[New Zimbabwe] Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ).

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE'S Information Communications Technology Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has described as 'false' reports claiming government is gravitating towards penalising WhatsApp group administrators, clarifying that such fines would only apply to platforms or administrators who collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for business or commercial use.

[Paris Peace Forum] The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came together at the 7th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the historic Palais de Chaillot and other locations across Paris. Under the theme Wanted: A Functioning Global Order the Forum once again convened leaders, decision-makers, and civil society representatives from around the world to discuss and find solutions to some

[Premium Times] This isn't the first time Nigeria has faced difficulties in Libya. In 2018, the team was held for four hours due to documentation issues.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wishing to travel to the United Kingdom can now apply for UK visas through newly opened VFS Global offices in Nairobi and Mombasa.

[New Times] Ethiopia's national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France, it is reported. The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt.

[Africa Check] Kenyan news outlet did not claim national assembly speaker couldn't be minister because of travel restrictions

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Africans are urged to adequately use the potential of tourism for sustainable economic development and prosperity.

[Leadership] In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has again, introduced another layer of protection for air travel consumers.

Juan Zarate, CBS News Senior National Security Analyst, discusses new airport security measures implemented after intelligence concerns over hidden explosives.

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the latest in Ukraine and President Obama ruling out a military intervention, but leaving open the possibility of placing even more economic sanctions on Russia.

Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, discusses the latest in Ukraine and what President Poroshenko is hoping for from the NATO summit later this week.

Mark Rosenker, CBS News Transportation Safety Analyst and former chairman of the NTSB, discusses the investigation into what caused the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501.

Abigail Jacobs is the new chief marketing officer at specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-Op. Jacobs' six-plus years at beauty retailer Sephora came to an end in March. Prior to that, she spent more than 13 years in senior marketing and communications roles at Williams-Sonoma brands including Pottery Barn and West Elm. The easing of pandemic...

[Business Day Africa] Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa.

[This Day] On the back of galloping inflation, regulating expenses, and devaluation of the local currency, a total of 23 leading companies on the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX), reported a whooping N5.1 trillion operating expenses in the half year (H1) ended June 2024.

[New Zimbabwe] THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says local companies recently struggled to snap up US$25 million floated on the market in a development indicating limited ZWG availability in the market.

[This Day] The stock market segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday gained N131 billion in market capitalisation to halt a six-day losing momentum.

Indonesia’s JAFF Market is set to welcome two Australian projects at its JAFF Future Project platform, marking a collaboration with Adelaide Film Festival (AFF). The inaugural JAFF Market takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta from Dec. 3-5. The partnership, backed by the Australian Government, brings “Raesita Grey” from Katrina Irawati Graham […]

How are agencies driving progress in HR modernization?

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Craig Martell, whose outside-government gigs have been with LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft, is joining Cohesity as its chief technology officer.

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The Army I Corps used the recent Yama Sakura 85 exercise to further prove out how to create a single, secure network to share information with allied partners.

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Legal experts say a recent case before the Court of Federal Claims further cements the path for unsuccessful vendors to seek judicial relief for OTAs.

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While there have been some improvements, OPM continues to face the challenge of addressing customer service satisfaction in federal Retirement Services.

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The Office of Personnel Management retirement backlog saw a decline in claims received and processed in September.

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While many people love champagne and caviar, today we are indulging in bourbon and oysters.

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A cocktail historian has come up with cheers and toasts for every day of the year (yes, even leap years).

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How can technology-oriented training programs help address information technology skills gaps amongst the government workforce? How can agencies achieve effective technology-oriented training outcomes when reskilling employees? What lessons can be learned from the successful use of technology-oriented training programs? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professors Stacie Petter and Laurie Giddens authors of the IBM Center report, Reskilling the Workforce with Technology-Oriented Training on the next The Business of Government Hour.

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What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office? How is it working to transform the Department of Energy into a world leading AI enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Pamela Isom, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office within the U.S. Department of Energy

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NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, and Aurora Labs, an automotive artificial intelligence (AI) company, have announced their global strategic cooperation in the Automotive Industry, with first joint projects in production and logistics.

From 15 to 18 February 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will delve into automotive transformation.

According to the latest report ‘The automotive supply chain: Pursuing long-term resilience’ from the Capgemini Research Institute, automotive organisations now feel more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions.

By Marijke Voet, Commercial Manager. TMX UK.

With supply volatility and geopolitical unrest circling, supply chain visibility has become a major priority for today’s business leaders. Control towers are enabling savvy businesses to not only solve immediate problems but identify future disruptions they wouldn’t have otherwise seen coming.

Insight from the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, published in its latest report – Driving Towards Inclusion - reveals a more positive picture of diversity in many areas.

By Terry Onica, Director, Automotive, QAD.

The automotive industry is at a pivotal crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in vehicle technology and increasing regulatory pressure around sustainability.

Marina Tovar, counterintelligence and cyber team lead at the Counterterrorism Group, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss how cyberwarfare is being used in the war in Ukraine, and the rise in ransomware attacks around the world.

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Along with a proposed 2% federal pay raise for 2025, the Biden administration is looking at reforms for federal firefighters, as well as FAA and TSA employees.

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VA raised its engagement and satisfaction score by 3.4 points, and maintained its fifth place spot for large agencies in the 2023 Best Places to Work rankings.

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Hiring remains a “substantial challenge” for USCIS, but a couple early signs indicate that the agency could be turning a corner with its current workforce.

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DHS improved in the 2023 Best Places to Work rankings. In a sit-down interview, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells Federal News Network how it happened.

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CargoAi has appointed global payment expert, Olivier Veyrac as its Senior Vice President for CargoWALLET. Over the past 18 months, CargoWALLET has been adopted by 5,000+ Airlines, Freight Forwarders, GHAs and logistic service providers.

Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.

CBO advised Congress that unless full-year appropriations for 2024 is enacted by April 30, the White House might be obligated to initiate sequestration.

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Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-directed solution specialist, has formed a partnership with Truckfile, the UK-based provider of web-based Fleet Management, Workshop Management, Drivers Check and Compliance Systems to the haulage transport sector.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Phil Jarrett, commercial director of Dakota Integrated Solutions, and Paul Whittingham, operations director of Truckfile, about the companies’ partnership and what voice maintenance and inspection technology offers technicians within the freight transport sector.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Forum, a national industry body based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract to integrate its voice-directed software solution into Jack Sealey Ltd’s warehousing facility.

Operating as a Mercedes-Benz franchise for over 20 years, Intercounty Truck & Van covers the five counties of Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire with dedicated commercial vehicle dealerships to support its ever-growing and wide-ranging customer base.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility, support and voice-directed solution specialist, has formed a partnership with Ai Automation, a worldwide specialist in vision, automation and robotics.