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9Jul

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Energy, Green Energy

SunEdison Closes 98 MW of Solar Projects in Europe

SunEdison demonstrates its ability to deploy high value solar assets in Europe and to structure complex transactions attracting world class financing partners BELMONT, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), today provided additional details on the solar project closings announced last week. The company closed three transactions involving approximately 98 megawatts (MWp) of photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Europe during the second quarter. The transactions include the sale of a 60MWp power plant in Bulgaria to a consortium of investors consisting of an affiliate of First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund, Crescent Capital and ACWA Power; a 13 MWp portfolio of projects in...

9Jul

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African News

Market Rally Running Out of Steam?

LONDON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- June proved to be a bullish month for stock markets, with investors buying back into the market after three previous months of declines as Central Banks looked to stimulate a slowing global economy. In June, the FTSE 100 gained 251 points or 4.7%. However, having hit resistance at the 5700 level at the end of last week, will the FTSE's charge start to run out of steam? By close of play in the UK on Friday (July 6), all the major indices were firmly in the red, with the Dow Jones leading the way as it fell by over 150 points (over 1%) by 4.40pm (BST). Major indices in the UK and Europe recorded falls too, with the FTSE 100 shedding 30 points and Germany's DAX 30 sliding by over 125 points to close the week at 5662.6 and 6410.1 respectively. L...

9Jul

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African News

Yet Another Recognition: Dr. Naseer Homoud Among Top 100 in Construction Sector of the Arab World

Recognizing immense standing in the construction and real estate sector, Dr. Naseer Homoud, a renowned philanthropist and business leader, has been placed at 84th position of 100 Most Powerful in Gulf Construction as unveiled by Construction Week’s annual Power 100 listing. Doha, Qatar, July 09, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Being part of the List, Dr Naseer Homoud rubs shoulders with giants of the construction and real estate industry including Bakr Bin Ladin, chairman of the Saudi Bin Ladin Group (SBG), Said T. Khoury, chairman and president of Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), and the Arabtec chairman Riad Kamal. Dr. Homoud was recently ranked at 53rd position among the 500 most powerful Arabs from the globe. The list, better known as the Arabian Business Power List features Arabs living in 3...

9Jul

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Science, South Africa News

SECURITY BENEFITS WITH OPEN SOURCE, SAYS JIST

PRESS RELEASE SECURITY BENEFITS WITH OPEN SOURCE, SAYS JIST (Microsoft Word) It is hard to keep up with the rapid pace of the global surveillance market. Technology is driven by market demands and the advances made in open source capabilities have paved the way for innovation in surveillance and security solutions. Security technology professionals, JIST, note that more and more solutions rely on open source technology to offer greater return on investment. Michael Gelderbloem of JIST says, “A significant benefit derived from open source solutions is the absence of expensive license fees. A large portion of our solutions rely on open source technology, however, it is the integration of the solutions with this technology that adds value for clients. On its own, open sour...

7Jul

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African News

“The Electric Power Infrastructure Security Market Will Reach $3.7bn in 2012” Says Visiongain Report

Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the electric power infrastructure security market to be worth $3.7bn in 2012, as companies and organisations across a number of sectors seek to secure their systems, networks, information and data against the dangers of cyberspace. London, United Kingdom, July 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The electric power infrastructure security market is therefore forecast by Visiongain to record strong and continuous growth over the next decade, as the security of electric power infrastructure gains in importance against a backdrop of increasing physical and cyber threats and attacks. The lead analyst of the Electric Power Infrastructure Security report commented that "Electric power infrastructure security is a growth market for both governments and the pr...

7Jul

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African News, Science, South Africa News

The forgotten mobile device!

While companies everywhere grapple with the seemingly impossible task of securing their growing herds of smartphones and tablets, many are forgetting the stalwart of day-to-day productivity: the laptop. Often assumed not to be a data security risk, a lost or stolen laptop often offers its new owner unprecedented access to confidential company files, databases - and critical customer data. Nclose directors Stephen Osler and Martin Potgieter are increasingly concerned by the general levels of misinformation that exist about laptop security in the corporate environment. They say that despite myriad other security measures that are active on company networks, managers often let themselves down by ignoring staff members' mobile computers. “Simply setting a password to limit access t...

7Jul

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Science, South Africa News

Relief for Back Pain Sufferers in Cape Town

Pretoria, South Africa, July 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Chronic back pain sufferers in the Cape Town area will at last find relief at the practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners. Millennium Business Park, Century City is the location of the new centre that offers a proven, exercise-based approach to treat this debilitating condition. The centre is conveniently and centrally located, offering ease of access from all surrounding areas. The practice of Dr Lienka Botha and Partners forms part of a network of medical centres that applies the Documentation Based Care (DBC) Active Treatment System. The DBC Active Treatment System originates from Finland and has been researched and developed over the past twenty years. Dr Lienka Botha and Partners is the first practice in the Western Cape tha...

7Jul

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Africa Travel, African News, Gambia News

GAMBIA: TOURISM SECTOR SHINES DESPITE BOTTLENECKS IN GLOBAL ECONOMY, SAHEL REGION

by Amat JENG http://www.mediarevolution-amat.blogspot.com The Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia has appreciated the trend of the tourism sector saying it is undergoing “tremendous transformation”, despite the turbulence in the global economy, exacerbated by political turmoil in some parts of the Middle East, North Africa and in the Sahel. Minister Fatou Mas Jobe-Njie was speaking during the recent Ecowas Tourism Ministers’ Summit hosted by The Gambia at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi, where she said “this tremendous transformation” came as a result of the dynamic changes at the global level, which has necessitated the adoption of certain reforms at both global and national levels to meet the challenges and stay competitive. The global economic meltdown coupled...

7Jul

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Energy, Green Energy, Mauritius News

Solamon Enters Mauritius Market; Set to Provide Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects

Solamon enters Mauritius market; set to provide large-scale solar energy projects. Toronto, Canada, July 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Earlier today Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., proudly announced the company has entered The Republic of Mauritius and over the next few months will aggressively pursue its goal to sell large-scale solar arrays across fields, parking lots and rooftops on this sun-rich island nation located in the Indian Ocean. "It is in fact our first foray into Africa," adds Yeo, from his office in Toronto, "and we are working closely with several partners to effectively communicate our intentions to business and government leaders." Mauritius has no known oil, natural gas or coal reserves, and therefore currently depends on imported petroleum products to meet...

6Jul

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African News

Video: Investing for Sustainable Development

Frontiers in Development: June 13, 2012 DevTalk: Joel Lamstein, Co-founder and President of John Snow, Inc. Forum: Investing for Sustainable Development Moderator: Donald Steinberg, Deputy Administrator, USAID Emilia Pires, Minister of Finance of Timor-Leste Amara Konneh, Minister of Planning and Economic Affairs of Liberia Rakesh Rajani, Head and Founder of Twaweza Paul O'Brien, Vice President for Policy and Campaigns for Oxfam America One of the biggest challenges in development is sustaining progress and results over time. Sustainability involves a complex set of economic, cultural, technical, and environmental issues. What are the best strategies for sustaining results over time? How can beneficiaries be empowered to take ownership of development initiatives? How can pro...