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10 Jul

AI is bringing revolutionary changes to publishing

China Daily0 CommentsEntertainmentBooks, Publishing

Digital intelligence poses opportunities and challenges to education, say experts in the sector, Yang Yang reports. As digital technology, especially artificial intelligence, quickly advances, it poses great challenges to the worldwide publishing industry while providing new methods, tools and paths for its development. At the 2024 Beijing International Book Fair last month, domestic and foreign publishers gathered to share their experiences and ideas at the fair's 2024 International Publishing Industry Forum themed "Digital Intelligence Empowers Education Publishing and International Cooperation". Since 2016, the forum, jointly organized by the Publisher Association of China, the International Publishers Association and China Publishing Group,…

10 Jul

Uganda: Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

admin0 CommentsHealthMinistry of Health, Uganda, World Health Organization (WHO)

Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that contracted Ebola virus disease while in the line of duty in 2022. Fortunately, the timely and aggressive medical care that they received while admitted in the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) coupled with mutual support saved their lives. At the end of 2022, a patient visited the couple's clinic with body pain and headache. After several laboratory tests, he was prescribed anti-malaria medication and sent home. He returned the next day looking even worse. On the third day, he got a nosebleed, which prompted the couple to refer him to…

10 Jul

Hong Kong Book Fair to feature film and TV literature

admin0 CommentsEntertainmentBook Fair, Hong Kong Book Fair

The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from July 17 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the HKTDC has announced. This year's book fair will stage more than 600 cultural events onsite and off-site, including acclaimed writers' seminars and book launches to help promote a stronger reading culture in Hong Kong. Sophia Chong, deputy executive director of the HKTDC, said that this year's book fair will be themed on film and television literature, with the tagline "Reading the World: Storytelling from Page to Screen," aimed…

10 Jul

Somaliland: Olympian Sir Mo Farah ‘Heartbroken’ To See Impact of Climate Change on Children in His Homeland

admin0 CommentsAfricaHargeysa, Somalia, Somaliland

On a journey back to his birthplace, Save the Children ambassador Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating impact climate change is having on driving up child malnutrition rates in Somaliland. Farah also saw first-hand the vital care that is giving hope to families fighting for their children’s lives. The four-time Olympic gold medallist visited Gabiley in Somaliland where he spent his early years, meeting mothers and their children who were receiving treatment at a health centre run by Save the Children. There, mothers told him heart-wrenching stories of how recurring droughts and floods caused by…

09 Jul

Egypt Urged to Lift Travel Bans on Two Prominent Human Rights Lawyers

admin0 CommentsWorldAmnesty International, Egypt, Hoda Abdelwahab, Nasser Amin

Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities to immediately lift travel bans imposed on prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab. Despite the closure of the long-standing "foreign funding" case, Case 173/2011, which involved multiple NGOs, the travel restrictions on Amin and Abdelwahab, co-founders of the Arab Centre for Independence of Judiciary and Legal Profession (ACIJLP), remain in place. On 20 March 2024, after 13 years of investigations, the authorities announced the end of Case 173/2011, which had implicated at least seven organizations and 11 NGO workers, with travel bans imposed on 31 human rights defenders and NGO…

09 Jul

Migori: Two Dead After Gold Mine Wall Collapse in Rongo

admin0 CommentsCountiesGold mining, Gold mining in Kenya, Migori County

Tragedy struck the Kanga area in Rongo Subcounty when a 750-meter wall of the Choppa gold mine collapsed, resulting in the confirmed deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred while 18 miners were working within the mine. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated, leading to the successful extraction of six miners from the debris. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, two miners were pronounced dead. Over ten miners remain trapped in the collapsed mine, with rescue teams working tirelessly to reach them. The four miners who were rescued are currently receiving medical treatment at Rongo Subcounty Hospital. The Rongo Subcounty assistant commissioner has…

09 Jul

KRA Records 11.1% Growth in Revenue Collection for 2023/2024

admin0 CommentsBusinessKenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant increase in revenue collection for the financial year 2023/2024, recording a notable 11.1% growth. The total revenue collected amounted to KSh 2.407 trillion, compared to KSh 2.166 trillion in the previous financial year. This translates to a performance rate of 95.5% against the target. The past year was marked by multiple economic shocks, including the depreciation of key currencies such as the US Dollar, rising interest rates, and increased inflation driven by global supply chain disruptions. These factors impacted revenue mobilization efforts. Despite these challenges, the KRA achieved 95.8% of its…

09 Jul

Harambee Stars Coach Engin Firat Briefs CS Ababu On Kenya’s Football Status

admin0 CommentsSportsAbabu Namwamba, arambee Stars coach Engin Firat, Sports

The Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat this afternoon paid a courtesy call on Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, where they discussed the current state of Kenyan football, with a particular focus on the performance of the national team, Harambee Stars. Coach Firat and the CS delved into the progress and challenges facing Kenyan football, highlighting the importance of nurturing young talent through structured programs such as the #TalantaHela initiative. The CS noted that the initiative has been instrumental in creating a clear pathway for emerging talents like Aldrin Kibet and Amos Wanjala to advance into the national team. The deliberations also…

09 Jul

Huawei to Establish Digital Village Prototype in Uganda

admin0 CommentsAfricaHuawei, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni

Huawei has announced plans to set up a Digital Village prototype in Butaleja, Eastern Uganda, aimed at promoting the uptake of ICT in rural areas, particularly in education and business processes. This initiative was unveiled during a meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and a Huawei delegation led by Gao Hover, the President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. President Museveni expressed his support for the project, stating, "Please go ahead with the project, and I will come myself to commission the smart village." Hover emphasized that "Huawei is committed to accelerating Uganda’s digital…

09 Jul

Security Guard Vincent Chepkwony Reinstated and Honoured for Heroic Acts During Protests

admin0 CommentsNews#RejectFinanceBill2024, Faizul Mahamed, Private Security Regulatory Authority, Vincent Chepkwony

Vincent Chepkwony, a security guard stationed at Java House on Kimathi Street, Nairobi, who was fired for sheltering and shielding members of the public from harm during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations, has been reinstated. Chepkwony has also been awarded the highest honour, commendation, and recognition for a private security officer in Kenya. Private Security Regulatory Authority Director General Faizul Mahamed praised Chepkwony for his courage, selfless patriotism, and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. "We commend Mr. Chepkwony for his outstanding service and express our gratitude for his unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property," Mahamed said. Recognition…