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The Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator quantifies private wireless networks-enabled industrial use cases’ environmental and social handprint, allowing businesses to identify opportunities to achieve tangible sustainability gains through digitalization enabled by private wireless. The calculator model has initially been developed for mining, process manufacturing and port operator industries. NEW YORK, USA – Nokia today announced the launch of a new sustainability calculator for private wireless networks for enterprises. This tool helps companies estimate the environmental and social benefits of using private wireless networks and the new Industry 4.0 applications they enable. Notable benefits include improved operations, reduced costs and carbon emissions,…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Debate and High-Level Week (UNGA79) in New York from 21-24 September 2024. This annual gathering of world leaders is the most important event on the UN calendar, with Heads of State and Government and Heads of International Organisations discussing global challenges and how to address these challenges in the best interest of humanity.  This year, the African Group presides over the General Assembly, with Mr Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, elected as President of the 79th Session. The theme identified…

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C-UNIT storms in with their latest single “Odieshi”, produced by the one and only legendary producer, MasterkraftTwin singers, Onyedika Pascal Ike and Onyebuchi Anthony Ike, collectively and professionally known musically as C-UNIT, have made their mark on the music scene with a new song. This captivating track not only provides entertainment and keeps you dancing all night but also ignites a sense of purpose within you, urging you to rise to the occasion and seize the opportunities that await.Stream Odieshi by C-UNIT HereThe song title “Odieshi”, according to the singing duo and their management, is purely an inspirational song, to…

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Critical darling Trullo has expanded its offerings to include a restaurant-side watering hole, where digestivo and aperitivo stun alongside salumi, arancini, oysters, and more. The eatery made its way to Time Out’s 50 best London restaurants in 2023, and I’m sure their adorable-sounding wine nook is fated for an equally stellar career – run, don’t walk, to their gorgeous Highbury premises.Price: depends – you’ll be able to nab a £7 glass, though, and I’ve heard tell of £18 takeaway wine bottles.Location: 300-302 St Paul’s Rd, London N1 2LHHours: Wednesday-Saturday evenings (we couldn’t find anything more specific, but I reckon you should try…

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The first round of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will conclude on Saturday night when the cars take to the track for the annual Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.Some very big names are in danger of being eliminated from championship contention, and their fortunes this weekend could make or break their season. Let’s take a look at three drivers to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — as well as one to avoid.Favorite: Denny Hamlin (+400, per DraftKings as of Friday morning)Hamlin is the odds-on favorite at Bristol, and for good…

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Lebanon’s health ministry says at least eight people have been killed and 59 wounded in an Israeli air attack on a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that five children were among the casualties from the attack on a building in Jamous Street, southern Beirut, on Friday. The agency said that a F-35 jet hit the residential area with two attacks. The Israeli military said it has carried out a “targeted strike” in the Lebanese capital, claiming to have hit near key Hezbollah facilities in Dahiyeh. “The [Israeli military] conducted a targeted strike…

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Another mission specialist who worked with the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage is scheduled to testify before a U.S. Coast Guard investigatory panel Friday. The investigatory panel has listened to three days of testimony that raised questions about the company’s operations before the doomed mission. OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush was among five people who died when the submersible imploded en route to the site of the Titanic wreck in June 2023. Mission specialist Fred Hagen is scheduled to be the first to testify Friday. Other witnesses have…

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Event: StepChange Connected 2024, Leeds Delivered: 19 September 2024 Highlights Financial inclusion and growth need not be mutually exclusive. There cannot be genuine financial inclusion without digital inclusion. This will require a change in mindset, a different conversation about risk and innovation, and a systemwide effort – not just for government and regulators, but also for employers and schools. By Nikhil Rathi I’m delighted that the FCA, like StepChange, has become a major employer in Leeds. With an office on Queen Street since 2022, we are now expanding by a further 100 colleagues – up from 225 today. It has transformed…

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Accra, Ghana – Save the Dates: November 19-20, 2024  The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th  Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on November  19-20, 2024. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge  insights, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.  Transforming the Future of Banking  Join global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the Banking,  Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector as they gather to redefine the future of  banking. The…

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Boasting more than 4 billion career streams and hot on the heels of their massive hit ‘Overdrive’, European darlings, Ofenbach – the most listened to French band in the world – unveil their new single ‘1:1’ with Nigerian top artist Joeboy.Stream ‘1:1 (One of One) on Apple Music | Spotify | DeezerWith over 2 billion streams, Joeboy’s previous hits include ‘Alcohol’, ‘Nobody’ and ‘Love Nwantiti Remix’, making his album one of the most listened to of 2021. Joeboy and Ofenbach met in Paris during Summer Fashion Week 2024 and went into the studio to record the track.With over 2 billion…

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