But for the first time since 1981, when the disease first emerged, the majority of new HIV infections occurred outside of sub-Saharan Africa. It’s good news that sub-Saharan Africa, the region historically most affected by HIV, has dramatically reduced the number of people newly infected with HIV. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made huge gains in improving awareness of HIV and increasing access to HIV testing and treatment. Notably, in sub-Saharan Africa, 62 percent of new HIV infections in 2023 were among girls and women, whereas the majority of new HIV infections in the rest of the world is among males. HIV funding is dwindlingThe main driver of HIV progress, of course, is sustained investment.

The North Korea-based DEV#POPPER campaign is back, with an updated malware and social engineering arsenal that it's using to target software developers worldwide for data theft. "Based on the malware used, its primary purpose is theft. Targeting Developers With Social EngineeringTo lure in their victims, DEV#POPPER threat actors pose as interviewers looking to hire software developers for nonexistent positions. The latter includes a fresh main function, dubbed "M," which orchestrates data extraction and code execution on different operating systems. "Considering the information stolen, the threat actors would almost immediately have access to all of the user's active browser sessions, cookies, and passwords.

Bomb smuggled into guesthouse months before Haniyeh killed - reportIsmail Haniyeh was killed by an explosive device that was secretly smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying inside in Tehran, the New York Times reports. The bomb was then detonated remotely once it was made clear the Hamas chief was inside, according to sources. Earlier today Iranians turned out to mourn the Hamas leader at his funeral. His body will then be flown to Qatar, where Haniyeh was usually based, for burial tomorrow. Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of carrying out the strike that killed Haniyeh hours after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president in Tehran on Wednesday.

African ministers of trade attending the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum held in Washington D.C. last week have urged the US government to do away with the AGOA’s annual reviews and expressed the importance of an expeditious renewal of the legislation by the end of 2024. With AGOA expiring in 14 months, the African trade ministers called on the Biden administration and the members of US Congress to expeditiously renew the AGOA legislation with non-controversial enhancements and amendments for a minimum of 16 years to provide the required predictability and certainty to buyers, exporters, and investors. According to a read-out statement, they have also urged the US government to remove the annual reviews, expressing concerns over the unilateral removal of eligible members from the trade agreement by the United States. The AGOA Forum is held on an alternate basis between the United States and Africa and the meeting next year will be held in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 21st AGOA Forum in Washington last week brought together senior government officials from the United States, from AGOA-eligible countries, as well as representatives from continental and regional economic organizations, the private sector, labor, and civil society.

This is a big week for crypto holders, as this Wednesday, July 31, will see another Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. During the meeting, members will discuss developments in the local and global financial markets, but also economic and financial forecasts. No rate hikes in July, followed by potential rate cuts in SeptemberThe upcoming FOMC meeting is big news for the crypto world, as the participants are expected to make a decision regarding further rate hikes. However, currently, community members speculate that the likelihood of no new rate hikes in July has reached nearly 96%. Current predictions say that there is a 90% probability of rate cuts happening, which is highly bullish news.

The crypto market is growing increasingly bullish as analysts point out that another golden cross is approaching. Bitcoin is about to see another golden crossThe Bitcoin price has seen a 5% drop in the last 24 hours, following a rally that pushed the coin up over the past four days. However, analysts have recently pointed out that the world’s oldest crypto might soon see the formation of another golden cross. https://x.com/eljaboom/status/1817914491763634244Still, the formation of a golden cross could speed up the timetable, and potentially cause the upcoming rally to begin earlier. Especially since analysts point out that the last time a golden cross was formed, BTC price surged by 174% over a period of four months.

However, what touched me the most is that as much as such targets have been set, it is heartwarming to see the great strides companies are making in creating equal opportunities. De Beers has also implemented several initiatives to empower its female employees as well as to encourage young women to take up careers in mining. Meanwhile, Gold Fields is creating opportunities for people with disabilities (PWDs). By listening to the challenges women and PWDs face within their companies, they are creating a culture of understanding. Many have formed committees that bring those on the ground and executive management together on platforms that give employees a voice to discuss ideas around creating equal opportunities that benefit all.

South Sudanese are excited for the Bright Stars upcoming Group C Paris Olympics game against the star-studded U.S. men’s basketball team. Prior to the opening of the games in France’s capital, the two teams met in an exhibition match that ended 101-100 in favor of the North American team. Despite South Sudan losing the exhibition game, fans in Juba say they believe that their team will emerge victorious in the rematch.

Eskom is urging customers to input all previously purchased credit tokens from authorised vendors into their meter before entering their new meter recoding tokens. Eskom is urging customers to input all previously purchased credit tokens from authorised vendors into their meter before entering their new meter recoding tokens. Please refer to the dashboard on the Eskom website for the updated figures of the Eskom Key Revision Number rollover project progress: Key Revision Number – Distribution (eskom.co.za). How do I update my Eskom prepaid meter? Get your two recode tokens from your prepaid electricity vendor when Eskom prompts you that your area is being rolled over.

The 25-year-old has been a subject of transfer speculation for a while now and it looks like he is about to leave the Citizens. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mayo has been a consistent performer in the PSLHe has been linked with Chiefs and DownsTinkler hints at the striker moving soon Click here to get Mzansi's best soccer coverage delivered to you via WhatsApp. Article continues below

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Images of Olympic table tennis players from North Korea and South Korea taking a selfie together on the medal podium in Paris went viral in South Korea Wednesday, hailed as a rare show of cross-border unity. South Korea's Lim Jonghoon takes a selfie with his teammate and Chinese and North Korean mixed table tennis team medallists at the Paris Games on July 31, 2024. But after South Korea won bronze and North Korea silver in the mixed doubles behind China, South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon took a group photo after the medal ceremony. Accept Manage my choicesIt was the first time North Korea had been on an Olympic podium since 2016, as they did not send athletes to the Tokyo Olympics because of the Covid pandemic. South Korean broadcasters have repeatedly run videos of the selfie, with many commentators reflecting on the significance of a rare moment of unity.

Moroccan climate experts are warning that the severe heatwave the country is currently experiencing will continue. They say temperatures are reaching as high as 47 degrees Celsius in many regions and will likely last until at least Friday. "Dry and hot desert wind from the southern Moroccan Sahara, also known as the Sirocco, continues to blow northward toward the Mediterranean coast of Europe. This period between the end of July and August will record higher temperatures,” said climate expert Mustafa Aisset. Heatstroke incidents have increased in Morocco as temperatures in the North African country continue to hit record highs.

SANY will support the development of six renewable energy charging stations designed specifically for electric trucks that use the N3 route between Johannesburg and Durban. The MOU was signed at SANY’s Premium Customer Summit for Africa BU2024 in China, which showcased new innovations in the manufacturing of electric trucks and electric charging technologies. Solar energy to power e-truck charging stations in SACharging stations on N3 part of a countrywide network being builtThese six charging stations will form part of the 120-truck charging network that Zero Carbon Logistics will be developing on major freight routes across South Africa over the next few years. “We have also started the permitting process for the first six sites on the N3 with the aim of these charging stations to be built by November 2027. Eskom and Danish Energy Agency sketch roadmap for EV infrastructureTshepo Kgobe, Gautrain Management Agency CEO delves into sustainable urban mobility strategy for alternative energy vehiclesFAQs on EV charging stations in South AfricaHow many EV charging stations are in South Africa?

Trade winds off the coast of Africa are blowing dust from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean and into the United States. High pressure in the Atlantic Ocean provides easterly winds from Africa toward North America. This Saharan dust leads to a hazy, milky sky and can cause the sun to appear orange or red at sunset. Health department officials say this dust also leads to lower air quality, and can cause breathing issues for those in sensitive groups. There are typically several waves of dust that make their way across the Atlantic Ocean each year, particularly in the summer months.