British sustainable logistics provider Fin has raised $7 million in seed funding to expand its operations into the US. Fin will use the funding to scale its e-cargo bike fleet by 500% from 100 to 600 vehicles in total. The operator aims to deploy these additional vehicles across the UK and New York by the end of the year. “When operating in NYC compared to London, we need to account for several key differences,” Fin CEO Rich Pleeth told Zag Daily. With a market size of $130 billion, Fin plans to expand into five additional UK cities in 2025 starting with Manchester and Birmingham.

Following in the footsteps of Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy has expressed interest in taking on coaching opportunities in North Africa. South African coach Benni McCarthy is currently on the job market after his contract with Manchester United ended in June, he has been at the club since the summer of 2022, serving alongside Erik ten Hag on the first team’s coaching staff. McCarthy said on the On The Whistle Podcast: “The first step is belief in yourself. It’s about the style of football you want to play, the kind that players want to be part of. His time with Al Ahly was met with huge success too, securing two CAF Champions League titles, two CAF Super Cup trophies, one Egyptian Premier League title, and one Egyptian Cup.

Vodafone Group and e& strengthened ties with a connected car partnership, combining the former’s IoT business with the UAE operator’s network to provide smart services for Mercedes-Benz’s vehicles in the country. The companies claim the agreement “can provide seamless cross-border connectivity, making it easier and more efficient for customers to access connected services globally”. Vodafone described connectivity from e-SIM as “locally configured”, meaning it satisfies all connectivity standards and requirements in the UAE to guarantee “reliable and secure experience”. The deal is also expected to give Vodafone and e& “a broader reach” to serve digital automotive solutions of OEMs. Today, e& owns holds a 15.1 per cent stake in Vodafone, up from an initial 9.8 per cent in 2022.

Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s northReuters Residents said there was no warning before the strikeAt least 21 people have been killed and eight others injured in a rare Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry says. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the reports. But it came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "continue to strike Hezbollah without mercy everywhere in Lebanon - including Beirut". Hezbollah said it was a response to deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which the country’s health ministry says has killed almost 1,700 people over the past month. Most of the Israeli air strikes over the past week have struck in the majority Shia south and the Bekaa Valley in the east - areas where Hezbollah is strong.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EdgeNext, a global cloud service provider, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with National Pulse at Gitex 2024. National Pulse partners with companies that provide innovative technologies to support the digital transformation. "Partnering with National Pulse allows us to leverage our global technology expertise while addressing the specific needs of the market," said Terence Wang, COO of EdgeNext. "We are excited to work together to bring secure, high-performance digital services, facilitating the digital transformation." By leveraging its expertise in global trading, National Pulse is committed to creating re- exporting partnership across countries, aiming to position UAE as a centralized trading hub.

IRENA recently published Renewable energy and jobs: Annual Review 2024 which examines the socio-economic impacts of transitioning to renewable energy, including:Creating employment opportunities,Leveraging domestic capacities throughout the renewable energy value chain,Promoting women’s participation in the renewable energy sector,Identifying education and training needs and opportunities, andmodelling the impact of energy transition pathways on jobs, gross domestic product and human welfare by 2050. Although data on DRE jobs remain limited, certain technologies, such as off-grid solar PV, show particular promise. “IRENA’s solar PV gender survey reveals that women constitute 38% of the workforce across all roles in Africa’s solar PV industry. “Women working in off-grid solar PV often face discrimination and biases from employers and customers. Achieving a just energy transition with a diverse workforce inclusive of womenTouching on the just energy transition, the report indicates that achieving a just energy transition and unlocking the job-creation potential of renewable energy relies on several factors.

ENPPI, Petrojet Shine at NAPEC 2024 in AlgeriaThe 12th edition of the North Africa Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC) kicked off in Algeria, with prominent participation from Egyptian oil companies, namely ENPPI and Petrojet. This edition, which was inaugurated by the Algerian Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, is being held from October 14 to 16, under the slogan “Achieving a Balance between Hydrocarbons and Clean Energy: Towards an Effective Energy Mix”. This event serves as a key platform for Egyptian petroleum sector companies involved in designing and developing energy projects, providing an opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand into Arab markets and Mediterranean countries. It also offers a valuable chance to engage with major international companies in the energy, oil, and gas sectors, as well as global providers of energy-related products and services. This enables Egyptian companies to form partnerships, collaborate with international counterparts, and explore new business opportunities.

Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali rebelsThe Malian army has been unable to quell unrest by rebels fighting in the northBut it has been unable to quell the unrest and recently suffered heavy losses , alongside its Russian allies. It comes after Paris-based Le Monde newspaper reported that Ukrainian drones were providing support for the Tuareg rebels “who are benefiting from discreet but decisive support from Kyiv”. Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries. A spokesman for Kyiv’s military intelligence service, Andriy Yusov, then said that the rebels in Mali had “received necessary information” to successfully carry out the attack. Mali cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine in August, in the wake of Yusov's remarks, with a top official accusing Ukraine of violating the country’s sovereignty.

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The choreographed demolition underlines North Korea’s growing anger against South Korea’s conservative government. The statement did not give details, but the move could have been an attempt to avert cross-border fire by North Korea. North Korea has a history of staging the choreographed destruction of facilities on its own soil as a political message. North Korea has accused South Korea of infiltrating drones to drop propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang three times this month and threatened to respond with force if it happened again. AdvertisementLast week, North Korea said it would permanently block its border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures.

FASHION RETAIL NEWS UKFrasers Group acquires stake in fashion retailer and distributor, Hudson MaltaFrasers Group has acquired a significant non-controlling stake in Hudson Malta, a retail and distribution business based in Malta. The move forms part of Frasers Group’s commitment to expanding its international footprint as Hudson Malta has operations across 36 African countries. Frasers Group said the partnership will drive expansion opportunities for both businesses across Malta and North Africa. Michael Murray, chief executive of Frasers Group, said: “We are very pleased to be collaborating with Hudson. Frasers Group said both companies see potential for further collaboration to take more Frasers’ brands into the region.

Overseas buyers look at NEVs on show at the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou. [Photo/CHINA NEWS SERVICE]Buyers from emerging markets are steadily taking the lead at the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, replacing those from Europe and North America as the primary participants, according to the Ministry of Commerce. A total of 125,000 overseas buyers had registered for the 136th session of the fair by Oct 9. "These economies often show strong demand for the industrial products and consumer goods available at the Canton Fair," said Chu Shijia, director of the Guangzhou-based China Foreign Trade Center under the Ministry of Commerce, one of the Canton Fair organizers. The company, based in Huizhou, Guangdong, is attending the Canton Fair.

Egypt has denied claims that its military is involved in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, maintaining that it remains neutral and focused on ending the war. The Egyptian foreign ministry issued a statement dismissing allegations made by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), that Egyptian warplanes attacked RSF positions in the Jabal Moya region on October 5. The North African country reiterated that its priority is to protect civilians and boost international humanitarian efforts. Hemedti had accused Egypt of using Sukhoi Su-29 fighter jets to support Sudan’s army in recapturing the area. The conflict between Sudan’s army and RSF, now in its second year, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 10 million people.

Lebanon's PM condemns Israeli attack on NabatiehLebanon's prime minister has condemned the Israeli strikes on Nabatieh - which his office say "intentionally targeted a meeting of the municipal council". Prime Minister Najib Mikati says "this new aggression, coupled with all the crimes committed by the Israeli enemy against civilians, is a design of the world that is deliberately silent about the crimes of the occupation, which encourages it to persist in its transgression and crimes". He also questions the use of demanding a ceasefire from the UN, "if all the countries of the world are unable to deter a blatant aggression against the Lebanese people. "What can deter the enemy from its crimes that have reached the point of targeting peacekeeping forces in the south? What solution can be hoped for in light of this reality?"

The EU cannot reclaim €150 million paid to Tunisia under a controversial migration and development deal, despite growing concerns about human rights violations. The North African country’s security forces, backed by EU funds, have been accused of several human rights abuses, including sexual violence against migrant women. The European Commission made the payment in March without conducting a human rights assessment, even though stricter rules were introduced in 2021 to ensure such funds are spent in ways that respect fundamental rights. The EU ombudsman is now investigating the deal’s compatibility with the bloc’s human rights obligations, with her report due in the coming weeks. The International Criminal Court (ICC) may also launch an inquiry into the abuse of sub-Saharan migrants at the hands of Tunisian forces, potentially embarrassing the EU, especially since similar concerns arose in Libya.