Huawei Launches Xinghe Intelligent Network to Help Build a Digital-Intelligent Africa-Huawei Enterprise
Launching Xinghe Intelligent Network products and solutionsKey launches include the Xinghe Intelligent Campus, Xinghe Intelligent Fabric, Xinghe Intelligent WAN, and Xinghe Intelligent Network Security. • Xinghe Intelligent Campus: Intelligent experience assurance is a key focus of Xinghe Intelligent Campus. • Xinghe Intelligent Fabric: By leveraging AI Turbo and a network scale load balance (NSLB) algorithm, Xinghe Intelligent Fabric performs network-wide intelligent optimization. • Xinghe Intelligent WAN: Drawing on an adaptive multi-path selection algorithm, Xinghe Intelligent WAN intelligently schedules millions of service flows on the entire network. • Xinghe Intelligent Network Security: As network security becomes one of top priorities, Huawei launched the Xinghe Intelligent Network Security Solution that provides enterprises with integrated intelligent security protection across clouds, networks, edges, and endpoints.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 14:52 UTC
Connectivity in the Middle East and North Africa
This report explored the status of the development of broadband infrastructure as a foundation for digital transformation and a prerequisite to the socioeconomic development of the Middle East and North Africa as part of an effort to explore Internet connectivity in the region. The study follows up on Internet Society’s report Middle East and North Africa Internet Infrastructure that was published in 2020, by investigating the developments of broadband infrastructure across the Arab region until 2021 while examining the ramifications of the digital divide and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the network performance and the Internet development plans. The report provides an analysis of recent statistics and findings on connectivity to identify potential routes to address related challenges, and underlines policy recommendations, business models, and potential technologies to further improve network connectivity in the Arab countries. In the effort toward ubiquitous access, governments of the region need to clarify their role in infrastructure rollout depending on the economic setup of the market. The report includes four main sections, Understanding the Connectivity Gap in the Arab Region, Access Infrastructure, Network Resilience, Network Resilience, and the COVID-19 crisis.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 14:15 UTC
Turkish steel industry aims to increase trade volume with North Africa
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 17:03:42 (GMT+3) | IstanbulThe Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association (CIB) visited Tunisia with a trade delegation on May 22-24 with the aim to increase the trade volume between Turkey and North African countries and expand Turkish steel exporters’ presence in the region. Underlining that the association is accelerating international trade visits to reach the export figures recorded in 2022, Adnan Aslan, CIB chairman, stated that the goal is to “seek new export markets”. Noting that Turkey’s steel exports by value in the first four months this year increased by 12 percent year on year, reaching approximately $5.2 billion, Mr. Aslan said that, although the country’s steel exports are believed to have started more strongly this year compared to 2023, the exports are 32 percent lower compared to the same period in 2022. Stating that the association is targeting 17 million mt of exports with a revenue of $16 billion in 2024, Aslan added, “We are targeting $32 billion in export revenues for 2028.”Stressing that Turkey’s steel exports to Tunisia decreased by 42 percent in 2023, the CIB chairman said that, with the duty implemented in January 2024, exports to Tunisia decreased by approximately 34 percent in the first four months of this year. In addition, “We lost the competitiveness we had gained after the pandemic as a result of the exports of China, the Russia-Ukraine war, global tightening and increasing costs,” Aslan said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 14:06 UTC
DRC unveils new government after month-long impasse – The North Africa Post
Internal disagreements on positions in the cabinet delayed the announcement by president Felix Tshisekedi, who won the presidential vote in late 2023. The announcement of a cabinet of 54 ministers came after the president chose the country’s first female Prime Minister in April, Judith Suminwa. The new government will have to tackle the endemic insecurity problem that poses a serious obstacle to one of the most populous countries in Africa. The country’s mineral wealth, estimated at $25 trillion, has yet to be tapped into due to corruption and instability in the country’s east, where different rebilions are ongoing, notably that led by the M23 movement. Armed clashes have forced an estimated 6 million people to flee their homes in the country, while 1 million sought asylum elsewhere.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 14:03 UTC
Pratt & Whitney Canada starts construction of new facility in Casablanca, another step towards boosting the Kingdom’s aerospace industry – The North Africa Post
In a major step towards strengthening Morocco’s aerospace industry, Pratt & Whitney Canada, part of the RTX Group, held earlier this week a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in the Kingdom, known as Pratt & Whitney Morocco (PWM), in the mid-park area in Casablanca. This new 12,000 square metre facility marks a milestone for Moroccan aerospace industry and will be dedicated to the manufacture of aircraft engine parts, including static and structural vacuum-processed components. “Today, we are witnessing the completion of this great project from Pratt & Whitney with the laying of the first stone. Detailed machined parts and components will support a variety of the company’s engine families, supplementing existing Pratt & Whitney facilities and suppliers. Pratt & Whitney Morocco will make a significant contribution to the future of the aerospace industry in Morocco and the region, cementing the Kingdom’s position as a leading centre of innovation and excellence in this vital industry.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 12:25 UTC
Nigerian fintech startup Brass acquired by Paystack-led consortium
Nigerian digital banking startup Brass has been acquired by a consortium led by fintech heavyweight Paystack to alleviate liquidity concerns and avoid closure. Like other startups, Brass has been affected by global economic headwinds, and faced liquidity challenges that forced it to take on debt financing in order to process customer withdrawals. It has now been acquired by a consortium led by Paystack, and including Piggytech, Ventures Platform, and P1 Ventures. The consortium will now take on the startup’s assets and liabilities, with Akindolu and Okeke leaving the business. Brass has grown tremendously since we started this incredible journey, and it continues to be an important player in Nigeria’s SMB economy,” said Akindolu.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 10:19 UTC
South Africa elections 2024 live news: ANC, Ramaphosa face key vote
blinking-dot Live updates Live updates,South Africa elections 2024 live news: ANC, Ramaphosa face key voteSouth Africans are voting in national and provincial elections that could test ANC’s 30-year rule.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 08:35 UTC
Morocco : Crédit Agricole du Maroc grapples with heavy turbulence
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Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 04:49 UTC
Morocco : UM6P Ventures coming to Paris to lure start-up founders
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Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 04:49 UTC
Progress steady on Malagarasi hydropower project in Tanzania
The proposed 49.5MW Malagarasi Hydropower Project, meant to improve power supply in western Tanzania, is steadily developing. According to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) energy portal, the hydropower plant will utilise the Igamba Falls stage III with associated facilities (a switchyard in Malagarasi). Update on Tanzania hydropower and transmission projectsThe proposed grid-connected hydropower plant should provide an average annual energy production of 181GWh once completed. According to a recently posted Implementation Progress and Results Report by the AfDB, the Malagarasi Hydropower Project (HPP) is mostly on track. Compensation for people displaced by the hydropower plant and transmission line is also ongoing.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 29, 2024 03:34 UTC
The ILO’s Social Finance Fellowship Programme 2024 for young professionals. – Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: 11 June 2024,Applications are now open for the 2024 International Labour Organization (ILO) Social Finance Fellowship Programme. The ILO’s Social Finance Programme invites applications from qualified professionals with expertise in inclusive finance, microfinance, insurance and development for inclusion in its Fellowship Programme roster and for potential placements in three countries: Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands. The objective of the programme is to match qualified professionals with organizations working on the frontiers of financial inclusion, micro finance and impact insurance, bridge skill gaps and create a new generation of professionals with experience serving low-income populations. The project could range from the implementation of a financial product, public-private partnership, digital solution, or distribution partnership. For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the ILO’s Social Finance Fellowship Programme
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 28, 2024 15:49 UTC
Middle East and North Africa Digital Advertising Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 44,827.0 Million by 2032 | Astute Analytica
Social media advertising is significant, with 78% of shoppers in the Middle East using social media for purchase inspiration, compared to the global average of 37%. Internet advertising in the MENA digital advertising market is projected to increase by about $500 million to $3.6 billion in 2023. Consumer behavior is equally diverse in the digital advertising market: MENA audiences are spread across different social media platforms. The overall advertising expenditure in MENA digital advertising market is set to exceed $12 billion by 2024, up from $9.2 billion in 2021. This technological investment is mirrored in the e-commerce sector, which is experiencing rapid growth, further fueling digital ad spend in the digital advertising market.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 28, 2024 15:37 UTC
Green Hydrogen: TE H2 Partners with VERBUND on a Large Project in Tunisia
H2 Notos aims to produce green hydrogen using electrolysers powered by large onshore wind and solar projects and supplied with desalinated sea water. TE H2, together with VERBUND, will be leading the development, financing, construction, and operation of the integrated project from production of green electricity to production of green hydrogen. H2 Notos has the potential to become a significant supplier of green hydrogen for Europe while fostering significant jobs creation in Tunisia. We have set ourselves the goal of supplying the European industry with green hydrogen. By combining competitive hydrogen production in Tunisia and pipeline-based transportation, we can ensure a long-term supply at scale to support a sustainable transition of our customers to green hydrogen as well as support a sustainable economic development in Tunisia.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 28, 2024 15:37 UTC
Odeeo and Evolution Media Group partner to bring in-game audio ads to 2.5bn users in Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
It’s a privilege to work with Evolution to champion the power of in-game audio ” — Odeeo CEO, Amit MonheitTEL AVIV, DUBAI, ISRAEL, UAE, May 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Odeeo, the leading global in-game audio advertising platform, has today announced a game changing partnership with Evolution Media Group, MENA’s most prominent in-game advertising business with a reach of 2.5bn users, that will bring in-game audio ads to the region. The new partnership will help MENA-based brands and publishers make waves with regionally relevant in-game audio ads. In the MENA region, mobile gaming is the primary form of digital entertainment, with over 70% of users favoring smartphones as their primary gaming device. The in-game audio ad format delivers superior performance compared to traditional podcast and streaming audio ads, with Odeeo's ad units integrating into gameplay without disrupting the player experience. Evolution's mobile advertising platforms offer solutions that align and are customised based on a brand's identity, messaging, and target audience.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 28, 2024 14:14 UTC
Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad
He recently published a book chapter examining the potential threats and benefits to democracy that digital technologies pose in African countries. Can African countries use digital technology to strengthen democracy? During Zambia’s “bush protests” in 2020 a reported 500,000 people tuned in online to social media platforms to listen to their leaders criticise alleged government corruption. That’s just one example of how digital technology can strengthen democracy by allowing citizens to get involved. Today Kenyans use social media platforms like X, Facebook and Instagram to voice opinions about various issues.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 28, 2024 14:13 UTC