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Study: air pollution caused 1.1M deaths across Africa in 2019, toll from outdoor pollution rising

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Deaths attributable to household air pollution and ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) air pollution in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and overall in Africa, 1990–2019. Africa is part of a global toll taken by air pollution, which killed an estimated 6.7 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1

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Musashi appoints Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region – ET Auto

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Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, and a manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Peugeot returns to the pick-up market in Africa; 2.5L diesel

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With a length of 5.08m, the new Peugeot Pick Up is part of the double cab compact pick-up segment. The new Peugeot Pick Up is evidence of the brand’s ambitions for a return to the pick-up market as part of its international growth. The new Peugeot Pick Up goes on sale in September.

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IBM opens first global research lab in Africa; smarter cities with focus on water and transportation

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IBM is opening its 12 th global research lab, and its first in Africa. IBM Research - Africa will have its first location in Nairobi, Kenya in collaboration between the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) through the Kenya ICT Board. Operations at IBM Research - Africa will commence immediately.

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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

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In Canada, Green Hydrogen International (GHI) announced two important green hydrogen projects as a sole participant, with 43 mtpa capacity each, which are expected to begin production in 2030. In 2022, more than 111.9 mtpa low-carbon hydrogen capacity was announced in the US, Denmark, Egypt, Canada, Portugal, and other countries.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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Similarly, there are parts of the region where access to gasoline is unreliable — but they have power. country in Africa to resist colonial takeover … I wonder if they’re considering themselves sort of the “leaders of Africa” in this respect. Hang on,” I responded. “I I have a lot of family in Central and South America.

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Samvardhana Motherson unit mulling USD 500mn dollar bond issue, say bankers – ET Auto

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Samvardhana Motherson International will provide the guarantee on behalf of the issuer for proposed notes, it informed Indian exchanges on Wednesday. The mandated bankers will organise a series of fixed income investor meetings and calls across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the U.S. from Wednesday.

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