In this article, Norton Rose Fulbright Africa Practice head Greg Nott writes about the investment prospects for South Africa and Africa this year, as well as the continent’s green hydrogen production potential. South Africa has gone from the darling of Davos to being reluctant to show face at the prestigious annual global event of politicians and business leaders that is the World Economic Forum (WEF). When Cyril Ramaphosa attended WEF in Switzerland as President-elect in January 2018, investors flocked to South Africa’s investment prospectus with anticipation of the country’s new horizon. The hope was that the years of State capture…
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Canada Reads is back! This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to shift your perspective.The stories we tell, and the way we tell them, can shape how we see ourselves, our communities and the world. This collection of books is an opportunity to broaden our horizons, expand our worldview and think differently about the world around us and our place in it.The 2023 contenders are:The debates will take place March 27-30, 2023.They will be hosted by Ali Hassan and will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem and on CBC Books. Hassan has been the host of Canada Reads since 2017.Hassan is an actor, comedian and host of CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud and a frequent…
HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen used a tour of a wildlife park in South Africa on Wednesday to announce a joint initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and related criminal activities in both countries.Yellen said during a visit to the Dinokeng Game Reserve that the United States and South Africa would form a task force to focus on the financing of wildlife trafficking. She said there also would be increased information sharing between U.S. and South African financial intelligence units.The task force would “follow the money” in the same way other investigating authorities pursue evidence of…
DAKAR, Senegal — A new report on African governance released Wednesday finds much of the continent is “less safe, secure and democratic” than it was 10 years ago, citing a surge in military coups and armed conflicts.The democratic backsliding now threatens to reverse decades of progress made in Africa, according to an index of governance compiled by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation that notes 23 successful and attempted coups since 2012.“This phenomenon of coup d’etats that was common in the ’80s seems to have become fashionable again in certain parts of Africa,” said Ibrahim, a British billionaire born in Sudan who…
Africa taking authoritarian cues from U.S., Russia, ChinaProgress on gender equality, health undermined by insecurityContinent experiencing a rise in military takeoversJOHANNESBURG, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Africa must fight against a slide towards strongman authoritarianism that has resulted in a series of military coups and a clampdown on civil society in many countries, Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim said.Ibrahim’s foundation launched its Index of African Governance (IIAG) on Wednesday, which warned that advances in human development and economic opportunities were undermined by worsening security and widespread democratic backsliding.The study, which measured progress over the past decade on topics ranging from health and…
The FBI Denver Division announces the launch of a new Twitter account, @miFBIDenver, to enhance communication and outreach with Spanish-speaking communities in Colorado and Wyoming. The FBI uses Twitter accounts to share information about federal criminal activity, crime prevention, employment opportunities, community outreach efforts and much more. @miFBIDenver will highlight local, state, and federal resources to help Spanish-speakers have access to information, assistance, and services. “Social media is a powerful communication tool that enables us to deliver critical information and resources to the diverse population we serve,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Leonard Carollo. “This account will help us…
A number of consumer advocacy groups have a problem with Walmart’s entry into the metaverse. The online retailer last fall announced the launch of two new virtual worlds on Roblox, Walmart Land and Universe of Play, aimed at engaging the next generation of shoppers. The experiences allow Roblox users to play games featuring toys and popular kids’ characters, earn virtual toys that drop from a blimp, complete challenges, and explore “toy worlds,” among other things. But the groups argue that Walmart is blurring the lines between advertising and organic content and doesn’t properly disclose that the content within these virtual…
After years of waiting, the beleaguered neighborhood of Floral Farms is finally on a path to have its zoning formally reviewed by the city of Dallas.That process, called an authorized hearing, actually entails several community meetings. But unfortunately for Floral Farms, a community best known for its efforts to remove a monstrous pile of discarded roofing known as Shingle Mountain, Spanish-speaking residents keep getting overlooked by Dallas City Hall.The first city meeting with Floral Farms neighbors in the fall had an interpreter and a presentation with Spanish translations. But at the city’s second meeting last week, neither a professional interpreter…
25 January 2023 Ice Miller LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Throughout life, we all have foundational experiences that shape who we are. Sometimes, those experiences can even change our career trajectories or instill a deeper sense of purpose within us. For Brian Floriani, the death of his father was such an experience. It was not only an emotional turning point, but it also gave him the inspiration and courage to change careers. As a result, Brian founded Bernie’s Book Bank, a nonprofit that sources, processes…
ROME – While news agencies and Catholic social media denizens these days gorge themselves on the Vatican’s mounting “Battle of the Books,” seeing who can craft the most sensational headlines or tweets about several controversial new volumes making the rounds, other outfits are, thankfully, still concerned with things that actually matter. Such is the case, for instance, with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University, which, since 1964, has been committed to crunching the numbers about global religion, especially Catholicism. A Jan. 23 post on a CARA-affiliated blog titled “1964,” edited by Mark Gray, presents…