India startups raise $11.3 billion venture capital funding in 2024
India saw a notable improvement in venture capital (VC) funding activity in 2024 compared to the previous year. While both deal volume and total funding value increased, the growth was particularly significant in terms of value. The number of VC deals rose by 6%, from 1,102 in 2023 to 1,168 in 2024, whereas the total...
South African Stocks Gain Ahead of Rate Decision
Today’s market analysis on behalf of Daniel Wesonga, Senior Sales Manager at Pepperstone
South African equities are maintaining positive momentum, with the JSE FTSE All Share Index rising by over 1% on Wednesday, bringing its one-year performance to a 14.72% gain. The health technology, consumer durables, and industrial services sectors were key contributors, advancing by 2.54%, 1.21%, and 1.19%,...
Enhancing Readiness for Omicron (B.1.1.529): Technical Brief and Priority Actions for Member States
Enhancing Readiness for Omicron (B.1.1.529): Technical Brief and Priority Actions for Member...
WHO lists Moderna vaccine for emergency use
WHO listed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA 1273) for emergency use, making it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency validation...
Malaria vaccine coverage through childhood immunization programme signals strong community demand for vaccine.
Two years on from the launch of a pilot programme, more than...
The need to invest along with
the five steps required for future pandemic protection and preparedness
When the inquest opens on millions of deaths caused by COVID-19, the...
