Report: Record-high gas flaring wastes energy in North Africa
The World Bank’s annual Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report is a tool for monitoring and understanding the state of flaring worldwide and the progress made towards achieving zero routine flaring by 2030. When productively used, wasted flared gas can help displace dirtier energy sources, increase energy access in some of the world’s poorest countries and provide many countries with much-needed energy security. This sets global gas flaring levels back to what we experienced in 2019. The partnership developed global gas flaring estimates based on observations from a satellite launched in 2012 and operated by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read the full Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report.
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June 24, 2024 13:08 UTC
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow vows to retaliate against US after missile attack on Crimea
Analysis: New EU sanctions target Russian gas for the first time - but could have gone much furtherBy Ian King, business presenterThe EU today launched its 14th package of sanctions against Russia - this time targeting Vladimir Putin's liquefied natural gas exports (LNG) for the first time. The measure is the latest attempt by the bloc to deny Mr Putin's regime of money as his war on Ukraine drags into its 29th month. No EU bans on Russian gas yetThe sanctions, which will kick in after a nine-month transition period, fall short of an outright ban on Russian LNG shipments. The EU followed the lead of the United States and the UK in banning Russian oil imports, with one or two limited exceptions, in 2022 after Russia attacked Ukraine. Part of the package also targets specific vessels - including an initial 27 oil tankers - that are used to get around the price cap slapped on Russian oil by the G7 countries.
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June 24, 2024 12:20 UTC
West Indies vs South Africa Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Jansen’s six powers SA to semifinal, WI knocked out
West Indies vs South Africa Live Score, T20 World Cup: Aiden MarkramLot of relief to get through to the semifinal. The wicket was playing nicely after the rain break but we tried to kill the game too early. If it wouldn't spun that much then we would have used our pacers, not a lot of times when Rabada bowls only 2 overs. We have been doing really well, the bowling unit is firing and as a batting unit it is about when to take the game on. I haven't been following but whoever it might be we have to put our best foot forward.
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June 24, 2024 12:17 UTC
EcoVadis Gold Medal Sustainability Rating for NTT DATA
NTT DATA Middle East and Africa, a digital business and IT services entity, has recently received a Gold Medal Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Set emissions goalsIn 2021, NTT DATA launched a sustainability initiative aimed at using technology to foster a better, more interconnected future for all. It set ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions in its data centers by 2030, in its offices and facilities by 2035, and across its entire value chain by 2040. This recognition highlights NTT DATA’s commitment to sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of sustainable companies globally, as acknowledged by EcoVadis. We have set incredibly ambitious sustainability targets that we hold ourselves accountable to across all our operations.
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June 24, 2024 12:11 UTC
Spain’s Canaries see surge in deaths on top West African migration route via Mauritania – The North Africa Post
Mauritania has overtaken Senegal as the main departure point for those taking on the perilous Atlantic crossing to the Spain’s Canary Islands, during which more than 5,000 people died in the first five months of this year. 95% of migrants who try to reach Spain by sea do so on Atlantic Ocean crossings from West and Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands, a new report on the world’s deadliest migration route reveals. Some 83% of the 7,270 people who arrived in the Canary Islands in January 2024 – a 1,184% increase compared to the same month in 2023 – left from Mauritania. “Currently, most migrants are departing from Mauritania with different profiles. “When a route is shut, another one opens up,” Sani Ladan, a Madrid-based migration expert said.
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June 24, 2024 12:09 UTC
US supports 'any measures' taken by South Korea against Russia-North Korea military cooperation
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed "strong" support for "any measures" taken by South Korea in response to the expanding illegal military cooperation between Russia and North Korea in phone talks with his South Korean counterpart on Monday, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Campbell "expressed strong support for any measures taken by the South Korean side in response to the security threats posed by the illegal military cooperation between Russia and North Korea," Seoul's foreign ministry said in a release. They also expressed "grave concern" over the deepening military ties between the two isolated states and "strongly condemned" them, the ministry said. South Korea said it will reconsider its stance on the arms supply to Ukraine, indicating a possible policy shift to providing lethal aid to Kyiv. The two sides also exchanged opinions on the outcome of the security dialogue South Korea had with China last week, the ministry added.
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June 24, 2024 11:21 UTC
T20 World Cup: Spirited South Africa beat West Indies to seal semifinal spot
North Sound (Antigua), June 24 (IANS) All-round South Africa beat the hosts West Indies by three wickets via DLS method in the Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to seal a semifinal spot. South Africa have been unbeaten in the seven matches of the tournament so far and have joined defending champions England in the semifinals. In response, South Africa was given a 123 target in 17 overs via DLS method after rain interrupted the match. South Africa suffered early hiccups with the wickets of Reeza Hendricks (0) and Quinton de Kock (12) in Andre Russell's second over. For West Indies, Chase grabbed three wickets while Russell and Joseph scalped two dismissals each.
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June 24, 2024 11:21 UTC
Seoul says North Korea has resumed balloon launches likely to drop trash in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea resumed launches of balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea on Monday night, South Korea’s military said, in the latest round of a Cold War-style campaign on the Korean Peninsula. The statement asked South Korean citizens not to touch North Korean balloons and report them to military and police authorities. North Korea has reacted to past South Korean loudspeaker broadcasts and civilian balloon activities by firing rounds across the border, prompting South Korea to return fire, according to South Korea. The trash also included jeans, a banned item in North Korea; South Korean clothes that were badly damaged, likely by knives or scissors; and other items with imitation Disney characters. Earlier Monday, South Korea, the United States and Japan issued a joint statement strongly condemning expanding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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June 24, 2024 10:26 UTC
WI vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa beat West Indies by 3 wickets to enter semis
We would have liked to be a lot more convincing. The wicket was playing nicely after the rain break but we tried to kill the game too early. If it wouldn't spun that much then we would have used our pacers, not a lot of times when KG bowls only 2 overs. We have been doing really well, the bowling unit is firing and as a batting unit it is about when to take the game on. I haven't been following but whoever it might be we have to put our best foot forward.
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June 24, 2024 10:21 UTC
T20 World Cup 2024 | South Africa lose openers in pursuit of 136 vs West Indies before rain halts play
Only two overs were bowled during the South African chase and if there is no further play possible, South Africa, with five points from three games, will qualify for the semi-final while co-hosts West Indies would be knocked out of the tournament.
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June 24, 2024 10:12 UTC
Mid-Pliocene glaciation preceded by a 0.5-million-year North African humid period
De Lange, G. J. et al. Routson, C. C. et al. Van Os, B. J. H., Lourens, L. J., Hilgen, F. J., De Lange, G. J. & Tindall, J. C. Regional climate and vegetation response to orbital forcing within the mid-Pliocene warm period: a study using HadCM3. Data for manuscript ‘A 0.5-million-year North African humid period preceded the mid-Pliocene glaciation’.
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June 24, 2024 09:57 UTC
Ethiopia: Consultancy services needed at hydropower stations
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), the state-owned electricity producer in Ethiopia, invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing consultancy services to review and update all existing reconnaissance, pre-feasibility, feasibility, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and additional studies for three hydropower projects. Shortlisting criteriaInterested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Individual experts’ bio data or curricula vitae is not required and key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further informationInterested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm local time.
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June 24, 2024 09:32 UTC
Airtel Africa embarks on digital customer value management of 150 million subscribers with WebEngage – Intelligent CIO Africa
Airtel Africa, a leading telco group with more than 150 million subscribers across 14 African countries, has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. Driven by a vision of bridging the digital divide and driving financial inclusion across Africa, Airtel provides mobile money, entertainment and digital services to all its users. More than 30 highly personalised customer journeys are live, engaging more than one million subscribers and resulting in over 30% conversions. We have built a foundation of digital customer base management with WebEngage for My Airtel app, driving customer engagement and deeper product penetration into mobile money and adjacent digital services. With Airtel Africa, WebEngage envisions a profound impact financially and socially.
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June 24, 2024 08:54 UTC
BP Exec to Take Over Talisman Operations
Talisman Chairman Doug Baldwin said Buckee "led the transformation of Talisman from a BP subsidiary into a leading independent and international energy company. Buckee said 14 years as CEO of Talisman "is a long time for me and for the company. Conn was appointed an executive director of BP in July 2004 with functional responsibility for safety and operations; technology, marketing, human resources, information technology, procurement and supply chain management. Talisman Chairman Doug Baldwin said Buckee "led the transformation of Talisman from a BP subsidiary into a leading independent and international energy company. Conn was appointed an executive director of BP in July 2004 with functional responsibility for safety and operations; technology, marketing, human resources, information technology, procurement and supply chain management.
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June 24, 2024 08:48 UTC
South Africa beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the hosts. Man of the match Tabraiz Shamsi took 3-27 after South Africa won the toss and restricted the West Indies to 135-8 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Once Shamsi removed Mayers to a sliced catch at deep cover, a steady stream of wickets enabled South Africa to restrict the West Indies. “This is one batting performance we will try our best to forget,” said West Indies captain Rovman Powell. “We get ourselves into tricky positions and then have to battle to get over the line.” South Africa join England as the semi-final qualifiers from Super Eight Group 2.
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June 24, 2024 08:48 UTC