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Kenya sweats bullets as WHO bigwigs grill Pharmacy Board in Nairobi
World Health Organization experts will visit Kenya to examine the nation's drug regulation improvements. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board faces evaluation on inspection procedures, safety monitoring systems, digital platforms, and partnership coordination. Kenya seeks Maturity Level 3 recognition, which demonstrates that regulators maintain consistent safety and quality standards for medications. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni discussed the assessment with WHO Acting Representative Dr Adiele Onyeze on Wednesday. She previously engaged with Pharmaceutical Society President Dr Wairimu Njuki to strengthen professional partnerships. The government plans to advance two key pharmaceutical bills and establish a Bioequivalence Hub for local...
Mumba folds with Chakwera, DPP's Mutharika set for Malawi power handover
Vitumbiko Mumba and President Lazarus Chakwera accepted electoral defeat after initially challenging the results. The running mate published a Facebook message urging the Malawi Congress Party to learn from previous mistakes. He expressed continued loyalty to Chakwera despite the loss. Mumba acknowledged Arthur Peter Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party as the likely winners. The candidates previously alleged vote manipulation through press conferences with party officials. Mumba praised his leader's character and promised support during the transition period. He committed to backing Chakwera's family members in future political endeavors. The concession marks a reversal from earlier claims about electoral fraud. Chakwera...
Midnight Walkers trailer drops, zombie mayhem hits Steam November 21
Oneway Ticket Studio released a cinematic trailer for The Midnight Walkers, announcing the zombie shooter's PC early access debut on November 21, 2025. The trailer features brief gameplay segments alongside promotional footage for the first-person shooter and melee combat title. Players can test the game through a demo during Steam Next Fest from October 13 through 20. The zombie-themed experience combines player versus player versus environment mechanics for solo and multiplayer sessions. Poison gas spreads throughout the Liberty Grand Center setting, forcing teams into confined combat areas. Four distinct character classes offer varied gameplay approaches within the infected facility. The Brick class emphasizes slower, heavy combat...
iPhone 17 base sends Apple into panic, China subsidies spark shipping chaos
Apple faces supply challenges as consumer demand for the base iPhone 17 model reaches unprecedented levels. Bank of America tracking reveals shipping delays have extended to 18 days compared to 10 days for the previous iPhone 16 model. China drives the strongest demand through a 15 percent government electronics subsidy and delayed iPhone Air regulatory approval. The base variant attracts buyers with premium features at the standard $799 price point. UBS analysts report elevated wait times across 30 global markets for the base model while other three variants show subdued consumer interest. Apple suppliers have begun increasing production to address the shortage. The company maintains consistent pricing for the base model despite...
Ryzen 3 5100 zombie CPU crawls out in China, AMD pretends it never happened
AMD manufactured the Ryzen 3 5100 processor as the entry-level option within its Zen 3 architecture lineup during 2020. This four-core, eight-thread chip operates at base frequencies of 3.8 GHz and reaches boost speeds of 4.2 GHz. The processor contains 10 MB of combined L2 and L3 cache memory while consuming 65 watts of power. China received exclusive access to this Cezanne family member, which lacks integrated graphics capabilities. The company never listed this model on its official website or released it globally. Recent online images confirm the processor's existence despite its limited availability. The chip offers the lowest performance specifications among all Ryzen 5000 series processors. Market conditions make this processor...
Ghana NCA lets DStv price probe committee hit snooze on deadline
Ghana's National Communications Authority granted a seven-day extension for the committee examining DStv subscription costs. The review panel received approval from the Communication Minister after requesting additional time to complete their analysis. Committee members began their assessment on September 8 and will present final recommendations by September 29. The panel addresses two primary objectives during their evaluation period. Officials examine DStv pricing structures within Ghana's market while developing commercially sustainable solutions. The committee also creates strategies to prevent unauthorized decoder imports from Nigeria that damage local revenue streams. Rising concerns about pay-television affordability prompted...
Airtel drops AAF in Lagos, Ogunsanya targets 10 million lives by 2030
Airtel Africa announced its philanthropic arm during a Lagos press conference on September 23, 2025. The Airtel Africa Foundation targets 10 million people across the continent by 2030 through programs addressing financial access, education, environmental sustainability, and digital connectivity. An independent board governs the organization, which operates throughout 14 African nations where the telecommunications company maintains services. The foundation began operations in July 2024 as a continent-wide social impact initiative. Educational programs have distributed 100 scholarships to Nigerian students while upgrading school facilities and training teachers in technology use. Community technology centers have opened in Nigeria and...
Space42 taps Core42, Microsoft to lock UAE mobility data in sovereign cloud
Space42 develops the United Arab Emirates' inaugural Sovereign Mobility Cloud through collaboration with Core42 and Microsoft Azure. The Dubai World Congress served as the venue for this announcement. Microsoft's cloud and logistics applications combine with Space42's mobility knowledge to accelerate autonomous transport deployment. National regulations guide data storage within UAE borders while maintaining security compliance. The initiative establishes global standards for trusted platforms in autonomous mobility systems. The cloud platform delivers trusted infrastructure supporting mobility data and autonomous vehicle operations. High-definition mapping, telematics, fleet management, traffic coordination, and digital twin...
Meedaf drops cash on InDebted UAE, AlShamsi vows debt revolution
Meedaf has established a strategic alliance with InDebted to enhance debt collection services across the Gulf region. The Abu Dhabi-based financial services platform will invest in InDebted's local operations to strengthen the Australian company's Middle Eastern presence. InDebted brings artificial intelligence-driven collection technologies that emphasize customer care and financial rehabilitation. The Australian firm began serving United Arab Emirates clients in March 2025, working with consumer lending companies and fintech organizations. This partnership expands InDebted's reach into banking sectors, government agencies, and telecommunications providers while establishing regional headquarters in Dubai. Meedaf gains access to...
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