Early-stage founders with innovative solutions to the continent’s largest challenges have been invited to apply for the second edition of Accelerate Africa, which helps startups develop their strategy and become investment-ready. Convened in partnership with Future Africa and Prosper Africa, Accelerate Africa is led by operator VCs Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani, who have built, funded and advised hundreds of African founding teams, including Andela, Flutterwave, Moove, and Daystar Power. The programme aims to help “bold and visionary” founders who are building businesses to solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges, by accelerating their progress over eight weeks and then concluding with a demo day where they can raise seed capital from some of the best investors focused on Africa. It is looking for founders with lived experience, solving the kinds of problems that can become global businesses. Applications are open here.

Experts from security, public sector, and tech industries join Commvault’s council, advising on security trends, cyber threats, and best practices. Council members include renowned experts:Following a distinguished career protecting digital assets and guiding organizations such as Tik Tok and ADP, Cloutier helps organizations enhance their corporate security strategies and digital protection mechanisms. Nancy Wang, Cybersecurity Investor, Former General Manager of AWS Data Protection and Data SecurityAfter launching the first managed data protection business for AWS Cloud, which now serves the majority of Fortune 500 enterprises on AWS, Wang now invests in cybersecurity startups and advises them on product strategy and enterprise Go-To-Market. “Each new member of the council brings a diverse wealth of experience, from governance and risk management, to developing cutting-edge security products and countering sophisticated cyber threats,” said Hathaway. “I look forward to collaborating with this esteemed group of experts as we work hand-in-hand with Commvault to combat widespread AI-driven threats and advance cyber resilience for organizations around the world.”

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Friday extended a provocative series of weapons tests by firing cruise missiles into the sea, as leader Kim Jong Un called for his military to step up war preparations and toured a shipyard. Choose your plan ArrowRight South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the U.S. and South Korean militaries were analyzing the North Korean launches into its western sea. It said South Korea’s military detected multiple missiles but it did not immediately provide a specific number or an assessment of their flights. AdvertisementNorth Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency did not specify when Kim visited Nampho. Share this article ShareWhile North Korea has demonstrated quick progress in expanding its lineup of land-based nuclear-capable missiles, experts say Kim’s naval ambitions may require significant more time, resources and technology breakthroughs.

For a desalinated water unit for a project in North AfricaPowered by Capital Market - Live NewsDisclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this contentIon Exchange (India) has been awarded a Contract from Material Construction Trading FZCO, UAE for Engineering, Manufacturing, Delivery to site, supervision of erection, commissioning and start-up of Desalinated water unit for a Project in North Africa at a contract value of Rs 152.46 crore plus VAT. The project is to be completed within 8 months from the date of Letter of Acceptance.

North Oil Co., a joint venture between QatarEnergy (70%) and TotalEnergies (30%), has let four main engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract packages for work on the next development phase of Al-Shaheen, Qatar’s largest oil field. Located in Qatari waters 80 km North of Ras Laffan, Al-Shaheen field began production in 1994. The latest award packages are part of Project Ru’ya, the third phase of Al-Shaheen’s development since North Oil Co. took over operatorship in July 2017. Work includes the drilling of more than 200 wells and installation of a new centralized process complex, nine remote wellhead platforms, and associated pipelines. Scope of work includes:

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Scientists in Morocco stumbled upon two trails of 90,000-year-old ancient human footprints which remained preserved on a beach and are likely to be one of the largest and best-preserved trackways ever found in the world. At first, we weren't convinced it was a footprint, but then we found more of the trackway," he added. "The exceptional thing is the position of the beach on a rocky platform that is covered in clay sediments," Sedrati said. "These sediments create good conditions to preserve the tracks on the sandbar while the tides rapidly buried the beach. That's why the footprints are so well preserved here," he added.

Chinese company Aeolon, specializing in the production of next-generation wind turbine blades, announced the beginning of the construction works of its first overseas plant in Morocco’s Nador Industrial Acceleration Zone. The plant, requiring an initial investment of €220.8 million, will produce wind turbine blades for markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It is expected to have an annual production capacity of 600 sets of blades, Aeolon says in a press release. The stable economic climate, substantial foreign investments, and strong government support for new energy projects and industries further contribute to Aeolon’s growth. Once completed, the plant is poised to be a prominent wind turbine blade production facility in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, meeting expanding demand in the regional wind power market.

The multi-format tourAustralia and South Africa are meeting in three T20Is, three ODIs and the first ever Test between the teams over the course of the next few weeks. Last time they metThe last time Australia played South Africa in an ODI was at the 2022 World Cup in Wellington. Sydney is currently predicted to have a warm but potentially wet week, so fingers crossed that does not interfere with the games at North Sydney Oval. The Aussies currently sit second on the table behind South Africa, having won eight of 12 ODIs in this cycle. South Africa have also played four rounds so far, winning nine of 12 matches against New Zealand, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Ireland.

Egyptair appoints Bird Travels as its GSA in North IndiaEgyptair, the flag carrier of Egypt, has appointed Bird Travels, the airline management services arm of Bird Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in North India effective February 01, 2024. Strengthening the airline’s commitment and growing market presence is a significant step towards building its sales distribution network in India. One of the world’s pioneer airlines, Egyptair is a member airline of the Star Alliance Network, the largest airline alliance in the world. Egyptair operates four weekly flights between Delhi and Cairo connecting Egypt and onward destinations in Europe, Africa, North America and Canada. With over 50 years of excellence, Bird Travels is India’s largest representation company with expertise in airline management, distribution, sales and marketing, representing some of the best aviation and travel brands as their exclusive GSA/GSSA.

The North African country encourages foreign investment through its six special economic zones, implementing incentives that range from tax exemptions to subsidies for investment-related expenses. Since the early 2000s, Morocco has introduced three national industrial policies that supported the financing of physical infrastructures in key sectors and the development of the manufacturing sector. One of these policies, the nation’s Industrial Development and Investment Fund, has supported the modernization and development of the industrial sector’s capacity to substitute imported products.

Italian oil and gas company Eni has completed the acquisition of Neptune Energy Group, enhancing its natural gas portfolio. The $4.9bn transaction, first announced in June 2023, did not include Neptune Energy’s operations in Norway (Neptune Energy Norge) and Germany. The acquisition also presents potential synergies with projects that Neptune Energy is pursuing in Norway and the Netherlands. As per the initial announcement, Vår Energi, a company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and 63% owned by Eni, has acquired Neptune Energy Norge. Additionally, Neptune Energy’s activities in Germany were carved out before the sale of Neptune Energy to Eni was completed.

The Dubai International Boat Show celebrates its 30th edition This year’s DIBS, 28 February-3 March 2024, focuses on marine life sustainability and the emergence of disruptive technologies…The Superyacht Group has joined forces as media partners for the 30th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the show runs from 28 February to 3 March 2024, at Dubai Harbour, which can house vessels up to 160m in length. The Chairman of Gulf Craft, Mohamed Alshaali, said: “I am pleased to announce our participation in the 30th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Supercar Avenue will showcase some of the world’s most rare and exclusive cars, while the Marine Art Gallery presents sea-inspired pieces by international artists. Trixie LohMirmand concluded: “Dubai International Boat Show underlines this region’s passion for the maritime sector and Dubai’s ability to host events that bring the world together.

The opportunity presented by “Africa & Byzantium” is not just to see how African artists made things that are easy to admire using our usual standards, though those abilities are demonstrated fulsomely. Those earlier exhibitions at the Met played no small part in turning this perception around, and “Africa & Byzantium” extends the effort both chronologically and geographically. Roughly a third of “Africa & Byzantium” postdates African Byzantium itself. “Africa & Byzantium” contains much that will capture attention and immediately impress, and it’s also full of things that won’t—tiny coins and shards of pottery inscribed in languages few visitors will be able to decipher. Passing through the Met’s Greek and Roman galleries after “Africa & Byzantium,” I found that artworks that had gone unnoticed on the way in now popped out with a fresh “I think you’ve met my cousin” semi-familiarity.

Report by Access Now says hackers used the malware to break into smartphones of dozens of people in Jordan. The mobile phones of more than 30 people in Jordan, including journalists, lawyers and activists, were hacked with the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware over several years, a new investigation has found. “We believe this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the use of Pegasus spyware in Jordan, and that the true number of victims is likely much higher,” Access Now said. Those targeted in Jordan include two Human Rights Watch employees: Adam Coogle, deputy director for Middle East and North Africa, and Hiba Zayadin, senior researcher for Jordan and Syria. The report also said about half of those found to have been targeted – 16 in all – were journalists or media workers.