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JD.com, also known as Jingdong, was recently recognized in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024. This recognition highlights JD.com’s excellence and leadership in the global supply chain sector. “The supply chain organizations in this year’s Top 25 were notable for better protecting growth rates in a challenging operating environment, while at the same time delivering more sustainable operations,” said Simon Bailey, VP Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice. Last year, JD Logistics introduced the Supply Chain Emission Management Platform (SCEMP), a groundbreaking platform for managing the carbon footprint of logistics transportation. About the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25Supply Chain Top 25 ranking comprises two main components: business performance and community opinion.

Empowering Arab Artists: Suhel Nafar, Head of Empire West Asia/North AfricaSuhel Nafar speaks to his journey and influence in the global music scene, focusing on his work with EMPIRE’s West Asia/North Africa division to promote Arab artists worldwide. When I was at Spotify, I noticed a gap in female artist representation, which was around 2 to 3%. In 2023, at Empire, out of over 400 artists we distributed, 40% were female artists. One thing that artists need to understand is that they need to find the right deal. Other than that, Empire artists had almost 200 covers and banners across various platforms in 2023.

The global nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a robust expansion from USD 1.18 billion in 2023 to an estimated USD 2.1 billion by 2033. The findings of the study shed light on key trends and drivers shaping the trajectory of the NPC treatment market. Hospital pharmacies are expected to hold 40% of the market share in 2023 for nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment market. Asia Pacific Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment market size is expected to possess 47% market share in 2023. Middle East and Africa is expected to possess 41% market share for nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment market in 2023.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has welcomed the announcement of a $92 million investment into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. The Canada Research Coordinating Committee is part of a consortium of research funders who work with the NRF under the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Funding and local research into climate change adaptation and mitigation strategiesTwo other local projects under the initiative are funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). NRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, said the financial boost to the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation comes at an opportune time. The funding will propel these research projects to greater heights.”The International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation requires that projects address at least two of the eight representative key risks identified in the sixth assessment report of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The analysis does not include the potential impact of COVID-19 on diabetes prevalence and burden. The authors primarily report on diabetes prevalence and burden; however, they also provide mortality estimates in the analysis. The investigators found that North Africa and the Middle East had an age-standardized total diabetes prevalence of 9.3%, and Oceania had the highest regional age-standardized prevalence of 12.3%. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the main driver of the global diabetes burden, accounting for nearly all diabetes cases (96%) and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Between 2021 and 2050, the global diabetes prevalence is estimated to increase by 59.7%, from 6.1% in 2021 to 9.8% in 2025.

After four years in office without any major economic or diplomatic achievement, President Tebboune of Algeria has already started his premature electoral campaign touring the country. In 2019, amid the pro-democracy protests that ousted ailing president Bouteflika, Tebboune was the civilian curtain of then Algerian kingmaker General Gaid Saleh. Soon after the sudden death of Gaid Saleh, Tebboune survived a purge into Gaid Saleh men in the regime, by pledging allegiance to new military ruler Chengriha. Had Putin delayed his invasion of Ukraine, Algeria could have been already in negotiations with the IMF for a structural adjustment. At the economic level, Algeria’s economic edifice stands on one pillar: gas.

Fluenta's advanced flare management services have been installed in Nigeria's Dangote Refinery as well. "We are excited to partner with Fluenta, a company that shares our vision for a sustainable future," said Omar Ben Ayed, SEGITEC's CEO. Supporting operatorsIn line with the Paris Agreement, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising environmental impact are top priorities for petrochemical and oil and gas companies, and flare management forms a significant part of it. Algeria has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 22% by 2030, Tunisia increased its ambition in the revised National Determined Contribution (NDC) by setting a conditional emissions reduction target of 45% below 2010 levels by 2030, and Gabon included a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. SEGITEC and Fluenta will be displaying at NAPEC 2024 from 14-16 October in Algeria.

The following institutions were removed from ZIMCHE’s accredited list:Girne American University (Northern Cyprus)Sharda University of IndiaParul University (India)Near East University (Northern Cyprus)University of Kyrenia (Northern Cyprus)The European University of Lefke (Northern Cyprus)University of Nicosia (Northern Cyprus)Other than agents and representatives, none of the impacted universities from India and Northern Cyprus currently have a physical presence in Zimbabwe. ZIMCHE was established by the Zimbabwe government in 2006 to regulate teaching standards, examinations, academic qualifications and research in higher education institutions. In recent years, universities in Northern Cyprus have intensified their recruitment of international students with a particular focus on Asia and Africa. The five Cypriot universities on the list are found in the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is not recognised by any government outside of Turkey. Some Middle Eastern countries do not recognise higher education certificates issued by universities in the region and Nigerian authorities have warned of “unscrupulous” agents and human trafficking in Northern Cyprus.

President William Ruto has raised concerns over the underfunding of Africa’s renewable energy development. The President said Africa possesses the highest untapped potential of renewable energy reserves in the world but had only managed 3 gigawatts of the global increase. He said Kenya had made tremendous efforts in renewable and clean energy, adding that the country’s power grid is 93% green. The President said Africa launched the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative at COP28 to promote the growth of clean energy manufacturing. He said this potential puts the continent at an advantage to seize the economic opportunities within the global energy transition.

Nigeria is reinforcing security to tackle oil theft and the vandalism targeting its onshore pipeline and oil fields, but the issue is still far from being resolved. In April, Nigeria recruited 1,486 personnel to boost internal security operations in the country’s crude production heartland, according to local media sources. Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer with an average 1.8 million barrels daily. But attacks by armed groups and theft forced many firms like Shell and Exxon to sell their assets. Nigerian oil and gas management analyst Aminu Ghandi told DW that oil theft is becoming very lucrative for perpetrators.

“The absence of critical services is placing refugees and migrants at great risk of harm and death and is also triggering dangerous secondary onward movements,” Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR special envoy for the central Mediterranean situation told journalists at a briefing Tuesday in Geneva. “Some refugees and migrants underestimate the risks, while many fall victim to the narratives of smugglers and traffickers,” he said. The report highlights the horrors faced by refugees and migrants who risk their lives moving on dangerous routes stretching from the East and Horn of Africa and West Africa towards North Africa’s Atlantic coast, and across the Central Mediterranean Sea to Europe. So, basically these are in key hubs, key crossing routes that are used by migrants and refugees,” he said. “We would need that to save more lives and bring back to safety people stranded or abandoned there,” Cochetel said.

The e-mobility sector in Kenya has urged the government to reconsider proposals to introduce tax on EVs on electric motorcycles, e-buses and lithium-ion batteries. Kenya has published the Bill which proposes a wide array of tax and administrative measures affecting different tax laws. Kenya: Surge in EV registrations as incentives start to pay offBasiGo Kenya is a major player in the East African e-mobility sector. If the incentives are removed, it will discourage the growth of the e-mobility sector and the uptake of EVs. “There has been increased uptake of electric buses and electric bicycles in Kenya with numerous start-ups setting up in Kenya.

MONTRÉAL & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Transat and Porter Airlines are launching the first phase of their transformative joint venture. “Porter’s growing presence throughout North America fits perfectly with Air Transat’s international routes,” said Edmond Eldebs, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Porter Airlines. By renewing its fleet with the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category, Air Transat is committed to a more sustainable travel industry. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.comAbout PorterSince 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm.

South Africa’s Revio, a payment orchestration platform that helps merchants optimise their order to cash lifecycle, has rebranded to “Precium”, a move made to signify the company’s growth from a local processor to a global payments platform. Founded in 2020 and launched in 2021, Revio is a Africa-focused payment orchestration platform that minimises the complexity, cost, and risk of payment operations, to help merchants reach and retain more customers. “What started as a venture to provide world-class payment technologies to South African merchants has since become a platform to enable global merchants to access emerging African markets. “This exponential growth also attracted the interest of global businesses inside and outside of our industry with similar sounding names to Revio. After careful consideration, we decided to rebrand to future-proof our continued growth and global presence.