[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.

[Nile Post] In the mist-covered highlands of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, an encounter with a mountain gorilla is more than just an awe-inspiring moment; it is a rare, profound experience that connects visitors to one of the world's most endangered species and a cornerstone of Uganda's tourism revenue.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is committed to attracting global tourists and showcasing its abundant natural, historical, and cultural treasures by enhancing visitor experiences and improving lodging facilities to meet international standards, Office of the Prime Minister revealed.

Jessica Hartshorn, Senior Lifestyle Editor for American Baby, offers tips on how to keep your child comfortable in the summer heat.

Dan Raviv, CBS Correspondent and author of “Spies Against Armageddon: Inside Israel’s Secret Wars,” tells what tensions between Israelis and Palestinians mean for the Middle East.

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, gives insight into who is ISIS, how they operate and their recruiting efforts.

Jeremy Herb, Defense Reporter for POLITICO, talks about the latest in Syria and President Obama considering expanding airstrikes.

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

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the foreign policy agenda of the NATO summit in Wales

Kim Gandy, President & CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, discusses the NFL's reaction after a tape surfaced of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice beating his then-fiancee.

Leigh Munsil, Defense Reporter for POLITICO, tells us what we can expect from President Obama's prime time address.

Motivational speaker Tony Robbins offers tips on navigating the complexities of finance; his new book is called "MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom"

Footwear and accessories retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has selected Crispin as its new creative agency of record (AOR), the agency shared exclusively with ADWEEK. Crispin will support the brand's internal team with brand strategy, visual identity, and integrated marketing as it evolves DSW's "positioning for the modern consumer," according to the companies. Prior to...

Veteran Pittsburgh anchor David Johnson has announced his retirement from NBC affiliate WPXI after 40 years with the station. "I don't know where to begin to thank the hundreds of people I've worked with here at WPXI-TV over the years," said Johnson, who joined the station in January 1985. "It sounds cliche, but I really...

[Shabelle] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- In a compelling speech at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia underscored the dire necessity of establishing a Palestinian state as crucial for enduring peace in the Middle East.

[This Day] Fact have emerged on how one of Nigeria's billionaire's and business mogul, Dr Innocent Nnamene rose from a humble beginning to build one of the most successful business empires in Nigeria.

[Capital FM] Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all registered entities in nearly every industry and sector in most East African countries, averaging between 60% to 90%, including micro-enterprises.

[GroundUp] Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services

[This Day] The stock market segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the new week on a negative note, dropping by N448.41 billion over investors' profit-taking in BUA Cement Plc and 27 others listed companies.

[Premium Times] MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term.

John D. Kimble, a prominent longtime Hollywood talent agent at agencies including DHKPR, Triad and William Morris, died Sunday in Dallas. He was 79. Born in Kingsville, Texas, he was raised in Uvalde, Texas and graduated the University of Texas, El Paso with a theater degree. He started out hoping to act in Westerns, and […]

Prime Video has launched a raft of add-on subscriptions and its Prime Video Store in New Zealand. These expand the selection of content available with the aim of making the platform into a one-stop entertainment destination for Amazon customers and for non-subscribing members. For a monthly subscription fee, payable directly to Prime Video, subscribing members […]

Prime Video has set a premiere date for the sophomore season of its musical drama series “Bandish Bandits.” The new season continues to explore the fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary pop, following protagonists Radhe and Tamanna as they compete for recognition. Series creators Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari return, with Tiwari directing […]

John Krasinski has been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The news was announced Tuesday night on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” “Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts,” Krasinski told People about his reaction when he learned he would be this year’s honoree. “Other than maybe I’m being punked. That’s not how I […]

In the light of current world events, defiance will be in sharp relief at the 48th Göteborg Film Festival, which runs Jan. 26 – Feb. 4, 2025 Under the banner “Focus: Disobedience,” the festival will highlight themes of civil resistance and pose such questions as: “When does rebellion become a moral obligation? When can it […]

COLDPLAY: HOTTER THAN EVER Due to fan demand, British rock band Coldplay has announced a fourth show in India for its “Music of the Spheres” world tour. The band will perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Jan. 25, 2025, for a potential audience of 100,000 fans, making it the biggest stadium show of their career. The multiple Grammy-award winning band is already […]

The Oscars are done with, and much has been written about the ceremony broadcast already, so forgive me my three cents. But since I spent enough time expressing my fears about Sunday in the days and weeks leading up to the show, I figured I might as well complete the...

How is cloud adoption transforming federal agencies and driving mission success?

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Gil Vega,  chief information security officer for Veeam, joins host John Gilroy on this week's Federal Tech Talk to explain why federal IT officials should update their data security strategies.

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New Federal Labor Relations Authority training video for federal employees, unions and managers highlights types of work included as part of official time.

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Labor Dept. feds will soon have to work onsite at least half the time, the agency announced. But the federal union representing those workers is pushing back.

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Host Bob Leins, CPA® welcomes Tammy Flanagan, Senior Benefits Director at NITP.

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The last thing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) needs is new employees who have a substance use disorder or or felons with access to VA pharmacies. But the agency lacks a consistent procedure for finding out about such people from the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the VHA, in fact, hired thousands of people who might have drug-related convictions.

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CBP agreed to enact a new policy presuming pregnant officers can continue to serve in their positions, rather than being systematically placed on light duty.

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Amid growing tensions, an employee group is urging DOJ leadership to ramp up its response to online threats many career federal workers continue to face.

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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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"One of the problems is the Defense Department doesn't use the software and data that all first-class enterprises in the world use," Jeb Nadaner said.

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"We made two recommendations to the IRS to improve its oversight over conflicts of interest," Kris Nguyen said.

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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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Shouldn't in-person appointments and when they're available become part of agencies' thinking about improving customer experience?

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The government is big, and not every employee is a model citizen. So corruption sometimes occurs. Fundamentally, though, the government remains honest.

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Retirement takes real planning. And for those with a solid plan, the decision to let go of your career launches a journey down a one-way road.

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The coarse language that's settled into the presidential election rhetoric is lamentable. But regular people don't have to normalize it in our own interactions.

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"This is the time of year you don't want to wait until the last minute to put your application in," said Tammy Flanagan.

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What are design principles and tools for innovation? How can they help government executives transform how government does business? What strategies can leaders employ to achieve a design mindset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sarah Stein Greenberg, Author of Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways.

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What is the financial management strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? How is DHS modernizing its financial management system? What’s next in its financial modernization journey? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Stacy Marcott, Acting Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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How is the Consumer Financial Protection Board using Enterprise Risk Management? What is CFPB doing to embed risk-based decision making into its culture? How is CFPB tackling its most mission critical risks? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Marianne Roth, Chief Risk Officer, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading through uncertain times series.

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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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