivity for unlocking Africa’s potential. “With LEO satellite technology, we are broadening our network offerings to provide unlimited connectivity,” he stated. New Icasa regulations could boost Starlink’s prospects in Mzansi Lindsey Schutters 15 Aug 2024 Paratus has partnered with…
Image source: Getty Images Talent marketplaces are essentially matchmakers – connecting large businesses with the right type of independent talent for their immediate project or contract role needs. There are many types of talent marketplaces, offering an array of services. Understanding precisely what they do and how they work is key to getting the most…
Officially opening the 14th edition of the SMEs International Expo 2024 in Harare recently, Mutsvangwa said government was committed to supporting SMEs in this technological transition. Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of the country’s SMEs. Officially opening…
Source: Reuters. The South African Reserve Bank imposed sanctions on Bidvest Bank for failing to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act following a 2022 inspection. The bank did not implement its risk-management and compliance programme (RMCP) for the assessed trade-based transactions. The Prudential Authority fined Bidvest Bank R5m for non-compliance, with R2.5m suspended for…
ZIFA Northern Region chairman Martin Kweza and Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya who last week published a document, the “101 things that I have done for football in the country and the region.” IN exactly eleven days, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) annual general meeting will take place in Harare to review…
The company, which is wholly-owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, has interests in property development, tourism and agriculture. DIRECTORS of Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) say they are able to steer the ship amid boardroom squabbles, abuse of office and corruption allegations that are bedeviling the company. The company, which is wholly-owned by…
The LIA awarded its first batch of winners and finalists with South Africa’s Promise awarded a Gold and Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai a Bronze (Image supplied) Promise was awarded the Gold in the Experiential Use of Music & Sound section for its work for brand AfriSam for the The Vluit Project Saatchi & Saatchi…
Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating in the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament 2024. THE bodies of two fishermen, who drowned after their dinghy capsized in Lake Kariba on Friday, have been recovered. Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating…
Open Chair, in partnership with Nedbank, will be hosting Friends in High Places – a speed dating event for young women in advertising and marketing during Loeries Creative Week (Image supplied) Loeries Creative Week is the biggest event in the calendar for the advertising and marketing industry in Africa and the Middle East. With most…
