Africa and North America markets help boost Super Group Q2 revenue by 9% The operator says revenue hit an all-time quarterly record. By Ciaran McLoughlinSuper Group has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, emphasising a positive period for the parent company of Betway and Spin. Africa and North America’s growth was a key driver for the group overall, though was partially offset by declines from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets. Adjusted EBITDA grew 8% year-on-year to €81.9m, while monthly active customers was 4.5 million during Q2 2024 vs 3.7 million in Q2 2023. Super Group CEO Neal Menashe said: “The second quarter of 2024 was our strongest quarter ever and demonstrates the exceptional progress we continue to make as a business.

stc Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Nexthink, a global leader in Digital Employee Experience management. This partnership will support in implementing digital employee experience (DEX) management solutions to enhance stc Group service delivery and retain its position as a world-class digital leader. stc Group is a global digital enabler, comprising 13 subsidiaries across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The Group has diversified its offer over the years and is now a provider of innovative digital products and solutions, encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment. Since the implementation, stc Group improved their DEX scores by over 50% – resulting in fewer ticket escalations, faster issue resolution by 20% and happier, more productive employees.

The eVisa roll-out involves the replacement of physical immigration documents with digital immigration status. The initiative was launched under the previous Government with a target completion date of 31 December 2024. Please get in touch with your usual Lewis Silkin immigration team contact. Employers should review their right to work processes to make sure that they will retain the statutory excuse after 31 December 2024. Keep a look-out for our ‘quick guide’ to repeat right to work checks, which will be published on our Insights page shortly.

Welcome back to the last in our series of articles focused on the African Aviation Market. In this article, we compare the rate of aviation growth across different regions of Africa. Airline capacity growth of over 24% in North Africa ranks as one of the highest recoveries by an IATA region since Summer 2019. Despite what looks like positive capacity growth, the structure of the market hasn’t changed for many years. And while perhaps one or two African airlines have developed services across the continent they are certainly in the minority.

Egyptian fintech, Qardy, has secured a 7-figure USD pre-seed round of investment, with participation from White Field Ventures and Vastly Valuable Ventures among other angel investors. Qardy is described as the first digital lending marketplace in Egypt and the MENA region for financial institutions to fund MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises). Since their soft launch in late 2022, the startup has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for MSME’s and financial institutions. Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 Global, says:“We are thrilled to support Qardy in their journey towards empowering businesses with accessible and efficient financial solutions. We are excited about the achievement Qardy has reached and are fully prepared to support their expansion into the KSA.

South African startup NeoNomad has launched Africa’s first hybrid exchange platform, an innovative web application aimed at addressing the pressing issues of financial inclusion, high transaction costs, and limited banking accessibility across the continent. The NeoNomad app offers a South African stablecoin called ZARcoin (ZARC), which is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand, and facilitates seamless digital transactions locally and – soon – internationally, integrating cryptocurrency and real currency with enhanced reliability and equity. Held in reserves by South Africa-based ZARC (PTY) LTD, ZARC ensures security, verifiability, and transparency through simplified audits. “We want to empower people to make informed decisions about their investing,” said Hanres Beukes, CEO of NeoNomad. Users can make crypto payments using their holdings for point-of-sale transactions via QR code scanning.

Here, we ask an artist to frame the essential details behind one of their latest works. Bio: Chelsea Ryoko Wong, 38, San Francisco (@chelsearwong)Title of work: A Work That Outlives Me (2024). Where to see it: “Nostalgia for the Present Tense” at Jessica Silverman (621 Grant Ave, San Francisco) until September 7. Because this last year I’ve also been cycling through existential dread, I wanted to live presently and in the moment in Tunis. I read that the word “Tunis” could be derived from the Berber root ens, which means to pass the night.

The region was a top performer in the 2023 safety perceptions index (SPI), which assesses levels of real and perceived risks in 121 countries. AdvertisementUzbekistan had the lowest overall 2023 SPI score of 0.072, followed closely by the UAE (0.073), Saudi Arabia (0.093) and Norway (0.098). This is contrary to the fact that most countries’ SPI scores tend to correlate with their scores in the IEP’s global peace index. AdvertisementThe top 10 safest countries vary by region and systems of governance. Sub-Saharan Africa was the worst performing region in the 2023 SPI, with the highest reported rates of experienced harm.

Saudi-headquartered stc Group has inked a strategic partnership with Nexthink, a provider of software that helps IT teams optimize the digital experience of employees. Following a successful pilot with the Nexthink platform, stc Group has now taken its partnership with the Swiss-based software provider to the next level. stc Group also has a digital transformation and IT services business, Solutions by STC, which own a major stake in Devoteam. “This partnership will support stc Group in implementing digital employee experience management solutions to enhance service delivery and retain our position as a world-class digital leader,” said stc Group in a statement. Our platform has a unique position to empower stc Group in achieving its growth objectives by offering complete end-to-end visibility in IT performance.”

Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin) and a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the signing of a Promotion and Distribution Agreement with NewBridge Pharmaceuticals for the distribution of its existing rare disease portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As part of the agreement, NewBridge will exclusively distribute the two products across MENA countries of Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Jordan. Jeremy Morgan, President of KKI, commented: “At Kyowa Kirin our purpose is to deliver life-changing medicines and make people smile. We are pleased to be entering into this agreement with NewBridge Pharmaceuticals who have a clear mission to transform the lives of MENA patients and their families. Frequent Expression of CCR4 in Adult T-Cell Leukemia and Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1-transformed T cells.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week on North Central Florida Treasures Art Adkins the owner of Antique City Mall in Micanopy shows us a useful tool valued by famished soldiers during WWII, this weeks treasure is the Coleman camper stove. The 520 model Coleman camper stove played a key role during World War II as equipment issued to U.S. It had one single burner and was made durable and reliable under various conditions soldiers encountered. It saw a lot us of across many parts of the war, including Europe, the Pacific, and North Africa. In a retail setting this camper stove is worth $100 - $125.

The United States has concluded its military presence in Niger, transferring control of its last base to local authorities. With this departure, only a small contingent of American personnel remains in Niger, primarily for administrative tasks related to the withdrawal process. The withdrawal signifies a major change in regional dynamics, as Niger was previously seen as a key Western ally in combating jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel. The US and France had maintained a significant military presence in the area, investing heavily in military assistance and training. This development underscores the changing landscape of international security cooperation in West Africa and the challenges facing efforts to combat extremist groups in the Sahel region.

South African fintech startup Curnance is working on revolutionising the financial landscape for international students and tourists in Africa by providing essential financial services and empowering individuals to build credit histories in foreign countries. Formed in 2021 by CEO and founder Jeremiah Olamijuwon, Curnance collaborates with local banks to provide a diverse range of financial services. “Some international students had requested someone to help them make payments in Rand, while they paid the student in South Africa in their local currency. Within six months of operations, Curnance processed over ZAR1 million (US$54,000) from South Africa and Eswatini alone. “Curnance provides a wide range of financial services like savings, credit, and exchange.

SAPVIA and VUKA Group are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to launch the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit. The Summit, scheduled for 19-20 November 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a collaborative effort that addresses critical energy security-related challenges faced by large commercial and industrial enterprises, focusing on keeping operations sustainable and financially viable. SAPVIA, as the leading association representing solar PV interests in South Africa, brings extensive knowledge and advocacy in renewable energy policy and technology. “We are thrilled to partner with VUKA Group to launch the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit,” said Dr. Rethabile Melamu, CEO of SAPVIA. Together, we aim to foster innovation and provide practical solutions that ensure operational continuity and financial viability.”The launch of the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit signifies SAPVIA and VUKA Group’s dedication to advancing renewable energy initiatives and promoting sustainable business practices within the energy sector.

Following the re-election of Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Mauritania unveiled the line-up of a new cabinet, led by Prime minister Mokhtar Ould Diay. Prime Minister Diay is a graduate of Morocco’s data and statistics postgraduate school in 1997. Defense minister Hanana Ould Sidi graduated from Meknes military academy in 1978, which was also attended by several current Sahel and African leaders. He graduated with an MA degree in fisheries in El Jadida in 2001 and is also a recipient of another masters degree in science from Moulay Ismail university in Meknes. Agriculture minister Memma Ould Beibata attended Hassan II agronomic school in Rabat 1982 to 1983 and then went to an agricultural engineering school in Meknes between 1983 and 1987.