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A Diretor Executivo (CEO) da Fundação Merck e as Primeiras-Damas Africanas celebram o Dia Mundial da Hipertensão 2025 com o lançamento dos seus Prémios Anuais para Melhor Jornalista, Estilista de Moda, Músico e Cineasta, para consciencializar sobre hipertensão, diabetes e a importância de um estilo de vida saudável

Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), o braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha, marca ‘Dia Mundial da Hipertensão 2025’ em parceria com Primeiras-Damas, Ministérios da Saúde, Sociedades Médicas e Academia de África através do seu “Nacional de Pontos Azuis em Diabetes & Hypertensão”, reforçando o seu compromisso de melhorar os cuidados cardiovasculares e da diabetes em toda a África e para além dela.

A Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck afirmou, “Na Fundação Merck, celebramos o “Dia Mundial da Hipertensão” expandindo o acesso a cuidados de qualidade e equitativos em Hipertensão, Diabetes, Endocrinologia e cuidados preventivos cardiovasculares, todos eles correlacionados, através da concessão de bolsas de estudo a jovens médicos de toda a África e de outros países.

“Junto com as nossas Embaixadoras, as Primeiras-Damas Africanas, e parceiros como Ministérios da Saúde, Sociedades Médicas e Academia, nós fornecemos até hoje mais de 860 bolsas para jovens médicos de 52 países, de Diplomas de Pós-Graduação Online de Um Ano e Mestrados Online de Dois Anos em Diabetes, Medicina Cardiovascular Preventiva, Endocrinologia, Cardiologia e Obesidade e Controlo de Peso, bem como Programas de Fellowship em Cuidados Cardiovasculares Clínicos e Diabetes Clínicos na Índia, um Mestrado Especial em Diabetes de 3 meses em inglês, francês, português e espanhol.

O que torna essas bolsas especiais é que elas foram concedidas não apenas a médicos de capitais, mas também a médicos de todo o país — garantindo uma cobertura geográfica mais ampla da capacidade de atendimento à saúde. Mantemos o compromisso de continuar os nossos esforços para melhorar a capacidade de assistência médica e o acesso ao tratamento da hipertensão e do diabetes”.

A Fundação Merck forneceu no total mais de 2.270 bolsas de estudo para médicos de 52 países em 44 especialidades médicas críticas e carentes.

O Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi, Ex-aluno da Fundação Merck do Gana partilha, concluí minha Pós-Graduação em Cardiologia e actualmente estou a frequentar Mestrado em Cardiologia. Como cardiologista actuante, este programa proporcionou-me a oportunidade de consolidar os meus conhecimentos e aplicar os avanços actuais em cuidados cardiovasculares à minha prática clínica. Desde que concluí o Diploma de Pós-Graduação em Cardiologia, tenho me envolvido na criação de uma clínica de Insuficiência Cardíaca no meu hospital, que atende às necessidades de uma população diversificada de pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca, incluindo mulheres com cardiomiopatia pós-parto e pacientes cardio-oncológicas.

Sou extremamente grata à Fundação Merck pelo apoio e visibilidade que me proporcionou. Isso inspirou-me e ajudou-me a melhorar os cuidados cardiovasculares entre a população que atendo.

As bolsas de estudo da Fundação Merck são de grande valor, visto que, segundo dados da OMS, a região africana tem a maior prevalência de hipertensão, com aproximadamente 27% dos adultos afectados.

Por isso, a Fundação Merck lançou diversos programas de conscientização comunitária para enfatizar a importância de um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção, detecção precoce e tratamento da diabetes e da hipertensão.

A Fundação Merck, juntamente com as Primeiras-Damas Africanas, lançou um livro de histórias e o seu filme de animação adaptado “Pressão de Mark”.

Acredito que a educação infantil é fundamental para a construção de uma comunidade mais saudável. Por meio do nosso livro de histórias e do filme de animação “A Pressão do Mark“, buscamos incutir hábitos saudáveis ​​em crianças e jovens — como reduzir o sal e o açúcar, alimentar-se bem, praticar exercícios e evitar o fumo. Acredito que esta é a única maneira de prevenir e controlar a hipertensão e o diabetes, que são os principais fatores de risco para muitas complicações e doenças graves..”

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Além disso, o programa televisivo pan-africano da Fundação Merck, “Nossa África”, idealizado, produzido, realizado e coapresentado pela Senadora Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck, tem episódios dedicados a aumentar a conscientização sobre a diabetes e promover um estilo de vida saudável.

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O programa de televisivo “Nossa África” foi transmitido nas estações televisivas nacionais e principais de muitos países africanos, como Burundi, Botswana, Gana, Gâmbia, Quénia, Libéria, Malawi, Maurícias, Namíbia, Serra Leoa, Uganda, Zâmbia e actualmente está nas redes sociais da Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4jMijEO), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4jPaTkd), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/43XKSco) e YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4l3tpX8)] e da Fundação Merck [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/445Av6G), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3SMH2Ok), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/403N1Cb) e YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3HD4xXz)].

Além disso, a Fundação Merck, juntamente com as Primeiras-Damas Africanas, também lança anualmente os seus prémios para os melhores jornalistas, estilistas de moda, cineastas, músicos/cantores e novos talentos potenciais nessas áreas de países africanos para promover um estilo de vida saudável e conscientizar sobre a prevenção e detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

1. Prémio de Jornalismo Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes e Hipertensão”: Representantes da comunicação social são convidados a mostrar o seu trabalho através de mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

2. Prémio o Cinema Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes e Hipertensão”: Todos os cineastas africanos, estudantes de instituições de formação cinematográfica ou jovens talentos de África são convidados a criar e partilhar um FILME longo ou curto, seja drama, documentário ou docudrama para transmitir mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a consciencialização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

3. Prémio de Moda Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes e Hipertensão”: Todos os estudantes e estilistas de moda africanos são convidados a criar e partilhar designs para transmitir mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce de diabetes e hipertensão.

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

4. Prémio da Canção Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes e Hipertensão”: Todos os cantores e artistas musicais africanos são convidados a criar e partilhar uma MÚSICA com o objectivo de promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

As inscrições para todos os prémios devem ser enviadas por e-mail para:

submit@merck-foundation.com

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A Fundação Merck dedica-se a melhorar os resultados sociais e de saúde para as comunidades carenciadas. Embora colabore com vários parceiros, incluindo governos, para atingir os seus objectivos humanitários, a fundação mantém-se estritamente neutra em questões políticas. Não se envolve nem apoia qualquer actividade política, eleição ou regime, concentrando-se exclusivamente na sua missão de elevar a humanidade e melhorar o bem-estar, mantendo uma postura estritamente apolítica em todos os seus esforços.

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies mark World Hypertension Day 2025 by launching their Annual Awards for Best Media, Fashion, Song, and Film to raise awareness on hypertension, diabetes and importance of healthy lifestyle

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2025’ in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through their “Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program, by reinforcing its commitment to improving cardiovascular and diabetes care across Africa, and beyond.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation stated, “At Merck Foundation we observe “World Hypertension Day” by expanding access to quality and equitable care in Hypertension, Diabetes, Endocrinnology and Cardiovascular preventive care, which are all co-related, by providing scholarships for young doctors from across Africa and beyond.

“Together with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa, and partners like Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, we have till today provided more than 860 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries, of One-Year Online PG Diplomas and Two-Year Online Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Obesity & Weight Management, as well as One-Year Clinical Cardiovascular Care and Clinical Diabetes Onsite Fellowship Programs in India, a special 3-month Diabetes Mastercourse in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

What is special about these scholarships is that they have been provided not only to doctors from capital cities, but also to those from across the country — ensuring wider geographic coverage of healthcare capacity. We remain committed to continuing our efforts to improve healthcare capacity and access to hypertension and diabetes care.”

Merck Foundation has in total provided more than 2270 scholarships for doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties.

Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi, Merck Foundation alumnus from Ghana shares, “I have completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology and currently pursuing MSc in Cardiology. Being a practicing cardiologist, this program has provided me with the opportunity to consolidate my knowledge and apply current advances in cardiovascular care to my clinical practice. Since completing the PG Diploma in Cardiology, I have been involved in establishing a Heart Failure clinic in my hospital that caters to the needs of a diverse population of Heart Failure patients including women with Postpartum cardiomyopathy and Cardio-oncology patients.

I am extremely grateful to Merck Foundation for the support and exposure it has provided me. It has inspired me and helped me to improve cardiovascular care amongst the population that I serve.”

Merck Foundation scholarships are of great value, given that as per WHO data, the African region has the highest prevalence of hypertension, with approximately 27% of adults affected.

Therefore, Merck Foundation has launched several community awareness programs to emphasize on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about diabetes and hypertension prevention, early detection and management.

Merck Foundation, together with The First Ladies of Africa has launched a storybook and its adapted animation Film “Mark’s Pressure”.

“I believe early education is key to building a healthier community. Through our storybook and animation film “Mark’s Pressure”, we aim to instill healthy habits in children and youth — like reducing salt and sugar, eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking. I believe that this is the only way to to prevent and manage hypertension and diabetes, which are major risk factors for many serious complications and illnesses.”

Watch the “Mark’s Pressure” Animation Film here:

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Moreover, Merck Foundation’s pan African TV program “Our Africa” conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation has episodes dedicated to raising awareness about Diabetes and Promoting Healthy Lifestyle.

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“Our Africa” TV Program has been broadcasted on National and Prime TV stations of many African countries like Burundi, Botswana, Ghana, The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia and is currently on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4jMijEO), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4jPaTkd), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/43XKSco) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4l3tpX8)] and Merck Foundation [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/445Av6G), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3SMH2Ok), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/403N1Cb) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3HD4xXz)].

Additionally, Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, also launches annually, their Awards for best Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to:

submit@merck-foundation.com

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Mashatile’s office rebuffs claims of misuse of State funds for ’extravagant’ overseas trips

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Mashatile’s office rebuffs claims of misuse of State funds for ’extravagant’ overseas trips

The Office of the Deputy President has released a statement denying allegations of misusing State funds related to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel. 

This statement follows extensive media coverage from various news outlets and public speculation on the matter. 

“Categorically, the Office and the Deputy President have not, as seems to be suggested, misused State funds or been extravagant in financing the costs of the Deputy President’s international travel,” the statement read on Tuesday evening. 

According to the Presidency, the matter was first raised after a written parliamentary inquiry from Action SA, which prompted detailed disclosures regarding travel expenses.

“In light of such an expected phenomenon, the Deputy President replied to the question in full and also provided specific details, which include correct figures and breakdown of individual costs by members of the delegation supporting the Deputy President.” 

The Deputy President’s Office has stressed that all international trips undertaken are in his official capacity, representing the South African government, as directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

“Moreover, the majority of these strategic international visits are aimed at strengthening existing bilateral, political, economic and diplomatic relations between South Africa and visited countries.” 

Mashatile has engaged in several significant international working visits since taking office on 3 July 2024, including trips to Ireland, the United Kingdom and Japan, with further planned visits to France. 

The Office has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the expenses associated with these trips, stressing that many figures circulated in the media are inflated. 

News24 recently reported that the Deputy President’s recent trip to Japan in March cost R2.3 million, with R900 000 covering accommodation for him and his wife.

However, the Presidency stated that the Japan visit was particularly highlighted for its strategic relevance, marking the first high-level engagement between South Africa and Japan in a decade, coinciding with the 115th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

During the Japan working visit, the country’s second-in-command was accompanied by various Ministers. 

The Presidency believes that the visit was advantageous for South Africa’s African Agenda, especially considering the current overlap of South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) chairship and Japan’s upcoming hosting of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in August.

“This presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to communicate its own and the continent’s position and priorities to Japan, and the expected support and role that Japan could play in this regard.”

In addition, the Deputy President’s Office stated that the claims of exorbitant costs for certain officials have been disputed, and that the actual expenditure is significantly lower.

“Regrettably, some of the figures presented by the media are significantly blown out of proportion and do not accurately reflect the cost of the trips. For example, one media liaison officer, referred to by TimesLive as the ‘most expensive supporting official’, is said to have cost R580 582 for Japan alone, when in fact, the total cost for that official is less than R66 000, including flights and accommodation.” 

The Office has reassured the public that the Deputy President’s travels are conducted with fiscal responsibility and in alignment with South Africa’s commitment to global relations and investment.

“In terms of the travel policy in the Presidential Handbook, transport for the President and Deputy President during travel outside South Africa is the responsibility and for the account of the State.” 

In addition, the Office mentioned that the financial responsibilities for the visits, which include travel, accommodation, and other miscellaneous expenses, are typically shared between the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and other participating departments. 

“In all these visits, the Office of the Deputy President has insisted on the most cost-effective provisions for the Deputy President and his delegations and has therefore not misused or extravagantly used State funds, as alluded.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Intervenções focadas do MultiChoice Group ajudam a combater ventos contrários sem precedentes

No meio de um ambiente macroeconómico excepcionalmente desafiador, o MultiChoice Group (www.MultiChoice.com) continuou a navegar pelas pressões externas através de intervenções estratégicas focadas.

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O Grupo gerou 3,7 mil milhões de ZAR em poupanças de custos, muito acima da meta revista de 2,5 mil milhões de ZAR definida na fase intermédia e quase o dobro da poupança de 1,9 mil milhões de ZAR no AF24.

Uma abordagem disciplinada aos preços inflaccionistas, com aumentos de 5,7% na África do Sul e uma média de 31% em moeda local no Resto de África, também ajudou a mitigar o impacto das perdas de subscritores e sustentou um crescimento orgânico de 1% na receita anual.

“O nosso desempenho reflecte tanto os desafios que enfrentamos como a resiliência das nossas equipas. Embora as pressões macroeconómicas e a volatilidade cambial tenham afectado os nossos resultados, a nossa execução disciplinada, a gestão de custos e o investimento em novas oportunidades de crescimento a longo prazo posicionam-nos bem para o futuro,” afirma Calvo Mawela, CEO do MultiChoice Group.

 “Continuamos focados em ser a plataforma de entretenimento preferida de África. A nossa estratégia é moldada pelos desenvolvimentos no nosso sector, como as mudanças tecnológicas que estão a impulsionar mudanças no comportamento dos consumidores, bem como pelo impacto do aumento da pirataria, dos serviços de streaming e das redes sociais”, afirma Mawela.

Salientando a capacidade do Grupo de se adaptar a estas mudanças no panorama global do entretenimento audiovisual, os novos produtos e serviços apresentaram um forte crescimento anual. A receita da DStv Internet cresceu 85%, da KingMakers 76% (em moeda constante) e da DStv Stream 48%. O número de clientes pagantes activos da Showmax aumentou 44% em termos homólogos.

É importante salientar que o grupo regressou a uma posição patrimonial positiva através de uma combinação de redução de custos, estabilização cambial e ganho contabilístico com a venda de 60% da participação accionista do Grupo na sua unidade de seguros (NMSIS) à Sanlam.

Visão Geral dos Resultados Financeiros

Base de subscritores: A taxa de declínio de subscritores abrandou, com a base de subscritores activos de TV paga linear de 14,5 milhões a reflectir um declínio de 8% em comparação com 11% (14,9 milhões) no AF24. A pressão deveu-se principalmente ao fraco ambiente de consumo em todos os mercados.

Receitas do Grupo: Em termos orgânicos, as receitas aumentaram 1% em termos homólogos, impulsionadas pela variação de preços e pelo crescimento de novos produtos. Em termos reportados, as receitas caíram 9% em termos homólogos, para 50,8 mil milhões de ZAR, principalmente devido a uma queda de 11% na receita de subscrições, bem como ao impacto das turbulências cambiais e à desconsolidação da unidade de seguros NMSIS a partir de Dezembro de 2024.

Lucro comercial do Grupo: O lucro comercial aumentou 20% em termos homólogos, antes de considerar o investimento no Showmax, o impacto da desvalorização cambial e a actividade de fusões e aquisições. Após incorporar as perdas comerciais do Showmax e dos 5,2 mil milhões de ZAR em perdas de receitas em moeda estrangeira, e parcialmente compensadas pelos 3,7 mil milhões de ZAR em poupanças de custos, o lucro comercial em termos reportados caiu para 4,0 mil milhões de ZAR.

O resultado principal ajustado é a medida do conselho do desempenho subjacente do negócio. O Grupo registou um prejuízo de 0,8 mil milhões de ZAR, como resultado do menor lucro comercial e das perdas de cobertura em comparação com os ganhos de cobertura no ano anterior, parcialmente compensados por perdas menores com o repatriamento de caixa da Nigéria.

Fluxo de caixa e liquidez: O Grupo registou uma saída de caixa livre de 0,5 mil milhões de ZAR, devido à menor rentabilidade e ao aumento dos pagamentos de leasing devido ao timing. Tal foi parcialmente compensado pela melhoria da gestão do fundo de maneio e pela redução de 29% das despesas de capital em relação ao ano anterior.

No final do ano, o Grupo detinha 5,1 mil milhões de ZAR em caixa e equivalentes de caixa e tinha acesso a 3,0 mil milhões de ZAR em linhas de crédito gerais não utilizadas.

Actualização operacional

Entretenimento geral e desporto

O conteúdo local continua a ser um diferencial fundamental. O Grupo adicionou mais de 5.340 horas de conteúdo local no ano, elevando o acervo total de conteúdo local para mais de 91.470 horas e consolidando a sua posição como o maior produtor de conteúdo original em África.

O reality show principal, Big Brother Mzansi, alcançou o recorde de 3,8 milhões de visualizações no seu último episódio e recebeu 293 milhões de votos. Na Nigéria, o Big Brother Naija continuou a atrair um forte público na sua nona temporada.

O desporto também desempenha um papel fundamental na oferta de conteúdos do Grupo. A SuperSport transmitiu 47.839 horas de cobertura em directo (+7% em relação ao ano anterior) e produziu 1.029 eventos ao vivo. Os principais destaques incluíram os Jogos Olímpicos de Paris 2024, o Euro 2024, três grandes torneios de críquete do ICC e a 3ª Temporada do SA20.

As Escolas SuperSport continuam a redefinir o panorama da transmissão desportiva escolar. A sua aplicação teve um crescimento de 46% em utilizadores registados, atingindo 1,2 milhões, enquanto a plataforma alcançou quase 11 milhões de espectadores únicos através da aplicação e do Canal 216 da DStv, entregando mais de 50.000 horas de novos conteúdos.

Segmentos do negócio

A MultiChoice South Africa concentrou-se na retenção e reconquista de subscritores, identificando oportunidades de crescimento remanescentes, bem como na optimização de processos e sistemas para melhorar a experiência do cliente e a eficiência operacional. Para melhorar a sua proposta de valor, a empresa reduziu alguns canais, reintroduziu o segundo fluxo simultâneo sem custos adicionais e reduziu o preço do pacote DStv ADD Movies de 79 Rand para 49 Rand. Estabeleceu também novas parcerias estratégicas com a Capitec, MTN e PEP para expandir a sua presença no mercado.

Perante um ambiente operacional difícil, a MultiChoice Africa implementou aumentos de preços associados à inflacção e continuou as suas medidas de contenção de custos, reduzindo os gastos com subsídios, marketing, conteúdos e custos de transmissão. Após o final do ano, testou as subscrições semanais no Uganda para melhor alinhar os períodos de subscrição com os fluxos de caixa dos clientes.

Como start-up, o Showmax concentrou-se em melhorar a acessibilidade e o alcance do cliente através de parcerias de distribuição, melhorando as jornadas de registo do cliente, melhorando o desenvolvimento da plataforma e continuando a expandir as opções de pagamento. Embora o crescimento de subscritores tenha ficado aquém das metas iniciais de crescimento exponencial, o Showmax ainda apresentou um crescimento saudável de 44% em subscritores pagantes activos e conquistou quota de mercado num mercado regional de streaming que apresentou um crescimento moderado.

A Irdeto aumentou a sua receita em 8% em termos homólogos numa base orgânica (5% reportados), aumentando a receita externa em todos os três segmentos de mercado, ou seja, Video Entertainment, Gaming e Connected Transport. As receitas geradas pelas novas linhas de serviço aumentaram para uns agradáveis 42% da receita total, sustentadas por soluções inovadoras para melhorar a segurança e a interoperabilidade no sector dos transportes.

A KingMakers apresentou um forte crescimento orgânico nas apostas desportivas e nos jogos online. A BetKing Nigéria continua a ganhar força, especialmente nos seus negócios online. A SuperSportBet, empresa sul-africana lançada em 2024, está a mostrar os primeiros sinais de sucesso e reportou um aumento significativo da receita líquida mensal de jogos durante o ano.

Presente em 44 países africanos, a Moment continua a crescer rapidamente, com os volumes totais de pagamentos (TPV) a atingirem os 635 milhões de dólares, sete vezes superiores ao AF24. A Moment processou 56% do volume de pagamentos do Grupo, em comparação com apenas 20% no ano anterior, e, no final de Março deste ano, a sua taxa anualizada de execução de pagamentos ultrapassou os mil milhões de dólares.

A Olhar para o Futuro

O Grupo mantém-se focado na construção de um futuro sustentável e de longo prazo, executando as suas principais prioridades estratégicas. Para o próximo ano, existem três prioridades claras:

  • Estabilizar a receita nos negócios audiovisuais através de iniciativas focadas de retenção, ao mesmo tempo que apoia o rápido crescimento da receita investido em entretenimento interactivo, fintech e seguros do grupo, 
  • Continuar a impulsionar a eficiência operacional, de custos e de fundo de maneio no grupo para proteger a rentabilidade e os fluxos de caixa,
  • Continuar a trabalhar com o Canal+ para um fecho bem-sucedido da sua oferta obrigatória, de forma a desbloquear benefícios significativos a longo prazo para as entidades combinadas e as suas respectivas partes interessadas.

A administração estabeleceu uma meta de redução de custos de 2 mil milhões de ZAR para o AF26, num esforço contínuo para readaptar os negócios a um ambiente de negociação em constante mudança.

Com base nas suas iniciativas de primeira linha e intervenções em custos e fluxo de caixa, o grupo visa gerar margens para a MultiChoice SA na faixa dos 20%, para devolver a MultiChoice Africa à rentabilidade, ao mesmo tempo que limita o seu financiamento e reduz as perdas comerciais no Showmax.

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MultiChoice Group’s focused interventions help to counter unprecedented headwinds

Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

Amid an exceptionally challenging macroeconomic environment, MultiChoice Group (www.MultiChoice.com) continued to navigate external pressures through focused strategic interventions.

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The Group delivered ZAR3.7bn in cost savings, well ahead of the revised ZAR2.5bn target set at the interim stage and almost double the ZAR1.9bn saved in FY24.

A disciplined approach to inflationary pricing, with increases of 5.7% in South Africa and an average of 31% in local currency in Rest of Africa, also helped to mitigate the impact of subscriber losses and supported 1% year on year (YoY) organic revenue growth.

“Our performance reflects both the challenges we’ve faced and the resilience of our teams. While macroeconomic pressures and currency volatility have weighed on our results, our disciplined execution, cost management and investment in new long-term growth opportunities position us well for the future,” says Calvo Mawela, MultiChoice Group CEO.

 “We remain focused on being Africa’s entertainment platform of choice. Our strategy is shaped by developments in our industry such as changes in technology which are driving shifts in consumer behaviour, as well as the impact of a rise in piracy, streaming services, and social media,” says Mawela.

Highlighting the Group’s ability to adapt to these changes in the global video entertainment landscape, new products and services delivered strong YoY growth. Revenue from DStv Internet grew by 85%, KingMakers 76% (in constant currency) and DStv Stream 48%. Showmax active paying customers increased by 44% YoY.

Importantly, the group returned to a positive equity position through a combination of cost savings, a stabilisation in currencies, and the accounting gain on the sale of 60% of the Group’s shareholding in its insurance business (NMSIS) to Sanlam.

Financial Results Overview

Subscriber base: The rate of subscriber decline has decelerated, with the active linear pay-TV subscriber base of 14.5m reflecting a decline of 8% compared to 11% (14.9m) in FY24. The pressure was mainly due to a weak consumer environment across markets.

Group revenues: On an organic basis, revenues increased by 1% YoY, driven by pricing and new product growth. On a reported basis, revenues declined by 9% YoY to ZAR50.8bn, primarily due to an 11% drop in subscription revenue, as well as the impact of currency headwinds, and the deconsolidation of the NMSIS insurance business from December 2024.

Group trading profit: Trading profit increased by 20% YoY, before accounting for the investment in Showmax, the impact of currency weakness and M&A activity. After incorporating Showmax’s trading losses and ZAR5.2bn in foreign currency revenue losses, and partially offset by the ZAR3.7bn in cost savings, trading profit on a reported basis declined to ZAR4.0bn.

Adjusted core headline earnings is the board’s measure of the underlying performance of the business. The Group posted a loss of ZAR0.8bn, as a result of the lower trading profit and hedging losses compared to hedging gains in the prior year, partly offset by smaller losses from repatriating cash from Nigeria.

Cash flow and liquidity: The Group recorded a free cash outflow of ZAR0.5bn, due to lower profitability and higher lease repayments due to timing. This was partly offset by improved working capital management and a 29% YoY reduction in capital expenditure.

At year-end, the Group held ZAR5.1bn in cash and cash equivalents and had access to ZAR3.0bn in undrawn general borrowing facilities.

Operational update

General entertainment and sport

Local content remains a key differentiator. The Group added over 5,340 hours of local content in the year, bringing the total local content library to more than 91,470 hours and cementing its position as Africa’s largest producer of original content.

Flagship reality show, Big Brother Mzansi, drew a record-breaking 3.8 million views for its season finale and received 293 million votes. In Nigeria, Big Brother Naija, continued to attract strong viewership into its ninth season.

Sport also plays a critical role in the Group’s content offering. SuperSport broadcast 47 839 hours of live coverage (+7% YoY) and produced 1 029 live events. Key highlights included the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, EURO 2024 football, three major ICC cricket tournaments and the SA 20 Season 3.

SuperSport Schools continue redefine the landscape of school sports broadcasting. Its app saw 46% growth in registered users to reach 1.2 million, while the platform reached nearly 11 million unique viewers through the app and Channel 216 on DStv and delivered over 50 000 hours of new content.

Business segments

MultiChoice South Africa focused on subscriber retention and win-backs, identifying remaining growth opportunities, as well as optimising processes and systems to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. To enhance its value-proposition, the business tiered down certain channels, reintroduced the second concurrent stream at no extra cost and priced down its DStv ADD Movies package from R79 to R49. It also entered into new strategic partnerships with Capitec, MTN and PEP to expand its market presence.

Faced with a tough operating environment, MultiChoice Africa implemented inflation linked price increases and continued its cost-containment measures by reducing spend in subsidies, marketing, content and transmission costs. Post year-end it piloted weekly subscriptions in Uganda to better align subscription periods with customers’ cash flows.

As a start-up business, Showmax focused on improving customer affordability and reach through distribution partnerships, improving customer sign-up journeys, improving platform development and continuing to expand payment options. Although subscriber growth has lagged initial exponential growth targets, Showmax still delivered a healthy 44% growth in active paying subscribers and gained market share in a regional streaming market which experienced muted growth.

Irdeto grew revenue by 8% YoY on an organic basis (5% reported), increasing external revenue in all three market segments namely Video Entertainment, Gaming and Connected Transport. Revenues generated from new service lines increased to a pleasing 42% of total revenue, underpinned by innovative solutions to enhance security and interoperability in the transportation sector.

KingMakers delivered strong organic growth in sports betting and i–gaming. BetKing Nigeria continues to gain strong momentum, especially in its online business. SuperSportBet, the South African business launched in 2024, is showing early signs of success and reported a material increase in monthly net gaming revenue during the year.

Live in 44 African countries, Moment continues to scale rapidly, with total payment volumes (TPV) reaching USD635m, seven times higher than FY24. Moment processed 56% of the Group’s payment volumes, compared to only 20% a year ago, and at the end of March this year, its annualised payments run rate exceeded USD1bn.

Looking Ahead

The Group remains focused on building a sustainable, long-term future by executing against its key strategic priorities. For the year ahead, there are three clear priorities:

  • Stabilise the topline in the video businesses through focused retention initiatives, while supporting rapid topline growth in the group’s interactive entertainment, fintech and insurance investees, 
  • Continue to drive operating, cost and working capital efficiencies into the group to protect profitability and cash flows,
  • Continue to work with Canal+ towards a successful close of their mandatory offer in order to unlock significant long-term benefits for the combined entities and their respective stakeholders.

Management has set a cost saving target of ZAR2.0bn for FY26 in an ongoing effort to reset the business for a shifting trading environment.

On the back of its topline initiatives and cost and cash flow interventions, the group aims to deliver margins for MultiChoice SA in the mid-twenties range, to return MultiChoice Africa to profitability while limiting its funding and narrow trading losses in Showmax.

– on behalf of MultiChoice Group.

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Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient et risingSUD s’allient pour faciliter l’implantation et le développement des startups en France

À l’occasion du salon Viva Technology à Paris, Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA) (www.Orange.com), représentée par son Directeur Général Jérôme Hénique, et risingSUD, représentée par son Président Bernard Kleynhoff, ont signé un partenariat stratégique pour soutenir l’implantation et la croissance des startups africaines du réseau des Orange Digital Center dans la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, en France.

Ce partenariat d’une durée de 3 ans vise à rapprocher les écosystèmes d’innovation d’Afrique, du Moyen-Orient et du Sud de la France. Concrètement, les startups issues du réseau des Orange Digital Center bénéficieront d’un accompagnement sur-mesure des équipes de risingSUD, l’agence d’attractivité et de développement économique de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, pour s’implanter dans le Sud de la France. Elles intègreront ainsi un territoire dynamique, qui abrite déjà 500 000 entreprises dont des leaders mondiaux et des startups qui inventent le monde de demain.

Avec ce partenariat, OMEA renforce son soutien à l’internationalisation des startups d’Afrique et du Moyen-Orient et réaffirme son engagement en faveur du développement des écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux du continent. Déployé dans 17 pays en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient et 8 pays en Europe, le réseau des Orange Digital Centers constitue un écosystème gratuit et accessible à tous. Il réunit en un même lieu la formation des jeunes aux compétences numériques, l’accompagnement des porteurs de projets, l’incubation, l’accélération ainsi que le financement de startups. 

Sur la seule année 2024, risingSUD a accompagné l’implantation de 14 entreprises africaines dans le Sud de la France, dont la startup de l’Orange Digital Center de Tunisie, Guépard, qui a ouvert un bureau à Marseille. Ce partenariat permettra à davantage de startups d’Afrique et du Moyen-Orient de bénéficier de l’expertise de risingSUD, allant du montage de projet à l’accès aux financements en passant par la mise en réseau avec des partenaires internationaux. Il facilitera également l’accès des talents et startups de la région Sud au réseau des Orange Digital Centers.

​​​Jérôme Hénique, Directeur Général d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient, commente : « Ce partenariat avec risingSUD marque une étape clé dans notre ambition de faire rayonner l’innovation africaine à l’échelle internationale. Il s’inscrit dans la continuité de l’accompagnement que nous offrons aux startups via nos Orange Digital Centers. En facilitant leur implantation et leur accélération en France, notamment dans la région Sud, nous donnons aux jeunes entreprises africaines les moyens d’accélérer leur croissance. »

Bernard Kleynhoff, Président de risingSUD et Président de la Commissions Développement Economique et Digital, Industrie, Export, Attractivité et Cybersécurité de la Région Sud a ajouté : « Par sa position stratégique, ses flux commerciaux historiques et ses engagements pour l’innovation, la région Sud est un pont naturel entre l’Europe, l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient. Elle est aujourd’hui la première région française d’accueil des projets d’investissements africains. Ce partenariat ouvre de nouvelles opportunités économiques et constitue un véritable tremplin pour le développement des entreprises des deux côtés de la Méditerranée. »

Distribué par APO Group pour Orange Middle East and Africa.

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À propos d’Orange :
Orange est l’un des principaux opérateurs de télécommunications dans le monde, avec un chiffre d’affaires de 40,3 milliards d’euros en 2024 et 127 000 salariés au 31 décembre 2024, dont 71 000 en France. Le Groupe servait 291 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024, dont 253 millions de clients mobile et 22 millions de clients haut débit fixe. Ces chiffres tiennent compte de la déconsolidation de certaines activités en Espagne liées à la création de la co-entreprise MASORANGE. Le Groupe est présent dans 26 pays (y compris les pays non consolidés).

Orange est également l’un des leaders mondiaux des services de télécommunications aux entreprises multinationales sous la marque Orange Business. En février 2023, le Groupe a présenté son plan stratégique « Lead the Future », construit sur un nouveau modèle d’entreprise et guidé par la responsabilité et l’efficacité. « Lead the Future » capitalise sur l’excellence des réseaux afin de renforcer le leadership d’Orange dans la qualité de service.

Orange est coté sur Euronext Paris (symbole ORA).

Orange et tout autre produit ou service d’Orange cités dans ce communiqué sont des marques détenues par Orange ou Orange Brand Services Limited.

À propos d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA)
Orange est présent dans 18 pays en Afrique et au Moyen Orient et compte plus de 161 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024. Avec 7,7 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024, Orange MEA est la première zone de croissance du groupe Orange. Orange Money, son offre de transfert d’argent et de services financiers, est disponible dans 17 pays et compte plus de 100 millions de clients. Orange, opérateur multi-services, partenaire de référence de la transformation digitale apporte son expertise pour accompagner le développement de nouveaux services digitaux en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.

À propos de risingSUD
risingSUD est l’agence d’attractivité et de développement économique de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Forte d’une équipe de 50 personnes, risingSUD accompagne chaque année plus de 400 entreprises régionales, françaises et étrangères dans des moments clés de leur croissance : implantation, levée de fonds, export, transitions… L’agence soutient également près de 70 projets stratégiques par an et attire des investisseurs et des talents du monde entier pour renforcer les territoires et les filières d’excellence de la région.

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Orange Middle East and Africa and risingSUD join forces to facilitate the establishment and development of startups in the South of France

At the Viva Technology trade show in Paris, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com), represented by its CEO Jérôme Hénique, and risingSUD, represented by its President Bernard Kleynhoff, signed a strategic partnership to support the establishment and growth of African startups in the Orange Digital Center network in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, in the South of France.

This three-year partnership aims to bring together innovation ecosystems in Africa, the Middle East, and the South of France. Specifically, startups from the Orange Digital Center network will benefit from tailored support from the teams at risingSUD, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region’s economic attractiveness and development agency, to establish themselves in the South of France. They will thus join a dynamic region that is already home to 500,000 companies, including global leaders and startups that are inventing the world of tomorrow.

With this partnership, OMEA strengthens its support for the internationalization of startups from Africa and the Middle East and reaffirms its commitment to developing the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. Deployed in 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East and eight countries in Europe, the Orange Digital Center network is a free and accessible ecosystem for all. It brings together, in one place, digital skills training for young people, support for project leaders, incubation, acceleration, and startup financing.

In 2024 alone, risingSUD supported the establishment of 14 African companies in the South of France, including the startup from the Orange Digital Center in Tunisia, Guépard, which opened an office in Marseille. This partnership will allow more startups from Africa and the Middle East to benefit from risingSUD’s expertise, ranging from project development to access to financing and networking with international partners. It will also facilitate access for talent and startups from the South region to the Orange Digital Centers network.

​​​Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, commented: “This partnership with risingSUD marks a key step in our ambition to promote African innovation internationally. It is a continuation of the support we offer startups through our Orange Digital Centers. By facilitating their establishment and acceleration in France, particularly in the South region, we are giving young African companies the means to accelerate their growth.”

Bernard Kleynhoff, President of risingSUD and President of the Economic and Digital Development, Industry, Export, Attractiveness and Cybersecurity Commissions of the Sud Region, added: “Thanks to its strategic position, its historical trade flows and its commitment to innovation, the South of France is a natural bridge between Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It is now the leading French region for hosting African investment projects. This partnership opens up new economic opportunities and constitutes a real springboard for the development of businesses on both sides of the Mediterranean.”

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Le consortium GE Vernova-Larsen & Toubro démare la construction d’un centre de contrôle avancé du système national (NSCC) pour Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) en Kenya

  • De nouveaux centres sont en cours de construction à Embakasi et à Suswa avec une technologie de réseau avancée pour une transmission d’énergie efficace.
  • GE Vernova fournira des logiciels et la technologie de réseau électrique avancée, et Larsen & Toubro se chargera des travaux de génie civil.
  • La France, via l’Agence Française de Développement et le Trésor français financera le projet.

GE Vernova Inc.(NYSE:GEV) (www.GEVernova.com) a annoncé aujourd’hui que le consortium GE Vernova-Larsen & Toubro (L&T) construira un centre de contrôle avancé du système national (NSCC) pour le compte de  Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) destiné à la surveillance et la gestion du réseau électrique national kenyan. Les travaux comprendront la construction d’un centre de contrôle principal à Embakasi, équipé de solutions logicielles de réseau avancées ainsi que des équipements de communication, de surveillance et d’automatisation de poste électrique les plus récents. Un centre de contrôle d’urgence sera également construit à Suswa, doté des mêmes systèmes, ainsi que d’un système de gestion des actifs d’entreprise (EAM) pour les opérations de transmission. GE Vernova a enregistré le projet au premier trimestre de 2025.

Les objectifs du Kenya en matière d’électricité

Le Kenya s’est fixé des objectifs énergétiques ambitieux, visant l’accès universel à l’électricité et la transition vers un avenir énergétique durable. Le pays vise à assurer que 100% de sa population ait accès à l’électricité fiable et abordable d’ici 2030 (https://apo-opa.co/4dXKxLr). Pour atteindre ces objectifs, le Kenya investit massivement dans l’expansion de son réseau électrique et l’amélioration de sa capacité de production. De plus, le pays met également l’accent sur l’efficacité énergétique et le développement des technologies smartgrid (réseaux intelligents) afin d’optimiser la transmission, la distribution et la consommation d’électricité.

“Un nouveau NSCC avancé est essentiel pour gérer la demande croissante d’électricité à mesure que l’économie du Kenya se développe. Lors de sa mise en service, le système NSCC peut jouer un rôle crucial dans le soutien de notre mandat en tant que gestionnaire de réseau (SO). Il peut assurer une transmission de l’électricité fiable, sécurisée et efficace à travers le pays. Il pourrait marquer un tournant pour les capacités de transmission électrique du Kenya, en améliorant significativement notre capacité à gérer le réseau, à améliorer la qualité de l’énergie et à intégrer les sources d’énergie renouvelables”, déclare Dr. Eng. John Mativo, MBS, directeur général et PDG de KETRACO.

Rôles et responsabilités du consortium

GE Vernova, par l’intermédiaire de sa filiale française Grid Solutions SAS, dirigera le consortium et fournira une technologie de réseau avancée issue de son portefeuille de logiciels d’électrification (Electrification Software) et d’automatisation du réseau (Grid Automation). Cette technologie comprend deux solutions de son portefeuille de logiciels d’orchestration GridOS® — Systèmes de gestion avancée de l’énergie (AEMS) (https://apo-opa.co/43XaPc4) et Systèmes de gestion de zone étendue (WAMS) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZpEj0V) — Systèmes de gestion des actifs d’entreprise (EAM), et plusieurs solutions de son portefeuille d’automatisation du réseau — GridBeats™ (https://apo-opa.co/444Wqee) — Système de gestion de la performance des actifs (APM), Appareils de surveillance d’état (https://apo-opa.co/4kCf9on), Systèmes d’automatisation des postes électriques (https://apo-opa.co/4kyVG7V) et Systèmes de télécommunications (https://apo-opa.co/3HPMbCK). Larsen & Toubro prendra en charge l’ensemble des travaux de génie civil, notamment la construction de deux nouveaux centres de contrôle entièrement équipés, l’installation des équipements et l’assistance à la configuration, aux tests et à la mise en service des systèmes. Le projet devrait être achevé d’ici trois ans.

“GE Vernova est idéalement positionné pour gérer des projets de cette envergure et complexité, qui nécessitent à la fois des solutions logicielles avancées et des équipements d’automatisation du réseau, ainsi que des solutions de financement innovantes. Grâce à nos capacités complètes pour piloter de tels projets de bout en bout, nous croyons que KETRACO bénéficiera pleinement de l’expertise de GE Vernova, assurant une intégration fluide et une efficacité opérationnelle du début à la fin du projet”, déclare Philippe Piron, PDG (CEO) de l’activité Électrification de GE Vernova. “En fournissant au Kenya un centre de contrôle électrique avancé, nous visons à améliorer la fiabilité et l’efficacité de son réseau national. Il s’agit d’une étape cruciale pour ouvrir la voie à un avenir plus durable, en soutient aux objectifs d’électrification et de décarbonisation du pays.”

Soutien au financement et au développement

Le projet est rendu possible grâce à un partenariat de financement avec l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD) et le Trésor Français, qui apportent un soutien essentiel à KETRACO pour le développement d’un réseau électrique plus robuste et plus durable au Kenya. Cette collaboration reflète un engagement commun à faire progresser les objectifs énergétiques du Kenya en favorisant une infrastructure électrique plus fiable et plus efficace.

« La France s’engage à soutenir des projets d’infrastructure durable au Kenya, notamment dans le secteur de l’énergie, dans le cadre de la collaboration en cours entre le Kenya et la France sur la transition énergétique et le climat. Un NSCC moderne renforcera la résilience et la fiabilité du réseau kenyan, permettant l’intégration d’énergies renouvelables plus variables et fournissant finalement une énergie plus fiable et abordable aux entreprises et aux ménages kenyans. Le projet est entièrement financé par la France à travers deux financements distincts et complémentaires de l’AFD et du Trésor français, soutenus par une subvention de l’Union européenne dédiée au renforcement des capacités. » déclare H.E. Arnaud Suquet, l’Ambassadeur de France au Kenya.

L’activité Services Financiers de GE Vernova a joué un rôle clé dans le processus d’approvisionnement, en conseillant le consortium et en sécurisant un financement concessionnel du Trésor Français venant compléter le financement de l’AFD. Ce partenariat étroit illustre l’importance de combiner expertise technique et solutions de financement innovantes pour fournir des solutions énergétiques à fort impact, prêtes à relever les défis de demain.

Distribué par APO Group pour GE.

Notes aux rédacteurs :
Un centre de contrôle avancé du système national (NSCC) agit comme le cerveau du réseau électrique d’un pays. Il est responsable de la surveillance, du contrôle et de l’optimisation du flux d’électricité à travers l’ensemble du système énergétique. Il permet également d’intégrer efficacement au réseau les sources d’énergie renouvelable, tel que le solaire, l’éolien et la géothermie. La surveillance en temps réel permet des mesures correctives rapides, d’améliorer la stabilité du réseau et de réduire les coupures d’électricité. 

Media Contact – GE Vernova :
Rachel Van Reen
Media Relations
GE Vernova
rachael.vanreen@gevernova.com
+1 678 896 6754

Anshul Madaan
Media Relations
GE Vernova
anshul.madaan@gevernova.com
+91 8377880468

Winnie Gathage
Africa Communications Leader
GE Vernova
winnie.gathage@gevernova.com
+254 704 873 459

Media Contact – KETRACO :
Raphael Mworia
Manager, Corporate Communications
mworia@ketraco.co.ke
+254 702 949 951
+254 719 018 000

Forward Looking Statements :
Ce document contient des déclarations prospectives, c’est-à-dire des déclarations relatives à des événements futurs qui, par leur nature, traitent de questions qui sont, à divers degrés, incertaines. Ces déclarations prospectives concernent les performances commerciales et financières futures attendues de GE Vernova, ainsi que les performances attendues de ses produits, l’impact de ses services et les résultats qu’ils peuvent générer ou produire. Elles contiennent souvent des mots tels que « s’attendre », « anticiper », « avoir l’intention de », « planifier », « croire », « rechercher », « voir », « va », « serait », « estimer », « prévoir », « cibler », « préliminaire », ou « gamme ». Par leur nature, les déclarations prospectives traitent de questions qui sont, à divers degrés, incertaines, telles que les déclarations concernant des transactions, investissements ou projets planifiés et potentiels et leurs résultats attendus ainsi que les impacts des conditions macroéconomiques et de la volatilité du marché sur les opérations commerciales, les résultats financiers et la position financière, ainsi que sur la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale et l’économie mondiale.

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La Charte de la Jeunesse se joint à Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’enfance (UNICEF) pour célébrer la Journée internationale du jeu : « Choisissez le jeu – tous les jours »


La Charte de la jeunesse (www.YouthCharter.org) célèbre fièrement la Journée internationale du jeu de l’UNICEF, placée sous le thème mondial « Choisir le jeu – Chaque jour », en solidarité avec les enfants et les jeunes du monde entier pour défendre le droit universel au jeu.

Le thème de cette année rappelle avec force aux gouvernements, aux entreprises, aux éducateurs, aux familles et aux communautés qu’il est essentiel de faire des choix quotidiens qui protègent, promeuvent et privilégient le jeu dans la vie de chaque enfant et de chaque jeune. Le jeu n’est pas un luxe : il est essentiel au développement physique, mental, émotionnel et social. Il renforce la résilience, nourrit la créativité et renforce l’inclusion, surtout en période d’adversité.

Dans ce contexte, la Charte de la jeunesse poursuit son Appel mondial à l’action, lancé lors du Sommet des Nations Unies sur l’avenir, afin de garantir que le sport, l’art, la culture et l’innovation numérique soient reconnus comme des outils essentiels de développement et de paix dans la vie des enfants et des jeunes.

Le professeur Geoff Thompson, MBE FRSA DL, fondateur et président de la Charte de la jeunesse, a déclaré :

« Le jeu est un langage universel, un pont qui relie les jeunes aux opportunités, au potentiel et à l’espoir. En cette Journée internationale du jeu, nous réaffirmons notre mission de créer des environnements sûrs, inclusifs et accessibles où les jeunes du monde entier peuvent jouer, apprendre et s’épanouir. De nos campus communautaires à Londres à nos programmes en Afrique et dans les Caraïbes, le jeu est le fondement de notre travail et un droit que nous défendrons sans relâche. »

À l’approche de 2030 et des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies, la Charte de la jeunesse appelle les partenaires, les décideurs politiques et les personnes influentes à intégrer le jeu dans les cadres politiques de l’éducation, de l’urbanisme, de la santé et de la jeunesse, en particulier dans les communautés défavorisées et marginalisées.

Rejoignez le mouvement

La Charte de la jeunesse invite les individus et les organisations à :

• Soutenir et partager l’Appel mondial à l’action sur www.YouthCharter.org

• Organiser des événements ludiques locaux dans les campus et les écoles communautaires

• Plaider pour des investissements dans des espaces inclusifs et sûrs pour le sport et l’expression créative

• Écouter et faire entendre la voix des jeunes dans les décisions qui les concernent

Choisissons tous le jeu – tous les jours ! et engageons-nous pour un monde où chaque enfant et chaque jeune puisse vivre, apprendre et s’épanouir.

Distribué par APO Group pour Youth Charter.

Contact médias :
Équipe communication de la Charte de la jeunesse
media@youthcharter.org
www.YouthCharter.org
+44 (0)7904339935

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GE Vernova-Larsen & Toubro Consortium to Build Advanced National System Control Center (NSCC) for the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) in Kenya

Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

  • New centers being built at Embakasi and Suswa with advanced grid technology for efficient electricity transmission.
  • GE Vernova to provide advanced grid technology and software, with Larsen & Toubro handling all civil works. 
  • Project financed by France through the French Development Agency and the French Treasury.

GE Vernova Inc.(NYSE:GEV) (www.GEVernova.com) today announced that the GE Vernova-Larsen & Toubro (L&T) consortium will build an advanced National System Control Center (NSCC) for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) to monitor and manage Kenya’s national electricity grid. The work will include constructing a Main Control Centre building in Embakasi, equipped with advanced grid software solutions and the latest substation automation, monitoring, and communication equipment. Additionally, an Emergency Control Centre building in Suswa will be constructed, featuring the same systems and an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for transmission operations. GE Vernova booked the order in the first quarter of 2025.

Kenya’s Electricity Goals

Kenya has set ambitious electricity goals aimed at achieving universal access and transitioning to a sustainable energy future. The country aims to ensure that 100% of its population has access to reliable and affordable electricity by 2030 (https://apo-opa.co/4dXKxLr). To achieve this, Kenya is investing heavily in expanding its electricity grid and enhancing generation capacity. Additionally, Kenya is focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and developing smart grid technologies to optimize electricity transmission, distribution and consumption.

“A new, advanced NSCC is essential for managing increased electricity demand as Kenya’s economy grows. When commissioned, the new NSCC system would play a critical role in supporting our mandate as System Operator(SO). It will ensure reliable, secure, and efficient electricity transmission across the country. It is a game-changer for Kenya’s electricity transmission capabilities, significantly improving our ability to manage the grid, enhance the quality of power, and integrate renewable energy sources,” said Dr. Eng. John Mativo, MBS, Managing Director and CEO at KETRACO.

Consortium Roles and Responsibilities

GE Vernova, through its French entity Grid Solutions SAS, will lead the consortium and provide advanced grid technology from its Electrification Software and Grid Automation portfolio. This technology includes two solutions from its GridOS® orchestration software portfolio—Advanced Energy Management Systems (AEMS) (https://apo-opa.co/43XaPc4) and Wide Area Management Systems (WAMS) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZpEj0V)—Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM), and several solutions from its grid automation portfolio – GridBeats™ (https://apo-opa.co/444Wqee) – Asset Performance Management System (APM), Condition Monitoring devices (https://apo-opa.co/4kCf9on), Substation Automation Systems (https://apo-opa.co/4kyVG7V), and Telecommunication Systems (https://apo-opa.co/3HPMbCK). Larsen & Toubro will handle all civil works, including the construction of two fully equipped greenfield control center buildings, equipment installation, and support for system configuration, testing, and commissioning. The project is expected to be completed within three years.

“GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to handle projects of this scale and complexity, requiring both advanced software solutions and grid automation equipment, as well as unique financing solutions. With our comprehensive capabilities in managing such projects end-to-end, we believe KETRACO will significantly benefit from GE Vernova’s expertise, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency from project inception to completion,” said Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses. “By providing Kenya with an advanced electricity control center, we’re aiming to enhance the reliability and efficiency of its national grid. This is a pivotal step in paving the way for a more sustainable future that supports the country’s electrification and decarbonization goals.”

Financial and Development Support

The project is made possible through a financing partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Treasury, which are providing vital support to KETRACO for the development of a stronger and more sustainable electricity grid in Kenya. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing Kenya’s energy goals by enabling more reliable and efficient power infrastructure.

“France is committed to supporting sustainable infrastructure projects in Kenya, notably in the Power sector, as part of the broader ongoing collaboration between Kenya and France on energy transition and climate. A modern NSCC will make the Kenyan grid more resilient and reliable, enabling the integration of more variable renewable energy and ultimately providing more reliable and affordable power to Kenya’s businesses and households. The project is fully financed by France with two separate and complementary financing from AFD and the French Treasury, supported by a related grand from the European Union dedicated to Capacity building,” said H.E Arnaud Suquet, the French Ambassador to Kenya.

GE Vernova’s Financial Services business played an integral role in the procurement process, advising the consortium and securing concessional financing from the French Treasury to supplement AFD’s funding. This seamless partnership showcases the importance of combining technical expertise with innovative financing to deliver impactful, future-ready energy solutions.

– on behalf of GE.

Notes to Editors:
A National System Control Center (NSCC) is like a central brain of a country’s electricity grid. It’s responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the flow of electricity across the entire power system. It can also effectively integrate renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal into the grid. Real-time monitoring allows for prompt corrective actions, improving grid stability and reducing the risk of power outages and blackouts.

Media Contact – GE Vernova:
Rachel Van Reen
Media Relations
GE Vernova
rachael.vanreen@gevernova.com
+1 678 896 6754

Anshul Madaan
Media Relations
GE Vernova
anshul.madaan@gevernova.com
+91 8377880468

Winnie Gathage
Africa Communications Leader
GE Vernova
winnie.gathage@gevernova.com
+254 704 873 459

Media Contact – KETRACO:
Raphael Mworia
Manager, Corporate Communications
rmworia@ketraco.co.ke
+254 702 949 951
+254 719 018 000

Social Media:
Linkedin: https://apo-opa.co/3HAtinq

About GE Vernova:
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova (www.GEVernova.com) and GE Vernova in Middle East & Africa (https://apo-opa.co/3Tjv0vT).

GE Vernova’s Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Solar and Storage Solutions, —collectively referred to as Electrification Systems —and digital technologies, referred to as Electrification Software. The solutions offered by this segment are essential for the transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity from point of generation to point of consumption.​

About KETRACO:
KETRACO, owned by the Government of Kenya, was incorporated on 2nd December 2008 under the Companies Act, pursuant to the reforms in Sessional Paper No.4 to plan, design, construct, own, operate, and maintain high voltage national electricity transmission lines and regional power inter-connector which form the backbone of the National Electricity Grid.

In carrying out its mandate, the Company is developing a new robust grid system to:

  1. Improve quality, reliability, and safety of electricity supply throughout the Country.
  2. Transmit electricity to areas that are currently not supplied by the national grid.
  3. Evacuate power from planned generation points.
  4. Provide a link with the neighbouring countries to facilitate power exchange and trade in the East Africa Region
  5. Reduce electricity transmission losses hence reducing the cost to the economy.
  6. Protect electricity consumers from the high costs of power by absorbing the capital transmission infrastructure.

Forward Looking Statements:
​This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova’s expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

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