Daily Memo: Russia’s Nuclear Industry, Germany’s Arms Exports
Kazakhstan is considering Russia's role in the construction of a future nuclear power plant. Kazakh doubts. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said construction and operation of a future nuclear power plant in the country should be entrusted to an international consortium. The comment, which he made on Sunday as voters approved plans to build the country’s first nuclear plant, suggests he prefers not to work on the project solely with […]
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 16:30 UTC
Join the Hosted Buyer Programme at C&I Solar + Storage Summit
The Hosted Buyer Programme is tailored specifically for professionals in the commercial and industrial sectors who are actively implementing or planning a C&I solar-plus-storage project. Register on the C&I Solar + Storage Summit website take part in the Hosted Buyer Programme. About C&I Solar + Storage Summit 2024Why Participate in the Hosted Buyer Programme? Key highlights include:2-day SummitPitch ProgrammeExperiential DayFind the C&I Solar + Storage Summit programmeTo Register for C&I Solar + Storage Summit, on 19 to 20 November at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. Now Read:Energy Intensive Users Group partners with C&I Solar + Storage Summit
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 15:31 UTC
The NetApp Effect: INTELLIGENT DATA – Intelligent CIO Africa
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Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 15:08 UTC
AfDB Group Welcomes New Director to President’s Cabinet
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)has nominated Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet Office. Dr. Pinto Moreira, a Beninese economist, has almost three decades of experience in macroeconomics, growth, poverty, economic governance, trade, and competitiveness. His experience includes middle- and low-income countries in the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreira spent over 20 years with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prior to joining the African Development Bank. Moreira worked for the IMF as a senior economist and senior advisor to the executive director for 24 Francophone African countries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 14:31 UTC
Nigeria-US: Turning gas flaring into clean energy
The US is continuing to assist Nigeria in its programme to turn harmful gas flaring into power, cutting emissions and boosting clean energy production. Central to this effort is the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP). This led to the pre-qualification of 205 private sector bidders poised to use flare gas for power generation and other productive uses. Record-high gas flaring wastes energy much needed in AfricaIn 2022, Power Africa’s collaboration with the NGFCP identified 49 flare sites for auction. The forum facilitated direct engagement between flare-gas buyers and financiers, addressing investment and technology solutions for gas flare elimination and commercialisation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 14:03 UTC
Where to watch the Women's Champions League: Free on DAZN, YouTube live streams | UEFA Women's Champions League
Matches in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League will be broadcast live and free on streaming platform DAZN and their YouTube channel throughout the world with the exception of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where rights sit with beIN MENA, and China and its territories. *Watch free on DAZNThe YouTube stream will also be embedded in the UEFA.com MatchCentres and on UEFA.tv, with highlights to follow at midnight CET. Subscribe today Become a subscriber to DAZN's dedicated Women's Football YouTube channel – where all matches and content are shown. DAZN channelsYouTube channelAustria: DAZN 2, DAZN 4, DAZN 5, DAZN RISE, DAZN HELDINNENBelgium: DAZN 1France: DAZN 1Germany: DAZN 2, DAZN 4, DAZN 5, DAZN RISE, DAZN HELDINNENItaly: ZONA DAZNSpain: DAZN 1Switzerland: DAZN 2, DAZN 4, DAZN 5, DAZN RISE, DAZN HELDINNENUK: DAZNbeIN channelsMiddle East and North Africa: beIN* The People's Republic of China, the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, the Special Administrative Region of Macau and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 13:40 UTC
N Africa could replace 6% of Europe’s fossil fuel generation
(Montel) North Africa could replace 6% of Europe’s fossil-fuel based power generation, potentially delivering 24 GW of clean energy through subsea interconnectors, said Rystad Energy on Monday. Additional interconnectors between Egypt and Greece, and Tunisia and Italy, will further boost Europe’s clean energy imports. Supply chain hurdlesCurrently, North Africa has solar and onshore wind installed capacity of more than 8 GW, while there are 350 GW of renewable energy projects at different stages of development. However, challenges such as supply chain constraints and financing hurdles may slow the deployment of these clean energy projects, according to the consultancy. “With limited local manufacturing capacity, the region must rely heavily on imports to meet its growing solar and wind energy demands,” it said, adding this reliance exposes North Africa to supply chain risks and price volatility.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 13:32 UTC
UNCCD COP-16 Youth Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded) – Opportunities For Africans
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD, COP16 will be the largest UN land conference to date and the first UNCCD COP hosted in the Middle East and North Africa region—a region that has experienced first-hand the impacts of desertification, land degradation, and drought. Building on the success of the Youth Forums organized at COP13, COP14, and COP15, the fourth UNCCD Youth Forum will take place from the 5 to 7 of December 2024. Additionally, it will ensure that young people are actively involved in the decision-making processThis open call is confined ONLY to the UNCCD Youth Accredited Organizations. Travel Fund (Flight Tickets Only): This fund covers travel exclusively for attending the Youth Forum and COP16. Apply Now for the UNCCD COP-16 and Youth Forum
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 13:27 UTC
Corporate VC strategic not only financial, and on the rise in Africa
Corporate VC is different from traditional VC in that it pursues strategic benefits not only financial returns, and as a growing space presents an opportunity to plug some of the funding gap in the African ecosystem, according to Martin Maina, corporate venture practice lead at Dream VC. “Corporate VC is different from traditional VC. Corporate VC doesn’t only pursue financial returns, but also pursues strategic returns,” Maina said. Corporate VC is still in its infancy in Africa, although with the funding gap still evident on the continent, Maina says the trend has a potentially big role to play in the ecosystem. He says more and more corporate VC is coming up in Africa, especially in South Africa where the trend has been on the rise for the past decade or so, nonetheless it is a relatively untapped area with the potential for substantial growth.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 12:52 UTC
Growing off-grid solar energy in agriculture
Particularly in off-grid, and climate-vulnerable regions, lack of energy access for essential agricultural use risks a breakdown in local and global food supply. In collaboration with Water and Energy for Food (WE4F), these projects have shown promising results. Off-grid solar-powered innovations in agriculture to supporting smallholder farmersOff-grid solar has a critical role to play in modernising agriculture and adding efficiency throughout every stage of production, from seed to meal. By providing technical assistance, Results-Based Financing, and business development services, their work supports SMEs to put energy to work in agriculture. Future food production depends on investment in reliable energy supplyThe green shoots of productive use of renewable energy in agriculture are starting to emerge.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 12:38 UTC
Free electricity: New allocation for poor SA households on the cards
At last week’s Windaba in Cape Town, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the two organisations are “computing” how many units of free electricity can be allocated. At a media briefing in August, Ramokgopa said that more than 10 million households qualify for free basic electricity. The FBE rate is the rate at which municipalities compensate Eskom for providing free basic electricity units to qualifying customers. Free basic electricity is the amount of electricity deemed sufficient to provide basic electricity services to qualifying households. “It is in our favour to collectively solve the tariff issue.”Computing a new free electricity allocationRamokgopa suggested that smart meters could assist with free basic electricity allocation in addition to providing an accurate billing system.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 11:04 UTC
Future Blockchain Summit 2024: Pioneering Innovation in Blockchain, AI, & Decentralized Technologies
div > div > Future Blockchain Summit 2024: Pioneering Innovation in Blockchain, AI, & Decentralized Technologies by EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | October 7, 2024 | NewsThe Future Blockchain Summit 2024, the region's largest and most immersive blockchain event, is set to take place at the iconic Dubai Harbour from October 13-16, 2024. Since its launch in 2018, in alignment with the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and Emirates Blockchain Strategy, the Future Blockchain Summit has become the premier event for blockchain innovation across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Peter Brady, Associate Vice President Technology Cluster, Dubai World Trade Centre said, "Future Blockchain Summit 2024 will once again serve as a dynamic platform designed to empower disruptors and ignite sector growth. We are excited to bring together the brightest minds and leaders to foster collaboration, inspire transformation, and solidify Dubai's position as a global hub for blockchain innovation." Sponsors for this year's summit include Bitpanda, Coin W, DMCC, Fastex, Toobit, Sui, Coindesk Indices, M2, Fasset, and others, all of whom are at the forefront of blockchain innovation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 09:28 UTC
15 startups winners of 4th Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards
Winners were announced at a ceremony on September 21 in Cairo, with startups emerging victorious across 15 categories. The Outstanding Youth Entrepreneur Award went to Sight founder Hussein Shahbender, while the Sports and Wellness Award went to SR Padel and the Disruptor of Traditional Industries Award to ILLA Logistics. The Environmental Sustainability Award went to Mozna, the Fashion Vanguard Award to Pepla, and the Fintech Excellence Award to Menthum. The winner of the Global Reach Achievement Award was Technobit, and the Local Hero Award went to Raw African. Taking home the Product Design & Innovation Award was SAL, while Willy’s won the Quick Serve Restaurant Champion Award and Reme-D the Rising Star Award.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 09:25 UTC
Egypt: A Strategic Partner In Shaping The Future Of African Entrepreneurship
These 20 entrepreneurs represent 11 countries and span eight critical industries: from healthcare, agriculture, and education to financial services, ICT and logistics. This was crucial, as the future of African entrepreneurship extends beyond securing funding; it’s about providing entrepreneurs with the support systems necessary for long-term success. Egypt, with its thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, served as the perfect backdrop for executing this approach. Egypt, in this sense, was not just a venue; it was a strategic partner in shaping the future of entrepreneurship across the continent. The future of African entrepreneurship is bright, and Egypt’s rise as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship remains a vital part of that story.
Source:The North Africa Journal
October 07, 2024 08:36 UTC