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Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister

[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).




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Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum

[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




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Ethiopia: Expert Advocates Policy Overhaul to Unlock Tourism Potential

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- A senior tourism researcher has called on the Ethiopian government to improve visa policies, streamline immigration processes, and reduce bureaucratic barriers to fully exploit the nation's untapped tourism potential.




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Nigeria/Libya: How Super Eagles Reacted to Harrowing Libyan Airport Experience

[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.




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Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes

[New Times] Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New Times has learned.




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Liberia: GAC Audit Report - GAC Releases Report On 102 Audits

[New Republic] The General Auditing Commission (GAC) under the astute leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has released reports of 102 audits conducted by the Commission of various agencies of the Liberian Government.




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Liberia: How an in-Flight Magazine Exposes Liberia's Need for National Branding

[Liberian Investigator] I was seated near the aisle of an ASKY Boeing 737, bound for Accra. With less than two hours to go, I turned to Netflix on my phone to keep myself from dozing off. I had a few movies saved, including a new espionage series, The Spy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Set in 1967, it recounts the events leading to the Six-Day War between Israel and Syria. Cohen plays an Israeli secret agent, tasked by Mossad to infiltrate Syria's security and diplomatic circles. His dangerous mission was to gather intelligence




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Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Reports 67 Percent in Revenue Growth to N48.49bn

[This Day] Transcorp Hotels Plc, yesterday on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announced its third quarter (Q3) ended September 2024 unaudited result and accounts with a strong performance from top to bottom.




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South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught - Calls for Beachfront Police Unit

[Daily Maverick] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan.




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Ethiopia: Africans Urged to Adequately Use Tourism Potential for Sustainable Development

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




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Kenya: EU Ambassador Denounces Fake Travel Ban Reports After Kenyan Deputy President's Impeachment

[Africa Check] EU ambassador denounces fake travel ban reports after Kenyan deputy president's impeachment




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Kenya: Tourists Exempted From Declaring Imei Numbers for Gadgets Upon Arrival, Says KRA

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from the requirement to declare their gadgets' International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers upon arrival, to support tourism and ensure ease of access.




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Kenya: Tourists Exempted From Declaring IMEI Numbers Upon Arrival

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from declaring the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their gadgets upon arrival, aiming to maintain seamless entry for visitors while enhancing tax compliance.




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Airport security increased

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




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FDA discourages use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomies

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine explains why the FDA discourages use of a laparoscopic surgery for hysterectomies and removal of uterine fibroids.




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ISIS posts "A Second Message to America"

Juan Zarate, CBS News, Senior National Security Analyst, discusses reports ISIS beheaded a second American journalist, Steven Sotloff, and the upcoming NATO summit.




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Baby's first responder

Jessica Hartshorn, Senior Lifestyle Editor for American Baby, discusses what to do when there is a baby emergency.




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International politics behind "The Interview" release

Sony's decision to allow theaters to screen "The Interview" on Christmas day has an impact beyond the silver screen. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk joined "Up to the Minute" to discuss the American and international politics behind the film's release and North Korea's relationship with China and the global community,




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Nigeria: Shell Will Continue to Power Progress On Energy Security in Nigeria - Okunbor

[This Day] Shell will continue to power progress in the drive for energy security in Nigeria through its businesses in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream and Renewables sectors, Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC,) Osagie Okunbor said yesterday in Lagos.




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Nigeria: We'll Support Nigeria's Economic Reforms, Saudi Crown Prince, Salman, Tells Tinubu

[This Day] Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has assured President Bola Tinubu that his country would support Nigeria's economic reforms.




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Nigeria: Epileptic Power Supply in North May Last Longer

[Leadership] The quest to resolve the power crisis in Northern Nigeria appears increasingly bleak as new revelations have surfaced regarding the mismanagement and neglect that have plunged the region into prolonged darkness.




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Ethiopia: Drivers Queue for Days As Hawassa's Fuel Shortage Reaches Crisis Point - Black Market Prices Hit 170 Birr Per Liter

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Drivers in Hawassa, the capital of Sidama Regional State, report an acute and worsening fuel shortage, which they attribute to widespread black market sales within the city.




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Nigeria: We've Stopped Importing Refined Petroleum - NNPC GCEO Kyari

[Vanguard] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has ceased importing refined petroleum products, according to Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of NNPC.




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Ghana: GSE Bullish Performance Continues in Sept - Report

[Ghanaian Times] The bullish performance on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued in September this year as the equities market saw some gains.




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Africa: Bridging Markets - Prosper Africa Supports Lagos Fashion Week, Strengthens Access for African Fashion in

[This Day] Lagos Fashion Week, in collaboration with the U.S. government initiative Prosper Africa and Style House Files, hosted the "Bridging Markets" panel discussion for leading fashion and trade experts aimed at strengthening access for African fashion designers to the U.S. market. The panel discussion took place as part of Lagos Fashion Week, highlighting the immense potential of African fashion on the global stage.





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The Oscars are upon us

Folks, it's been quite the ride. A final thought before everyone hands tonight's top award to "Argo" -- the Academy gave "Life of Pi" 11 nominations without any for acting. That's some broad support. Not that I had the guts to turn away from the "Argo" freight train in my...




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The post-Oscars top 40

Now that "Argo" has won best picture, we know who's No. 1 this awards season. But what about the rest? With the confetti having fallen Sunday on this year's Oscars, here’s a final 2012-13 awards-season film top 40. To be clear, this isn’t an artistic ranking of the films, but...






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On military policy, there’s not much daylight between Harris and Trump

"Now that we're in a new fiscal year 2025, we have again the dilemma of figuring out what our defense budget should be," Michael O'Hanlon said.

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Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: How to Respond to Covid-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks with Mike Stone and Tim Paydos

How can governments emerge stronger and better prepared for future shocks? What actions can be taken to modernize supply chains? How does emerging stronger and more resilient rest on a solid foundation of data analytics and systems security? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, authors of the IBM Center report, Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks.

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Targa Telematics expands its connected mobility solutions portfolio by integrating BMW and MINI connected fleet data

Targa Telematics – a technology company specialising in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility – has signed a strategic partnership with BMW to expand its portfolio of solutions for connected mobility.




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VisionTrack supports Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship with advanced video telematics

VisionTrack has become the official video telematics partner for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), which begins at the Misano World Circuit track in Italy later this month.




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Sticking It Together: Unveiling the Power of Industrial Adhesives in Revolutionizing Manufacturing

By Greg Thomas, freelance writer.

When manufacturing, these unassuming substances play a crucial role in bringing products together. From the aerospace and automotive industries to electronics and construction, industrial adhesives provide a reliable bond that withstands immense pressure and holds everything in place.




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Exploring the power of one versus the power of many

The automotive industry has an enviable track record in creating efficient and effective ‘build and sell’ operational processes. Yet at a time of changing automotive technology and a shifting expectation of car usage and acquisition, especially in younger generations, the temptation to focus exclusively on highly effective operational processes risks undermining customer experience and brand loyalty.




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IMI response as the Labour party receives mandate to lead government

The Institute of the Motor Industry welcomes the opportunity to engage with the new government. The Labour party clearly identified its understanding of the importance of skills for UK infrastructure in its manifesto....




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Managing costs for automotive manufacturing: Duties and import management

By Terry Onica, Automotive Director, QAD.

Within a complicated global landscape, where interconnectedness is vital for business success, managing the intricacies of a supply chain on such a scale is undeniably expensive.




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Biden proposes 2% federal pay raise in 2025 budget request

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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Amid political leadership vacancies, calls for SES reform continue to rise

Opting for career SES officials or appointees who don’t need Senate confirmation may be the most effective way to minimize persistent leadership vacancies.

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An updated list of agencies’ return-to-office postures

Federal News Network has compiled an updated list of return-to-office postures, providing a simplified look at agencies’ highly nuanced telework policies.

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Bowker Transport set to improve driver safety and fuel performance with Webfleet

Bowker Transport is set to improve driver safety, reduce fuel use and cut CO2 emissions, due to an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system, supplied by Daisy Communications across its fleet of 225 HGVs.




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New senior team member appointed at Microlise Group

Microlise has Mike Blackburn as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Mike is set to lead the sales and marketing teams in driving revenue generation and accelerating growth.




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Kollmorgen Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS) to add VDA 5050 support to its fleet manager in 2025

Specialised solutions such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) play a key role in the transformation of the material handling industry, enabling faster and more accurate receiving, storing, moving and shipping of items globally.




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CargoAi accelerates on CargoWALLET with the appointment of Fintech veteran Olivier Veyrac

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.




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Transporeon expands into Turkish transportation logistics sector

Transporeon, a Trimble Company, has expanded into the transportation logistics sector in Turkey and has appointed a seasoned, local-language country manager to lead its operations and services in the country.




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New government's 're-set' on Europe needs to tackle post-Brexit BTOM border problems – Customs Support

Dan Culverhouse, UK&I managing director of Customs Support, considers if the new government’s ‘re-set’ on Europe will reduce border confusion.




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Pošta Slovenije and FarEye partner to elevate parcel and letter deliveries with advanced routing capabilities

Pošta Slovenije, the provider of postal and logistics services in Slovenia, is set to improve its logistics and delivery operations through a strategic partnership with FarEye, the last-mile technology provider.




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Logistics UK responds to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on resilience in infrastructure

Speaking about the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s report ‘Developing Resilience in UK Infrastructure’, Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at business group Logistics UK said: “Building resilience into every area of the UK’s infrastructure is vital if the country’s highly interconnected supply chain is to be protected.