Building on this successful experience and the enthusiasm generated by its products and solutions, Epson is back in force this year to present its latest innovations and strengthen its partnerships in the region. “GITEX AFRICA is an ideal destination for regional IT decision makers to experience Epson solutions that deliver flexibility, efficiency, and impact in scanning, projection, and printing. Epson’s ink tank printing technology ensures superior print quality, long-term savings and promotes environmentally conscious printing practices. The solutions on display are the EB-810E, Workforce DS-790WN, WorkForce Pro WF-M5899DWF | Business Inkjet | Inkjet Printers | Printers | Products | Epson Europe and PanaCast 50 Room System (jabra.com). Thanks to Epson printing solution, we now have complete control over label dimensions and content, allowing us to drastically reduce waste.

Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced Monday that Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, would serve as the country’s acting president until elections are held. Under the Iranian constitution, Iran’s vice first president takes over if the president dies, with Khamenei’s assent, and a new presidential election would be called within 50 days. Raisi won Iran’s 2021 presidential election, a vote that saw the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic’s history. The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Raisi launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel just last month.

The weakness indicates high interest rates and inflation are depressing consumer and industrial demand, especially in Europe, at a time when supply is rising from non-OPEC producers such as the United States. This could bolster arguments for OPEC+ to maintain production curbs at a June 1 meeting. Demand from refiners is soft, even though their crude intake capacity has increased with the end of springtime maintenance.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the prospects for the global construction industry up to 2028. The challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment will see growth in the global construction industry slow in 2024. Real global construction output is anticipated to grow by 1.6%, having grown by 4.1% in 2023. Given the country's dominance across the global construction market, global real construction output growth excluding China will be flat at 0.4%. A comprehensive benchmarking of 91 leading construction markets according to construction market value and growthAnalysis of the latest data on construction output trends in key markets.

After the United States, Argentina and Canada are home to two of the largest Jewish communities in the Americas. York University professor David S. Koffman and I recently co-edited the book, Promised Lands North and South: Jewish Canada and Jewish Argentina in Conversation, which is the first to comparatively explore Jewish communities in the two countries, Argentina and Canada. Among Jewish Manitobans, this produced a sense of concern over the possible disappearance of the province’s Jewish community. In 1995, the Winnipeg Jewish community encouraged Jewish Argentines to emigrate to the city. When the Winnipeg Jewish community faced what seemed an insurmountable demographic challenge, it found a solution in Jewish Argentina.

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Leading academic Professor Constantinos Mylonas has been announced as the opening keynote speaker at Aquaculture Africa 2024 (AFRAQ24) this November. The conference, which is themed “Blue Farming: New Horizons for Economic Growth”, will highlight some of the latest aquaculture research, innovations and investments to underpin continued growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa. For the first time, Aquaculture Africa 2024 will take place in a Francophone country. In addition to regular programme topics of interest to African aquaculture, the event will continue to feature unparalleled educational and networking opportunities, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information. All conference details will be updated on the event page on the World Aquaculture Society website.

In the past few days, Tunisian authorities arrested lawyers and journalists in an “”an unprecedented repressive clampdown,” Amnesty International said. As the Tunisian regime continues to scapegoat migrants for its economic crisis, thousands of migrants have suffered violence and have been thrown in harsh conditions on the Algerian and Libyan borders. The critics who denounce the inhumane treatment reserved to migrants face arrest like Saadia Mosbah, a black Tunisian activist who defends migrants’ rights. The US and the EU have asked the Tunisian government to clarify and condemn the targeting of critics and migrants. However, the Tunisian President seems unconcerned as he seems to be replicating the Gaddafi tactics of weaponizing migration by using migrants as pawns in negotiating aid with the EU.

Canon Central and North Africa ( https://www.Canon-CNA.com ), a global leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with GITEX Africa 2024, the largest technology and startup event in Africa, happening from 29 – 31 May in Marrakech, Morocco. Marking the inaugural presence at GITEX Africa, Canon will unveil its "World Unseen" campaign through an exclusive photography exhibition. This exhibition invites visitors – blind, partially sighted, and sighted – to experience photography in a unique, innovative, and immersive way, like never before. The “World Unseen” exhibition is not merely a showcase; it's a transformative pathway, offering multi-sensory experiences that connect individuals, including those with visual impairments, with powerful images and stories through elevated prints, audio descriptions, soundscapes, and braille, fostering inclusivity and deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives. 1B-30 and World Unseen booth, located in Hall 17D-10, at GITEX Africa which is happening in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco.

Morocco’s industry and trade ministry has found that the electric oven’s market is marred by dumping and plans to impose import duty of up to 62%, Moroccan media reported. Citing unnamed ministry sources, le360 said the dumping rate was as high as 74% in the electric oven’s market. Ovens by Turkey’s ITIMAT will be subjected to an anti-dumping rate of 34%, as Morocco and Turkey have signed an FTA. The dumping of the local market has ditches prices and undermined Moroccan manufacturers, according to a study cited by the media. Morocco and Turkey introduced amendments to the FTA in 2020, following complaints by Morocco’s textile industry of anti-competition practices.

Date: Issue 130 - May 2024 Update: May 20, 2024The Gulf Region and the Middle East are crucial export markets for the Turkish Defense and Aerospace Industry. In 2023, Türkiye successfully exported 230 types of defense and aerospace products to 185 countries across different geographies. Türkiye has signed contracts for the sale of 770 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to 50 countries, many of which are in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and for the export of 4,500 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles to 40 countries. Due to its NATO-standard high-tech product range, competitive pricing, and openness to technology transfer, Türkiye has garnered significant interest in Middle Eastern and African countries. In recent years, Turkish Defense and Aerospace Industry firms have signed three-digit contracts for the export of defense and aerospace products to countries in these two markets.

African growth capital impact firm Secha Capital has launched a training programme called the Junior Operator-Investor Network (JOIN), which it says will cultivate the next generation of leaders in business management, operations and investment. Secha Capital is a black, female-founded growth capital impact firm employing an operator-investor model and investing in companies across sectors in Southern Africa that are making the tech-enabled transition into the green economy. It announced a first close of ZAR300 million (US$15.7 million) of its second fund, the target size of which is ZAR650 million (US$34 million), last September. “We are proud to launch the JOIN programme to create an arsenal of operator-investors in Africa,” said Tebogo Masekwameng, Secha Capital principal. The programme is accepting applications for its inaugural June 2024 cohort here.

Land has been secured for a 10GW capacity onshore wind farm, which is to be built in Egypt. Register with us to get a 10% discount on your Enlit Africa (21-23 May) delegate pass, using the code 3SI10DLThis will allow the three companies to conduct the necessary development studies to progress the onshore wind project. Of referenceEgypt: onshore wind farm to be built in more than $10 billion dealOnshore wind farm to save country billionsMasdar and the Egyptian government said the wind project will produce 47,790GWh of clean energy per year. “The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42% of its energy from renewables by 2030. Record year for wind energy, with Kenya, Egypt ones to watch – report

Energy has been a major area of cooperation between China and South Africa over the past years. "While contributing to reduced carbon emission, it will also significantly ease power shortage in South Africa." Allister Lightburn, a council member of Atlantis, said China and South Africa have maintained close relations ever since the times of apartheid and supported each other. Regarding the proposal by President Xi to build a community with a shared future, Lightburn said the vision is widely accepted in South Africa. "China is a very strong partner of South Africa, and the future of South Africa is going to be linked to benefits from cooperation with China," Bhula, CEO of the Redstone project, said.

The lines of financing expected from ICD would strengthen the Bank’s capacity and reinforce its intervention in the private sector, particularly for enterprises with substantial development impact in ICD and Afreximbank’s Member States. As partners of the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme, Afreximbank, ITFC and ICD are committed to promoting south-to-south trade among African and Arab countries for a common goal of advancing socio-economic prosperity and building sustainable trade and development across the regions. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Prof. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank said: “I take this opportunity to thank Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol and the entire team at ITFC and ICD for the continued partnership with Afreximbank. The arrangements we have entered into today with the two institutions will go a long way in supporting Afreximbank in addressing the funding and structural challenges that stand in the way of Africa’s integration agenda.”