Mid-Pliocene glaciation preceded by a 0.5-million-year North African humid period
De Lange, G. J. et al. Routson, C. C. et al. Van Os, B. J. H., Lourens, L. J., Hilgen, F. J., De Lange, G. J. & Tindall, J. C. Regional climate and vegetation response to orbital forcing within the mid-Pliocene warm period: a study using HadCM3. Data for manuscript ‘A 0.5-million-year North African humid period preceded the mid-Pliocene glaciation’.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 09:57 UTC
Ethiopia: Consultancy services needed at hydropower stations
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), the state-owned electricity producer in Ethiopia, invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing consultancy services to review and update all existing reconnaissance, pre-feasibility, feasibility, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and additional studies for three hydropower projects. Shortlisting criteriaInterested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Individual experts’ bio data or curricula vitae is not required and key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further informationInterested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm local time.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 09:32 UTC
Airtel Africa embarks on digital customer value management of 150 million subscribers with WebEngage – Intelligent CIO Africa
Airtel Africa, a leading telco group with more than 150 million subscribers across 14 African countries, has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. Driven by a vision of bridging the digital divide and driving financial inclusion across Africa, Airtel provides mobile money, entertainment and digital services to all its users. More than 30 highly personalised customer journeys are live, engaging more than one million subscribers and resulting in over 30% conversions. We have built a foundation of digital customer base management with WebEngage for My Airtel app, driving customer engagement and deeper product penetration into mobile money and adjacent digital services. With Airtel Africa, WebEngage envisions a profound impact financially and socially.
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June 24, 2024 08:54 UTC
BP Exec to Take Over Talisman Operations
Talisman Chairman Doug Baldwin said Buckee "led the transformation of Talisman from a BP subsidiary into a leading independent and international energy company. Buckee said 14 years as CEO of Talisman "is a long time for me and for the company. Conn was appointed an executive director of BP in July 2004 with functional responsibility for safety and operations; technology, marketing, human resources, information technology, procurement and supply chain management. Talisman Chairman Doug Baldwin said Buckee "led the transformation of Talisman from a BP subsidiary into a leading independent and international energy company. Conn was appointed an executive director of BP in July 2004 with functional responsibility for safety and operations; technology, marketing, human resources, information technology, procurement and supply chain management.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 08:48 UTC
South Africa beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the hosts. Man of the match Tabraiz Shamsi took 3-27 after South Africa won the toss and restricted the West Indies to 135-8 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Once Shamsi removed Mayers to a sliced catch at deep cover, a steady stream of wickets enabled South Africa to restrict the West Indies. “This is one batting performance we will try our best to forget,” said West Indies captain Rovman Powell. “We get ourselves into tricky positions and then have to battle to get over the line.” South Africa join England as the semi-final qualifiers from Super Eight Group 2.
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June 24, 2024 08:48 UTC
South Africa edge West Indies in Super 8 thriller to reach T20 World Cup semis
South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi celebrates with teammate Aiden Markram after taking the wicket West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and South Africa at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda, Sunday, June 23, 2024. AP/PTI(AP06_24_2024_000010A)(AP)If South Africa’s batters are honest with themselves, it should have never come down to Jansen and Rabada having to finish the chase. Find out howBut South Africa seemed to respond well to the change in the equation on resumption of play. West Indies had recovered nicely from 5/2 thanks to an 81-run stand between Kyle Mayers and Chase for the third wicket. If South Africa hadn’t sneaked to victory, familiar criticism about the players squandering a winning position would have resurfaced.
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June 24, 2024 08:26 UTC
Taming DevOps complexity with layered automation – Intelligent CIO Africa
Over the years, one of the most significant impacts of automation has been felt in the realm of software development. The global DevOps market, which was valued at US$10.9 billion last year, is expected to grow nearly sixfold by 2032, reaching US$ 63.4 billion. Similarly, a holistic, layered automation approach means that every stage of the DevOps toolchain becomes interconnected – able to manage its designated workloads effectively and expose any gaps within the environment. Layered Automation for Continuous Delivery and Continuous ImprovementUltimately, layered automation offers business leaders more than just accelerated product launches. Remember, layered automation in DevOps is an ongoing process.
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June 24, 2024 08:26 UTC
Applications open for 2024-25 MIT Foundry Fellowship cohort
Applications for the 2024-25 MIT Foundry Fellowship cohort are now open to accomplished entrepreneurs committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The MIT Foundry Fellowship is designed for principled leaders who seek to catalyse systems transformation and inclusive growth across Africa. The fellowship is an eight-month programme, with 10-15 fellows accepted into the cohort each year. The curriculum includes personal leadership seminars, coursework with MIT faculty, and experiential tours of four innovation ecosystems. Founders and ecosystem builders who would be a great fit for the programme and would become a critical member of the alumni community can be nominated here.
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June 24, 2024 07:25 UTC
How Nigeria’s Creatives Auction is helping African visual artists reach global creative economy
Launched January 2022, Creatives Auction is “driven by a deep commitment to empower African visual artists”, says Priscilla Asonibare, the startup’s founder and CEO, aiming to elevate their impact on the global creative economy. Despite this, many visual artists on the continent are often perceived as mere hobbyists, Asonibare said, lacking the support needed to forge sustainable careers. “Our mission is to challenge this narrative, creating pathways for future generations of visual artists to thrive and build sustainable careers in the creative industry,” she said. The inception of Creatives Auction is deeply rooted in Asonibare’s personal journey, and passion for the arts. “Our unique value proposition is our deep understanding of the African art scene and our commitment to showcasing and supporting local talent.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 07:02 UTC
T20 World Cup |Cool South Africa edge out West Indies to enter semi-final
North Sound, Antigua: South Africa's golden generation of white-ball cricketers took a big step towards erasing the "eternal chokers" tag by keeping their composure to enter the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, beating a formidable West Indies by three wickets in a thrilling rain-truncated Super 8s game. After part-time magician and full-time wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (3/27), along with his slow bowling colleagues Keshav Maharaj (1/24) and skipper Aiden Markram (1/28), restricted West Indies to a manageable 135 for 8, South Africa achieved the revised target of 123 with five balls to spare. With this win, South Africa topped Group 1 followed by defending champions England as the second semifinalist from it. Tristan Stubbs (29 off 27 balls), one of the most talked-about among young T20 batters, set up the chase in company of Heinrich Klaasen (22 off 10 balls) for the South Africans. Equally praiseworthy was Kagiso Rabada's copybook cover drive off Roston Chase when South Africa required 9 off 7 balls.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 06:44 UTC
England secures spot in T20 World Cup semis, South Africa beats West Indies by 3 wickets
Both co-hosts, the West Indies and United States, now have been eliminated. England, which also beat West Indies, finished the Super Eights with two big wins and a healthy net run-rate of 1.992. South Africa edges West Indies to qualifyAt North Sound, Antigua, tall fast bowler Marco Jansen became a hero with the bat as South Africa clinched its place in the semifinals with a thrilling three wicket win over the West Indies in a rain-affected match. South Africa also lost two wickets early: Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock were out in the second over of their innings before the rain. “Credit has to be given to the boys, I think we fought to the end,” West Indies captain Rovan Powell said.
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June 24, 2024 06:28 UTC
Change in wind direction prompts worry about more North Korean trash balloon launches toward South
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is monitoring an expected change in the wind direction on Monday that could allow North Korea to send more trash-carrying balloons across their heavily armed border, in their latest bout of tit-for-tat psychological warfare. South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung Joon told reporters Monday that the military is closely monitoring North Korean moves because northerly or northwesterly winds, favorable for North Korean balloon launches, were forecast on Monday. North Korea said its balloon campaign was a tit-for-tat action against South Korean activists who flew political leaflets critical of its leadership across the border. AdvertisementThe South Korean military didn’t say how it would respond if North Korea conducts a new round of balloon launches. North Korea has reacted to past South Korean loudspeaker broadcasts and civilian balloon activities by firing rounds across the border, prompting South Korea to return fire, according to South Korea.
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June 24, 2024 06:15 UTC
DP World’s Chennai Economic Zone Achieves Highest Green Certification
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has received the Platinum certification from Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its Chennai Economic Zone. This is the second one in quick succession for DP World Economic Zones in India. The IGBC rating systems recognize outstanding green design, construction, and operations, with the Platinum rating being the highest standard internationally. DP World has built the state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehouse Zone (FTWZ) in Chennai near three key ports – Kattupalli, Ennore, and Chennai. Situated closer to DP World Chennai terminal, the Chennai Economic Zone embraces DP World’s ‘One Port, One Zone’ approach, bolstering India's competitive position in global trade.
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June 24, 2024 05:49 UTC
Market developments in the South African solar industry
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June 24, 2024 05:32 UTC
South Africa qualify for semifinals of T20 World Cup, beat West Indies by 3 wickets
South Africa's golden generation of white-ball cricketers took a big step towards erasing the "eternal chokers" tag by keeping their composure to enter the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, beating a formidable West Indies by three wickets in a thrilling rain-truncated Super 8s game here. With this win, South Africa topped Group 1 followed by defending champions England as the second semifinalist from it. Equally praiseworthy was Kagiso Rabada's copybook cover drive off Roston Chase when South Africa required 9 off 7 balls. It was an unfair rain-rule in the 1992 ODI World Cup that saw South Africa bow out of the semi-finals against England and often the Proteas found ways to lose important games of cricket. Maharaj bowled a dream delivery for a classical left-arm spinner to get rid of of West Indies skipper Powell.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 05:24 UTC