Siemens to Outline Africa’s Energy Innovation Opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024
Farouk Benabdoun, Vice President of North, West and Central Africa of Siemens Energy, will participate as a speaker at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 – a two-day forum connecting Africa’s leading energy projects with operators, investors and service providers. Active in over 50 African countries, Siemens is a global leader in energy technology and leads innovative energy initiatives across the continent, with a focus on power, renewable energy and hydrogen. In November 2023, Siemens signed an MOU with Germany company DAI Infrastruktur to develop a 2-million-ton-per-annum green ammonia project in Egypt, supplying electrolyzers, auxiliary plant systems and critical equipment. Organised by Energy Capital & Power, IAE 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/49krKXM) is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Meanwhile, Siemens Gamesa – a merger between Siemens’ wind power division and Spanish company Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica – has installed more than 3.4 GW of wind power capacity in Africa, representing half of the continent’s total capacity.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 22:18 UTC
How SA agri-tech startup swiftVEE expanded beyond livestock trading to impact whole value chain
South African agri-tech startup swiftVEE has expanded rapidly since its launch, moving beyond its initial livestock and game trading platform to impacting the whole value chain. Founded in 2019 and selected for the Google Launchpad Africa accelerator in the same year, swiftVEE initially conducted real-time online livestock and game auctions, operating in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Luck said he is proud of the startup’s growth given the challenges it has had to overcome. “Being the pioneer of a new industry when many say that “no-one will trade livestock on a phone” is tough,” he said. “Loadshedding and connectivity is tough, and expansion is tough.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 19:33 UTC
Scilex Holding Announces Issuance of Halal Certification for its ZTlido® product by Circle H International, Inc.
Scilex Holding Company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. ZTlido® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company. Gloperba® is the subject of an exclusive, transferable license to use the registered trademark by Scilex Holding Company. ELYXYB® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Holding Company. © 2024 Scilex Holding Company All Rights Reserved.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 18:52 UTC
The Hydrogen Stream: DNV launches hydrogen blending studies in North America
DNV is executing hydrogen blending feasibility studies for Enbridge and FortisBC. According to DNV, the studies are the “largest” blending studies undertaken in North America. Vattenfall said it will conclude its hydrogen production project for offshore wind farms. “Having tested the development phase for decentralized offshore hydrogen production, and in light of other industry advances, Vattenfall has now taken the decision to conclude the project,” it said. “Feasibility studies are expected to be completed in around a year.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 18:47 UTC
Rare North African Coffee Drinks Just Landed in the Mission District
Paper Son’s Asian American-influenced drinks and Calaca Coffee’s cold brew cafe de olla are just two off-the-cuff examples. In that spirit, Sextant Coffee Roasters from Ethiopia-born Kinani Ahmed is bringing what’s likely a first of its kind in the Bay Area North African-style coffee experience to the city. The menu includes a variety of drinks traditional to North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Take the Wired Gandhi — it drinks like a spicier dirty chai and is already hugely popular. The Frosty Gandhi, a peppermint syrup infusion to the Wired Gandhi (an idea from Ahmed’s daughter), is a lovely latte riff.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 18:43 UTC
State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza
Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics that dominated the agenda in Brussels this week. ADVERTISEMENTIn a single plenary session this week, the European Parliament passed legislation in two areas linked to the defence of democracy and fundamental rights, adopting the Freedom of the Press Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act. In the case of AI, the European Commission believes that the EU is setting an example for the rest of the world. But despite this legislative frenzy, the European Parliament struck a blow to Commission, deciding to file a court case against the EU's executive body. "The other is that aid can reach the coast, but there is no distribution network, especially in northern Gaza.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 18:15 UTC
EU’s Egyptian headache: Brussels readies €7.4bn aid package to help economy, curb migration – The North Africa Post
The EU support package is intended to relieve pressure on the Egyptian economy as concerns over the impact of the ongoing war on Gaza continue to grow, according to a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday (13 March). Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait recently revealed that he anticipates around 4.5-5.5 billion euros from the EU, provided in a mixture of grants and loans. It comes amid mounting concerns in Europe over fears of increased migratory flows and internal pressure on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Athens has described the forthcoming EU support for Egypt with a generous package to manage migration as “vital” for the wider region. There could reportedly be millions of refugees in Egypt and with any further destabilization in the North African country, the flows to Greece could increase dramatically via Libya.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 17:53 UTC
Sibedge and EjadTech Partner to Provide Data Solutions to Enterprises in the MENA Region
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading software engineering company Sibedge and leading technology company EjadTech are joining forces to drive data solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Sibedge adds its big data and software engineering expertise to EjadTech's extensive experience in digital transformation, particularly for companies that rely heavily on data-intensive operations. They aim to leverage their combined strengths to deliver customized data solutions for the MENA region, enabling businesses to grow and sustain. With over 17 years of experience and a global presence, Sibedge delivers innovative solutions to businesses across various industries. About EjadTechEjadTech is a leading technology company based in Saudi Arabia, offering a wide range of IT services, consultations, and digital transformation solutions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 17:34 UTC
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program 2024 for female entrepreneurs (5 Million USD in funding) – Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2024Applications are now open for the TEF Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program. It is focused on empowering underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa comprising of women, youth, and the informal sector. Additional grant funding up to €50.000 in conjunction with a growth program will be provided to 15 enterprises selected by an expert panel as having the most high-growth potential. Program DetailsThe program will last for 3 months of acceleration, and if you are selected, it will be followed by a growth program and technical assistance for an additional 3 months. For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the TEF Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 17:27 UTC
Royal initiative to send humanitarian aid to Gaza & Al Quds largely commented by international media – The North Africa Post
The successful humanitarian operation launched by King Mohammed VI to alleviate the sufferings of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Al Quds, reeling under inhuman Israeli siege, made the headlines of international media. Forty tons of foodstuffs and basic products were sent on Tuesday to Palestinians upon the instructions of King Mohammed VI, chairman of Al Quds Committee. A large part of the aid sent to Palestinian babies and young children was paid by the King’s own money. Since the beginning of the armed hostilities over five months ago, Morocco has been the first country to transport humanitarian aid by land to deliver it directly to the beneficiaries. Humanitarian aid is arriving in Gaza for the first time in about five months by land, the media emphasized.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 16:26 UTC
North Central High School gets new principal
(WTWO/WAWV) — After a dozen applications were reviewed and four candidates interviewed, the North East School Corporation has hired a new principal for the high school. (Image of Adam Azar courtesy of the Vigo County School Corporation)Dr. Baker said current North Central High School Principal Nancy Liston had informed the board earlier this year that she would be retiring at the end of the school year. Liston has been with the corporation for 40-years, and has been the high school principal since the 2019 school year. “He has a vision for the future of North Central,” Baker said. I am very excited to start and make North Central the place to be!”
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 14:52 UTC
Iftar in Holy City to mark launch of humanitarian aid operation by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency – The North Africa Post
Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency organized Thursday an Iftar in the Holy City to mark the launch of the humanitarian aid operation deployed in the city on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee. This assistance, he said, supports the Al-Quds inhabitants and their resistance until they recover their right to the establishment of the Palestinian State. The Director of the Agency, Mohamed Salem Echerkaoui, said that the launch of this humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip and the city of Al-Quds is an exceptional event that reflects the constant solicitude of King Mohammed VI towards the Palestinian cause. Upon the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency launched, on Thursday in the Holy City, a humanitarian aid operation on the esplanades of Augusta Victoria (Al Mutlaa) Hospital. For more than a quarter of a century, the agency has been contributing to the improvement of the socio-economic situation of the inhabitants of Al-Quds and supporting the city’s institutions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 14:50 UTC
US, Moroccan ambassadors to UN present to media first-ever UN resolution on artificial intelligence – The North Africa Post
Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas Greenfield and her Moroccan counterpart Ambassador Omar Hilale, presented Thursday to the international press, the first-ever UN resolution on artificial intelligence, which will be adopted by the UN General Assembly on March 21. It reflects the credibility, trust, and respect that Morocco enjoys at the UN and international level, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. The resolution calls on Member States to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems to address the world’s greatest challenges, including those related to poverty elimination, global health, food security, climate, energy, and education. She underlined the need to ensure that these benefits extend across the globe to countries at all levels of development. To maximize these benefits, Hilale highlighted the paramount importance of investing in AI research and infrastructure to narrow the digital divide between nations.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 14:50 UTC
Middle East latest: Israel warned over 'unjustifiable' offensive in Rafah - as Biden backs US leader who said Netanyahu must go
This past weekend, in an interview with NBC News, Biden said invading Rafah was a "red line", but he used contradictory and confusing language. "It is a red line, but I'm never gonna leave Israel. The defence of Israel is still critical so there's no red line I'm gonna cut off all weapons," President Biden said. This comment prompted a blunt response from Prime Minster Netanyahu who said: "You know, I have a red line. Maybe a cornered, frustrated but determined Netanyahu will decide now to push through Biden's blurry red line and press on with the Rafah operation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 13:18 UTC
Nigeria military rescues kidnapped babies
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) – NIGERIAN troops have rescued five women and two babies reportedly kidnapped in January in the north-central part of the country. The seven individuals have been rescued from bandits following an operation in a forest in the state of Niger, the biggest in Nigeria by size. Unidentified militants had abducted them in the Marange village in Kagara Local Government Area of the state. Hadarin Dajin, which loosely translates to ‘disruption’ in the local Hausa language, is an internal security operation against banditry. Major General Godwin Mutkut, the local General Officer Commanding 8 Division in the Zamfara capital, Sokoto, lauded the troops for the rescue mission.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 15, 2024 13:02 UTC