JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2024/ — In a strategic move for the industry, Namibia’s cabinet has approved the National Upstream Local Content Policy. The progressive policy is set to play a crucial role in reducing the nation’s dependency on foreign expertise by focusing on the development of local capacity. Aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and empowering Namibians within the country’s oil and gas industry, the policy marks a turning point for the country as it targets first oil production by 2029. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – serving as…
Day: December 4, 2024
Kaspersky Predicts Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Privacy to Shape Consumer Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2024/ — According to Kaspersky’s (www.Kaspersky.co.za) latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take center stage in 2025. These forecasts are part of the annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin series, which provides an outlook on the cybersecurity trends and threats expected to impact consumers in the coming year. AI becomes an everyday reality AI is predicted to fully integrate into daily life in 2025, becoming a standard tool rather than…
ACECN makes a Stronger Case for Africa’s Emerging Sustainable Built Environment
By: Mohammed A. Abu The second edition of African Continental Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Real Estate Summit(ACEACRES,2024) the flagship event of the Africa Continental Engineering & Construction Network Ltd (ACECN),the organizing company, recently ended successfully in Ghana’s capital city of Accra with a clarion call on the need to include sustainability practices especially in Ghana, Africa’s Sustainable Urban Built Environment. Professor, Taddeo Rusoke, a Ugandan Governance and Nature Solution Expert said, the sustainability practices included, allowing space for Green Belts, Green Spaces, Green Natural Gardens, Flower Gardens, Backyard Gardens, and…