Sorensen will be succeeding Dheeraj Bhatia who will become a member of the Hapag-Lloyd Executive Board and CEO of the new Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding from January 1, 2024, says an official release. In the terminal & infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa with around 2,600 employees, the release added. Carried volume declined marginally to 8.92 million TEUs from 8.99 million TEUs in the corresponding period last year. Total revenue declined 47 percent to €14.1 billion from €26.7 billion in the first nine months of 2022. Hapag-Lloyd Technology Centre (HLTC) is being launched in Chennai, India where a team of 180 IT professionals will develop innovative software solutions for the maritime industry.

This increase will see AI spend reach $154 billion in 2023 and increase to well over $300 billion by 2026. What’s holding Africa backThis lack of AI readiness essentially stems from inadequate access to connectivity, high levels of inequality, and incomplete and unstructured datasets. To address this, Barnard says there needs to be democratized learning around AI so anyone can develop, use, and benefit from AI innovation. “Given the level of optimism around AI, we must be sure to remain grounded so we’re responsible in how we use this technology,” she says. “Here, the focus has to be on responsible AI by design so any developments made are driven with accountability, safety, privacy, security, inclusiveness, and are done with transparency in mind.”

The South Africa-based E4E Africa, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund, has announced the first close of its US$30 million E4E Africa Fund II. Launched in July 2020 with backing from the SA SME Fund, E4E Africa made 11 investments from its first fund, in startups such as insurtech Pineapple, home-services platform SweepSouth, and digital marketplace Qwili. “Our strong relationships with founders and seasoned African entrepreneurs has led to a surge in outstanding investment opportunities,” said Bas Hochstenbach, managing partner at E4E Africa. “We are thrilled with the performance of our Fund II portfolio so far,” said Bakang Komanyane, principal at E4E Africa. “Our Fund II portfolio companies are thriving, and we are excited to announce a follow-on investment in the coming weeks.”

Second only to the United States, the Gulf countries have emerged as key players in the Israel-Hamas war. And as the region’s biggest player, Saudi Arabia could still play a decisive role in bringing Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table after the war ends (at least the Biden administration hopes so). And is there a constructive role for the region’s countries to play as Israel continues its fight against Hamas amid mounting international criticism? In this week’s episode, Jeremy Shapiro welcomes ECFR visiting fellow, Cinzia Bianco, and senior policy fellow, Hugh Lovatt to discuss the role of the Persian Gulf in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Bookshelf:Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World | Mary BeardSeeking Stability Amidst Disorder: The Foreign Policies of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, 2010-20 | Tobias Borck

Several express a total loss of confidence in the Congolese political class. He acknowledges the presence of dissenting supporters after the results but calls for serenity and trust in the professionalism of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Following this situation, the electoral commission announced that some regions will be excluded from the voting operations. This decision has reportedly “saddened” President Tshisekedi, according to an excerpt from his recent address to the nation. "Let no one have illusions because the electoral commission is working morning, noon, and night to organize the elections at the end of this year," he declared in early November.

The scimitar-horned oryx has an almost mythical appearance. Once common across Tunisia, Chad and Niger, scimitar-horned oryx experienced rapid population declines in the latter part of the 20th century due to over-hunting, persistent droughts and competition with livestock. The scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) is one of four species of oryx, a genus of the antelope family. Scimitar-horned oryx are well adapted to desert life. Like many desert animals, scimitar-horned oryx can withstand a rise in body temperature by several degrees before they begin to sweat, meaning they can cope for long periods without water.

South in today’s deal was Les Amoils. He showed the heart of a lion in today’s deal. He bid four diamonds, ostensibly promising a control in that suit, hoping his bid would inhibit a potential diamond lead. A man with less courage, a bridge columnist perhaps, would have passed four hearts. Amoils’ courage paid off when West chose to lead a spade and Amoils took all 13 tricks.

Ghanaian startup Orado has launched a platform that offers on-demand, on-site massages to corporate professionals, helping them increase productivity. Founded in June, Orado partners with licensed massage therapists and service providers to offer on-demand massage services, and also operates a chain of massage studios for walk-in clients. “We bring all our equipment to your office, and all you need to do is sit in our chair and enjoy your massage. “Regular massage is proven to reduce stress, improve productivity, and even improve problems with chronic pain. You are able to have traditional massage in an office-appropriate, customised on-site massage therapy programme that saves time, money, and backs.”Self-funded so far, Baidoo said Orado is seeing steady uptake as people embrace massage therapy.

Peru plays a minor role in the European grape market this year, focusing their attention instead on North America. The start of premium varieties like Sweet Globe and Autumn Crisp is what distinguishes South Africa from India’s Thompson. As per usual for this time of the year, with or without Peru (although it’s the latter this year), red grapes are in high demand. There’s no market segment that doesn’t have a need for red grapes at the moment. It’s usual for this time of the year – there are not that many early red cultivars left.”An early red grape that substitutes Flame Seedless is still a gap in the industry’s calendar.

Applications are open for the latest edition of the Anzisha Prize, which this year is focused on green entrepreneurs combining innovation and sustainability. The Anzisha Prize seeks to increase the number of job generative entrepreneurs fundamentally and significantly in Africa. This year, the Anzisha Prize application season is putting a spotlight on the significant impact of entrepreneurship in shaping African societies. With a specific focus on green entrepreneurship, 29 exceptional applicants will be chosen to join the 2023/24 cohort. By taking part in the Anzisha Prize, these entrepreneurs not only have the opportunity to win a share of grand cash prizes worth over US$60,000, but also receive valuable practical support for their businesses.

South Africa to launch procurement process for new nuclear 14 December 2023 14 December 2023South Africa intends to launch a bidding process for an extra 2,500 MWe of nuclear power by March after getting approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). Nersa issued a formal concurrence on 2 September, which means a ministerial determination of 2020 to begin the procurement process will now be gazetted. "We are triggering now... essentially a procurement process. He added that the case for more nuclear power was compelling noting that the Eskom fleet was ageing. Nuclear energy was the "cheapest and cleanest" energy and would provide the baseload power that renewable energy needs for stability.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Picasso, Monet and Byzantium are coming to the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2024. New descriptions of upcoming exhibitions appeared quietly on the museum’s website over the past week, illuminating a promising new year at Ohio’s biggest art museum.

But a mass exodus from Gaza into Egypt is a worse-case scenario both for Palestinians and the government in Cairo. Many Palestinians fear that if they were forced into Egypt, Israel may never allow them to return to Gaza. As for Egypt, it has little capacity nor political will to absorb large numbers of Palestinian refugees, which risk destabilising the country and could have wide-reaching consequences for Egypt’s European partners. But there are serious doubts on Egypt’s ability to absorb Palestinian refugees even if it chose – or was forced – to do so. The commission has said it is against any forcible transfer of Palestinians into Egypt.

A family visit in 2012 taught Ndadi a life-altering appreciation for the critical importance of energy access. Tailored solutions must be developed to suit each country’s specific needs while working towards the common goal of achieving universal energy access.”As an energy professional, she is always on the lookout for innovative technologies and strategies that can be used to improve access to energy access and address energy poverty. “My belief is that this access to energy will lead to significant improvements in the socio-economic development of Africa, especially in rural regions. She explains that this title reflects the paradox of plenty that characterises much of Africa’s energy landscape. This paradox highlights the need to unlock the continent’s energy riches and harness them for the socio-economic development of its people.” ESI

The agency of an architecture in both reinforcing these colonial and neo-colonial narratives, as well as etching post-colonial ones, isn’t amiss. Anthropocene Museum 9.0 by Cave_bureau Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialThe Museum of Artifice by Miriam Hillawi Abraham Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialAnother evocation, parallel to this denigration, is the phenomenon of the fall of modernist housing catalysed by elevated levels of migration between North Africa and Western European nations. I believe the titular 'search for the postcolonial' is at the heart of the programming of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2023 that opened earlier this month, and has displayed remarkable maturity and awareness in just its sophomore edition at the hands of Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo. Resource Autonomy by Collab: Henry Glogau and Aleksander Kongshaug Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialJABALA: 9 ASH CLEANSING TEMPLE by Yussef Agbo-Ola Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialPlaceThe Triennial’s programming brings together exemplary practices and ideas in architecture and urbanism from Western and Southern Asia, and the whole of the African continent. THE POWER OF THE ‘INVISIBLES’, by Yara Sharif and Nasser Golzari Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialRaw Threshold by Al Borde Image: Danko Stjepanovic, Courtesy of Sharjah Architecture TriennialAcknowledgmentAmong both of Oshinowo’s texts doubling up as quasi manifestos themselves, the word acknowledge especially caught my attention on accounts of its infrequent appearance.