[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.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital, known as the "political capital of Africa," is positioned to enhance its standing as a premier destination for conference tourism. As the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the city has long been a focal point for international diplomacy. Now, with new developments in tourist infrastructure and culturally rich attractions, Addis Ababa is prepared to host even more international conferences, summits,

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

[Capital FM] London, UK -- The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London.

[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.

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

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

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

[The Herald] Baku, Azerbaijan -- ZIMBABWE aspires to transition from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a key player in the global renewable energy sector and create green jobs as it industrialises, President Mnangagwa has said.

[This Day] *IPMAN says it expects to agree petrol price with Dangote refinery in 48 hours*Crude nears two-week low as OPEC cuts demand view

[Vanguard] The United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned about the dire need for climate action and increased funding to support vulnerable nations, stressing that "the era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived".

[Octopus Energy] Octopus Energy's generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first renewables project in Africa, a pioneering wind farm on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone.

[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from the recent demolitions in Ridgeview, Belvedere saying it has ordered the Harare City Council to stop bulldozing houses built illegally in the capital.

[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.

[The Herald] BridgeFort Capital, formerly Medtech Holdings, is set to migrate its Class A and Class B listings to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) and list by way of introduction.

[Daily Trust] Global stock markets rose and the dollar slid yesterday as investors steel themselves for a coin-toss US presidential election, an interest rate decision and expected Chinese stimulus measures.

[Leadership] The director-general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama and an Octogenarian, Senator Felix Bajomo were among the 80 Stockbrokers invested as Fellows by Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS).

[The Herald] Pick n Pay's Boxer subsidiary, which will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) before the end of 2024, has an ambitious plan to double its turnover within five years.

“Instant gratification” isn’t a phrase typically associated with Bollywood’s methodical star Ayushmann Khurrana — except when he’s talking about live performance. Speaking with Variety ahead of his November U.S. tour with band Ayushmann Bhava, the actor-singer opens up about his return to American stages after an eight-year hiatus. “As an artiste, I always look forward […]

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 […]

There’s only a single flash-forward in Season 2 of “Bad Sisters,” and it’s the very first scene. Four of the five Garvey sisters — eldest Eva (Sharon Horgan), nurse Ursula (Eva Birthistle), one-eyed Bibi (Sarah Greene) and baby Becka (Eve Hewson) — are in a car, attempting to dispose of a dead body. Becka’s face is swollen […]

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 […]

GIS provides an invaluable platform relevant to almost every aspect of modern life.

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By the end of fiscal 2025, MSPB expects to fully eliminate the remaining federal employee appeals cases that built up during the five-year lack of quorum.

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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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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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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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We meet an influential advocate of environment-friendly entrepreneurship -- and of the power of the reusable bag.

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Government attorneys appealed a Texas judge's finding that the Navy's strict religious accommodation process violates the religious freedoms of 35 sailors who refused the vaccine.

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DENSO Manufacturing UK (DMUK) is a global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. Dexory (formerly known as BotsAndUs) has partnered with DMUK to unlock further benefits from automation at its plant in Telford.

Plex, by Rockwell Automation, the cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions provider, has announced that automotive supplier Futaba North America Group (FNA) has selected the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform as a state-of-the-art, complete and integrated manufacturing and business solution to run their North American operations.

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.

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.

Kathleen McShane, who oversees the Small Business Administration's Women's Business Centers, enjoys mentoring women and encouraging them to take the next steps to launch their businesses.

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Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is supporting the industry’s transition to 2D barcodes as an innovation sponsor of the GS1 Global Forum 2024.The largest annual GS1 event, which takes place from 19th–22nd February in Brussels and virtually, brings together GS1 member organisations from across the globe to collaborate....

BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, a global leader in advanced receipt, label and mobile printers, has partnered with G Rigging & Lighting Ltd, an independent event specialist based in the UK.

Demand Forecasting and Planning/Sales and Operations Planning Technology report.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with leading industry spokespeople from the analyst and vendor community about how modern Demand Forecasting & Planning/Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions and other planning-related technology can help to provide a more efficient supply chain, manufacturing and distribution regime.

By Jefferson Frank, freelance writer.

Running a business requires you to take care of multiple tasks every single day. From managing customer orders to tracking financial transactions, there are endless jobs that demand your attention. It's no secret that many companies struggle with managing all of these functions efficiently, especially back-office operations, which are the backbone of any organisation, but they are often time-consuming, manual, and error-prone.

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has launched CarbonEdge, powered by Cordant, an end-to-end, risk-based digital solution for CCUS operations that provides support for regulatory reporting and operational risk management.

Epicor has acquired DSPanel, a global provider of cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) solutions and existing Epicor ISV partner.

Another success for Greenplan: the EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) route planning solution has been included in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling after just two years on the market. This milestone places Greenplan at the forefront of global route planning and execution systems.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas activated the federal employee volunteer force “due to the anticipated frequency and severity of extreme weather this season."

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By embracing work-life integration, we can unlock the potential for our work to foster connection, purpose, and meaning.

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At GroceryShop, Bazaarvoice, the platform for full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) and social commerce solutions, announced Bazaarvoice Vibe – a comprehensive solution designed to help marketers source, amplify and optimise user- and creator-generated content across all channels, all from one place. Global general availability begins 1 November. 

IFS, the provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced that the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, RES, has selected IFS Cloud to support its business as it seeks to align operational procedures and continued global growth.

The Defense Department had to jump through a lot of legal hoops to designate Wi-Fi as a mission critical service.

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FourKites has announced that Teva, a global provider of generic medicines, has achieved a 0.005% incident rate by leveraging FourKites’ global carrier visibility solution, NIC-Place.