CMC Networks designed and implemented a hybrid network consisting of SD-WAN interconnected with SafetySA’s existing MPLS. Businesses simply can’t afford to have rigid, legacy network infrastructure hindering their growth,” said Marisa Trisolino, CEO at CMC Networks. CMC Networks can control SafetySA’s underlay network connectivity via IP packet forwarding, ensuring the seamless provisioning of services across SafetySA’s network. CMC Networks is delivering a fully managed service with a full suite of features including a dedicated service manager, SLA reporting, trend analysis and extensive consulting. CMC is leveraging Zero-Trust and Layer 3-4 security capabilities to ensure that only valid, secure traffic travels across SafetySA’s network.

A recent webinar around water demand management practices had various water sector experts talk about technology and how to change people’s behaviour for sustainable water practices. Dr Kirsty Carden, director of UCT’s Future Water Institute, discussed water-sensitive design, which is a particular way of thinking about water management. Access the webinar hereWatch: The benefits of water demand managementCities tend to have a more structured approach to water demand management, but that doesn’t mean rural and informal areas don’t need programmatic responses to managing water demand. This is why a new strategy had to be formulated for multiple water resources, which also included water demand management strategies. Pointing to a recent Water Research Commission report on water availability, Govender said South Africa needs billions of rands to fix water infrastructure.

ProximityOn the other hand, locally generated green hydrogen, in Europe, has a number of distinct advantages. Additionally, advancements in technology will continue to drive down the cost of green hydrogen production in Europe, making it an increasingly competitive option. StatementLastly, nurturing a robust local green hydrogen industry can position Europe as a global leader in clean energy technology. Thankfully, this has already been a key topic for many of the companies pioneering the European green hydrogen market. About the author: Luc Graré is head of Central and Eastern Europe for green hydrogen company Lhyfe and is responsible for green hydrogen sales, development, and production activities in Germany, the Benelux countries, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe.

Cisco partners with Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub) to launch EDGE Centre. Clayton Naidoo, Senior Director for Country Digital Acceleration at Cisco Africa, stated, “Bringing the Cisco EDGE experience to regions including the North West is essential to provide South Africans with a chance to participate in the global digital economy. MafiHub Incubatio CentreThe MafiHub incubation center in Mafikeng is the sixth EDGE Centre in South Africa, with additional locations across the country in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Joseph Ndaba, CEO of Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub, emphasized, “We believe that technology is truly powerful when combined with education and upskilling. In South Africa, Cisco has trained nearly 260,000 learners through this program, with a strong female participation rate of 50%.

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) is planning to get its first bank by June 2024 in a move to secure funding for the development of regional energy infrastructure. The bank named as African Energy Bank (AEB) would be launched no later than June 30, 2024. APPO will set up the bank in partnership with Afreximbank. Today, we are doing everything we can to ensure that the African Energy Bank becomes a reality by June 30, 2024,” Benin Minister of Energy, Water and Mines Samou Seidou Adambi said. The organization gave itself until March 31, 2024, to choose a host country for the bank.

Construction is scheduled to commence next year on a R1 billion solar energy project aimed at providing electricity to the Tharisa mine in South Africa’s North West province. The Rustenburg-based project is designed to generate up to 40MW of photovoltaic power to supply electricity to Tharisa Minerals’ platinum group metals and chrome mine. The Buffelspoort Solar Energy project responds to the current energy challenges and load shedding in South Africa, as Tharisa aims to enhance the stability of its electricity supply by diversifying away from reliance on the state utility. Chariot’s CEO, Benoit Garrivier, confirmed that construction of the solar energy facility is set to commence in the second quarter of 2024. Chariot focuses on developing, financing, and operating renewable projects in Africa and selling renewable energy to private off-takers, making South Africa an important market for the company due to its favorable conditions for renewable energy projects.

I would like to thank the entire Heidelberg Materials team for their outstanding performance in what continues to be a very challenging business environment. In September 2023, Heidelberg Materials acquired the Green Drop Rock Products business in Canada. With this investment, Heidelberg Materials is strengthening its presence in one of its core markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Also in October, Heidelberg Materials North America has acquired the aggregate assets of Bach & Co. in New York. Heidelberg Materials expects the positive developments over the past few months to continue in almost all core markets until the end of 2023.

In a move set to reshape the solar landscape in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, Menlo Electric, the burgeoning solar component distributor, has officially partnered with Tongwei Solar, a Fortune Global 500 PV brand and one of the top five Tier 1 module manufacturers worldwide. This partnership is aimed at harnessing Tongwei Solar’s cutting-edge capabilities and leveraging Menlo Electric’s expanding footprint in the region, to provide solar solutions in the EMEA solar market. Tongwei Solar, known for its remarkable accomplishments over the last 41 years, has achieved consistent growth and currently boasts the highest global market share in high-purity polysilicon production and sales. The collaboration with Tongwei Solar underscores Menlo Electric’s commitment to bridging the gap between top global manufacturers and the EMEA market. In expressing his enthusiasm for the newly-formed partnership, Bartosz Majewski, CEO of Menlo Electric, remarked, “We are excited to partner with Tongwei Solar and bring their products to all 37 countries we are currently present in the EMEA region.

WeWork South Africa clarifies that it is separate from WeWork's North American strategic re-organisation. Source: WeWork. “WeWork South Africa is 100% independently owned by SiSebenza, and operates independently from WeWork in the US and Canada,” say Andrew Robinson and Stefano Migliore, the owners of WeWork South Africa. “While our counterparts work to improve their business’ economics, position their community to grow, and enable their company to continue delivering best-in-class services to its members, our operations remain unchanged. “We will continue to provide the service and experience our members have come to expect from us,” adds the local South African team whose focus is on expanding the WeWork brand into Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, and growing its presence in South Africa.

The war between rival militaries in Sudan has interrupted encouraging signs of dialogue between Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan and “effectively put on hold” talks over disputed Abyei, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Monday. “With the conflict in Sudan, the conditions are not conducive for talks on the final status of Abyei. “Key Sudanese and South Sudanese leaders have not expressed the desire to engage on these topics,” she added. The Abyei area, which is rich in oil resources, straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan, and is claimed by both sides. The Security Council first authorized a peacekeeping force there in June 2011, a few weeks before South Sudan became the world’s youngest independent nation.

The Ivory Coast-based StarNews Mobile, Africa’s leading mobile video network, has secured US$3 million in funding from investors that include three French professional footballers. Launched in July 2017, StarNews Mobile targets the mass market with a network of over 50 mobile channels offering celebrity-based content priced at low daily subscription rates. The revenue generated from the subscription fee is then shared between the operator, the content provider and StarNews Mobile. Its US$3 million funding round is led by Janngo Capital, and also includes French football players Aurelien Tchouameni, Jules Kounde, and Mike Maignan of Excellence Sport Nation, best known as players for Real Madrid, Barcelona, and AC Milan, respectively. We are proud to lead this funding round to help unlock further growth, impact, and market expansion,” said Fatoumata Bâ, founder and executive chair of Janngo Capital.

Some 600 Egyptian nationals residing illegally in Libya queued, Monday (Nov. 06), outside the Tripoli based- Directorate of Combatting Illegal Migration (DCIM) to receive a pass that would enable them to leave Libya. Until recently, United Nations agencies were responsible for repatriating refugees and migrants in Libya. "A group of illegal Egyptian migrants will be deported from the premises of the Directorate of Combatting Illegal Migration, for having entered illegally the Libyan territory. Today, the number of illegal migrants being deported is around 600 Egyptian nationals." Thousands of Egyptians have lived in Libya for years, many working in sectors agriculture, construction, and other sectors.

The result is a warming, slightly spicy, slightly smoky red sauce. Holding a pan of shakshuka - Alvarez/Getty ImagesHistorians don't know exactly when or from whom shakshuka originated. In 1894, it was referred to as a Tunisian dish; in 1896, it was referenced as an Egyptian dish, and; in 1899, it was noted as a Turkish dish. Variations On Shakshuka You Might SeeEggs in purgatory - Bulgac/Getty ImagesIn Spain, shakshuka often includes spicy chorizo, trading the vegetarian aspect of the dish for some meaty heft. In her book, Joan Nathan discusses Israeli chef Ika Zaken's version of shakshuka, which combines the Tunisian şakşuka with Maghrebi and Spanish shakshuka in a dish that has eggplant, peppers, chorizo, and eggs.

Air Algerie has rescheduled plans for its upcoming Algiers – London Gatwick service. Originally set to commence in November 2023, the airline has adjusted the launch date to December 2, 2023, tentatively, as observed by Aeroroutes. The new schedule features flights operating on Fridays and Saturdays between Algiers and London Gatwick. Outbound Flights (Algiers to London Gatwick):– AH2058: Departure from Algiers at 15:10, arrival at London Gatwick at 16:40 (Fridays)– AH2058: Departure from Algiers at 19:30, arrival at London Gatwick at 21:00 (Saturdays)Inbound Flights (London Gatwick to Algiers)– AH2059: Departure from London Gatwick at 17:55, arrival at Algiers at 21:40 (Fridays)– AH2059: Departure from London Gatwick at 22:00, arrival at Algiers at 01:45 the following day (Saturdays)Air Algerie plans to operate the Algiers – London Gatwick route utilizing Boeing 737-600 aircraft, offering passengers a twice-weekly service. At present, reservations for this route remain unavailable, awaiting further updates and confirmation from the airline.

West and North Africa have adopted recommendations to solve value chain challenges in energy transition and food systems to spur intra-regional development. The recommendations were adopted at the end of a three-day United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) intergovernmental committee of senior officers and experts conference, hosted by Ghana. in the two regions to implement in response to the structural causes of perennial energy and food crisis. Mrs Ngone Diop, Director of ECA West Africa said: "The mutual learning will help strengthen and make progress with intra-regional solutions for energy transition and food security for sustainable development." Ms Zuzana Schwidrowski, Director of ECA North Africa, said: "We are high on the policy agenda to address the energy transition and food security issues in a more sustainable way, with a focus on the supply side."