Diabetes inequities persist worldwide, especially for low-, middle-income countries
SaveDiabetes inequities persist worldwide, especially for low-, middle-income countriesKey takeaways:Diabetes prevalence rose from 1990 to 2022, with the largest increases in low- and middle-income countries. “To our knowledge, this is the first global analysis that estimated diabetes treatment coverage for all countries in the world. In 1990, diabetes treatment coverage was less than 50% in all but 11 countries for women and one for men. Age-standardized diabetes treatment coverage was lowest in sub-Saharan African and South Asian countries in 2022, with less than 10% coverage in some African countries. The highest aged-standardized diabetes treatment coverage was in Belgium, with 86% for women and 77% for men, the researchers wrote.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 15:32 UTC
Libya, Chad sign MoU to regulate workforce mobility – The North Africa Post
Libya and Chad have formalized this week a Memorandum of understanding to regulate the movement and employment of Chadian workers in Libya. The MoU represents a key step in improving labor relations and legal frameworks for workforce movement between the two countries. According to the media office of Libya’s Ministry of Labor, the MoU is designed to enhance joint cooperation in managing labor movement and ensuring organized, lawful employment practices. He also underscored the deep-rooted ties between Chad and Libya in labor cooperation, stating that this MoU strengthens an already solid foundation for mutual support and coordination. These developments reflect both nations’ efforts to streamline cross-border labor movement and trade, which could foster economic growth and employment opportunities in both countries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 15:32 UTC
CIIE sees multinational medical firms and Chinese partners sign deals
Shanghai Henlius Biotech Inc, a subsidiary of Fosun Pharma, enters into a strategic collaboration with Saudi Arabia's SVAX during the 7th CIIE. German company Boehringer Ingelheim and the Chinese Stroke Association announced a partnership during the CIIE. Timely reperfusion therapy is crucial for ischemic stroke treatment, said experts. To promote high-quality development of pediatric healthcare services in China, Roche joined hands with experts, medical institutions and public welfare organizations, and officially launched a pediatric exchange platform during the CIIE. "Our collaboration with SVAX will help strengthen our presence in key markets while enhancing our international competitiveness.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 14:21 UTC
Canadian Coast Guard ship completes anti-illegal fishing patrols in Northern Pacific
The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard (Op.NPG), is an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global fish stocks. Led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers and supported by personnel from the Canadian Coast Guard, Op.NPG includes high seas patrols, air surveillance, and satellite monitoring. Additional support was provided by officers from the US Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 14:01 UTC
Côte d’Ivoire to set up $500 mln green fund – The North Africa Post
Côte d’Ivoire will set up a $500 million green financing fund to support sustainable growth initiatives and enhance climate action, the IMF said. This new facility will be part of the African Green Banks Initiative, aiming to create a $1.5 billion ecosystem of green investment facilities across the continent by 2030. The facility will be capitalized by public sources such as the Ivorian government, the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and potential private sources. The objectives set out in Côte d’Ivoire’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) would require an estimated $22 billion by 2030. In March, the IMF’s board approved a $1.3 billion, 30-month loan agreement for Côte d’Ivoire under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 13:38 UTC
Glencore’s Tech Push Transforms Education in Rustenburg
The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment’s TechnoLab teamed up with Glencore to empower and prepare students from their host communities. When the program began in May 2024, teachers from the 9 schools received training on how to effectively teach robotics to their students. “Glencore is very proud of our collaboration with the TechnoLab at the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Engineering. Matshego Primary School, Mmamogale Primary School, and Maumong Primary School. Matshego Primary School’s representative expressed her excitement and even cried when the school was announced as the winner.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 12:26 UTC
More Than 800 Million People Worldwide Now Have Diabetes
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November 14, 2024 12:18 UTC
Niger junta invites Russian firms to exploit its resources amid dispute with French nuclear group – The North Africa Post
“We have already met with Russian companies that are interested in coming to explore and exploit Niger’s natural resources… not only uranium,” Niger’s minister of mines, Usman Abarchi, said. Niger’s junta, which seized power in a July 2023 coup, had previously made clear it would revamp rules regulating the mining of raw materials by foreign companies. Nigerian authorities are unlikely to allow French companies to continue mining uranium on their territory owing to the fact that Paris has not recognized the new leadership of the state, according to Usman Abarchi. “The French state, through its head, stated that it does not recognize the current authorities of Niger. Do you think it is possible for us … to allow French companies to continue mining our natural resources?”, Abarchi said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 11:41 UTC
Retired locomotives repowered to boost East African trade
Rolls-Royce has supported repowering three over-40-year-old and retired locomotives as part of a significant railway refurbishment project conducted by SMH Rail for Kenya Railways. This first-of-its-kind project, initiated by Kenya Railways, will sustainably boost East African Regional trade. The project’s initial phase comprises repowering three Kenya Railways heavy haulage locomotives with state-of-the-art 16V Series 4000 mtu engines (each producing 2,200kW). With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, we are experiencing an increase in cross-border trade. There are retired locomotives across Africa, most of which have the potential for refurbishment, and this first-of-its-kind initiative by Kenya Railways is leading the way.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 10:52 UTC
Nigerian wealth-tech startup Bamboo launches remittances app
Nigerian wealth management startup Bamboo has launched a fee-free remittances app – Coins By Bamboo – for seamless transactions from Canada to Nigeria. The startup has now launched a remittances app called “Coins by Bamboo.” Backed by the Canadian Money Service Business licence, the new remittance app, available on the Google Play and Apple stores, will enable Nigerians in the diaspora to make faster, more secure and cheaper money transfers to loved ones from the convenience of their mobile phones. Bamboo said the app was an extension of its brand ethos, which is to give Africans the ability to invest in anything, from everywhere. “We are thrilled to officially launch “Coins by Bamboo” to the public. “Coins” is a logical evolution of our core values – providing an opportunity for Africans to participate in the global investment economy,” said Richmond Bassey, co-founder and CEO of Bamboo.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 09:11 UTC
Deepwater Discoveries Set to Reshape Africa's Energy Landscape
Africa’s deepwater segment has always played a key role in terms of adding significant discovered volumes, which has helped Africa sustain its hydrocarbon production. The contribution of this segment in Africa’s hydrocarbon production mix was between 20- 25% last decade and is expected to increase between 35-40% by 2035. From the under-construction and pre-FID projects, Rystad Energy estimates that there will be about 3.5 million boepd of new deepwater supply (pre-FID and under-construction projects) in Africa by 2035. Post-COVID-19, the continent has had a muted period of deepwater sanctioning activity, with the average annual deepwater resources sanctioned between 2015-19 dropping to about 330 million boe, compared to an annual average of close to 1890 million boe in 2015-19. If project timelines follow through, Africa could see annual average deepwater resource sanctioning activity surpassing 2 billion boe in the 2025-29 period.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 09:01 UTC
Africa Data Centres Targets Growth Across West And North Africa
Africa Data Centres (ADC) intends to expand its presence across West and North Africa, the company’s interim CEO, Finhai Munzara, said. Munzara said that accelerated cloud adoption and digital transformation positively impact the data centre industry, with a notable shift of workloads from on-premises to third-party data centres. Munzara said that the entry of international companies into the African data centre market indicates robust growth potential. “I think it confirms what we’ve always known: that the opportunity is here (Africa), and this is the next wave. Quite a lot is happening in Nairobi, I think it’s becoming one of the key digital hubs in East Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 08:53 UTC
Egyptian vehicle payments gateway Tafweela becomes T-Vencubator’s 1st venture-building project
Egyptian startup Tafweela, which aims to revolutionise the vehicle payments ecosystem through its innovative end-to-end payment solution, has become T-Vencubator’s first venture-building project. As Tafweela becomes the first company in T-Vencubator’s venture-building portfolio, T-Vencubator will provide comprehensive support, including capital investment, mentorship, network access, and operational expertise. “Joining T-Vencubator’s venture-building portfolio is a game-changer for Tafweela,” said Marwan El Shayeb, the startup’s founder and CEO. “Their expertise and resources will be instrumental in our mission to revolutionise the vehicle payments industry. “We are excited to help Marwan build Tafweela and create a high-impact business that addresses a significant market need.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 08:29 UTC
86% of African tech founders report “significant” impact on wellbeing, but most enjoy the journey
Entitled “Passion and Perseverance: Voices from the African Founder Journey”, the research includes responses from more than 160 startup founders across 13 African countries, diving deeply into the stresses and challenges they navigate on their startup journeys and how they cultivate resilience. The survey revealed that 86 per cent of founders report an impact on their wellbeing, with 60 per cent reporting anxiety, 58 per cent high stress, 52 per cent exhaustion and burnout, and 20 per cent depression. Most founders reported feeling lonely, stressed, and burned out, and too few are talking about it, highlighting the urgent need for greater support of founder wellbeing in the startup ecosystem. “Prioritising founder wellbeing not only has a positive impact on founders’ lives, but also on the long-term success of their business,” said Ameya Upadhyay, venture partner at Flourish Ventures. With this survey, Flourish also wanted to dig into the role of investors and understand how they make founders’ lives easier, or more difficult.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 08:29 UTC
Blueberry Rebrand Reflects Exciting New Era for the Forex Company
SYDNEY, AU, Nov 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Blueberry, a leading global forex broker, is excited to announce a significant rebrand for the company, which sees the company's name changing from Blueberry Markets to Blueberry, alongside a new sophisticated look and feel. The rebrand marks a new era for the company as a new fully licensed and independent broker and reflects its ongoing commitment to providing a seamless experience to its global trading community. Dean Hyde, Chief Executive Officer at Blueberry, explains the new brand identity reflects the growing maturity of the business. "We've experienced rapid growth since Blueberry was established in 2016 and we're no longer in our infancy, we're an established global trading platform that's serviced over 50,000 traders worldwide. "As Blueberry evolves, our ethos remains clear: to provide the best trading environment in the market coupled with the exceptional customer experience that sets us apart," says Hyde.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 14, 2024 07:01 UTC