Finding payment solutions that support students and educators alike - IT News Africa
At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary education institutions. Payment aggregator Pay@ recognized that the education sector needs solutions that provide parents and students with peace of mind that their payments are being received. The option to make cash payments through the retailer network also helps educational institutions manage payments more securely. Digital payment options are increasingly popularOf course, not all students or parents want to pay tuition fees using cash. Through one single integration, educational institutions open a massive network of retailer, digital, and banking payment options, bringing convenience to anyone responsible for paying tuition fees.
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December 09, 2023 00:57 UTC
Global Pelvic Floor Stimulators Industry is anticipated to attain US$ 325.41 Million by 2033, according to Future Market Insights, Inc
The increasing cases of bladder cancer the world over is catalyzing the pelvic floor stimulators market growth. Top Highlights from the FMI’s Analysis of the Pelvic Floor Stimulators Market:The United States pelvic floor stimulators industry presently shares around 76% of the North American region. Spinal Cord Stimulators Market Growth: The spinal cord stimulators market size is estimated to register a revenue of US$ 5,441.4 million by 2033. Bowel Stimulators Market Outlook: According to the latest research by Future Market Insights, Bowel Stimulators market is set to witness a 6.3% growth during the year 2021-2031. About Future Market Insights (FMI)Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market.
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December 08, 2023 20:23 UTC
'No North-South Divide, Only Threat To BJP In 2024 Is...' | POINT BLANK
'No North-South Divide, Only Threat To BJP In 2024 Is...' | POINT BLANKThe massive saffron surge in the three states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh has given a big fillip to the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The cadres of the party are enthused and the Modi Magic is booming ahead of the 2024 polls. Hindustan Times’ Executive Editor Shishir Gupta says that the biggest threat the BJP faces in the upcoming elections is not the opposition but any sense of complacency that may creep in. Shishir Gupta also argues that the INDIA alliance needs to find issues that resonate with the people and cannot merely bank on caste census and minority votes. Watch the latest edition of Hindustan Times’ Point Blank for all the details.
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December 08, 2023 18:37 UTC
Climate Resilience
Anna Murphy, the other lead author, said: “When considering infrastructure investments for climate resilience, the focus needs to be on the people who use it. “They show how determined and creative problem-solving are identifying win-win-win solutions for climate resilience local livelihoods, wider economies and the planet.”The report says climate resilience and sustainable development can be mutually beneficial. Infrastructure can drive climate-resilience and development through providing direct adaptation or resilience benefits that protect from climate hazards; through driving economic development that underpins people’s capacity and resources to adapt; and through contributing to macro-economic resilience by facilitating trade or reducing dependence on imports. “Infrastructure financing at scale and pace in developing and emerging markets is crucial to climate resilience and sustainable development where these challenges are most urgent,” said Philippe Valahu, from PIDG. “Our report identifies the hazards and opportunities – and aims to redefine what investing in climate action means in Africa, opening new avenues for investors and helping them make decisions that enable and accelerate climate-resilient development.”The report is entitled: “Africa Climate Solutions: Investing in infrastructure for climate resilience across Africa.”
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December 08, 2023 17:44 UTC
Saudi Arabia: Northern Trust Picks Riyadh for Gulf Base, Boosting Kingdom's Push
Bloomberg Business of SportsBloomberg Business of Sports lets you follow the money in the world of sports, reporting on trades, salaries, endorsements, contracts and collective bargaining. The show takes listeners inside the business end of the sports world, and explains what it means to fans and their pocketbooks.
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December 08, 2023 17:43 UTC
IP Empowers Women and Girls With 30,000 Period Product Kits in 2023
With localized impacts from a global program, IP has made a significant difference in the fight to end Period Poverty. Period Poverty is the lack of access to period products and education – it affects at least 500 million women and girls globally, even in the most economically developed countries. IP partnered with Proctor & Gamble’s Always® brand for the Fighting Period Poverty in Our Communities campaign to support local organizations where we live and work. In the U.S., 1 in 5 girls have missed school due to lack of access to period products – that is more than 3.5 million girls. In 2023, IP advanced its period poverty campaign by hosting 60 kit packing events across 9 countries providing 30,000 Period Care kits comprised of more than 720,000 units of product given to directly the women and girls who need them most.
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December 08, 2023 15:16 UTC
Press freedom group demands ‘immediate’ release of journalist Kahlout detained by Israel
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December 08, 2023 15:12 UTC
Hydrogen certification schemes and announcements at COP28
More than 30 countries endorsed the COP28 Declaration of Intent on the Mutual Recognition of Certification Schemes for Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Hydrogen Derivatives. The countries which have endorsed the declaration will work towards mutual recognition of hydrogen certification schemes to help facilitate a global market. Hydrogen certification 101The design features of certification schemes are largely driven by demands of the end-consumer, in line with mandatory or voluntary requirements. The DOE’s Hydrogen Shot seeks to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% to $1 per kilogram by 2031. “The Hydrogen Energy Earthshot was our first priority – making clean hydrogen a viable, affordable source of energy,” explained Turk.
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December 08, 2023 14:52 UTC
U.S., South Korean and Japanese security advisors meet to discuss North Korea
December 08, 2023 08:09 am | Updated 08:09 am IST - SEOULThe National Security Advisors of the United States, South Korea and Japan are set to meet in Seoul on Friday and Saturday to discuss North Korea and other global issues as they step up trilateral cooperation, South Korea's Presidential office said. The meetings come after the three countries condemned North Korea's launch of its first reconnaissance satellite last month for violating multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. Pyongyang has dismissed criticism and said the move would enhance its capabilities to monitor the military activities of the United States and its allies. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday the advisors would discuss regional issues of mutual concern, "particularly in the security environment" as they seek to build on their leaders' agreement at Camp David to deepen cooperation. The United States and South Korea will also hold a separate meeting on Saturday to discuss expanding cooperation in advanced technologies such as chips, batteries, clean energy and artificial intelligence, Yoon's office said.
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December 08, 2023 14:37 UTC
Healthcare entities ‘must overcome cybercrime’ as data breach costs exceed $9.1 million
Boasting world-class data protection capabilities has never been more essential for companies across industries. Kingston Technology, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is calling on healthcare entities to enhance their preparedness and prevent unauthorised access to confidential information. Hackers have identified the value of compromised healthcare data. The KP200 incorporates XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and boasts enhancements that further raise the bar for data protection. “Healthcare entities and their employees must protect the data they are entrusted with”, added Harb.
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December 08, 2023 14:08 UTC
Kenya’s tappi raises $1.5m pre-seed funding to digitise African SMEs
Kenyan startup tappi, which helps SMEs build their online identity through a chat tool that automatically creates a webpage, has raised US$1.5 million through an oversubscribed pre-seed round of funding to help it digitise and build online trust for African SMEs. The end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution has raised US$1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures, with participation from Digital Currency Group, SOSV, Resilience17, growX ventures, Orbit Startups and Reflect Ventures. Since its inception, tappi has captured verified reviews on US$3 million consumer transactions and engaged with over 150,000 consumers. The startup will also forge strategic partnerships, building on its existing relationship with MTN Nigeria, which has seen a 19 per cent month-on-month growth in business ads and business data bundle subscriptions. We are eager to empower SMEs across Africa by providing them with a trusted identity online to find customers.
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December 08, 2023 14:02 UTC
Handley Notables: Richard “Dick” Kern, Class of 1938
Winchester, VA (22601)TodayIntervals of clouds and sunshine. High around 55F. Winds light and variable..TonightPartly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies and rain later during the night. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
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December 08, 2023 13:53 UTC
The renewable energy agreements for Africa ramp up at COP28
The United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP28) taking place in the UAE saw several announcements made for financing and agreements to develop climate-smart renewable energy projects across Africa. These agreements support the development of clean energy portfolios across several markets in Africa, helping to unlock that potential and deliver improved levels of energy security to its population while encouraging industrialisation. This falls under Phase I of the 2GW renewable energy collaboration between the governments of the UAE and the Republic of Angola – the first renewable energy project under the strategic G2G collaboration between the two countries. Meanwhile, MW Energy, Africa50 and the Ministry of Energy & Hydraulics of the Republic of Congo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop 500MW of renewable energy capacity in the country. The summit also saw Zambian energy utility ZESCO agree with Masdar to collaborate in the Zambian market through the decarbonisation of mining operations in the country by supplying green electricity from renewable energy projects to power IRH mines.
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December 08, 2023 13:48 UTC
No north-south divide, the only threat to BJP in 2024 is...
The party performed better than expected just months before the 2024 general elections, prompting poll pundits to declare a favourable wind for the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. (Narendra Modi-X){{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}{{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}Is BJP victory in 2024 a foregone conclusion? The biggest threat the BJP faces is not the opposition, but the threat of complacency within the party. The mood was that the BJP was coming back to power, but ultimately the party lost by a margin of 8-9 seats.
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December 08, 2023 13:29 UTC
‘Accidental’ Nigeria airstrikes could be crimes against humanity
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) – THE rate and brutality at which “accidental” airstrikes are claiming the lives of civilians, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is fast earning a reputation as one of the biggest threats to victims of Islamist insurgency and so-called bandits. In this spate of bombings, the civilians, including refugees, have been mistaken for terrorists or bandits. In the latest such mishap, the army on Tuesday mistakenly killed more than 80 civilians in a drone strike in the northern state of Kaduna. President Bola Tinubu, who is also Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, dispatched a delegation led by Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, to the grieving community. The armed forces have experienced mixed fortunes against Islamist insurgents and the so-called bandits.
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December 08, 2023 13:22 UTC