South Africa is finalising the much-anticipated Hydrogen Society Roadmap as the country shapes its industrialisation and economic pathway. This development was recently outlined by the Department of Science and Innovation’s (DSI) Chief Director for Hydrogen and Energy, Dr Rebecca Maserumule. Crafting the document began last year and is expected to be finalised in the next…
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Nigeria – …as NAS delegation visits GBV management facilities in Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has reiterated the commitment of his administration in tackling Gender Based Violence (GBV) through strong legal framework, policies and mechanisms that guarantee justice and supports for GBV victims, adding that no sexual case would be swept under the…
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United Kingdom – NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in Formby, Sefton where the variant first identified in India has been found. Everyone over the age of 16 who lives, works or studies in Formby, Sefton should take a COVID-19 PCR test. Working in partnership with the local authority, NHS Test and Trace…
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The Governors of Southern States of the country on Tuesday, announced their resolution to ban open grazing and movement of cattle by foot across the region as part of measures to check incursion of armed herders and banditry. The governors made this known in a communique at the end of their meeting in Asaba. In…
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Nigeria – Managing Director, Anambra State Fire Service, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Ben Chiobi says efforts are ongoing to deploy 120 trained men and women to about 16 fire service locations across the three senatorial zones of the state. The fire MD said in an interview shortly after marking the World 2021 International Firefighters Day (IFFD)…
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Nigeria – Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Ven. Amaechi Okwuosa has described street trading as a very dangerous and accident-prone activity. Okwuosa said this in an interview when officers of the Authority were accompanied by Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha brigade) to drive away street traders off the Aroma and Unizik…
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South Africa – For the last decade, poultry production in South Africa has been static – despite the fact that consumption has continued to grow. This has happened because imported poultry has come into the economy in large quantities, displacing South African meat, especially at the lower end. In an effort to address threats to…
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United Kingdom – …Launch of the Commonhold Council – an advisory panel of leasehold groups and industry experts who will inform the government on the future of this type of homeownership. Homeowners are set to benefit from greater control over their home and building, as an advisory panel prepares them and the market for the…
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Nigeria – Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State Command has re-emphasised the need to observe strict COVID-19 protocols, to avoid spread of the virus. The command said this during visits various parks in Anambra in order to sensitise commuters and re-awaken their consciousness on COVID-19 protocols. The exercise was in commemoration of the 2021 West…
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Nigeria – Hospital cleaning has been identified as a crucial part of overall health and safety, due to the major contribution it plays in controlling the spread of infections and diseases in the hospital environment and society. This assertion was made by Sanitarian Kareem Olatunji, Head of Department, Domestic Services, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital…
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