US ride-sharing revenue projected to bounce back in 2021 by 23%
According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the ride-sharing industry in the US is projected to generate $1.9B in 2021, a 23% YoY increase from 2020.
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IWPG, 65th CSW Virtual Exhibit Booth create rush of requests for cooperation from women globally
This year’s CSW was held online due to COVID-19 and around 1,400 women from all around the world visited the IWPG virtual booth.
Declare MAPS now, because everyone has the right to a home
MAPS is a 360º initiative to awaken interconnection globally in order to protect all life. It safeguards our homes, food and water supplies, global immunity, economic balance, social stability, and world peace. In short, it is two things: it is the largest marine protected area in our world’s history, and the necessary global pivot in each of our thinking to sustain it.
African Union welcomes DRC to African Peer Review Mechanism
The African Peer Review Mechanism is a voluntary mechanism that enables AU members to provide and submit to evaluation at local, national and continental levels.
World Water Day: How the WASH landscape has changed in the Covid-19 era
“COVID-19 won’t be forgotten quickly,” Hariram said. And more mention of WASH in the public domain and at events such as the World Economic Forum, wouldn’t hurt, she said.
ADB president calls for global vaccine solidarity, justice for Africa
“Africa needs to develop its pharmaceutical industry and begin manufacturing. The African Development Bank is going to support African countries to do this,” Adesina said.
Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania’s first female president
Her leadership style is seen as a potential contrast from Magufuli, a brash populist who earned the nickname “Bulldozer” for muscling through policies and who drew criticism for his intolerance of dissent, which his government denied.
AkzoNobel delivers 15 by 20 promise and continues strong momentum in Q4
The company says there is a 6% revenue growth in comparable currencies.
Social impact hardware innovators worldwide invited to apply for annual ASME Innovation Showcase
Finalists have the opportunity to accelerate time-to-market for their innovations for sustainable development, with $200,000 in seed grants and technical support.
Merck hosts first “Bilharzia Storytelling Lab” to support elimination efforts in Kenya
Kenya is one of the recipient countries since 2011 and has been provided with 19.7 million praziquantel tablets to date. Merck is working towards the elimination of this insidious disease, through a comprehensive approach, together with its international partners.
Covid-19 in Africa could reverse 30yrs of Wildlife conservation gains, harming livelihoods
On top of losses from the tourism sector, well-intended lockdown measures in densely populated cities are exacerbating the situation in smaller rural communities. An estimated 350 million people in Africa work in what’s known as informal employment.
NRM flag bearers trounce rivals in youth elections in Lango
For female youth representative, Ms Peace Bridget Apio (NRM) won with 263 votes against Ms Amongi Juliet of UPC who got 11 votes only.