Airtel Africa announces the launch of Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited (‘Telesonic’), a state-of-the-art fibre bandwidth service, leveraging ground fibre assets and submarine cable systems to meet the growing demand for wholesale data in Africa. This initiative aims to establish local entities in key markets where Airtel Africa operates to oversee all fibre assets and manage the operational aspects of the wholesale business, with expectations for a long-term positive impact across Africa. Telesonic boasts an extensive fibre network across the continent and has invested in the 2Africa submarine cable system, set to become the most comprehensive submarine cable across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment to addressing Africa’s needs for the digital revolution through cutting-edge fibre-optic solutions. With robust and scalable infrastructure, Airtel Africa aims to bridge the digital divide, unlocking opportunities for innovation and economic growth while connecting people and ideas across borders.

The M23, with alleged ties to Rwanda, detonated explosives in North Kivu’s Sake city 27 kilometers (16 miles) from Goma, residents said as they hurried from fighting between the rebels and security forces. Our correspondent said the rebels had cut off the road which connects the city of Goma to the province of South Kivu via Minova. At least 70% of Sake residents have fled to Goma as rebels continue to advance, said civil society leader Leopold Muisha, who reported four deaths and 25 people injured in recent days. “The rebels are getting closer and closer to Sake (and) the population no longer feels safe,” Muisha said. He accuses neighboring Rwanda of providing military support to the M23 rebels, a claim supported by the United Nations experts but denied by Rwanda.

Each collection – Desert Elegance, Faris, Sama, Noura and Kashida for Home Centre – in the Make More Room for Ramadan campaign celebrates unique textures, fabrics and patterns influenced by the region’s rich heritage, allowing customers to create their own unique style at home this Ramadan. And finally, the fifth curation in Home Centre’s Ramadan collection is an exclusive collaboration with Kashida Design aptly titled Kashida for Home Centre. Image Credit: Supplied“As a homegrown brand from the region, Ramadan is very special to us,” says Sameer Jain, CEO, Home Centre. “Ramadan being a month of gathering, togetherness, and wholesome moments at home, our campaign revolves around the concept of making more room for memories during Ramadan,” says Siddarth Sivaprakash, Head of Marketing, Home Centre. The core idea behind the campaign is to encourage individuals and families to expand the intangible spaces within their hearts and homes during Ramadan.”

Now under the tutelage of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2017 winning coach Hugo Broos, a new generation of fighters have emerged in the Bafana Bafana camp. Coming into the competition as underdogs, Bafana Bafana were drawn in a tricky Group E consisting of Tunisia, Mali and Namibia. A tactical masterclass by Hugo Broos saw the youthful Bafana Bafana outclass the star-studded Atlas Lions with a 2-0 scoreline to send shockwaves across the continent. Semi-Finals (Nigeria vs South Africa)A renewed rivalry sees South Africa preparing to take on old-time foes, Nigeria in the semi-finals. Preceding that, the two sides met in the 2000 edition where Nigeria outclassed the South Africans 2-0 in Uyo.

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Australia v South Africa | Second ODIThe Commbank ODI series moves to North Sydney Oval where South Africa will be looking to respond from their crushing defeat in the first game against Australia in Adelaide

Unless donors resume funding quickly and in full, [UNRWA] says, it could run out of resources by the end of February. How have UNRWA donors and UN leaders responded to Israel’s allegations? Guterres underscored these messages in a closed-door meeting with 35 UNRWA donors and partners on 30 January. As the largest humanitarian actor in Gaza, UNRWA is the primary conduit for international aid coming into the besieged enclave. Especially in Gaza, UNRWA has become part and parcel of daily life.

South Africa's star allrounder underlined her value to the side as the Proteas eye an unprecedented series win against AustraliaMarizanne Kapp revealed she had to be talked into playing in South Africa's history-making one-day international win over Australia on Wednesday. "But then after speaking to our physio and doctor, they assured me that pain meds would kick in. 01:37 Play video 'Everyone is catching up': Kapp hails historic winWith the ODI series level 1-1 and with South Africa now trailing by two points in the multi-format series, Kapp wants her team to capitalise in Saturday's final one-dayer. If the Proteas can secure a second ODI win, they can level the series at six points apiece going into next week's one-off Test. "We've had England in this situation in the past, in the T20 series we had Australia there and we just let it slip the last game," she said.

The container market grew 0.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, ending at 173.8 million TEU. Compared to 2019, before the pandemic hit, the market was up 1.5 percent, according to the latest update from BIMCO. "Container market growth has lagged behind overall economic development significantly as the world economy has grown 10 percent since 2019,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO. The container fleet capacity in 2023 increased eight percent from 2022 and 21 percent from 2019, the update added. Rasmussen adds: “Initially, the container market saw a strong rebound from the Covid crisis.

The Lobito Atlantic Railway connects northwest Zambia across southern DRC to the Benguela rail line in Angola and ultimately to the port of Lobito. The terms of the Reserved Capacity Agreements mark the first long-term commercial commitments to the Lobito Atlantic Railway. In 2022, the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium, comprising Trafigura, Mota-Engil and Vecturis, was awarded a 30-year concession for the operation, management and maintenance of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) and for the Lobito Minerals port. Angola, Zambia, DRC rail project to up trade and spur clean energy sectorThe governments of Angola, DRC, Zambia and the US Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) support the railway project to refurbish the Lobito Atlantic Corridor. The investment will enable renovating sections of the railway line and associated infrastructure and secure more than 1,500 wagons and 35 locomotives.

Gorilla has inaugurated its new office in Cairo, establishing both a hub for its Value-Added Services Business and a Regional Headquarters. This significant financial infusion underscores Gorilla's dedication to digitally transforming Egypt and enhancing its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Furthermore, Gorilla is broadening its distribution network and enhancing its offerings in cybersecurity solutions and data center operations to accommodate the region's rapid growth. "In 2024, we are poised to firmly position ourselves as a catalyst for innovative transformation in MENA," said Jay Chandan, CEO and Chairman of Gorilla Technology Group. About Gorilla Technology Group Inc."Empowering Your Tomorrow"Gorilla, headquartered in London U.K., is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, and IoT technology.

Ten companies, five of which are from Africa, have been selected for Startup Boost, a global programme for social impact startups run by Sweden-based tech consulting company tretton37. Startup Boost, introduced in the latter part of 2023, offers pro bono help for startups that are looking to make an impact and challenge the world. Almost 50 applicants were selected for the programme, with 10 now picked – five from Africa. The selected startups will be provided free support in areas such as programming, design, and strategy, based around their specific needs. We’re excited to support the ten startups that were chosen and together make a positive impact in the world,” said Deniz Yildirim, CEO of tretton37.

In 2017, Senegalese troops led the West African mission sent to neighbouring The Gambia to force out long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh after he refused to accept he had lost an election. And in a region beset by coups, President Sall has been a key actor in the push by Ecowas to force military leaders to conduct elections and hand over power to civilians.

Archaeologists in Morocco have unearthed more than 80 human footprints dating back around 100,000 years and believed to be the oldest in North Africa. The footprints, probably left by five Homo sapiens, including children, were discovered on the coast of Larache, a city 90 kilometres (55 miles) south of Tangier, by archaeologists from Morocco, Spain, France, and Germany. "This group (of Homo sapiens) was crossing the beach towards the sea, probably in search of food and shellfish," Anass Sedrati, curator at the archaeological site of Lixus Larache, told AFP. The researchers, whose study was published in scientific journal Nature in January, said the footprints were some of the world's best-preserved human traces and the oldest in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean. "It would be interesting then to follow this erosion and uncover new traces that would provide more details on Homo sapiens who lived along this coast."

Morocco has sent a strong rebuking message to South Africa for its malicious and disruptive meddling in the Sahara issue and the UN-led political process. “South Africa was and will remain a marginal actor in the Moroccan Sahara issue and a dissonant voice, without any influence or weight,” said Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita at a press conference held Tuesday in Rabat. Bourita’s comments show Morocco’s firm standing regarding its territorial integrity and its reprobation of the talks held last week in Pretoria by UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura. But the Algerian regime, which funds, arms and shelters the Polisario armed militias, continues to refuse to take part in a new round of round-table talks with impunity. Half of the Southern African Development Community members have pulled out their recognition to the self-proclaimed SADR, while a third of them opened consulates in Dakhla and Laayoune.