Kenya: Old lithium batteries to provide energy for schools, hospitals
Kenya has partnered with a global non-profit to repurpose second-life lithium batteries to rehabilitate solar PV installations at schools, healthcare centres and hospitals. Second-life batteries forge a market in Africa’s zero-waste futureDiffer Community Power (DCP), an international provider of solar energy services to communities, has been selected to determine the feasibility of using second life lithium batteries. “Enabling the reuse of the batteries, therefore, enables the reuse of the entire solar PV plant. “EPA is working on a proposal for universal waste standards specially tailored for lithium batteries, separate from the existing general battery universal waste category. In the first five months of 2023, 115,000 tons of mostly lithium batteries were recycled.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2024 09:48 UTC
North Korea conducts artillery firing drills in likely response to South Korea-US military training
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said later Friday that it had detected North Korea firing artillery into the waters off its west coast the previous day. It said South Korea will make a stern and overwhelming response in the event of provocations by North Korea. Share this article ShareNorth Korea’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it would conduct unspecified "responsible military activities” in response to the annual South Korea-U.S. military drills that began on Monday. North Korea views South Korea-U.S. military exercises as a major security threat, calling them a preparation to launch attacks on the North. AdvertisementNorth Korea has sharply accelerated its missile testing activities since 2022 in part of efforts to develop more powerful nuclear-capable weapons targeting the U.S. mainland and South Korea.
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March 08, 2024 08:13 UTC
The future of the war in Gaza
The death toll in Gaza now exceeds 30,000. Five months into the war, much of the sympathy the international community had for Israel following the 7 October attacks has evaporated amid such violence and destruction. In this week’s episode, Mark Leonard welcomes senior policy fellow Hugh Lovatt, director of ECFR’s Middle East and North Africa programme Julien Barnes-Dacey, and research director and director of ECFR’s new US programme Jeremy Shapiro. Together, they discuss the current situation in Gaza and how the war could create the opportunity for a “grand bargain” which could unblock the previously stuck status quo and solve the decades-long Arab-Israeli conflict. How are US and European governments responding to the war?
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March 08, 2024 07:01 UTC
The CISO’s Guide to Ransomware Prevention – Intelligent CIO Africa
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March 08, 2024 03:11 UTC
Unveiling Female Consumer Behaviour: What Women Want
The female consumer segment is numerous, diverse, multifaceted, and increasingly influential. This article explores and offers the top three values for Female Consumer. Understanding the growing importance of the Female ConsumerIn 2023, the global female population stood at 50% - marginally higher in Eastern Europe (53%) and somewhat lower in Asia Pacific (49%). Yet, numerosity and growing incomes do not portray the full picture of the rising Female Consumer. Explore more about women's health in an article Transforming Women's Health: Four Key Pillars of Empowerment.
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March 08, 2024 00:10 UTC
Missing South African girl's mother charged with kidnapping and trafficking
The mother of a six-year-old girl who has been missing in South Africa for nearly three weeks was charged on Thursday with kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, along with three other suspects, including her boyfriend. Joslin Smith disappeared from her home some 120 kilometres north of Cape Town on 19 February while allegedly under the care of her mother Kelly’s partner. Despite a massive search operation involving police, firefighters, city authorities, and specialised sniffer dog units, she has still not been located. A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, but most are found. As they left the courthouse in Vredenburg, a town near Saldanha Bay, in an armoured police vehicle, a large crowd gathered shouting “Justice for Joslin”.
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March 07, 2024 23:02 UTC
Addverb Announces Partnership with DHL Supply Chain in North America
IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Addverb, a global leader in robotics and warehouse automation solutions, announces a newly launched partnership with DHL Supply Chain in North America. The partnership involves 52 sorting robots, Zippy, and an Addverb software solution deployed in a DHL Supply Chain distribution facility in Columbus, Ohio. "We're very pleased with the partnership between DHL Supply Chain and Addverb. Commenting on the partnership, Sriram Sridhar, Chief Revenue Officer, Addverb Americas mentioned, "DHL Supply Chain has greatly improved sorting rates, accuracy and efficiency. Addverb could not be more excited about the partnership with DHL Supply Chain, and looks forward to the continued growth of the partnership."
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March 07, 2024 22:53 UTC
Riyadh’s giga arbitration gig
Riyadh’s giga arbitration gigThe first-ever Riyadh International Disputes Week has heard how the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration aims to be the “preferred choice” for ADR users in the Middle East and North Africa by 2030 and is likely to see a surge in cases arising from investment in mega and giga projects in the kingdom.
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March 07, 2024 22:12 UTC
Drought-hit Morocco closes hammans for three days a week
Bathers sit on stone slabs under mosaic tiles, lather with traditional black soap ,and wash with scalding water from plastic buckets. The interior minister ordered hammams in cities including Casablanca, Tangier, and Beni Mellal, to remain closed for at least three days a week as part of water restrictions. "We suggest that hammams should not be closed three days a week, but rather that they be closed daily in the morning and open from midday to 9pm. As the country continues to bake, the low rainfall and hotter temperatures have seen water levels in Morocco's largest dams drop alarmingly, frightening farmers and local municipalities. Morocco experienced record heat this winter with January the hottest month since measurements began in 1940.
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March 07, 2024 19:55 UTC
Nigeria: Electricity distributors in the government’s crosshairs
Some distribution companies are accused of deliberately not taking up power supply from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Electricity distributors summoned to explain under-performancesMinister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, summoned the CEOs of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to a “crucial” meeting recently. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the worsening power supply in their respective regions and to collectively find lasting solutions. Electricity distributors in Nigeria to be held to greater accountThe Minister met with the Forum of Commissioners of Energy in Nigeria last week to discuss achieving consistent power supply nationwide. At the time this was done to improve the efficiency and reliability of electricity supply across the country.
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March 07, 2024 18:24 UTC
AFRAQ24 opens for entries
A marine fish farm in Tunisia, which will host AFRAQ24 in Hammamet. Over 95% of Tunisia’s aquaculture production in 2019 came from marine areas, and marine perch-like fish (primarily seabass and seabream) dominated production in terms of both volume and value. In 2022, Tunisia had 25 marine aquaculture farms, each producing between 400 and 3,500 tonnes a year. Gateway platformIn addition to appraising Tunisia’s fast-growing aquaculture sector, bringing AFRAQ24 to the country is expected to inspire the African French and Arabic communities. For more information, to register, and to submit an abstract for consideration, visit the AFRAQ24 web page on the WAS website.
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March 07, 2024 18:21 UTC
IP Fights Hungers and Disaster Relief in Mexico
Published 10 hours ago Submitted by International Paper CompanyQUERETARO, QUERETARO - International Paper is committed to the communities where our employees live and work. BAMX has more than 50 food banks across the country and is part of the Global Food Banking Network (GFN). Supporting food banks helps reduce poverty and provides food stability which has a significant impact on the community and the world at large. About International Paper - EMEAIn Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.
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March 07, 2024 16:49 UTC
Litecoin (LTC) and Bittensor (TAO) Skyrocketed Nearly 100% in Recent Weeks, Experts Believe This DeFi Coin Has More Potential
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March 07, 2024 15:27 UTC
beIN MEDIA GROUP Expands Women’s Sports Portfolio with a Deal to Broadcast FORMULA 1 ACADEMY in 25 countries
Mohammed Rashid Al-Derham, Director of Media Rights at beIN MENA said: “With this partnership with Formula 1 ACADEMY, we will showcase the incredible skill, talent, and competitiveness of women in motorsport as part of our beINSPIRED initiative. This deal not only grows our already extensive women’s sports rights portfolio, but it also strengthens our commitment to elevating female athletes, driving their visibility and ensuring they get the broadcasting exposure they deserve. Not only is beIN the undisputed home of F1 in 35 markets, but we will now also be a platform which drives diversity in the sport through the F1 ACADEMY relationship.”
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March 07, 2024 15:22 UTC
The CISO’s Definitive Guide to SaaS Security – Intelligent CIO Africa
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March 07, 2024 15:15 UTC