Shakespeare theatre given architectural awardInfinite 3D Photography Shakespeare North Playhouse was hailed as a "theatre for the people" when it opened in 2022A theatre in Merseyside has won a national architectural award. Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot jointly won the award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with Knowsley Council. It was designed by London-based architectural firm, Helm Architecture, and Liverpool-based firm, Austin-Smith:Lord, with the support of Knowsley council. Today, Shakespeare North puts on plays reinterpreting the works of the English playwright and promotes learning and experimentation of his works. Knowsley Council and Shakespeare North came out on top against Derbyshire County Council's Alfreton Park Community Special School, Belfast City Council's Falls Community Council, and an accommodation complex in Dorset for those with disabilities.

A South African automotive component manufacturer has become the first company in the sector to trial “green”, low-carbon steel. Namibia first in Africa to break ground on green steel projectThe partnership’s work over the past 15 months, culminated in the importation and processing of the first-ever green steel coil on the African continent. From the ArchivesMENA could lead the way on global green steel productionBarnard, however, believes that the growth will be far more aggressive than this. “This exponential growth – factoring in the differences in CO ² emissions between conventional steel and green steel – will fast track the uptake in demand for green steel,” he said. When we started looking at green steel, it was as a concept only – expected sometime during the next generation only.

The Oasis 1 Mookodi battery energy storage systems (BESS) project reached commercial close on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. This is in less than a year after being awarded under the Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (ESIPPPP). The financial close is scheduled to follow in November 2024, with the project expected to be constructed within 24 months. Each project includes a 5% ownership stake in local communities through a Community Trust. Job creation and investment into local economyThe location of the Oasis 1 battery energy storage projects in the Northern Cape Supply Area, in yellow.

This provocative act of the Libyan authorities is inhumane, condemnable and an orchestrated assault on our collective pride and sovereignty. After initially apologising for their lapses, the Libyan Football authority is now concocting stories of a similar experience in Nigeria. It is clear that the Libyan authorities acted in bad faith and there should be consequences for their bad behaviour. It is noteworthy that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has waded into the bizarre treatment and has already referred the matter to a disciplinary board. In 2021, the Libyan football authority switched off the light inside the stadium where the Nigerian team, Rivers United FC were training ahead of their match the next day.

Dublin, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Nigeria Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The upcoming data center capacity in Nigeria is projected to exceed 300 MW upon full build, which is nearly five times the current existing capacity in the country. Africa Data Centers leads as the largest data center operator in the region, followed by Open Access Data Centers (OADC) and MDX-I, marking them as key players in the market. Lagos is set to dominate Nigeria's upcoming data center market, accounting for nearly 70% of the total power capacity, solidifying its status as the country's central hub for data center operations. This database (Excel) product covers the Nigeria data center market portfolio analysis, which will provide the following information on the colocation data centers:Detailed Analysis of 16 existing data centersDetailed Analysis of 15 upcoming data centersLocations covered: Abuja, Ikeja, Lagos.

It documented how in 2024, the global population hit 8.2 billion, having grown eightfold over the past two centuries, and is projected to continue rising, possibly reaching 10 billion by 2100. The book addressed key questions such as: Will global population growth persist? “When population growth is very rapid, as in parts of Africa, it can pose challenges to development. According to the UN’s median projections, Africa will have 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050 (one in four humans) and 3.8 billion by 2100 (more than one in three humans). Does population growth absorb economic growth or support it?

More than a year after Hamas’ unprecedented attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Gaza remains locked in protracted war and deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Meanwhile, the West Bank is witnessing a serious increase of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Even before Oct. 7, a Palestinian insurgency was growing in the West Bank amid an upsurge in popular support for armed resistance. Since the attacks of Oct. 7, Hamas has shifted tactics in the West Bank. But Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, which previously kept a low profile, appears to be increasingly active.

UN says 'trickle' of aid reaches north Gaza, as Israel denies blocking accessCogat Israeli military body Cogat said 50 lorries delivered aid from Jordan to northern Gaza on WednesdayIsrael has denied obstructing humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, after the US warned its ally in a letter to urgently boost humanitarian access or risk having some military assistance cut off. The first aid in two weeks was allowed into northern Gaza following the letter, but the UN's acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya described it as a “trickle”. It also calls on Israel to ensure deliveries via the Jordanian land corridor are not impeded and to end the "isolation of northern Gaza". And it's not due to Israel's efforts of failure to deliver humanitarian assistance,” he said. Hamas has previously denied stealing aid and said Israel is to blame for shortages.

Kamran Bokhari, PhD, is a regular contributor to and former senior analyst (2015-2018) with Geopolitical Futures. Dr. Bokhari is now the Senior Director, Eurasian Security & Prosperity Portfolio at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy in Washington, DC. Dr. Bokhari is also a national security and foreign policy specialist at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute. He has served as the Coordinator for Central Asia Studies at the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @Kamran Bokhari

Nigerian startups have been invited to apply for the Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge, which is offering grant funding to initiatives in the agriculture, cleantech or social enterprise spaces. The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge is open to those building startups, SMEs, or other business models dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and environmental change. It is offering NGN2 million (US$1,200) grants for cleantech and social enterprise ventures, and a NGN20 million (US$12.2 million) facility for businesses in the agriculture category. Applications are open here until October 20.

The round, led by Blockchain Capital, brings Yellow Card to US$85 million in completed equity financings. Yellow Card, the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, has announced the closing of its Series C financing. The $33 million equity financing was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Block, Inc., Galaxy Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Hutt Capital and Winklevoss Capital. “This fundraise not only demonstrates our resilience, but also highlights the vital role of digital assets for businesses across Africa,” said Chris Maurice, CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card. Additionally, Yellow Card is developing innovative new products for the continent, strengthening its team and systems and continuing to lead engagement with regulators across the continent.

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The following excerpt is the first of two that the publisher has generously supplied to American Cinematographer to share with our readers. “Life Goes on Location in Africa: Katie and Bogie Hit the Congo.” Life, January 12, 1951. The African Queen photo-essay, subtitled “Katie and Bogie Hit the Congo,” focused mainly on the ruggedness of the film’s remote shoot. But in seven weeks of dawn-to-dusk labor, the shooting was done.”Elisofon’s working relationship with Huston continued beyond The African Queen. Variety praised its “unassuming warmth and natural-ness … The story has a documentary feel without any of the detachment usually noted in that particular technique.”All photos by Eliot Elisofon, Congo, Africa, 1951.

MTN’s role in providing the digital infrastructure that underpins these activities is essential to unlocking Africa’s potential. Consequently, MTN’s more than 280 million subscribers, stand to uniquely position the Company to support the integration that AfCFTA requires. At Biashara Afrika 2024, MTN emphasised the need for public-private partnerships to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure. By working together, stakeholders can overcome the challenges that hinder Africa’s progress, such as inadequate infrastructure and limited access to digital services in rural areas. By working together, African leaders, businesses and international partners can create a future where connectivity enables economic progress and inclusive growth.

VFS Global to Roll Out Australian Biometric Collection Centres in Sub-Saharan AfricaVFS Global has been officially appointed to roll out biometric collection centres in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a statement. The Department of Home Affairs, Australia appointed the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions to provide biometric collection services for Sub-Saharan Africa markets. With the recent addition of Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, VFS Global has become the exclusive biometrics collection service provider to Australian visa applicants across all nine regions globally. “We are pleased to extend our Agreement with VFS Global to include Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. #VFS Global to Roll Out Australian Biometric Collection Centres in Sub-Saharan AfricaJapan Supports African Development Fund with $421m Concessional Loan