SDG 9 || Industry, innovation and infrastructure - By Sofonie Dala, Angola

  Angola Launches State-of-the-Art Electronic Passport to Strengthen Security and Digital Governance New biometric travel document aligns the country with international standards and advances SDG 9 on innovation and secure infrastructure The Angolan government has officially unveiled its new  electronic passport , marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation and public service modernisation. The 48-page biometric travel document, equipped with advanced security technologies, is designed to significantly reduce fraud, enhance identity protection and strengthen Angola’s migration management system. The launch ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Angolan Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) office on the Luanda waterfront and was presided over by the Minister of the Interior,  Manuel Homem . The electronic passport is already being issued at this location, with nationwide rollout planned in phases. Source:  https://youtu.be/yyzT3wuZql4 According ...

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.  The Sustainable Development Goal 9 seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. 1. Transport Infrastructure Development What’s happening in Angola: Rehabilitation of  roads and highways  connecting major cities like Luanda, Benguela, Huambo, and Lubango. Modernization of  railways , especially the  Lobito Corridor , which connects the Port of Lobito to inland regions and neighboring countries (DRC and Zambia). Real-life impact: Farmers and traders can transport goods faster and cheaper. Increased regional trade and job creation. Easier movement of people, goods, and services. 2. Port and Logistics Infrastructure What’s happening: Upgrading of the  Port of Lobito  and  Port of Luanda . Improved cargo handling and storage facilities. Real-life impact: Faster import and export of goods. Reduced...

Source: TPA Angola In a recent crackdown on online fraud in Luanda, Angola's Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) dismantled a criminal network that was creating fake profiles and using deepfake technology to engage in online scams and extortion. The operation, which took place on Friday, October 18, led to the arrest of nine Chinese nationals and one Ugandan citizen. The suspects were involved in illicit online gambling, social media fraud, and deepfake-based phishing schemes targeting Brazilian and Portuguese citizens. The operation’s hub was located at the Diamond Black Hotel in the Kifica neighborhood of Benfica, Talatona. Despite appearing to be closed, the hotel was rented and used as a cover, disguised as an auto repair shop, with four rooms fully equipped for the group’s illegal activities. According to SIC, each room served a distinct purpose in the scheme: Fake Social Media Profiles Room : In one room, 24 employees worked on creating fake social media profiles to connect ...

Urgent - Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of the social media platform X in Brazil on the afternoon of Friday, August 30. He also instructed the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to cut off access to the platform nationwide within a maximum of 24 hours. 📌 Companies like Apple and Google will have 5 days to remove the X app from their online stores. 📌 The justice imposed a daily fine of R$ 50,000 on any individual or entity using workarounds, such as VPNs, to access X despite the site being banned in the country. 📌 X, the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, must pay outstanding fines for failing to comply with court orders to remove profiles spreading false information and attacks on democratic institutions. The total amount of outstanding fines is R$ 18 million. ➡ Watch #GloboNewsMais on #GloboNews: glo.bo/2Mxn1fC

  2024 Theme: "From Clicks to Progress" August 12, 2024  – This date marks International Youth Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the vital contributions of young people in shaping our world and addressing the challenges they face. Observed annually on August 12, this day also serves as a platform for raising awareness about the socio-economic and socio-political issues that impact youth across the globe. While challenges such as digital divide persist, young people are often considered 'digital natives', being at the forefront of adopting and innovating with new technologies. They form the largest demographic of users and developers shaping digital trends globally. As the 2030 deadline for the SDGs approaches, youth remain an essential demographic group in leveraging the transformative power of technologies to address global challenges. In 2024, International Youth Day aims to honor the role of youth in the digital world and foster collaboration to advance sus...

    I DO HARD THINGS  Certificate of achievement for ALX AiCE - AI Career Essentials  Global leaders like Sofonie Dala acknowledged that AI has the potential to accelerate the SDG goals through a responsible application in energy, climate change, food security, health, environment, poverty, and education. Exciting News: Sofonie Dala, our esteemed founder, has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for ALX AiCE - AI Career Essentials. Scoring an impressive 97%, she emerged as one of the top performers in her cohort, demonstrating her dedication and proficiency in essential AI skills. Equipped with comprehensive knowledge in various AI concepts like  LLM, GenAI, and GPT,  Sofonie is now primed to navigate the dynamic AI landscape with adaptability and innovation. Through the course, she honed her job search strategies, CVs, personal branding, and decision-making processes, positioning herself as a standout candidate across industries.  Sofonie ...