Uganda Airlines Expands Horizons: New Routes to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare
Uganda Airlines has announced new services to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, marking significant milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory and its commitment to connecting Africa. This strategic expansion increases Uganda Airlines’ destinations from 13 to 16. The expansion is aligned with the airline’s vision to bridge geographical gaps and connect East, West, North, and South Africa. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and a few North African carriers serve Abuja, with Ethiopian enjoying a monopoly on routes linking Abuja to East and Southern Africa. The objective is to build an optimized regional market that will support a profitable long-haul market, including destinations such as London, Mumbai, Guangzhou, and Dubai.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 18:10 UTC
Chubb appoints Australia country president as Kelaher moves to Paris
Chubb Asia-Pacific EVP and head of consumer Ben Howell has been appointed country president of Australia and New Zealand and is expected to start on September 1, pending regulatory approval. The insurer says he is replacing Peter Kelaher, who is relocating to Paris as division president of continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa. As country president, Mr Howell will have responsibility for Chubb’s property and casualty and personal lines operations across Australia and New Zealand. Mr Kelaher, who has been country president of Australia and New Zealand since 2021, is expected to commence his new role on September 1, subject to regulatory approval. He will report to David Furby, Chubb Group senior VP and regional president Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 17:58 UTC
Chubb appoints division president for Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Chubb has appointed Peter Kelaher as division president for Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa. She has worked there for more than 13 years, with three years as the divisional president of Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Kelaher joined Chubb Australia in 2007 as senior underwriter. Reporting to David Furby, senior vice president, Chubb Group and regional president Europe, Middle East and Africa, he will be based in Paris. “I have every confidence in his ability to lead our teams across Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa.”Kelaher holds a bachelor’s degree of Laws and International Business from University of Technology, Sydney.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 17:06 UTC
Empowering Youth Through Photography: Canon Central and North Africa Partners with Rolof Computer...
Canon Central and North Africa is delighted to announce a collaboration with Rolof Computer Academy, aimed at empowering youth and fostering creativity. Through this partnership, Canon and Rolof Computer Academy will activate various education programmes such as- Canon Academy Juniors Programme, Miraisha Programme, Canon Print Hub, and Canon Academy. Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa, expressed his excitement at the collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey alongside Rolof Computer Academy. The Canon Academy presents a variety of practical photography workshops covering a wide range of topics, organized to cater to diverse interests and skill levels. Mr. Lucky Ofuafor, Director of Rolof Computer Academy said, “Our collaboration with Canon Central and North Africa is a testament to our commitment to education and pioneering innovative educational opportunities within our community.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 16:49 UTC
Togo : Lomé turns to Turkish instructors and Paramount for military support
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Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 16:41 UTC
MENA region: IMF forecasts growth to reach 2.2% in 2024 & 4% in 2025 – The North Africa Post
Growth in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) is projected to increase from 1.8% in 2023 to 2,2% in 2024 and 4% in 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday. This is a downward revision from the April projections, the IMF pointed out in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. In April, the Washington-based institution was projecting a growth of 2,7% in 2023 and 4,2% in 2024 in the MENA region. Inflation in the Kingdom is projected to reach 2.2% this year and 2.5% in 2025, the international financial institution added. The unemployment rate in Morocco would reach 12% this year and 11.5% in 2025, the report pointed out.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 16:39 UTC
Largest deserts in the world
Discover the largest deserts in the world by area and their location.The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, encompassing an area of approximately 14.2 million square kilometres. The Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world.The Gobi Desert, covering 1.3 million square kilometres, spans northern China and southern Mongolia. It is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world and is characterised by its vast sea of shifting sand dunes. It is one of the largest deserts in Central Asia and features a mix of sand dunes, clay deserts, and gravel plains. It is characterised by its cold desert climate, with extremely cold winters, moderate summers, and low annual precipitation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 16:35 UTC
SOLA and Tronox pioneer 200MW renewable energy project in SA
South Africa’s largest wheeling project was officially commissioned in Lichtenburg, North West, on July 16. The SOLA Group, in collaboration with Tronox Mineral Sands, will deliver over 200MW of renewable energy, injecting more than R200 million into the local economy and creating hundreds of job opportunities. SOLA Group has delivered the country’s only operational utility-scale renewable wheeling plants, totaling 268MWp, with an additional 325MWp currently under construction. Photo: SuppliedThe SOLA projects are among the first renewable energy wheeling facilities to deliver power to the network, and they are the largest in South Africa. “To date, SOLA Group has delivered the only operational utility-scale renewable wheeling plants in the country, totalling 268MWp, and has a further 325MWp currently in construction,” says Ian Burger, MD Technical at SOLA.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 16:18 UTC
Doubling efforts to stabilise the electricity grid in Nigeria
Listen as Sadiq Mohammed, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kaduna Electric, talks about the challenges experienced in trying to stabilise the electricity grid in Nigeria. “The growth in population and demand also requires [us] to redouble our efforts,” he says. Mohammed also speaks about issues related to liquidity, gas, energy theft and the need for investment. He also explores what CEOs should do when faced with a grid collapse. Find out more about Kaduna Electric.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 15:42 UTC
Anti-government protests gain traction in Kenya – The North Africa Post
Protesters took to the streets in various Kenyan cities calling for President Ruto to step down, as police shot tear gas and clashed with demonstrators. At least one person was killed in the renewed protests, despite president Ruto firing most of his cabinet members, Reuters reported. The protests erupted against tax hikes a month ago, following a contentious legislation that aimed to raise 78 billion dollars to address the country’s soaring debt. In total, at least 50 people have been killed in the protests according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), which also cited cases of enforced disappearances. The demonstrators and the failure of the government to meet the aspirations of the youth, known as generation Z, put President Ruto under a rough test.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 15:37 UTC
Canon launches flagship EOS R1 and advanced EOS R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras setting new standards for performance and creativity
EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II – the most anticipated editions of the EOS R mirrorless rangeThe release of the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II full frame mirrorless cameras marks a monumental moment in Canon’s history – the EOS R1 being the first camera in the EOS R range within the EOS-1 series – known for its legacy of high performance and reliability. The EOS R5 Mark II succeeds the highly acclaimed EOS R5 which combined high resolution, speed and 8K movie performance. Thanks to this new imaging platform, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II both feature the latest version of Dual Pixel CMOS – Dual Pixel Intelligent AF. Both feature large, high brightness and resolution blackout-free viewfinders with the EOS R1 featuring the highest resolution at 9.44M dots and the EOS R5 Mark II offering twice the brightness of the EOS R5. Improved from the EOS R5, the EOS R5 Mark II offers 8K 60p resolution from the full width of the sensor and 12-bit RAW recording internally, along with 4K video at up to 120p with sound.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 15:33 UTC
Ghana’s cocoa harvest below average this season – The North Africa Post
Ghana’s cocoa harvest was 55% less than an average year, standing at 429,323 tons, as climate change induced heat waves took a toll on local farmers. Special commodities monitors have predicted a catastrophic harvest in Ghana and other West African producers this year, following a heat wave and tree disease that damaged the harvest. The meagre harvest in Ghana, the world’s top cocoa producer, sent prices of chocolate skyrocketing. In April, the expected drop in output led authorities to increase farmgate cocoa prices by 58% to enhance the income of farmers. In the US, end consumers are already feeling the heat after an increase in chocolate prices on store shelves by more than 10%, while in the UK prices increased by 12.6%.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 15:16 UTC
Unifeeder CEO Steps Down
Unifeeder CEO Steps Downby Ship & Bunker News TeamJesper Kristensen has stepped down as group CEO as of this month. Image Credit: UnifeederShipping firm Unifeeder has appointed two regional CEOs after its group CEO stepped down from the role. Jesper Kristensen has stepped down as group CEO as of this month, the company said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. Martin Gaard Christiansen has taken on the role of CEO of Unifeeder A/S, covering Europe, the Americas, West and North Africa. Ganesh Raj will be CEO of Unifeeder FZCO, covering Asia, the Middle East, East and South Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 14:48 UTC
Japan-Germany security cooperation troubles North Korea, China
North Korea and China are watching for possible regional impacts from Japan's recent enhanced security cooperation with Germany. North Korea slammed the security cooperation as "collusion" that crossed a "red line" and is "reminiscent of the Second World War," according to North Korea's state-run KCNA on Monday. Kishida and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed in Berlin on Friday to boost their security cooperation after attending a NATO summit in Washington. Beijing said the cooperation between Japan and Germany should not create tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. However, she continued, "Strengthening NATO-IP4 ties could exacerbate tensions with China and Russia, who may perceive this cooperation as a containment strategy," and encourage countries like North Korea to align more closely with them.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 14:03 UTC
The Uneven Politics of Decarbonization in the Middle East and North Africa
In theory, this availability offers the promise of a less hierarchical and more inclusive energy politics: energy production that is less dependent on fixed reserves easily controlled by state and corporate actors. But recent initiatives to produce green energy in the Middle East and North Africa illustrate that previously existing dependencies and the predominance of private control over energy production are not often overcome—they are merely reconfigured. Green Colonial DependenciesMany countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi-Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iran, are trying to turn themselves into renewable energy or regional electricity hubs. [4]When it comes to democratizing infrastructure, no country in the region is even close to exploiting the enormous potential of decentralized solar energy. The protests showed the unrealistic expectations that renewable energy projects would bring about peaceful interdependence.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 17, 2024 12:25 UTC