President Akufo-Addo Commissions North East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) Administration Block
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, 6th August 2022, commissioned the newly constructed administration block of the North East Regional Coordinating Council, in Nalerigu, as part of the working visit of the North East Region. The administration block of the North East Regional Co-ordinating Council is amongst six new administration structures being constructed for the six newly created Regions, and the second to be completed for use, after the commissioning in September 2021 of the administration block for the North East Regional Coordinating Council. The administration complex was constructed at a cost of seventeen million, six hundred and forty-seven thousand, five hundred and forty-three cedis, and seventeen pesewas (GH¢17,647,543.17). It will house all the departments of the Western Regional Co-ordinating Council and other Institutions to ensure effective and efficient administration of the Region. President Akufo-Addo also commissioned the new Regional office of the Youth Employment Agency for the North East Region, adding up to others already completed in the Oti, Western North and Ahafo Regions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 18:30 UTC
US Secretary of State Blinken in South Africa on Africa tour
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa Sunday by visiting a museum in South Africa commemorating how the country’s Black youths helped to end white racist rule. South Africa is one of many African countries that have maintained a neutral stance on the war and have not publicly criticized Russia. He also toured the museum, which contains artifacts, photographs and videos of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. On Monday, Blinken will describe the United States’ strategies for sub-Saharan Africa in a major policy speech at the University of Pretoria. Blinken will go on to visit Congo and Rwanda this week to end his international tour which also took him to Cambodia and the Philippines.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 17:53 UTC
Gaza/Israel: Rabat calls for de-escalation & calm to preserve chances of Peace – The North Africa Post
The government of Morocco has voiced deep concern over the serious deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip following the surge of deadly acts of violence and fighting between a Palestinian militant group and Israeli forces. In a statement released over the weekend, the Moroccan ministry of Foreign Affairs said Morocco, whose Sovereign, King Mohammed VI, chairs Al-Quds Committee of OIC, calls for avoiding further escalation and for calm to spare the region more tensions that will undermine the chances for peace. Rabat reiterates its constant positions supporting the rights of the Palestinian people, and reaffirms that the lasting solution to the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis lies in the establishment of an independent Palestinian State living side by side with the State of Israel in security and peace, underlines the FM statement.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 17:47 UTC
Economic disaster is looming if Russia cuts off its fuel supply to Europe
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Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 17:34 UTC
43.5% of SA’s Women in Tech Say They are Paid Less Than Men
Cybersecurity awareness firm KnowBe4 Africa has released the results of their latest survey titled the 2022 KnowBe4 Women’s Day Survey, gaining insights from more than 200 women from across the technology industry in South Africa. The survey focused on some of the key challenges traditionally experienced by women in the IT and technology sectors and interviewed women ranging in age from 25-54. Around 28% of women cited discrimination as an inhibitor to work, 31% highlighted sexism, and 33% felt that they were not taken seriously enough in the industry. KnowBe4 Africa believes that the latter two are telling as they show a mindset of personal success that is focused on gaining traction in the technology industry because it is an interesting and compelling career choice. This is reflected in the 95% positive response to the question of how satisfied the respondents are in their technology jobs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 15:19 UTC
North West: SAPS Constable arrested for assaulting girlfriend
A police officer in the North West has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the province has said. “The assurance comes after Constable Clayson Madupe (36) and working at Mogwase police station, was arrested on Thursday, 4 August 2022, at his residential place for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend,” SAPS North West spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said in a statement on Sunday, 7 August 2022. Madupe is expected to make an appearance at the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 8 August 2022. NORTH WEST POLICE COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS GBVIn the wake of the police officer’s arrest, the North West Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Sello Kwena has condemned gender-based violence and assured the province that it won’t be tolerated, including amongst SAPS employees. Moreover, departmental hearing against the member is ongoing” SAPS North West spokesperson Brigadier Sabata MokgwaboneFurther reacting to the incident involving Madupe, Kwena described his alleged actions as unacceptable and unethical.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 13:42 UTC
New area of potential development in Atlantic
New area of potential development in AtlanticA tropical wave in the open Atlantic has a 20% chance of development over the next 5 days. August 7The Tropical Wave we've been monitoring in the Atlantic is now up to a 40% chance of development over the next 5 days. August 6The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a new area of potential development in the Atlantic. There are no areas of potential tropical development in the Atlantic Basin over the next 5 days. August 2Storm development remains unlikely over the Atlantic Basin the next five days.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 13:22 UTC
Tonnes of fruit stranded in EU, South Africa battle of oranges
Millions of boxes of oranges are spoiling in containers stranded at European ports as South Africa and the European Union lock horns in a dispute over import rules, citrus growers have said. In its WTO complaint, South Africa argued that the EU requirements were “not based on science”, more restrictive than necessary and “discriminatory”. South African citrus growers say the requirement puts undue extra pressure on an industry already in dire straits. South Africa already has an effective anti-moth system, the CGA says. “The higher the risk, the more extreme the cold treatment,” he said, of the South African measures.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 11:28 UTC
Egypt's net foreign reserves at $33.14bln in July -central bank
Egypt's net foreign reserves fell to $33.14 billion in July from $33.37 billion in June, the country's central bank said on Sunday. (Reporting by Moataz Mohamed, Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky)
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 11:04 UTC
When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Pumas UNAM
Sunday brings the traditional curtain-raiser to the season at Spotify Camp Nou with the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Pumas UNAM of Mexico. The good news is that Barça TV+ is showing the game worldwide. That is always provided that a local channel does not hold exclusive broadcasting rights, in which case the Barça TV+ signal will not be available. The guide below should help you to find the right time and screen. We will also provide real-time coverage here in our Match Center and on all the official social networks:English: @fcbarcelona & www.fcbarcelona.comCatalan: @fcbarcelona_cat & www.fcbarcelona.catSpanish: @fcbarcelona_es & www.fcbarcelona.esFrench: @fcbarcelona_fra & www.fcbarcelona.frPortuguese: @fcbarcelona_brArabic: @fcbarcelona_araTurkish: @fcbarcelona_trChinese: fcbarcelona.cnJapanese: @fcbarcelona_jp & www.fcbarcelona.jpIndonesian: @fcbarcelona_idSunday 7 AugustAMERICASCanadaVancouver (11.00 AM); Toronto (2.00 PM)Barça TV+United StatesLos Angeles (11.00 AM); New York (2.00 PM)TUDN App, TUDN USA, TUDN.comMexicoMexico City (1.00 PM)UDN En Vivo, Las Estrellas, Blim TV, TUDNCentral America and Dominican RepublicCosta Rica (12.00 AM), Panama (1.00 PM); Dominican Rep (2.00 PM)TUDN, ESPN Norte, Star+CaribbeanJamaica (1.00 PM), Nassau (2.00 PM), Cayenne (3.00 PM)ESPNPlay Caribbean, ESPN CaribbeanSpanish-speaking South AmericaBogota (1.00 PM); Santiago (2.00 PM)Barça TV+, ESPN, StarArgentina (3.00 PM)Las EstrellasBrazilBrasilia (3.00 PM)GUIGO, ESPN, NOW NET e Claro, Star+AFRICANorth AfricaCasablanca (7.00 PM); Cairo (8.00 PM)Sub-Saharan AfricaDakar (6.00 PM); Yaoundé (7.00 PM); Cape Town (8.00 PM); Nairobi (9.00 PM)Barça TV+EUROPEIceland (6.00 PM)Barça TV+United Kingdom & Ireland (7.00 PM)Barça TV+Portugal (7.00 PM)Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV3Western and Central EuropeSpain, France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, etc (8.00 PM)Barça TV+Catalonia (8.00 PM)TV3Netherlands (8.00 PM)Ziggo Sport 14, Ziggo Sport SelectPoland (8.00 PM)Polsat Sport, IPLABalkan Republics (8.00 PM)Sportklub, Moja TV (Bosnia), Max TV Go (N Macedonia)Albania (8.00 PM)SuperSport 4Eastern EuropeFinland, Baltic States, Romania, Ukraine, Russia etc (9.00 PM)Barça TV+Bulgaria (9.00 PM)MAX Sport 4Turkey (9.00 PM)Greece (9.00 PM)Cyprus (9.00 PM)Cytavision on the Go, Cytavision Sports 7Israel (9.00 PM)Sport 1Caucasus RegionBaku, Tbilisi (10.00 PM)Barça TV+ASIA AND OCEANIAArab CountriesMecca (9.00 PM)Iran (10.00 PM)Barça TV+Indian SubcontinentIslamabad (11.00 PM); New Delhi (11.30 PM); Dhaka (12.00 AM)Barça TV+Monday 8 AugustCentral AsiaTashkent (11.00 PM); Nur-Sultan (12.00 AM)Barça TV+Southeast AsiaBangkok, Jakarta etc (1.00 AM)Barça TV+Vietnam (12.00 AM)Malaysia & Brunei (1.00 AM)Astro SuperSport 2China (2.00 AM)Barça TV+Japan, South Korea (3.00 AM)Barça TV+Australia Sydney (4.00 AM)Barça TV+New Zealand (6.00 AM)Barça TV+South PacificFiji (6.00 AM)Barça TV+
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 10:19 UTC
The Sunday Read: ‘Why Was Joshua Held for More Than Two Years for Someone Else’s Crimes?’
The more he insisted that his name was Joshua, the more delusional he came to be seen. Journalist Robert Kolker tells us the remarkable story of Joshua Spriestersbach, a homeless man who wound up serving more than two years in a Honolulu jail for crimes committed by someone else. It was a case of mistaken identity that developed into “a slow-motion game of hot potato between the police, the courts, the jails and the hospitals,” Mr. Kolker writes. He delves into how homelessness and mental illness shaped Mr. Spriestersbach’s adult life, two factors that led him into a situation in which he had little control — a bureaucratic wormhole that commandeered and consumed two and a half years of his life.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 10:04 UTC
Benchmark: flake graphite production in Africa set to overtake China this decade
Benchmark forecasts Africa to increase its share of global graphite production from 15% in 2021 to 40% in 2026. In contrast, China is set to fall from 68% to 35%, according to Benchmark’s Flake Graphite Forecast. The increased supply from Africa could help diversify global battery supply chains, if processing capacity is built outside of China. Benchmark data shows that China currently has 81% of the world’s cathode manufacturing capacity, 91% of the world’s anode capacity and 79% of the world’s lithium-ion battery capacity. China also dominates global lithium refining and processing.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 09:36 UTC
Africa: Blinken Heads to South Africa Amid New 'Cold War'
Johannesburg, South Africa — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday, in what analysts say is an attempt to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region. Relations between the U.S. and South Africa became strained during President Donald Trump's time in office. Steven Gruzd, head of the African governance and diplomacy program at the South African Institute for International Affairs, said he doubted South Africa would be pushed into criticizing Russia, its partner, along with China, in the BRICS group of countries. While in South Africa, Blinken will visit Johannesburg's famous Soweto township, once home to liberation icon and first democratic president Nelson Mandela, as well as take part in South Africa's Women's Day celebrations. On Monday, he will meet South African counterpart Naledi Pandor and launch the new U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 08:15 UTC
Egypt’s current account deficit remains almost unchanged at $13.6bln in July/March FY 2021/22
Egypt’s current account deficit remained almost unchanged, recording $13.6bn in the first three quarters (July/March) of fiscal year (FY) 2021/22, despite the increase of $3bn in the trade balance deficit which came as a result of $14.9bn rise in merchandise imports (oil and non-oil). The widened trade deficit mainly reflected the unprecedented inflationary waves currently sweeping the world as the sectors that had been deterred by the COVID-19 pandemic resumed their usual activity. The oil trade surplus went up by $4bn, to register $4.1bn well above the $174.9m of the corresponding period. As for the capital and financial account, net inflows declined by 36.6% in July/March of FY 2021/2022 to only $10.8bn from $17.1bn in the corresponding period. Second: FDI in Oil SectorFDI in the oil sector registered net outflows of $1.7bn (against just $322.5m in the corresponding period).
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 07, 2022 05:33 UTC