African agri-food startups are invited to apply for the WFF Startup Innovation Awards, a global startup competition established to support and showcase innovators and entrepreneurs harnessing the power of tech to drive the sustainable transformation of agri-food systems. Made possible through a strategic partnership with XTC, the WFF Startup Innovation Awards aim to elevate the next generation of entrepreneurs who are creating new technologies and innovations to benefit vital agri-food systems. Finalists will be given travel allowance to attend the flagship event in Rome, global visibility, the chance to raise capital, network with global entities, the chance to join WFF startup accelerator programmes to scale up their innovative solutions and technological breakthroughs, and a total of US$30 000 in prizes. Applications are open here until June 8, and the programme kicks off in October.

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The wait is over; T+1 settlement is finally here—in North America, anyway. While switching from T+2 to T+1 settlement is largely a market structure issue, getting to a trade-date-plus-one-day settlement cycle has forced firms to examine the middle- and back-office systems involved in the clearing and settlement process. About 15 months ago, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that May 28, 2024, would be the compliance date for T+1, and Mexico and Canada followed suit.

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(headline image: Hssan Hakmoun in Lanzarote, Spain, in 2000 playing guimbri – Photo by Angel Romero)The guimbri is a traditional musical instrument intrinsically linked to Gnawa music, a genre noted for its rhythmic repetitiveness and the dialogic interaction between the lead vocalist and other musicians. This three-stringed bass plucked lute, sheathed in camel skin, features a rectangular body hollowed from a single piece of wood. The instrument is renowned for its low harmonic range, often drawing comparisons to the bass guitar in Western musical contexts. Guimbri variations include the awisha, a smaller version of the musical instrument; and the double necked guimbri. The guimbri is used by musicians who play traditional music as well innovative artists who fuse roots music with rock, jazz and other genres.

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Junior explorer Rome Resources reports that exploration at its Bisie North tin project in the DRC has identified two significant prospects, Kalayi and Mont Agoma, both of which it intends following up vigorously. Bisie is the world’s highest-grade tin mine with an average grade of 4.5% tin. It is a brand-new discovery which has no artisanal workings on it and is polymetallic in nature with copper (cu), zinc (Zn), silver (Ag) and tin (Sn) mineralisation all being encountered. It is still very early days at Bisie North but our preliminary exploration has returned excellent results. Our team has a fantastic track record in the DRC and we’re hopeful that we can duplicate this success at Bisie North.”

KARACHI: The body of a banker was found hanging in his apartment near Nagan Chowrangi in North Karachi on Monday, police said. However, the SHO said that the police were grilling her to check the authenticity of her claim. The body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal formalities. The police said Rizwan worked with a private bank as operations manager. Published in Dawn, May 28th, 2024

This report provides a country risk assessment of Algeria’s current situation and offers insights for stakeholders. Following a bloody eight-year war, Algeria finally gained its independence and sovereignty in 1962. Social and Security EnvironmentSignificant challenges mark the social landscape in Algeria, including high unemployment and limited opportunities for young graduates. Conclusion/RecommendationsAlgeria faces deep-rooted political, economic, and social challenges. In case you need additional information, reports, or consulting services about Algeria, please feel free to contact us at info@specialeurasia.com.

Source: globalnews.caUS: Unilever Food Solutions launches foodservice industry trends reportUnilever Food Solutions (UFS) unveiled Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report, which identifies top menu trends predicted to influence the restaurant industry in the coming years. The report details how the following trends will come to life on menus and how operators can put them into action in their establishments: Modernized Comfort Food; Low Waste Menus; Irresistible Vegetables; Local Abundance; The New Sharing. Hot main meals include a vegetable side dish, and the sandwich pick n mix includes a piece of fresh fruit and two snacks. Source: tnp.straitstimes.comUK: Aldi lowers prices of fruit and veg productsAldi has lowered the prices on over 45 fruit and veg products. Cheapest Supermarket April 2024) will enjoy even lower prices on items including berries, oranges, tomatoes and its fresh salad range.

East African digital postal service MPOST has officially launched its e-P.O.Box system in Rwanda, designed to transform the postal experience for millions of Rwandan citizens. Launched in 2016, MPost is a platform that enables the conversion of mobile numbers into official virtual addresses, which allows notifications to be sent to clients whenever they get mail through their postal addresses. The startup said the expansion underscored its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in postal services across Africa. “The virtual platform commits to reach over five million citizens within the next three years. By integrating the local postal services and leveraging the high mobile phone penetration in Rwanda, MPOST aims to offer an inclusive solution that caters to both urban and rural populations,” the startup said.

The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L’Oréal SAPMENA’s inaugural open innovation venture, featuring a startup competition and pilot stage. Eligibility CriteriaAlthough L’Oréal SAPMENA seeks early to mid-stage start-ups that fit the challenge themes, the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program encourages applications from companies at all stages of fundraising. Preference during the shortlisting process will be given to companies with transformative potential that will benefit the most from the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program curriculum and strategic partner mentorship. Startups of any size and stage are welcome to apply if they fit the needs and criteria that L’Oréal SAPMENA are looking for. Once evaluated, 10 startups will be shortlisted* to pitch at the regional semi-finals happening virtually for India and Southeast Asia respectively.

As part of his recent glow-up, Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg released a series of whimsical photos of himself, commissioned by his wife, for his 40th birthday. Rome had been at war with Carthage, its great rival and enemy, for much of Cato’s life. He had fought in the brutal Second Punic War and wanted to see Carthage gone. There were some calls for Zuckerberg to apologize and others for a public response from the regime. They view Tunisia as a modern-day Carthage — powerful, independent and resilient in the face of an encroaching empire.

The issuance of green bonds in emerging markets reached $135 billion in 2023, increasing 34% year on year. Yerlan Syzdykov, Amundi Global Head of Emerging Markets said they anticipate continued growth in green bonds issuance within emerging markets to be driven by several factors over the medium term. The forecast is for 7.1% year on year growth for Global Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-Linked (GSSS) bonds and 7.5% growth for green bonds. In EMDEs outside of China, GSSS bonds issuance was mostly driven by green bonds and this increased by 81%. Read more in the Emerging Market Green Bonds Report