Temenos Digital Leaders Summit series explores the next evolution of banking in Africa – Intelligent CIO Africa
Global banking software provider, Temenos, hosted an exclusive Southern Africa Digital Leaders Summit in Sandton on 14 November 2023 to discuss how the banking industry in the region needs to respond to these rapid and evolving changes for sustained success. The Africa Digital Leaders Summit has been a series of regional events hosted by Temenos to engage with banking institutions and industry players across the continent and promote open dialogue on how global trends are influencing local banking industries. The half-day session topics included banking trends and navigating the modernisation journey; enhancing the customer experience through smart, personalised digital banking and seamless payments; wealth management opportunities and more. The Summit saw the coming together of visionaries and innovators who are leading the charge for digital change in banking in Southern Africa. “To achieve our growth objectives, we needed a much more advanced and scalable back-end platform, which would enable us to develop and launch new banking services quickly.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 09:01 UTC
AFCON 2023: Algeria plans to prepare in Togo
Algeria, who will face Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Angola in the first round of the AFCON in Côte d'Ivoire (January 13 to February 11, 2024), will finalize their preparation program in the coming days. Djamel Belmadi, the Fennecs' coach, would like his team to prepare in a country not too far from Côte d'Ivoire geographically, and with a comparable climate. Togo, for example, could host the 2019 African champions. The North Africans would also like to play two friendly matches during their training camp.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 08:29 UTC
Rays Power Infra Ltd Signs MOU with Uttarakhand Government for Development of 500 MW Solar Park
In a significant move towards bolstering sustainable energy initiatives, Rays Power Infra Ltd, a key player in the solar energy sector boasting a commissioned 1.30 GWp portfolio, has sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Uttarakhand Government. This collaboration marks a milestone in the alignment of the company’s dedication to advancing sustainable energy initiatives with Uttarakhand Government’s vision for an environmentally responsible future. Ketan Mehta, MD of Rays Power Infra, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, emphasizing their dedication to realizing Uttarakhand Government’s vision for sustainability. The establishment of this Solar Park, with a capacity of 500 MW, positions Uttarakhand as a frontrunner in adopting renewable energy solutions. This initiative aligns with the national agenda of promoting sustainable and eco-friendly power solutions, solidifying Rays Power Infra’s position as a reliable partner driving this transformative change.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 08:25 UTC
Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme
Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and cinematographers together, to share their knowledge and skill with the wider imaging community. The Ambassador programme is a pioneering initiative which brings together renowned, bold, and inspirational photographers and videographers to share Canon’s passion for visual storytelling. A former Canon certified trainer and official photographer of the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire for 11 years (2011-2022), Seibou Traoré, has joined the Canon Ambassador Programme from Africa. For more information and the full list of Canon EMEA Ambassadors, please visit here: https://apo-opa.co/3TigPsaDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). Media enquiries, please contact:Canon Central and North AfricaMai Youssefe. Mai.youssef@canon-me.comAPO Group - PR AgencyRania ElRafiee. Rania.ElRafie@apo-opa.comAbout Canon Central and North Africa:Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 08:11 UTC
Israel-Hamas war updates: Fierce battles rage in southern and northern Gaza
Israel-Hamas war updates: Fierce battles rage in southern and northern GazaHeavy air attacks and ground fighting as fierce battles rage in southern and northern Gaza.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 07:59 UTC
EU carbon border tax threaten Africa’s industrialisation growth
Value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilisers will be penalised by an EU carbon border tax and could significantly constrain Africa’s trade and industrialisation progress. “Africa could lose up to $25 billion per annum as a direct result of the EU Carbon Border Tax Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),” Adesina told delegates at the Sustainable Trade Africa Conference held at the UAE Trade Centre in Dubai. The EU is one of South Africa’s major export destinations, accounting for 19% of its total exports in 2019. Of InterestDecarbonising cement to deal with industrial carbon emissionsSouth African NPO Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) said the CBAM will undoubtedly have a negative impact on South African exports. The South African government has to increase efforts to decarbonise the electricity mix and reform the carbon tax to reflect international carbon pricing,” TIPS said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 07:50 UTC
Morocco, UAE partner on Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline
Morocco and the UAE have formed a collaboration that aims to invest in the construction of the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline project. The Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline will transport gas from Nigeria to North Africa and ultimately to Europe. The project aims to enhance economic integration and energy security in West Africa. Nigeria’s energy minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has announced that construction work on the pipeline is scheduled to begin next year. Morocco and the UAE have agreed to expedite the implementation of all signed investment projects within three months.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 05:42 UTC
Deenova achieves unprecedented success with third consecutive sales record in France and strategic expansions across Italy, Norway, North Africa, and Germany
MILAN, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deenova, a leading healthcare automation solutions and service provider, is pleased to report another year of unparalleled success in 2023. The company has not only secured its third consecutive sales record in France but has also triumphed in significant tenders, marking strategic expansions into Italy, Norway, North Africa, and Germany. The company is set to deliver the unit dose repackaging machine to Sjukehusapoteka Vest HF and Sykehusapotekene HF, reinforcing its commitment to advancing healthcare automation in the region. Simultaneously, Deenova achieved another significant win in Morocco by securing the pharmacy automation service at CHU Benguerir, marking the first of its kind in the country. Beyond its established presence in Italy and France, Deenova's successful internationalization cements its reputation as a trailblazer in healthcare automation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 11, 2023 05:02 UTC
A $500 Bitcoin Investment In 2013 Would Have Turned You Into A Crypto Millionaire Today! — Is Bitcoin Minetrix Your Second Chance?
Indeed, if we were to use a Bitcoin investment calculator, we can see that a modest $500 investment made in January 2013 would have transformed you into a Bitcoin millionaire today, boasting a return on investment of over $1.3 million. Among the projects garnering significant attention is Bitcoin Minetrix, a unique bitcoin mining platform that has captured the headlines with its innovative low-cost stake-to-mine $BTCMTX token. Bitcoin Minetrix: Making Bitcoin Mining Accessible To EveryoneTraditionally, Bitcoin mining has been a resource-intensive and technically demanding endeavor, requiring specialized hardware, technical expertise, and substantial power consumption. This showcases the strong interest and confidence that crypto enthusiasts have in Bitcoin Minetrix’s innovative approach to Bitcoin mining. The ongoing Bitcoin Minetrix presale is booming, exceeding $5 million in funding in the span of just a few weeks.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 21:49 UTC
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Islamic Finance Development Report 2023: Navigating Uncertainty
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector development arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) Group, and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the world’s leading provider of financial markets data and infrastructure, jointly launched this year’s edition of the Islamic Finance Development Report titled ‘Navigating Uncertainty’ during the 18th AAOIFI–IsDB Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference, supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain. According to the Islamic Finance Development Report 2023, the global Islamic finance industry increased its assets size by 11% to US$4.5 trillion in 2022 with Islamic banking holding 72 % of total industry’s assets. The report is based on the Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI), which is a composite weighted index that measures the overall development of the Islamic finance industry. We hope this year’s report, following in the footsteps of previous IFDI reports, will have a meaningful impact on the Islamic finance industry.”Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic finance, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) said: “The IFDI report demonstrates our continued effort towards monitoring and charting the development of the global Islamic finance industry. The report is based on the Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) that covers data on different Islamic finance sectors, asset classes and industry supporting ecosystem.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 21:22 UTC
Everything you need to know about the CAF Awards 2023
These are the official colours of the CAF Awards 2023 set to be held at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 11. Africa’s most esteemed sporting awards will be draped in this fine combination of elegance, power, royalty and success as a celebration of the continent’s finest. MarrakechKnown for its red clay walls across the city, this touristic and scenic city on the foothills of the famous Atlas Mountains is the home of the CAF Awards 2023. Canal+ has the rights for the CAF Awards 2023 in France and Francophone Africa. List of former winners in years pastAs we look ahead at the CAF Awards 2023 on Monday, here is a list of past winners that were recognized for their excellence on the pitch and have since become an inspiration in their countries, on the continent and across the world.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 19:39 UTC
Power restored to Duke Energy customers in Duke, Moore counties
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — UPDATE: Power has been restored to Duke Energy customers in Durham and Moore counties as of early Sunday afternoon. Previous story:Over 2,000 Duke Energy customers in Durham County are already without power Sunday morning as severe weather begins to move through central North Carolina. According to Duke Energy’s power outage map, 2,278 customers in Durham County are in the dark as of 11:50 a.m. Current estimates say power will be restored around 4 p.m.Further south, over 1,500 in Moore County are also without power late Sunday morning. According to the latest estimates from Duke Energy’s site, power is expected to be restored there around 3:30 p.m.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 19:35 UTC
North Powder issued nearly $11,700 penalty by DEQ
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Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 19:09 UTC
Northern Bypass roadway project moving along
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — It’s been 2 years since Huntsville city leaders approved one of the largest road projects in Rocket City history. Known as the Northern Bypass, the project is part of a multi-layered roadway initiative that’ll eventually include an eastern and southern bypass. Huntsville city council members recently voted in favor of bringing in an engineering company to help accelerate the project. “This is one of the first steps that will be taken towards the initial completion of the Northern Bypass,” said Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling. “If Huntsville is going to continue to prosper, we’ve got to do something about our traffic flow.”The Northern Bypass is a multi-million dollar project, which will create a circular like roadway concept in the center of the city.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 18:13 UTC
Australia-listed Genmin applies for 15-year permit to start iron-ore drilling in Gabon – The North Africa Post
The Australian iron-ore mining company Genmin has submitted to the Gabonese government a request for 15-year permit to commence iron ore drilling project at Baniaka field in the central African country. Joe Ariti, the Chief Executive Officer of the company met with the minister of Mining of the African country to discuss the application that follows positive results of the pre-feasibility studies released in November 2022. According to Joe Ariti, production will to reach up to 5 million tons in the early stages is expected to then increase every five years by 5 million tons. Baniaka Iron Ore Project is located in south-east Gabon and comprises the Baniaka and Baniaka West exploration permits, which cover a total area of 881km. Genmin, aside from Baniaka, is owner of iron ore Bakoumba Project and Bitam project located in the north of the African country.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 17:37 UTC