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South Africa

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

Yesterday at 15:55 PM, via SAnews

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak. 

President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...

Education

Angola: Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training

Yesterday at 19:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.

Science/Tech

Commodore’s Callback 8020 Is a $499 Flip Phone That Blocks Social Media and Browsers

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Commodore has unveiled the Callback 8020, a $499 Sailfish OS flip phone that runs most Android apps but deliberately blocks social media, browsers, email, and workplace apps to discourage doomscrolling. The “not dumb dumbphone” still supports messaging, music, maps, ridesharing, hotspots, a removable battery, and plenty of Commodore nostalgia. “The phone uses T9-style texting with predictive...

Science/Tech

Binance Set To Lose Permission To Operate In EU

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

Binance is expected to lose permission to serve EU customers in July after Greek regulators reportedly decided to reject its MiCA license application. Reuters reports: Under new EU rules, called MiCA, crypto firms have until the end of June to obtain a licence to allow them to keep servicing clients across the bloc. Binance’s application, made to Greece’s market regulator, is set to be turned...

Science/Tech

France To Stop Certifying Products Without Quantum-Safe Encryption

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Starting in 2027, France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, effectively forcing government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to phase out older cryptographic systems. Reuters reports: Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications...