Latest on loadshedding as Eskom keeps lights on for 241 days
Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing loadshedding in five years. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, chalked this up to government’s Energy Action Plan, coupled with Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan. From an Energy Availability Factor (EAF), this marks an improvement of about 7.3%,” he said. Latest Weekly Generation Availability figures. Of referenceEskom summer forecast looking better than winter, thanks to more generation capacityWeekly Generation Availability Figures from the beginning of 2024.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 15:19 UTC
The Global North and South Need a New Industrial Pact
As the world economy fractures into “West” and “East,” the race for the Global South is on. Decoupling is reconfiguring supply chains, and the Global South wants a part of these new global industrial policies. Infrastructure – digital, energy, roads, and ports – remains a huge need in the Global South. North and South need to explore interoperability and a body of common standards that will enable connectivity. The G-7 has an opportunity in 2025 to deepen linkages with the Global South via supply chains in a North-South Industrial Policy Pact.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 14:58 UTC
Applications open for 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
South African ed-tech incubator Injini, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which supports South Africa-based startups aiming to improve education through innovation. Founded in 2017, Injini, which is a member of the UVU Africa Group, is a registered non-profit company that exists for the sole purpose of improving educational outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. The only ed-tech specialised accelerator in Africa, its programmes and research via the Injini Think Tank contribute towards its mission to increase the quality, accessibility, and relevance of education in the region. Disrupt Africa reported last year Injini had partnered the Mastercard Foundation to launch the EdTech Fellowship for South Africa-based startups, and a second cohort was selected in April. Applications are now open for the third fellowship, which offers participating startups a combination of direct grant funding, product evaluation, tailored market research, skills development, mentorship, and market access opportunities.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 13:44 UTC
Africa's smartphone expansion slows, projected at 1% for 2025
The future of Africa's smartphone market hinges on the ability of governments and vendors to tackle these structural hurdles. Canalys projects a cautious 1% growth in smartphone shipments for 2025, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to unlock the market's potential. Africa's smartphone market faces volatile growth, hindered by structural challenges“The future of Africa’s smartphone market holds immense potential, but significant hurdles remain,” added Pravinkumar. “Feature phones maintained a 55% share of total shipments as of Q3 2024, limiting smartphone expansion. We provide quarterly market share data, timely historical data tracking, detailed analysis of storage, processors, memory, cameras and many other specs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 12:27 UTC
African smartphone market grows 3% despite challenges
Analyst house Canalys revealed that the African smartphone market grew by 3% year-on-year in Q3 2024 despite macroeconomic challenges. It predicted that smartphone shipments would grow by a “cautious” 1% in 2025. Market shareChinese smartphone vendor Transsion dominated as market leader with a 50% market share, as shipments grew by 8% to 9.3 million units. Realme captured 6% market share, with shipments doubling to 1.1 million units in the third quarter. “The future of Africa’s smartphone market holds immense potential, but significant hurdles remain,” added Pravinkumar.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 12:22 UTC
Boualem Sansal, latest episode in Algeria’s crackdown on intellectuals – The North Africa Post
The whereabouts of the renowned Algerian novelist and intellectual Boualem Sansal have been unknown since he landed in Algeria on November 16. His wife and friends fear he has been persecuted because of his ideas, as part of a larger crackdown on dissidents. Sansal, who was traveling from France, is an outspoken critic of the military regime in Algiers. He irked the military rulers when he mentioned the colonial origins of Algeria’s current borders at the expense of historical Moroccan territories. The Algerian state imposes a blackout on that bloody era.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 12:05 UTC
Djibouti : Djibouti strives to comply with FATF anti-money laundering guidelines
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November 22, 2024 12:02 UTC
Endava appoints Andrew Rossiter to spearhead their Google Cloud practice across the MENA region
Following a year of impressive growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Endava, a leading provider of next-generation technology services, has announced the establishment of a dedicated Google Cloud practice in the region. As a fully certified Google Cloud Partner, Endava is now strongly positioned to enable MENA enterprises — particularly those in Saudi Arabia and the UAE — to efficiently process, analyse, and derive valuable insights from their data at scale. The newly established division will be spearheaded by Andrew Rossiter, the company’s Global Lead for this practice. Having now been relocated to the region, Rossiter will primarily divide his time between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Google Cloud plays a pivotal role in this journey, providing the powerful AI and data capabilities that enable organisations to unlock actionable insights and scale intelligently.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 11:26 UTC
Clinical Trial Management Systems Market Size to Worth USD 5.5 Billion By 2031
These investments are expected to boost the demand for clinical trial management systems to streamline clinical trials. Market Trends:Integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and analytics is a key trend gaining traction in clinical trial management systems. Furthermore, adoption of cloud-based clinical trial management systems is increasing owing to advantages such as easy deployment, scalability, and lower costs. Clinical data management solutions help in digitizing and streamlining clinical trial data across sites, functions, and systems. Key Market TakeawaysClinical trial management systems market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 14.9% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 11:21 UTC
Middle East and North Africa Warming Faster Than Other Regions
“But in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, warming has already surpassed 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius.”Want more breaking news? Modeling a rapidly warming regionThe Middle East and North Africa are predominantly desert ecosystems, with most of the population living in coastal areas. If the world meets low-emissions targets, the rate of warming in the Middle East and North Africa could slow by up to 38%. “Adaptation will be necessary, and these adaptation measures could be tested and developed in the Middle East and North Africa,” Stenchikov said. Accelerated historical and future warming in the Middle East and North Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 09:58 UTC
DigMo launched in Zambia to gamify financial planning for Africa’s mass market
Fintech startup DigMo, which gamified wealth-building tools to low and middle-income earners, has launched in Zambia. By giving customers the chance to win big rewards, the startup says it is encouraging sustainable habits. With an initial rollout in Zambia, DigMo wallet’s first offering, Save to Win, makes putting money away regularly, easy and rewarding with no fixed costs or fees. Save to Win allows users to start with small amounts – from just ZMW10 (US$0.37) – for the chance to win prizes of up to ZMW500,000 (US$19,000). “We are committed to financial planning innovation for low and middle-income earners across Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 09:04 UTC
Lion, Bears, Cockatoos: Vladimir Putin's "Gifts" To Kim Jong's North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent more than 70 animals, including an African lion, brown bears, and cockatoos, to Pyongyang, in a gesture showing the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. The animals, including two yaks, were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Central Zoo by air, accompanied by a team of veterinarians. In return, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent Putin two rare Pungsan hunting dogs in June 2024, ahead of the Russian President's planned visit to Pyongyang. North Korea continues to grapple with the severe effects of international sanctions, food shortages, and a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters. The country's most pressing needs are far from just zoo animals.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 08:42 UTC
Implementation of Strategic Technology Alliance Supporting Five-Year Growth Plan
Implementation of Strategic Technology Alliance Supporting Five-Year Growth Plan Fri, Nov 22, 2024 09:12 CET Report this contentWhite Pearl Technology Group AB (Nasdaq First North: WPTG_B) today announced a strategic technology alliance with leading technology and consulting firms to accelerate innovation and expand market reach across key regions. Marco Marangoni, CEO of White Pearl Technology Group, said: "This alliance marks a significant step in our global expansion strategy. By combining our expertise with these strategic partners, we are well-positioned to accelerate growth across new markets." Ibrahim Srour, Chief Operating Officer of WPTG and co-CEO of ECC, added: "This collaboration creates a powerful platform for innovation and growth. About White Pearl Technology Group AB: White Pearl Technology Group AB (WPTG) is a global technology company specialising in digital transformation solutions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 08:30 UTC
North Korea: Putin gifts Pyongyang zoo with lion, brown bears
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zooRussian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea's main zoo more than 70 animals, including a lion and two brown bears, in yet another display of burgeoning relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. Putin's environment minister, Alexander Kozlov, brought the animals to the North Korean capital on board a cargo plane, Kozlov's office said on its official Telegram channel on Wednesday. The shipment of animals from Moscow also included two yaks, five cockatoos and dozens of pheasants as well as mandarin ducks, Kozlov's office said. The gift comes weeks after the US and South Korea revealed that North Korea had sent thousands of troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 22, 2024 02:08 UTC
Pegasus Airlines aims to grow in CIS countries, North Africa and Middle East: CEO
Pegasus Airlines CEO Guliz Ozturk, speaking at the CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence, stated (21-Nov-2024) strategical areas where the carrier aims to grow include CIS countries, North Africa and the Middle East. Ms Ozturk said: "We would also like to grow to Europe, noting "there are still countries we don't fly to" including Portugal and the Baltics.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 21, 2024 23:45 UTC