March 11, 2024

Fortrea Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest Endpoint Clinical and Patient Access Businesses to Arsenal Capital Partners

Proposed divestiture of Endpoint Clinical and Fortrea Patient Access businesses further streamlines Fortrea’s strategic focus as a pure-play contract research organization Creates standalone best-in-class Randomization and Trial Supply Management and Patient Access solutions positioned for differentiation and growth DURHAM, N.C., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the

Recursion Announces Plans to Open New Office in London

Appoints Michael Bronstein as Scientific Advisor and launches recruiting effort to fill the first 20 open roles across technology and biology, establishing a hub for world-class TechBio talent in the heart of King’s Cross neighborhood LONDON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a leading clinical stage TechBio

ECN to reach out to young voters

WINDHOEK: The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched its democracy awareness campaign with a particular focus on increasing youth participation in the electoral process.

The commission has acknowledged the need to encourage the youth to r…

Government, private sector partnership yields positive results

Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in freight rail and port operations, and crime and corruption.

‘Since the partn…

Rape-accused pastor apprehended at Omusati

OSHAKATI: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Omusati Region has arrested a pastor who was wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at Okando village in the Oshikuku Constituency between June 2020 and September 2022.

NamPol Omusati Crime …

Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will be meeting the Water Service Authorities (WSAs) and local municipalities in the Eastern Cape to assess the state of water and sanitation in the province.

The visits, from 10 – 12 March 2024 in East Lond…

Power outage at Hochfeld Substation

WINDHOEK: NamPower on Monday announced that a power outage was recorded at the Hochfeld Substation on Sunday, which affected areas such as Midgard Lodge, Ovitoto Village and the surrounding areas, leaving them without power.

In a media statement issu…

Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom.

He was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Monday.

‘It is importan…

Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February allowances payment was implemented seamlessly.

This follows a media briefin…

Public sector pension funds amendments published

The National Treasury has published the proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation governing public sector pension funds.

‘The amendments provide the necessary legislative amendments required to effectively implement the two-pot retirement …

Ramadaan Kareem!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his well wishes to South African Muslims on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadaan.

The month of prayer, fasting, reflection and community work is expected to end on April 9th.

‘Ramadaan is a special perio…

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