Photo: Manuport LogisticsShortly after expanding its presence at one of Europe’s major project cargo and breakbulk hubs, Rotterdam, with the acquisition of Dynasty Shipping Europe, Manuport Logistics made a new step on its path of expansion. Since July 2023, Manuport Logistics has been operating actively in Casablanca, led by a team of seasoned professionals the company said. “We are excited to broaden our operations within Morocco’s flourishing economy and extend our reach across North Africa. Morocco plays a pivotal role in our business strategy, reaffirming our strong dedication to the African market,” says Guy Pasmans, CEO of Manuport Logistics. Manuport Logistics already commands a substantial volume of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through its headquarters in Antwerp and its Europe offices.

African agri-food startups can apply for the THRIVE Global Accelerator programme, designed specifically to support seed through Series A companies and prepare them for growth and scalability. The 12-week THRIVE Global Accelerator supports companies across the agri-food value chain, and places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable future through innovation. A mix of virtual and in-person programming, the accelerator follows up four months of virtual training and support with two in-person weeks of support and networking. The programme offers selected ventures access to corporates and farmers, as well as investment opportunities, and also expert mentorship and brand exposure. Applications are open here until November 10, with the programme running from March until August next year.

Solar Team Einhoven are the team of 22 students at the Einhoven University of Technology who created the innovative vehicle. Picture Credit: Solar Team EindhovenThe team started building the Stella Terra in April. Image Credit: Solar Team EindhovenFast forward to October. Image Credit: Bart van OverbeekeHerd and seen. Image Credit: STE/Rien BoonstoppelRead the story:Off-road solar car put through its paces in the Sahara

In the realm of public relations, the Serum Separation Gels Industry is poised for a remarkable journey. Our Global Serum Separation Gels Industry analysis is your compass to success, offering vital insights into the global and regional landscape. Beyond spotlighting key players in the Serum Separation Gels arena, our study expertly recalibrates the impact of both macroeconomic and microeconomic factors, positioning you to understand the dynamics steering the Serum Separation Gels Industry’s ascent. Serum Separation Gels Industry: SegmentationBy Region :North America (U.S., Canada)Latin America (Mexico. About Future Market Insights (FMI)Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market.

AdvtAdvtBy ,AgenciesJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. The latestfrom the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, found that workforce planning, upskilling reskilling , and building capability are top workforce priorities. The percentage of people professionals in the region who have upskilled in the past year, compared to the global average, is extremely positive. It’s also encouraging to see the positive impact of hybrid working on people practices and the continued adoption.”

Additional pro-Palestinian rallies are possible in locations across the MENA region through at least late October. The following demonstrations are among those planned on Oct. 27:Iraq : Demonstrators plan to rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in Baghdad. Additional protests are possible near the Israeli, US, and French embassies. Road transport disruptions are likely near all demonstrations. Attacks/Violent IncidentsAn elevated threat of violence as well as increased security measures are likely near Jewish, Israeli, and overtly Western sites.

Accor has launched its Winter Sale for stays at participating hotels in Europe and North Africa between December 15 – March 3, 2024. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members save 25% if they book this rate by November 16. You can access this sale on Accor’s website here. ADVERTISEMENTREAD MORE: Accor ALL Rate & Bonus Points OffersNote that the offer is valid for stays between November 17 – March 3, 2024, at Sofitel and MGallery hotels. You cannot stack it with the Voyager discount, but at least this offer doesn’t require prepayment.

The new partnerships with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia will support the development of sustainable and resilient value chains of critical raw materials, while creating quality local jobs. Five areas of cooperation on critical raw materialsThe Global Gateway strategy will play a central role in supporting the actions under the partnership on critical and strategic raw materials value chains with the DRC and the sustainable raw materials partnership with Zambia. The EU needs to secure a sustainable supply of raw materials, especially critical raw materials, as an essential prerequisite for delivering on green and clean energy objectives. Our cooperation offers mutually beneficial industrial opportunities to develop raw materials value chains and generate local added value. Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International PartnershipsPress contacts:Julius OderaAfrican Media Agencyjulius@africanmediaagency.comPhone Contact: +254729699565 / +256743521466The post Global Gateway: EU signs strategic partnerships on critical raw materials value chains with DRC and Zambia and advances cooperation with US and other key partners to develop the ‘Lobito Corridor’ appeared first on African Media Agency.

Libya and Bangladesh signed Wednesday October 25 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate employment procedures and enhance cooperation between the two countries, ‘Libya Update’ reports. The Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Ali Al-Abed, and the Minister of Expatriates Welfare and Employment of Bangladesh, Imran Ahmed, signed the deal in Tripoli. The Libyan official said that the MoU came within the framework of organizing the recruitment process for Bangladeshi workers so that it takes place through the procedures of the expatriates’ digital platform to ensure that workers are not exploited or exposed to fraud. The two countries had signed previously cooperation agreements in many areas including strengthening cooperation to organize the recruitment of qualified workers from Bangladesh to Libya in accordance with the legislation and laws in force in both countries.

African entrepreneurs have been named winners of 13th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM), securing various cash prizes. Since starting this program, Orange has rewarded 47 projects and financed the support of 90 entrepreneurs through expert guidance from Orange or its partners. The International Grand Prize is awarded to three projects that have a social or environmental impact and are based on new technologies. The winner of the Jury’s Favorite Prize, worth EUR10,000 (US$11,000), was Cameroon’s Services for Aged, which provides health, hygiene and assistance services for elderly people living at home in rural areas. All winners will also receive support at Orange Digital Centres, with the prospect of expanding their business beyond the borders of their respective countries through the network of Orange Digital Centres in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

News Africa and Gulf Bank Selects Temenos to Deliver Digital Transformation on the Cloud Temenos digital and core banking solution will enable the bank to provide innovative products faster to retail and corporate customers in Sudan and around the worldPress Releases, Temenos – Company – CompanyGENEVA, Switzerland – October 26, 2023 – Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that Africa and Gulf Bank (AGB), one of the progressive banks in Sudan, has selected Temenos to modernize its digital and core banking capabilities. The Temenos solution, hosted on the cloud, will enable AGB to provide innovative products faster to retail and corporate customers in Sudan and around the world. Qamber Al Mulla, Chairman, Africa and Gulf Bank (seated left) and William Moroney, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Temenos (seated right) signing the agreementHaving acquired Sudan based operations of a major Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) bank, AGB commenced operations in late 2021. Temenos digital and core banking will enable the bank to leap forward in the evolving digital economy in the country by providing modern-day products and financial services in Sudan. Sudan has a digitally savvy population and a growing fintech industry offering a variety of banking services.

East Africa continues to lead the continent’s e-mobility charge, with regulatory frameworks and policies looking to encourage investment into this nascent sector. The Africa E-Mobility Alliance’s October 2023 technical brief on the region as a burgeoning e-mobility power bloc, points out that with new Finance Acts for 2023/2024, the policy landscape in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is shifting to support e-mobility. Uganda introduced direct EV incentives for the first time and offered import duty exemptions for e-motorcycles, E4W, and hybrid cars. Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have now introduced new policies with an impact on e-mobility for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, the research show, have not clarified whether EV spare parts would be eligible for these benefits.

Pray for Oklahoma Baptists as they serve in North Africa and the Middle East through the International Mission Board (IMB). Sixty-five percent of the world’s current conflicts are happening in North Africa and the Middle East. Pray God will grant wisdom and discernment for leaders as they make potential life and death decisions. Pray God will protect and provide for missionaries as they serve. Missionaries serving the North African and Middle Eastern Peoples are featured in the 2023 Missionary Prayer Guide for Oklahoma Baptists.

Hundreds of Roman Empire forts popped up in old spy satellite imagery depicting regions of Syria, Iraq and nearby "fertile crescent" territories of the eastern Mediterranean. And it involves lasers and spy satellites"These forts are similar in form to many Roman forts from elsewhere in Europe and North Africa. At bottom is a new survey in Antiquity in 2023, based on images from two declassified spy satellite programs. And the ground continues to change rapidly; many forts Poidebard spotted were no longer visible just a generation later, in the spy satellite images. That said, the archaeologists have found an additional 106 "fort-like features" in a subregion of the satellite study, in which future discoveries may lurk.

Africa’s Green Economy Summit have published their conference programme for 2024. The conference programme kicks off on Wednesday 21 October with a keynote address on Driving Africa’s transition to a green economy. This year’s programme will feature several clean energy companies pitching their business to prospective investors. Keep an eye out for the full pitch programme to be announced in the middle of November. Africa’s Green Economy Summit takes place at the Century City Conference Centre from 21 to 23 February 2024.