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The world needs a great legal reset to address post-Covid challenges

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, access to justice for two-thirds of humanity, particularly women and the poor, was a mountain to climb. As the virus struck, the world was thrown into chaos and any chance of reaching that summit was swiftly stolen, vanishing like the Himalayan peaks amidst a storm. The devastating impact of Covid-19 has forced us to confront a system stretched beyond its limits and left us with unmanageable backlogs. Source

South Africa: Uncertain fate of refineries a risk to local economy, says SAPIA  

South Africa’s oil industry is at a crossroads, which could tip the scales from self-reliance to import dependence, posing a threat to the domestic economy and security of supply, warns the SA Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA). Source

Data centres: Google and Amazon propel African players into the big leagues

“How dare you call yourself a hyperscaler when you don’t host any data yourself?” says Nic Rudnick, the British deputy chief executive officer and managing director of Cassava Technologies. His tone is calm, his attitude far from aggressive, but the question resounds like a jolt of anger from the coldest parts of his home country.

Herbalist arrested for allegedly killing his dad’s tenant for money ritual in Ogun

Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit A herbalist, identified as Talabi Idowu Fatoki, has been arrested by the police in Ikenne, Ogun State for allegedly killing his dad’s tenant for money ritual. The deceased, Tobi Yisua, was allegedly murdered by the suspect on Saturday night, November 26, while he was sleeping in his room. .uc294dbfe5b3c065d6497e032a7670d7a { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .uc294dbfe5b3...

Stakeholders Converge at the Maiden International Financial Inclusion Conference, Lead Conversations on Financial Inclusion

Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Nigeria, on 24th and 25th November 2022 hosted the largest convening of the global Financial Inclusion ecosystem since the launch of its National Financial Inclusion Strategy in 2012. The 2022 International Financial Inclusion Conference organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its partners within the financial inclusion governance committees themed: “Financial Inclusion for all: Scaling Innovative Digital Models” had in attendance over 5000 participants from at least 78 countries around the world. Among the major dignitaries in attendance were His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), who was represented by the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Mohammad Musa Bello (CON); United Nat...

Benefits of sex in the morning?

Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit For many couples, sex in the morning is the best way to start the day. It’s a great way to get your day started on the right foot and it can help you feel more connected to your partner. There are also some disadvantages to sex in the morning, such as if you’re not a morning person or if you have a busy day ahead. Features & Benefits: -Get your day started on the right foot: Sex in the morning can help you feel more connected to your partner and it can help you start your day off on the right foot. .u45d0acdcd00049321c3a5ddab4b3e2f7 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!import...

Singer Slami Ifeanyi shot dead by UGM in Anambra

Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Nigerian singer and songwriter, Slami Ifeanyi, is dead. He was reportedly shot dead on Sunday morning, November 27, by yet-to-identified g¥nmen. It was gathered that the 31-year-old former Mr Anambra Universe was driving alone in his newly acquired Lexus 330, when he was attacked and killed at Umubere, Akwa area of Anambra State. .uda43751cf65ac40a4d996b5551fec7f2 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0....

Multifactor Authentication Helps Secure Online Systems

Image sourced from Iberdrola.com. The approach of the New Year is the ideal time to start investigating Multifactor Authentication (MFA), a layered approach to electronic security that requires two or more credentials to verify identity. SA’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) says the one-time password (OTP) that underpins many MFA systems ensures there’s an extra security layer preventing unauthorised logins. However, most modern phones and laptops now have built-in security keys and use biometrics to implement MFA. These options are more effective than OTP-based solutions alone. Few realise that when you use fingerprint or facial recognition to unlock your smartphone, you’re using two factor authentication. These biometric systems can also be integrated into any corporate we...

Three security goals to focus on in 2023

Working in cyber security can be draining. It’s a high-pressure environment and the stakes are only getting higher. A recent report found that 45% of cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting over the constant threat of Ransomware attacks. The industry has been evangelising (or fear-mongering, depending on who you ask) on the rising threats of bad actors for years. Unfortunately, the stats don’t lie – threats are becoming more numerous and more sophisticated year after year. At the same time, the environments that need protecting are becoming more complex and decentralised, with migration to the public cloud, digital transformation and mounting pressure to roll out new products as fast as possible. A report found that last year 79% of employees admitted to sacrificing security t...

Zoho to open new office in Johannesburg, announces strategic partnerships and integrations to help local businesses

Image sourced from Glassdoor.com. Zoho Corp., the global technology company, announced today that it will be opening a new office in Johannesburg to accommodate its growing employee base in the country and cater to its customers. The company has seen the net new customer growth of 75% in South Africa in 2021, and doubled its employee base since opening its first office in Cape Town. In addition, Zoho and the Institute of African Royalty (IAR), a startup and SME incubator, have entered into a strategic partnership to remove access barriers to enterprise technology for small and medium businesses, and help them in their digital transformation journey. The qualified SMEs that are a part of IAR will receive Zoho Wallet Credit worth ZAR 27,000 that can be used to avail any of Zoho’s 55+ product...

Kanye West Storms Off Podcast After Being Challenged Over Antisemitic Views

Kanye West walked off the set of a live podcast taping on Monday after being challenged over his antisemitic views. West and his posse of white nationalists, Milo Yiannopoulos and Nick Fuentes, appeared on Tim Pool’s Timcast podcast. Pool actually began the interview by asking West about his recent dinner with Donald Trump, but West immediately took the conversation in a different direction. “I just got to go to the heart of this antisemite claim,” West said as he launched into an incoherent rant in which he accused Gap, adidas, Vogue, former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and even his personal trainer of participating in a Jewish-led conspiracy to end his career. Advertisement Related Video Once Pool began to push back, West threatened to walk off. “I feel like it’s a setup… I’...

Kanye West Storms Off Podcast After Being Challenged Over Antisemitic Views

Kanye West walked off the set of a live podcast taping on Monday after being challenged over his antisemitic views. West and his posse of white nationalists, Milo Yiannopoulos and Nick Fuentes, appeared on Tim Pool’s Timcast podcast. Pool actually began the interview by asking West about his recent dinner with Donald Trump, but West immediately took the conversation in a different direction. “I just got to go to the heart of this antisemite claim,” West said as he launched into an incoherent rant in which he accused Gap, adidas, Vogue, former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and even his personal trainer of participating in a Jewish-led conspiracy to end his career. Advertisement Related Video Once Pool began to push back, West threatened to walk off. “I feel like it’s a setup… I’...