Images of Olympic table tennis players from North Korea and South Korea taking a selfie together on the medal podium in Paris went viral in South Korea Wednesday, hailed as a rare show of cross-border unity. South Korea's Lim Jonghoon takes a selfie with his teammate and Chinese and North Korean mixed table tennis team medallists at the Paris Games on July 31, 2024. But after South Korea won bronze and North Korea silver in the mixed doubles behind China, South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon took a group photo after the medal ceremony. Accept Manage my choicesIt was the first time North Korea had been on an Olympic podium since 2016, as they did not send athletes to the Tokyo Olympics because of the Covid pandemic. South Korean broadcasters have repeatedly run videos of the selfie, with many commentators reflecting on the significance of a rare moment of unity.

Moroccan climate experts are warning that the severe heatwave the country is currently experiencing will continue. They say temperatures are reaching as high as 47 degrees Celsius in many regions and will likely last until at least Friday. "Dry and hot desert wind from the southern Moroccan Sahara, also known as the Sirocco, continues to blow northward toward the Mediterranean coast of Europe. This period between the end of July and August will record higher temperatures,” said climate expert Mustafa Aisset. Heatstroke incidents have increased in Morocco as temperatures in the North African country continue to hit record highs.

SANY will support the development of six renewable energy charging stations designed specifically for electric trucks that use the N3 route between Johannesburg and Durban. The MOU was signed at SANY’s Premium Customer Summit for Africa BU2024 in China, which showcased new innovations in the manufacturing of electric trucks and electric charging technologies. Solar energy to power e-truck charging stations in SACharging stations on N3 part of a countrywide network being builtThese six charging stations will form part of the 120-truck charging network that Zero Carbon Logistics will be developing on major freight routes across South Africa over the next few years. “We have also started the permitting process for the first six sites on the N3 with the aim of these charging stations to be built by November 2027. Eskom and Danish Energy Agency sketch roadmap for EV infrastructureTshepo Kgobe, Gautrain Management Agency CEO delves into sustainable urban mobility strategy for alternative energy vehiclesFAQs on EV charging stations in South AfricaHow many EV charging stations are in South Africa?

Trade winds off the coast of Africa are blowing dust from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean and into the United States. High pressure in the Atlantic Ocean provides easterly winds from Africa toward North America. This Saharan dust leads to a hazy, milky sky and can cause the sun to appear orange or red at sunset. Health department officials say this dust also leads to lower air quality, and can cause breathing issues for those in sensitive groups. There are typically several waves of dust that make their way across the Atlantic Ocean each year, particularly in the summer months.

North Africa has not been kind to its Jews over the last century. Today, if not safeguarded, Tunisian Jewry risks extinction as the Israel-Hamas war and the quasi-dictator Tunisian President Kais Saied have sparked a new wave of antisemitism.

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The South Africa international will be playing in Tunisia after Amakhosi failed to submit a serious bid for him. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mokwana was among the best players for Sekhukhune last seasonHe had been linked to ChiefsTunisian giants win race to sign Mokwana Click here to get Mzansi's best soccer coverage delivered to you via WhatsApp. Article continues below

Tributes paid to 'formidable' former council leaderNorth East Lincolnshire Council Andrew DeFreitas served as a councillor in Great Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire for 50 yearsTributes have been paid to a former leader of North East Lincolnshire Council who has died aged 79. Andrew DeFreitas served as a councillor for 50 years and was made an MBE for his services to the community in 2015. Mr DeFreitas, a Liberal Democrat stalwart, also served on the Humberside Police Authority and the Humberside Fire Authority. Mr DeFreitas was elected to the new North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) in 1996, becoming leader in 2004 and again in 2006. "As a ward councillor, representing his beloved Park Ward, there was no one more driven and tenacious."

Post thisGlobally, confidence among accountants and finance professionals edged slightly higher in Q2 2024 and is just above its historical average. Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA, said: 'The GECS points to some further improvement in the global economy in Q2. The region is benefitting from improvements in the global economy, including in the manufacturing sector and the upward moving technology cycle. Ashworth concluded: 'Despite the resilience of the global economy so far in 2024, many important downside risks and challenges remain. Fieldwork for the 2024 Q2 survey took place between June 4th and 20th and gathered 665 responses.

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Kimura Shuokai Karate is practiced in countries from South Africa to NorwayHalycon Miers will travel from Kimura Shukokai Karate to Estonia for the European Championships with the squad. 1 / 1 Halycon Miers will travel from Kimura Shukokai Karate to Estonia for the European Championships with the squad. Now, she and eight other karate students have been invited to Estonia to participate in the Kimura Shukokai Karate European Championship from Oct. 2 to 6. Miers trains with Sensei David Bentley at Deep Cove as part of the Kimura Shukokai Karate system and has other dojos at Brentwood Bay, West Shore, and Royal Oak. Once the European Championships in Estonia are finished, the squad will prepare for the KSI World Championships in Finland 2025.

The Moroccan government is preparing the 2025 appropriation bill based on a forecast of 4.6% growth rate, from an estimated 3.3% this year, the finance minister said. The government will press ahead with its social project, which includes generalization of safety nets and financial assistance to the needy, in addition to investing in infrastructure and the promotion of private investments, she told MPs. The appropriation bill is also based on expectations of an average cereals harvest, from a meagre crop year in 2024, due to consecutive droughts. It also assumes a barrel price at 80 dollars, an exchange rate at 9.8% and an inflation rate at 2%. The government is also giving priority to maintaining macroeconomic balances, as it seeks to narrow the budget deficit and foreign debt, she said.

The United Nations has predicted, in its annual report on food security and nutrition, that Africa will overtake Asia as the continent with the highest number of people experiencing hunger by 2030. In 2023 in Asia, 384.5 million people were facing hunger, compared with 298.4 million in Africa. But if current trends continue, 53% of the almost 600 million chronically undernourished people by 2030 will be living in Africa, according to the UN report. Alvaro Lario, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), described the situation as “alarming” and warned that it would worsen unless a swift action is taken. Africa lags behind Asia in the focus on local production, diversification of crops, the use of fertilizers and more public investment, he added.

The 2024 call for applications received submissions from all corners of Africa, demonstrating the continent’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Notably, female applicants reached 39%, surpassing the five-year average of 30% and North African representation increased from the five-year average of 5% to 9%. Building on this momentum, the 2024 ABH top 50 represents a diverse spectrum, encompassing 14 sectors across 18 countries, with 40% female and 20% francophone representation. This diversity among finalists mirrors the broad range of applicants, underscoring ABH’s commitment to inclusivity. Increased participation across regions and demographics reflects a growing cadre of changemakers making significant local and global impacts.

ENI Plans a Multi Well Campaign for Moza’s Coral North FLNG FeedstockItalian explorer ENI, will drill up to six wells, beginning from mid-2025, to access the feedstock for its planned Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in the deep waters off Mozambique. Coral North FLNG is proposed to be a “twin” of Coral South FLNG, a 3.5Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTPA) capacity facility that was brought on stream in Area 4 in Mozambique’s deepwater Rovuma Basin in late 2022. The vessel is expected to be constructed by JGC, Technip Energies and Samsung Heavy Industries, the same group that built Coral South FLNG. Final Investment Decision on Coral North FLNG is expected before the end of the 4th Quarter 2024 and the first cargo of gas is proposed to be shipped to export by end of 2027. What this means is that on completion, both Coral South and Coral North FLNGs, will have a combined capacity of 7MMTPA, monetising the 15Trillion Cubic Feet Coral field in Area 4.