Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech/), a pan-African technology group, has partnered with MEDI TELECOM, part of the Orange Group in Morocco. This partnership will bring extended network coverage and enhanced services to Liquid Dataport clients in the region. 

This mutually beneficial partnership positions Liquid as a single supplier of its full range of digital services in Morocco, eliminating the need for multiple supplier networks. MEDI TELECOM, which offers its customers telecommunications and digital services under the Orange brand, gains access to Liquid’s extensive connectivity network, making it a preferred supplier able to support high availability that can be passed on to customers.

According to Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, “This strategic partnership with MEDI TELECOM will enable easier access to connectivity for our international customers, along with access to Liquid’s full portfolio of services, including our extensive pan-African fibre network, LEO/MEO/GEO satellite solutions and Liquid C2’s innovative cloud and cyber security solutions. The choice of MEDI TELECOM as a preferred partner in Morocco builds on our longstanding relationship with Orange in several African countries, solidifying the existing business relationship and unlocking new possibilities for both to expand their network reach.”  

Improving access to the internet forms one of the main goals of the Digital Morocco Plan 2021-2025. For international businesses looking to expand and get services in Morocco, this collaboration could lead to improved connectivity options, innovative services, and more competitive offerings in the telecommunications and digital services space.  

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies.

For media enquiries contact:
Angela Chandy
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Executive Head: PR&Corporate Communications
Angela.Chandy@liquid.tech

About Liquid Intelligent Technologies:
​Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group with operations in over 25 countries in Africa. Liquid has firmly established itself as the leading provider of pan-African digital infrastructure with a 110,000 km-long fibre broadband network and satellite connectivity that provides high-speed access to the Internet anywhere in Africa. Liquid is also leveraging its digital network to provide Cloud and Cyber Security solutions through strategic partnerships with leading global players. Liquid is a comprehensive technology solutions group that provides customised digital solutions to public and private sector enterprises and SMEs across the continent. For more information, visit https://www.Liquid.Tech/

RS South Africa (www.Africa.RSdelivers.com), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical (http://apo-opa.co/3VtNc8b), a leading electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. This collaboration marks a significant stride towards fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the Sub-Saharan African region.

Signed on 1 April, the partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region. Prosper Shoniwa, Exports Business Development&Operational Manager at RS, highlights the importance of this collaboration: “This partnership is crucial for RS as it strengthens our presence in the Botswana market.”

He adds: “It aligns with our strategic goal of expanding in key regions to drive growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. By collaborating with Sharps Electrical, known for its reliability and consistency, we can ensure our products are more accessible to the market and offer robust aftersales support. We believe Sharps Electrical is the ideal partner to help us achieve our growth objectives.”

With over fifty years of operational excellence in Botswana, Sharps Electrical provides invaluable local market insights and proficiency. Jose Xavier, Operations Director at Sharps Electrical, expresses his excitement about the partnership: “Our aim is to diversify our product portfolio in conjunction with RS to advance our shared objective of expanding our market presence in Botswana. Together, we can introduce innovative products and foster collaborative efforts to deliver impactful supply and service solutions to our customers.”

The partnership will focus on selling and supporting the comprehensive product range that RS currently offers. This includes electrical components, tools, and advanced engineering solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the Botswana market. Sharps Electrical will serve as the in-country point of contact for RS, ensuring customers have direct access to technical support and customer care.

By combining the strengths and expertise of both companies, the partnership aims to enhance the customer experience in Botswana. The collaboration will enable the provision of a wider range of high-quality products tailored to meet customer needs. Furthermore, investments in training and development initiatives will empower staff to deliver exceptional customer service, thereby nurturing local partnerships and enhancing logistical efficiency.

Shoniwa adds that the partnership is a significant step in RS’ overall growth and expansion strategy. “It not only enhances our presence and operational capabilities in Africa but also presents significant advantages for Sharps Electrical.

“By establishing a local partnership in Botswana, RS aims to engage with customers more intimately, offering tailored support and fostering enduring relationships. This strategic move not only expands our geographical footprint but also ensures enhanced service delivery, crucial components of RS’ strategy for sustainable growth and market penetration in new regions,” concludes Shoniwa.

To learn more, visit the RS South Africa website.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of RS South Africa.

PR Contact Person – RS South Africa:
Princess Tlou
Communications&Content Specialist
RS South Africa
Princess.Tlou@rsgroup.com
+27 11 691 9366

Media Contact Person – NGAGE:
Thobile Ndlovu
PR Account Executive
thobile@ngage.co.za
+27 11 867 7763 

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RS
RS is a trading brand of RS Group plc, providing product and service solutions that help our customers design, build, maintain, repair, and operate industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. We stock more than 750,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of product and service solutions to 1.1 million customers.
We support customers across the product lifecycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimising inventory in the maintenance, repair, and operation phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2023 reported revenue of £2,982 million.

RS South Africa: http://apo-opa.co/3VthqIs
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RS Group plc: http://apo-opa.co/4bIfGkj

For several years now, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) has been taking concrete action to reduce its environmental impact. Today, it is employees who are taking over by getting directly involved in various ecological initiatives on International Environment Day, as part of the new Orange Engage for Change program.

OMEA and its employees are reaffirming their ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by launching the Orange Engage for Change platform. This initiative aims to have a positive impact on society and the environment, while strengthening team cohesion.

A collective commitment for a lasting impact

Climatic events, societal upheavals and changing work patterns have created a pressing need for reference points and meaning among citizens, and our employees are no exception. We firmly believe that employee engagement is an essential key to meeting these challenges. The Orange Engage for Change program enables each employee to devote three working days a year to projects with a societal impact.

A platform to mobilize and inspire

Orange Engage for Change is a web platform that provides a space for discovering, sharing and getting involved in societal projects. It is accessible to all Orange Group employees to volunteer, and to the general public for a better understanding of our commitments. This multi-country initiative draws on the programs of the Orange Foundation and the Orange Digital Centers network, offering a structured framework, a solid infrastructure and varied opportunities to support and develop volunteer actions with our committed employees.

Concrete actions for real impact

The platform offers environmental and social initiatives, solidly backed by the active commitment of our employees. Throughout the day on June 5, a number of local initiatives are being organized across our region to demonstrate the concrete impact of this platform. In Mali, for example, a team of 200 Orange employee volunteers is taking part in the reforestation of an urban park dedicated to children by planting 1,000 trees, while in Côte d’Ivoire, 43 kilometers from Abidjan, 30 hectares in the Azaguié forest will be reforested thanks to 150 employees. These examples symbolize Orange’s commitment to supporting local projects that strengthen social ties and protect the environment.

Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa: “The launch of Orange Engage for Change symbolizes our deep commitment to corporate social responsibility. By empowering our employees to get directly involved in positive impact projects, we are contributing to the sustainable development of communities in the countries where we operate.”

Asma Ennaifer, Executive Director of CSR and Communications at Orange Middle East and Africa and Secretary General of the Orange Digital Center Foundation adds: “This platform is a powerful tool for uniting our teams around shared values. Every initiative, every action taken by our employees demonstrates our collective ability to bring about significant change. We’re proud to see this commitment come to fruition and to witness the positive impact it generates.”

With Orange Engage for Change, Orange gets closer to people by investing in and actively supporting local initiatives in favor of inclusion and the environment.

To find out more about the Orange Engage for Change platform and the social projects deployed by the Orange Group, log on to engageforchange.orange.com. Discover the testimonials of beneficiaries and employee volunteers, and join us in this social adventure.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Orange Middle East and Africa.

Press contacts:
Stella Fumey
stella.fumey@orange.com

About Orange Middle-East and Africa (OMEA): 
Orange is present in 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East and has 149 million customers at 31 December 2023. With 7.1 billion euros of revenues in 2023, Orange MEA is the first growth area in the Orange group. Orange Money, its flagship mobile-based money transfer and financial services offer is available in 17 countries and has more than 90 million customers. Orange, multi-services operator, key partner of the digital transformation provides its expertise to support the development of new digital services in Africa and the Middle East.

The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua participated in two historic OPEC meetings on June 2, where the decision was made to extend oil production cuts into 2025.

The meetings – an OPEC Conference and the OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting – brought together OPEC member states and their non-OPEC counterparts to formulate strategies aimed at improving market stability and strengthening cooperation among producing nations. The Republic of Congo remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting market stability and believes the production cuts will not only encourage new investment in African oil and gas projects, but also stabilize barrel prices and global exports.

OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) initiated production cuts in 2022 to counteract demand fluctuations and price instability. At present, these cuts amount to approximately 5.86 million barrels per day (bpd) or 5.7% of global demand. Approximately 3.66 million bpd were due to expire at the end of 2024 and have been extended through 2025, while approximately 2.2 million bpd were due to expire in June 2024 and have been extended through September 2024. From October 2024 to September 2025, OPEC will gradually phase out the 2.2-million bpd cuts. These production cuts not only serve to benefit producers, but also global consumers. In addition to creating predictable revenue streams for producers that can stimulate the development of new upstream assets, production cuts stand to bolster the fiscal stability of oil-dependent countries while supporting economic growth and development.

For the Republic of Congo, production cuts aim to create stability across the domestic market, while incentivizing new investment in oil developments. The country is leading several exploration and development programs that unlock new geological plays, with independent hydrocarbon producer Perenco yielding a shallow water discovery at its PNGF Sud license and recently completing a 3D seismic acquisition campaign on the Tchibouela II, Tchendo II, Marine XXVIII and Emeraude permits, paving the way for future exploration drilling.

Italian major Eni is focused on exploration efforts on the conventional and deep offshore areas off the coast of Pointe-Noire; Chinese energy company Wing Wah is developing the Banga Kayo block; while French supermajor TotalEnergies is preparing to drill the Niamou-1 exploration well on the Marine XX offshore block. These developments are just the start, with the country inviting investors to seize additional opportunities in untapped offshore blocks. Through the OPEC-led production cuts and subsequent price stability, the Republic of Congo has proven well-positioned to attract upstream investment and offer a more attractive operating environment, backed by stable market conditions and long-term growth prospects.  

As the sixth-largest oil producer in Africa, the Republic of Congo has ambitions to leverage its oil production to fuel further economic growth. The country’s production for the month of April 2024 measured at 259,000 bpd. With over 1.8 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, the Republic of Congo has the capacity to increase production to 500,000 bpd. Existing production cuts will support this goal, as market stability creates the conditions necessary for long-term investments.

“OPEC remains committed to improving market stability and strengthening global oil dynamics. The production cuts reflect this and will ensure that the regular investment that the Congo has witnessed for several years continues. New investment in Congolese oil and gas will create a strong and resilient economy, driving job creation and economic opportunity, in line with President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s vision for our country,” stated Minister Itoua.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.