ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa defeated a battling United States by 18 runs in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday. Opening batsman De Kock, his country's leading run-maker in the format, reached his 15th T20 international fifty off 26 balls. In four previous visits to the crease at the World Cup, the 31-year-old had a best of just 20 against Sri Lanka. Slow left-armer Harmeet brought the United States back into the match by removing De Kock and fellow dangerman David Miller (0) in the space of two balls. The USA limped to 73-4 off the first 10 overs before opener Gous and Harmeet suddenly reignited their team's hopes.

The Proteas continued their unbeaten run with their fifth consecutive win in the World Cup and the latest win will further boost their maiden title bid. With England and West Indies also being drawn into Group 2 of Super 8, the Proteas fans will celebrate two big points against the USA. Quinton and Aiden Markram added 110 runs off just 58 balls for the third wicket to keep South Africa on track for a big total. The USA struggled for any meaningful partnerships but Gous kept the scorecard moving by smashing unbeaten 80 runs off 47 balls. South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africa's volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighbouring Benin, a new report said Wednesday, the latest trend in the militants' movements to wealthier West African coastal nations. Uncertain Motives of Sahel ExtremistsThe Clingendael report said that it's unclear the motive of the Sahel extremists in the park or what their relationship with other armed groups there would be. Security analysts say it offers opportunities for logistics and more influence amid a booming illegal trade across the porous border. Across many villages in Nigeria's northwest, banditry — not jihadi fighters — remains the major security threat, Barnett said. The bandits have on one or two occasions in the past collaborated with jihadi fighters as two separate groups in carrying out attacks.

The DCO will allow the construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure to transport captured CO 2 as part of the HyNet CCS cluster. Within the HyNet Cluster, Eni’s T&S system will significantly and safely abate emissions from third party industries. It is also spearheading the Bacton Thames Net Zero project, which aims to decarbonise the South East of England and Thames region. In addition, the recent acquisition of Neptune Energy, has opened up access to three more CO 2 storage licenses strategically located in the North Sea. These licenses further reinforce Eni UK CCS portfolio, which currently accounts for a total gross storage capacity of about 1 giga tons in the Country.

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Orange says plans to expand in North AfricaCAIRO (Reuters) - The chief executive of French telecoms operator Orange said on Wednesday that his firm planned to expand in North Africa. Stephane Richard said at a news conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo that the expansion would be through new operations in Tunisia and Morocco. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Yara Bayoumy; Editing by Pravin Char)

A new report says there is mounting evidence that jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africa’s volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring BeninJihadis from Africa’s Sahel have crossed into Nigeria’s north, a new report says. They say the park and most protected wildlife areas in Nigeria are poorly patrolled, making them easy targets for armed groups. The Clingendael report said it is unclear what the motive of the Sahel extremists in the park is and what their relationship with other armed groups there will be. Across many villages in Nigeria's northwest, banditry — not jihadi fighters — remains the major security threat, Barnett said. The bandits have on a few occasions in the past collaborated with jihadi fighters as two separate groups in carrying out attacks.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is proud to announce its participation and sponsorship at the first-ever City of Tshwane Energy Summit, hosted by the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA). These comprehensive strategies aim to create sustainable energy solutions and drive climate resilience within the region. This escalating demand highlights the urgent need for a clean energy transition to address global energy challenges and mitigate climate change. “DBSA is honoured to participate in the inaugural City of Tshwane Energy Summit, organised by TEDA. “Our focus is on finding innovative, sustainable energy solutions that bridge the gap in the current energy crisis.

The US Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has called for vendors to provide quotations for the supply and installation of a solar array backup system. Hybrid inverter capacity – 60kW. Inverter should have network connectivity capabilities and be able to login, configure and monitor inverter parameters. Should be able to login to lithium batteries to configure and monitor battery parameters. Information can be found at www.sam.gov,” the tender notice from the US Embassy states.

Nigeria exported ₦58.65 billion (around $39m) worth of electricity to its neighbours in West Africa in the first quarter of 2024. The total value of exported electricity from Nigeria in 2022 was $50.98m and its exports of “energy goods” in Q4 2023 stood at ₦31.04 billion (around $20.5m). Nigeria: Cross-border customers owe more than $50m for electricityReducing electricity exports from NigeriaLast month, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said international electricity consumers owe it more than $50 million for electricity it provided last year. From 1 May, NERC started to cap electricity exports to Benin, Niger and Togo. See the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics (Q1 2024) report.

African startups are invited to apply for the 10k2Startup initiative, which aims to back ventures solving real-world problems with between US$10,000 and US$50,000 in funding as well as other types of support. Founded by Julius Nkansah Owusu-Kyerematen, who is the head of multi-channel mid-market skills with Google, 10k2Startup recognises that funding and strategic guidance are crucial barriers to growth and scale for startups. The Ghana-based initiative addresses these challenges head-on by offering investments ranging US$10,000 to US$50,000 in exchange for an equity stake of between 15 per cent and 25 cent. 10k2Startup also aims to be a strategic growth partner for the startups it supports. The initiative is industry-agnostic, and is simply looking for tech-enabled startups that leverage cutting-edge technology to drive groundbreaking solutions.

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USA will look to build on their success and cause another upset against favourites South Africa at North Sound, Antigua. Who: USA vs South AfricaWhat: ICC T20 World Cup Super EightsWhen: Wednesday, June 19, 10:30am (14:30 GMT)Where: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and BarbudaHow: Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverageThe Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup opens with an unexpected competitor. Team USA have entered the Caribbean leg of the tournament as a surprise package and are determined not to bow out any time soon. USA: L W W L WSouth Africa: W W W W L🏏 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | #SAvUSA It’s Super 8 Time! ⚡️ Watch the Proteas take on the USA as they aim to get their Super 8 campaign started with a “W”.

At GITEX Africa, Mohammed Jalal, the Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Protei had a chat with TechAfrica News. Since then, the company has significantly expanded its footprint, particularly across the Middle East, the Levant, and North Africa. In North Africa, Protei has established itself as a pivotal player by offering a range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the region’s telecom operators. Protei’s influence in North Africa is already substantial, with operations in Tunisia, Mauritania, and Sudan, and several potential projects on the horizon. As Protei continues to expand and influence the region, it remains a key player in the ongoing digital transformation of North Africa.

It’s over!”The asylum-seekers finally emerged from the sea defeated, but there was no doubt that they would try to reach the U.K. again. Europe's increasingly strict asylum rules, growing xenophobia and hostile treatment of migrants were pushing them north. While the U.K. government has been hostile, too, many migrants have family or friends in the U.K. and a perception they will have more opportunities there. While boat crossings across the Channel represent only a tiny fraction of migration to the U.K., France agreed last year to hold migrants back in exchange for hundreds of millions of euros. At least 20 people have died so far this year trying to reach the U.K., according to Utopia 56.