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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.

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Source: ShutterstockBelize, a small country in Central America, shares a border with Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and west. Although in Central America, Belize is often regarded as a Caribbean country due to its history, which closely resembles that of English-speaking Caribbean countries. Source: Shutterstock/Arkadij SchellLocated in Central America, Costa Rica borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast. Source: Shutterstock/Jose Mario EspinozaPanama is the southernmost country in North America and borders Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. How Many Countries Are In South America?Consisting of 12 separate countries, South America hosts dozens of nationalities, languages, cultures, and faiths.

The Union Buildings join global sites like the Kremlin, Kasubi Tombs, Taj Mahal, The Vatican and others on the World Heritage List. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee also inscribed three Middle Stone Age sites in recognition of South Africa’s significant contribution to the understanding of the origins of modern human behaviour.

Only three named storms have formed over the Atlantic since hurricane season started on June 1 — tropical storms Alberto and Chris, and hurricane Beryl, which on July 2 became the earliest Category 5 hurricane to be recorded over the Atlantic. That deadly event served as a telling reminder of what tropical storms are capable of, but the weather over the Atlantic has been noticeably quiet since then. Fogarty, however, said hurricane season is sure to pick up in the weeks ahead, with the peak of the season typically arriving in the first few weeks of September. “Let’s not wait until these storms are in the news.”In late May, the Canadian Hurricane Centre predicted an active hurricane season fuelled by record high ocean temperatures. Last year, American forecasters called for 12 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes; in reality, there were 20 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

Jaco Human, the Executive Director of the Industrial Gas Users Association (IGUA) in South Africa looks at the country’s draft gas masterplan and the future of this resource in the country’s energy, transport and agri markets. “There is no official gas masterplan in South Africa, there’s a draft one. The problem with what we see in that draft plan is, [that] it is not it is not actually a plan in the first instance but it’s also not a realistic one.”He said one of the draft’s core assumptions around timelines – what project will supply which demand node – has “significant disconnects, so we are engaging with the government on that topic…”Plans for the gas industry in South AfricaHuman said the issue now is around how the gas industry moves forward in a defragmented market. “The industry is actually now in the process of implementing a gas aggregator model for industry by industry that will essentially bring the defragmented market together… pull all the volumes from which certain large capital transactions and investments could take place in order to secure gas energy into the future.”This interview took place at Enlit Africa 2024.

China and India have also replaced the West as the most important crude oil export destinations for the Middle Eastern countries. Under the "OPEC+"cooperation mechanism, Russia has become a strategic partner of OPEC with the Middle Eastern countries as the main members. By gaining BRICS membership, the Middle Eastern countries hope to increase their presence in global affairs and expand their regional influence. The inclusion of the Middle Eastern countries will help further elevate the status of BRICS countries in global politics, economics, energy and finance. Integration and reorientation are the chief tasks for BRICS, which must balance the different interests and priorities of its inflated membership.

Axis House Group has established itself as a key player in the international mining industry, providing high-quality chemical reagents. The company’s approach to supplying goods into West and Northern Africa demonstrates an understanding of the region’s unique challenges and the necessity for agile and adaptive supply chain solutions. Investing in port infrastructure to improve supply chain management in the region is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and port improvements. Improved port facilities streamline cargo handling processes, reduce transit times, and enhance overall supply chain resilience. RELATED:Green chemistry: Axis House Group committed to a greener futureBy leveraging the expertise of partners specialising in West African logistics enables Axis House Group to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and optimise supply chain routes, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

State-owned media confirmed that the wooden-hulled vessel was transporting a group that was traveling to a funeral via the Tekeze River in Amhara, a war-torn region over 300 kilometres north of the capital Addis Ababa, when the incident occurred at around 12:00 local time on Saturday. Rescuers later pulled seven survivors and the bodies of two deceased individuals, both confirmed as passengers on the ill-fated boat, from the surrounding waters. The survivors, including a small child who suffered serious injuries, have since been brought to hospital for treatment.

Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from India and Pakistan to Med and North AfricaShare This News Story:HAMBURG : German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased ocean tariff rates from India and Pakistan to the Mediterranean and North Africa. This increase will be valid from 15 to 31 August. US$ per 20′ container:From To Current base rate level New base rate level Delta Nhava Sheva & Mundra, IN West Mediterranean & North Africa* US$3,352 US$3,952 US$600 Karachi, PK West Mediterranean & North Africa* US$3,352 US$3,952 US$600 Nhava Sheva & Mundra, IN East Mediterranean & Black Sea* US$3,352 US$3,952 US$600 Karachi, PK East Mediterranean & Black Sea* US$3,352 US$3,952 US$600US$ per 40′ container:From To Current base rate level New base rate level Delta Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India West Mediterranean and North Africa US$2,504 US$3,104 US$600 Karachi in Pakistan West Mediterranean and North Africa US$2,504 US$3,104 US$600 Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India East Mediterranean & Black Sea US$2,654 US$3,254 US$600 Karachi in Pakistan East Mediterranean & Black Sea* US$2,654 US$3,254 US$600Hapag-Lloyd noted that West Mediterranean and North Africa area include Spain, Portugal, Italy, Algeria, Morocco, Malta and Tunisia, while East Mediterranean and Black Sea area include Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Montenegro, Libya, Romania, Cyprus, Slovenia, Lebanon, Turkey, Ukraine and Egypt.