Call for nominations: Tamayouz Women in Architecture and Construction Award
Tamayouz Women in Architecture and Construction AwardThe Tamayouz Women in Architecture and Construction Award is an excellence award for women who have contributed to the fields of architecture and construction throughout the Near East and North Africa. Objectives:– Recognise the achievements of young women, celebrate their early success and encourage them to take it further. – Support women from the Near East and North Africa who are working in the fields of architecture, construction and landscape. EligibilityParticipation is open for women who are from the NENA region (see eligible countries below) and are either employed in the NENA region and specialise in architecture and construction or who are employed/living abroad but whose contribution has had a direct impact on the built environment in the NENA region. This medal will be given during the Tamayouz Award Ceremony, with flights and accommodation for those attending the ceremony to be covered by Tamayouz Award.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 14:17 UTC
Conference programme now available for Enlit Africa
Enlit Africa has launched its programme brochure for the 2024 conference and exhibition, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21 to 23 May. Enlit Africa invites you to join the conversation on 21-23 May 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. How SAPVIA is strengthening solar PV energy through collaborationPacked Enlit Africa conference programmeAll conference sessions are CPD accredited for the members of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers. Dominic Wilhelm of the Global Trust Project will deliver the Enlit Africa closing keynote on day three, sharing his insight into building trust. Fill in the form below to get your copy of the programme brochure for Enlit Africa 2024.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 13:57 UTC
Red Sea crisis continues; adverse impact on trade data will be visible in new fiscal: GTRI
It said that the disruption is significantly impacting Indian trade, especially with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. India, heavily reliant on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait for crude oil and LNG imports and trade with key regions, faces substantial economic and security risks from any disruption in this area.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 13:55 UTC
Sudan rejects reports of Iran’s bid for Red Sea navy base, as Russian base is on hold – The North Africa Post
Sudan has dismissed all reports of Iran’s intention to establish a naval base on the country’s Red Sea coast, which comes at a time when the creation of the Russian Navy in the country has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing fighting. The WSJ also claimed that the Iranian military installation “would have allowed Tehran to monitor maritime traffic to and from the Suez Canal and Israel,” according to a senior Sudanese intelligence official. Sudan’s top diplomat denied these claims, saying that Iran has “never asked Sudan to establish a base there. “Due to the dissolution of parliament, the Sudanese side has not yet been able to complete the necessary internal ratification procedures,” Andrei Chernovol, Russian Ambassador to Sudan, said recently. Plans for the creation of Russian military infrastructure in Port Sudan have now been discussed for more than four years.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 13:13 UTC
BTC Digital acquires North Carolina mining facility By Investing.com
BTCT -4.30% Add to/Remove from WatchlistSHENZHEN, China - BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: BTCT), a blockchain technology company, has announced the purchase of a mining facility in North Carolina for $3.4 million. In addition to cost savings, BTC Digital plans to offer advanced hosting services for mining rigs, aiming to meet the increasing demand for Bitcoin mining and reinforce its position in the digital currency mining industry. The management of BTC Digital views this acquisition as a key element of the company's strategic development and a proactive measure in response to the evolving trends within the digital currency mining sector. BTC Digital Ltd. is engaged in various blockchain-related businesses in North America, including cryptocurrency mining, mining farm construction, and mining pool and data center operation. The information about this acquisition is based on a press release statement from BTC Digital Ltd.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 12:36 UTC
PRESSR: Smart, sustainable and inclusive digital transformation: Huawei's commitments at MWC 2024, in Barcelona
On the sidelines of the MWC, during the Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2024 organized by Huawei on February 25th, the company launched the "Northern Africa Digital Intelligence Transformation Pioneer Club", in partnership with various African operators. Under the theme "Embracing the New Era of Digital Intelligence Transformation", the event brought together over 100 government representatives, operators, industrial organisations and regional analysts in order to share insights and best practices for intelligent digital transformation among telecommunications operators. During this Forum, Eric YUAN, President of Delivery & Service, Huawei Northern Africa, unveiled the launch of the xCare Digital Operation solution for the Northern Africa region, which will support regional operators in their digital transformation efforts. This was emphasised during a roundtable attended by Jeremy Lin, Executive Vice President of Huawei Northern Africa, as well as Adnane Ben Halima. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 10:57 UTC
Tunisians struggle with inflation as Ramadan starts – The North Africa Post
Once a month of joy and celebration, Ramadan this year has put the finances of ordinary Tunisians on strain as inflation bites, coupled with a shortage of basic goods and rampant unemployment. Tunisia’s February inflation was at 7.5% with prices set to further surge due to the high demand on foodstuff, particularly during the fasting month of Ramadan, according to the Tunisian national consumption institution (INC). As the government struggles to fill shelves, Tunisians, like their Algerian neighbors, are becoming used to queues and rationing of basic goods such as milk, flour, and sometimes coffee and fuel. The government is scapegoating hoarders for the foodstuff shortage in the domestic market. Economists are rather blaming the government’s failure to secure a deal with the IMF that would enable Tunisia to have a lifeline to continue to ensure availability of basic goods for ordinary citizens.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 10:33 UTC
Niger to start exporting oil to Benin in April – The North Africa Post
Niger is expected to increase its oil production five-fold thanks to a pipeline linking the country to Benin, which will start operating in April. Niger military ruler had announced that the initial shipment would take place in January this year but sources told S&P Global Commodity Insights that first oil deliveries will only take place in April. The lifting of sanctions by the ECOWAS on Niger enabled China National Petroleum Corporation to complete construction of the 2,000 km pipeline and crude was flowing through the conduit last week. The removal of sanctions ended restrictions such as the no-fly zone, border closures, and financial constraints on state assets, including Niger’s state-owned Sonidep. The pipeline would help Niger increase production from 20,000 barrels daily to 100,000 barrels, offering the landlocked country an export route.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 10:17 UTC
Nigeria’s Maliyo Games becomes 1st African developer to collaborate with Disney
Nigeria’s Maliyo Games, a leading African game developer, has partnered Disney Games to release a mobile game inspired by the new animated series Iwájú, now premiering on Disney+. Maliyo Games is a Lagos-based game development studio that creates African-inspired games for mobile users with over 40 games in its portfolio. “This collaboration resonates with Maliyo Games’ core mission: to unleash African talent and create high-quality games for a global audience. The Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef project exemplifies our team’s capacity to deliver exceptional mobile games. I am immensely proud of the dedicated team at Maliyo Games, who embraced this challenge with passion, poise, and creativity,” said Maliyo Games founder and CEO Hugo Obi.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 10:14 UTC
Turkish Tosçelik plans to increase its share in the green steel market
The company intends to continue investing in the decarbonization of capacitiesTurkish steelmaker Tosçelik, a subsidiary of Tosyali Holding, plans to expand its presence in the global clean steel market. In 2023, steel exports from the country decreased by 30.6% y/y to 10.5 million tons. In 2022, steel exports from Türkiye decreased by 23.5% y/y to 15.1 million tons. Analysts expect an improvement in the Turkish steel market this year, driven by global growth in steel demand, lower interest rates globally, etc. In its report for October 2023, the Worldsteel Association forecasts a 5% increase in steel consumption in Türkiye in 2024 – to 40.6 million tons.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 09:12 UTC
Libya : How the Haftars got Mike Tyson to Benghazi
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Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 08:59 UTC
European elections: what do voters really think?
Added to the likely surge of anti-European populists, mainstream parties find it increasingly difficult to find narratives that resonate with their voters. They put forward a four-part strategy on how mainstream parties can campaign using the best framings to resonate with pro-European voters, with a particular focus on Germany, and how German viewpoints compare to other European countries. Together with our panel of political pundits, the discussion will cover:What role does migration really play in voting decisions? How can pro-European narratives bring success? Why do Europeans, in particular Germans, vote for anti-European positions?
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 08:42 UTC
Meet the Investor: Antonia Bothner, Endeavor South Africa
Antonia Bothner, capital markets lead at Endeavor South Africa, once had a cushy job in the UK, investing in publicly traded stocks for a big pension fund. Bothner told episode 12 of Disrupt Africa’s “The month in VC” podcast series, released in partnership with Katapult Africa, Hlayisani Capital, Atlantica Ventures, and Endeavor South Africa, that though she is originally from South Africa, she ended up working in the UK investing in publicly traded stocks in emerging markets for a big pension fund. So when I came back to South Africa and had the opportunity to join Endeavor and they were launching a co-investment fund, I loved it,” Bothner said. Part of the global Endeavor network, Endeavor South Africa opened its doors in 2004, and currently has around 100 businesses in its portfolio. Endeavor, Bothner said, is something of an upside-down VC fund.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 07:53 UTC
Flat6Labs, Organon launch 2nd cycle of Women’s Health Accelerator Programme
Flat6Labs, MENA’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, and Organon, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving women’s health, have announced the launch of the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Programme. The two companies have now announced the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Programme, which builds on the success of the inaugural cycle, and aims to empower digital health startups with solutions to enhance women’s health across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region. The second cycle will hone in on three main focus sectors critical to women’s health – family planning, fertility planning, and women’s wellness. The overarching objective of the accelerator programme is to address specific challenges faced by women in the region concerning their health, aiming to find sustainable and long-term solutions. The initiative aims to accelerate the growth of 15 startups, and engage with various stakeholders, ultimately graduating startups that are ready to launch and address current challenges in women’s health.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 12, 2024 07:53 UTC