NIOH (A Division Of The NHLS) To Roll-out Covid-19 National Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS)
The National Department of Health and Department of Employment and Labour have directed the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) to roll-out the Covid-19 National Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS). The consolidated directive on Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Certain Workplaces NO.R.1031, as amended on 28 September 2020 (Gazette No 43751), requires employers to […]
Africa Needs Investment To Drive Its Clean Energy Transition
Michael Meeser, Chief Investment Officer at Revego Fund Managers Access to affordable renewable energy sources in the coming years will be critical in ensuring growth that uplifts all communities. Success will hinge on the technologies used, partnerships between the public and private sectors, and access to capital, both through primary and secondary markets. Capitalising on […]
Mozambi̇que Gas & Power 2021 Technical Workshops & Presidential Award Ceremony
Africa Oil & Power invites you to be part of the Mozambique Gas & Power 2021 Presidential Award Ceremony on March 8, where the prestigious “Person of the Year 2020” award will be presented to Mozambican President H.E. Filipe Nyusi. The ceremony, attended by industry leaders and government representatives, will include speakers from the Ministry […]
Does Your CEO See Marketing As An Indecent Proposal?
The Nedbank IMC 2021, taking place virtually on the 29th July, is themed Marketing. The Movie. In one of the not-to-be-missed performances of the day, Mike Brown, Nedbank Group CEO, and Khensani Nobanda, Nedbank Group Executive Marketing and Corporate Affairs, will have a frank discussion on How to ensure your CEO doesn’t see marketing as […]
One of Senegal’s Most Promising Jockeys
Fallou Diop, hopes to compete outside his country’s borders after winning the country’s top racing prize when he was just 17. He hopes to begin racing in France next year, realising a dream coveted by some of Senegal’s foremost riders. “It’s a passion in my family,” Diop said. “Since my grandfather, we’ve supported horses, then […]
Bespoke Medical Care for Nigeria’s Underserved
With hospitals in the Nigerian capital under increasing strain amid the coronavirus pandemic, a private medical service has been providing health care at home for some patients with the disease. PrivateMD’s team of professionals, equipped with portable medical devices and a couple of ambulances, have been cutting through Lagos traffic to treat people in their […]
Striving to be the Most-referenced Freelance African Talent Company
Ethiopian startup Gebeya, a pan-African online talent marketplace, has launched Gebeya Talent, a new app through which it is expanding access to its network across the continent and around the globe. Gebeya focuses on cultivating the untapped tech potential of African youth to prepare them for the demands of the global market, training young people […]
Animal-proofing Kenya’s Conservancy Sites
Three rare giraffes have died after being electrocuted by low-hanging power lines in Soysambu conservancy in Nakuru, Kenya. The Rothschild’s giraffe is one of the most endangered types of giraffe, with conservationists estimating there are fewer than 1,600 in the wild. Kenya has about 600 Rothschild’s. Kenya Power has confirmed that it will replace electricity […]
Magufuli’s Cryptic Message about Covid-19
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli appears to be acknowledging the problem of COVID-19 in the country, after months of claiming the virus had been defeated through prayer and homeopathy treatments. While not specifically naming the virus, Magufuli on Sunday urged Tanzanians to begin wearing face masks for “respiratory” illnesses that are becoming a problem. It is almost […]
The Second Phase of the AfCFTA Focuses on IP Rights and Trade
Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Their International Registration (Lisbon Agreement), and the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (the Geneva Act). Together, they are called The Lisbon System. Most African countries have not signed these GI treaties. Accession to these treaties carries political […]
