[Bird Story Agency] A locally developed portable ginnery is helping Kenyan cotton farmers process their harvests closer to home, reduce losses and earn more by selling lint and seed separately. Its developers believe decentralised processing could help revive the country's cotton industry while keeping more value and jobs in rural communities.

[Bird Story Agency] Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the women who built Nigeria's iconic textile trade are fighting rising costs, imported materials and disappearing skills to ensure a centuries-old tradition survives another generation.

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The greatest barrier to ending AIDS among transgender people in Africa is not a lack of medicine, but laws, stigma and exclusion.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk praised Indian Railways for its services. He urged the government to honor commitments made to student protesters. The recent NEET-UG paper leak debate was welcomed by the activist. Wangchuk also highlighted the success of peaceful non-violent resistance. The student-led agitation concluded after the government accepted key demands.

Speaking at the AK Sen Memorial Lecture and Photograph Unveiling Ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Salve said holding those in power accountable is necessary in a constitutional democracy. Several senior members of the legal fraternity attended the ceremony. SCBA President and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh paid tribute to Sen's contribution to the legal profession, while Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani also spoke about his legacy.

Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Union home minister Amit Shah. He alleged that Shah's absence from Parliament reeks of guilt. Gandhi demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged police brutalities. He shared videos purportedly showing police action against student protesters. Opposition MPs also protested alleged police action and temple donation embezzlement.

[New Times] The government is exploring a system that would allow households, businesses and institutions generating electricity from rooftop solar panels to sell surplus power to the national grid, as the country seeks to expand electricity generation to meet rising demand.

[Maka] Angola's largest telecommunications operator has entered a second day of severe disruption following a cyberattack that affected voice calls, mobile data and internet access across the country.

[UN News] The UN emergency food agency appealed for immediate funding on Wednesday, warning that deepening hunger is undermining the response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has now infected more than 3,200 people.

The US military has warned troops in the Middle East against filming the aftermath of Iranian drone and missile attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK’s energy regulator has proposed fees for AI data center developers to remove cull projects amid soaring electricity demand Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces carried out long-range strikes against military targets across Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has put his foot down, demanding that heads of the country’s key legal and governance bodies sign up to sweeping public sector reforms — or explain why not. Charles Mhango oversaw the signing ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters at Capital Hill in Lilongwe today, as officials from institutions […] The post Inside Malawi’s public sector shake-up: Minister demands results as agencies sign reform deals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A top government official has issued a stark warning to employers across Malawi — invest in your workers, or watch your organisation fall behind. Deputy Chief Secretary to the Government Stewart Ligomeka delivered the blunt message at the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) annual dinner and dance in Blantyre, telling business leaders that neglecting […] The post ‘Invest. It’s that simple’ — Deputy Chief Secretary’s blunt message to employers snubbing staff development appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Les Jeux du Pacifique débuteront dans 359 jours. Quelque 4 500 athlètes s'affronteront sur 25 sites de compétition, à Tahiti mais aussi à Moorea et Ra'iatea. Si les travaux se poursuivent pour livrer les infrastructures à temps, les sportifs ne disposent pas encore de conditions d'entraînement optimales. En athlétisme comme en natation, participer à une compétition à domicile aurait dû être un avantage. Mais ce ne sera finalement pas forcément le cas.

Les problématiques liées aux infrastructures des Jeux du Pacifique ont des conséquences sur la préparation des athlètes. À moins d’un an du début des épreuves, Vanina Pommier, ministre des Sports, de la Jeunesse, de la Prévention contre la délinquance et en charge de l’Artisanat, fait le point sur l’avancée des chantiers, les solutions mises en place pour accompagner les sportifs et les enjeux à venir. Elle est l’invitée du journal de ce mercredi.

The Supreme Court observed that when in extreme violent situations police are permitted to use bullets if violence does not get controlled by lathicharge and tear gas, how can they be barred from using pellet guns if a protest, which has turned violent after being hijacked by miscreants for ulterior purposes.

Paperworld Delhi, being held in the Capital for the first time after five editions in Mumbai, will focus on stationery, writing instruments, school and office supplies, art materials, paper products, packaging, educational solutions and workplace essentials. The exhibitions will also have dedicated spaces for start-ups, product innovations and sustainable solutions.

The Supreme Court observed that when in extreme violent situations police are permitted to use bullets if violence does not get controlled by lathicharge and tear gas, how can they be barred from using pellet guns if a protest, which has turned violent after being hijacked by miscreants for ulterior purposes.

Montego Bay High School for Girls’ Thaejadore Kerr has been named Jamaica’s Junior Minister of Tourism after emerging victorious in the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition. The 14-year-old topped a field that included Manning’s School’s Govaunia James, who finished second, and Glenmuir High School’s Nathan Clarke, who placed third. The finals were held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St Ann last Friday. Kerr will now represent Jamaica at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO’s) regional finals in Guyana later this year.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed assertions that the practice of installing commemorative plaques on homes distributed under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) dehumanises beneficiaries and robs them of their dignity. Speaking yesterday at the Howard Avenue Apartments opening ceremony in St Andrew, Holness said there is a collective sense of pride in using taxpayers’ money to build homes for the country’s most vulnerable.

The regulatory body responsible for Jamaica’s national data protection regime has said it will require another two years before it is in a position to fully enforce the Data Protection Act (DPA), which was passed by Parliament in 2020. Established under the DPA, the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is responsible for overseeing the use of personal data and addressing breaches as outlined in the law.

WESTERN BUREAU: The granting of Jamaica’s first casino gaming licence is expected to pave the way for additional integrated resort developments (IRDs), with at least three other investors, including for the proposed Hard Rock Hotel in St James, already expressing interest in entering the sector.

Singapore's Keppel posted a 25 per cent rise in half-year profit on Thursday (July 30) on the back of stronger contributions from asset management and operating segment that include its infrastructure business.The asset manager's net profit, excluding the non-core portfolio for divestment, rose to $530 million for the six months ended June, compared with $431 million reported a year earlier.The infrastructure arm, Keppel's biggest contributor to earnings, recorded a 55 per cent increase in profit to $339 million, driven by robust performance in the integrated power business, outweighing softer spark spreads and the impact of the Middle East conflict on costs.Profit rose 54 per cent at the connectivity division, which operates Keppel's data centre business, cashing in on rising demand for AI and digital infrastructure. The segment commercialised all five of its Bifrost Cable System fibre pairs.Meanwhile, its real estate segment posted a net loss of $19 million, extending a decline from last quarter due to the absence of gains from a partial disposal of Saigon Centre last year.

Singapore's Keppel posted a 25 per cent rise in half-year profit on Thursday (July 30) on the back of stronger contributions from asset management and operating segment that include its infrastructure business.The asset manager's net profit, excluding the non-core portfolio for divestment, rose to $530 million for the six months ended June, compared with $431 million reported a year earlier.The infrastructure arm, Keppel's biggest contributor to earnings, recorded a 55 per cent increase in profit to $339 million, driven by robust performance in the integrated power business, outweighing softer spark spreads and the impact of the Middle East conflict on costs.Profit rose 54 per cent at the connectivity division, which operates Keppel's data centre business, cashing in on rising demand for AI and digital infrastructure. The segment commercialised all five of its Bifrost Cable System fibre pairs.Meanwhile, its real estate segment posted a net loss of $19 million, extending a decline from last quarter due to the absence of gains from a partial disposal of Saigon Centre last year.