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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ONAR Announces Participation in Cannes Lions 2025 Festival
Leading marketing technology company also sponsoring UNLISTED, a Day Zero party at Cannes hosted by experiential marketing firm, Super Great Fantastic Miami, FL, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onar Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), a leading marketing technology company and network of marketing agencies, today announced its participation in the upcoming Cannes Lions 2025 Festival. Claude Zdanow, CEO, and Jon Bond, Board Member, will be present at the esteemed event to engage in discussions with industry professionals and foster new connections. The Company is also sponsoring UNLISTED, a Day Zero party for marketers, brand teams, and creatives, hosted by Super Great Fantastic, an experiential marketing agency. 'Cannes Lions is the most prestigious event within the creative industry and we look forward to attending and establishing new relationships with top talent,' stated Zdanow. 'ONAR continues to rapidly grow and our vision is to provide the highest quality of service to the middle-market. We eagerly anticipate sharing our vision with the attendees of this event.' ONAR is dedicated to delivering exceptional marketing services that catalyze revenue expansion through an integrated, AI-powered approach. The Company has nearly 50 team members across five continents, and it is aggressively expanding its network to support the company's growth and acquisition pipeline. To RSVP for UNLISTED or schedule time with the SGF team, visit: Media wishing to attend should email Josh Kail (JkailPR@ About ONAR ONAR (OTCQB: ONAR) is a leading marketing technology company and marketing agency network. The Company's mission is to power unparalleled marketing services that drive revenue growth through an integrated, AI-driven approach. Committed to honor, candor, and best-in-class results, ONAR's agency network offers a range of services including performance marketing & SEO, healthcare marketing, and experiential marketing & events. ONAR's agencies focus on servicing middle-market and growth stage companies, and the Company is actively searching for agencies to acquire and become part of the network. Additionally, the Company's technology incubator, ONAR Labs, is focused on identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative marketing technology solutions. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on ONAR's current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. These statements are not historical facts and are inherently uncertain and outside of ONAR's control. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding ONAR's expectations regarding its ability to achieve its financial and strategic goals, including surpassing $100 million in revenue and securing a NASDAQ listing; its ability to expand its client base and market share; and its ability to develop and launch new products and services. Actual results may differ materially from ONAR's expectations and projections due to various risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, competition, the ability to protect intellectual property, the ability to manage growth, changes in laws and regulations, and other factors described in ONAR's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ONAR undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Media Contact:Sara ScullyMarketing ManagerONAR213-437-3081IR@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Science
- Saba Yemen
Scientists Reveal South Africa Is Floating on Ocean
Washington - (Saba): As climate change intensifies, South Africa is not only becoming hotter and drier; it is also warming by up to 2 millimeters per year, according to a new study. Scientists knew this rise was occurring, but the prevailing explanation was that it was caused by mantle flow within the Earth's crust. The new study, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, suggests that this rise is due to the recent drought and the resulting water loss, a trend linked to global climate change. This discovery was made possible thanks to a network of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations in South Africa. This network is used primarily for atmospheric research and provides accurate elevation data for various locations across the country. "These data showed an average rise of 6 millimeters between 2012 and 2020," says geodesist McCann Carrigar of the University of Bonn. Experts have attributed this phenomenon to the Kwathlamba hotspot. A localized bulge in the Earth's crust likely resulted from the upwelling of material from a mantle plume suspected of lying beneath the region, which triggered the recent uplift. However, we have now tested another hypothesis, says Karigar. "We believe that the loss of groundwater and surface water is also likely responsible for the land-level rise." To explore this possibility, Karigar and his colleagues analyzed Global Positioning System (GNSS) elevation data along with rainfall patterns and other hydrological variables across southern Africa. A strong correlation emerged. Areas that had experienced severe drought in recent years experienced significant land-level rise. The rise was most pronounced during the drought that lasted from 2015 to 2019, a period when Cape Town faced the imminent threat of "Day Zero"—a day without water. The study also examined data from the GRACE satellite mission, a joint effort between NASA and the German Aerospace Center to measure Earth's gravity field and changes in water distribution. 'These results can be used to calculate, among other things, the change in the total mass of the water reserve, including the sum of surface water, soil moisture, and groundwater,' says Christian Mielke, a geodesist at the University of Bonn. 'However, the spatial resolution of these measurements is very low, only a few hundred kilometers.' Despite this low resolution, the GRACE satellite data supported the hypothesis: places with less water mass had higher elevations at nearby GNSS stations. The team used hydrological models to gain a more accurate view of how drought affects the water cycle. 'These data also showed that the uplift of the land can be primarily explained by drought and the associated loss of water mass,' says Mielke. The researchers suggest that, in addition to upward pressure from the mantle plume, the loss of moisture in the Earth's crust may also be causing it to bulge. Given the serious threat posed by droughts in South Africa, as well as many other parts of the world, this discovery may provide a valuable insight into water availability. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
7 days ago
- Climate
Cold front sees welcome rise in Western Cape dam levels
The latest official dam level stats for the Western Cape show that cumulatively the six major dams in the province are still below 60% of capacity, but that they have risen week-on-week for the first time this year. The six major dams in the Western Cape – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei and Wemmershoek – all saw increases as rain lashed the province in recent weeks. And the forecast for another cold front to hit the Cape this week spells more good news for dam levels. The City of Cape Town uploaded its latest stats on Wednesday, 28 May. The latest figures show the six dams are a combined 59.2% of total storage. That's up from the 59% the previous week. The current levels are down on the same period a year ago when the combined percentage stood at 60%. Theewaterskloof, which accounts for more than 50% of the Western Cape's total dam capacity (480 188 MI of a total of 898 221 MI) is at 59% of capacity, while the next biggest dam, Voëlvlei (164 095 MI), is at 58.2%. Western Cape residents need no reminding of life during the 'Day Zero' water crisis from mid-2017 to mid-2018. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Water overuse is causing land upliftment in South Africa, study suggests
Image: Getty Images A new study has revealed that the land in South Africa is rising, and the reason may be more alarming than previously thought. Between 2012 and 2020, researchers recorded an average uplift of 6 millimetres, or nearly 2 millimetres each year. While it was earlier believed that geological activity or mantle flow was causing this change, recent findings suggest that drought and water loss might be the real culprits. As water levels drop, the Earth's crust experiences an upward rebound, hinting at a deep and complex relationship between climate change, water management, and urban development. No tectonic plates but vanishing water is causing upliftment Previously, scientists assumed that rising land in South Africa was due to seismic or volcanic activity, especially from the Quathlamba hotspot. However, researchers from the University of Bonn have now linked the vertical land movement to the loss of surface and subsurface water. During droughts, as groundwater, soil moisture, and surface water disappear, the weight pressing down on the crust reduces. This results in the land bouncing back, a phenomenon called elastic rebound, observed through advanced satellite and ground-based measurements. How Cape Town's drought revealed the trend Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Cape Town's infamous Day Zero crisis, which began in 2015, was a key case for studying this phenomenon. The research team initially set out to investigate water loss during the city's extreme drought between 2015 and 2018. Using data from South Africa's GNSS-Trignet base stations, which track vertical land motion, scientists confirmed that land uplift closely followed periods of reduced water mass. This showed that water scarcity has a visible, measurable effect on the very shape of the Earth's surface. Scientists track the uplift through satellite and GPS To understand the uplift pattern across South Africa, scientists analysed GPS data from 2000 to 2021. They used geophysical models to convert vertical land movement into estimates of water loss. These were cross-checked with satellite gravity data from GRACE and other hydrological models. The findings confirmed a consistent correlation between water loss and land rise across multiple regions, not just Cape Town. This made it clear that the pattern is national, not local. The science behind land rising and sinking While drought-related uplift is becoming more common, it contrasts sharply with land subsidence caused by groundwater over-extraction in other parts of the world. Researcher Christian Mielke explained that two processes are at play. The loading effect causes uplift when surface water mass is lost and the crust rebounds. On the other hand, the poro-elastic effect causes land to sink when aquifers dry up and collapse. Which effect dominates depends on the local geology and the type of water loss. South Africa's water use under scrutiny The study also revealed that South Africa's water consumption is far higher than the global average. South Africans use around 237 litres of water per person per day, compared to the global average of 173 litres. Gauteng and the Western Cape, which include major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, are among the highest consumers. With increasing droughts, this level of usage is unsustainable and contributes to the complex challenges of land deformation and water stress. Rising inequality in water access The water crisis is not equally shared. A Cape Town survey showed that the wealthiest 13.7 percent of residents consumed more than half of the city's total water. Elite households used up to 2,161 litres daily, while lower-income families used just 178 litres. Informal settlement dwellers survived on as little as 41 litres per day. This imbalance worsens the impact of water shortages and puts additional strain on urban infrastructure and the environment. A warning sign for urban development The study is a reminder that urbanisation without planning can have invisible, long-term consequences. As soil moisture declines and concrete replaces natural recharge zones, the Earth's crust is affected in ways not immediately visible. These shifts influence groundwater storage, increase vulnerability to future droughts, and alter land stability. Urban design must now consider the broader impacts of water loss, not just for environmental sustainability but also for infrastructure resilience. A call to rethink water management Cape Town and other South African cities need to urgently revise their water strategies. Measures such as reducing waste, recycling treated wastewater, and enhancing rainwater harvesting are critical. Long-term planning must address both climate resilience and social equity. As climate change deepens the gap between supply and demand, cities must act now to protect both people and the planet. The rising land is not just a geological anomaly—it is a warning from nature to change course.
Daily Maverick
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Water insecurity means Gauteng has reached the limit of its sustainable development
Those of you who read my articles will know I often speak of the lucrative nature of applying inappropriate solutions to misdiagnosed problems in the South African water sector. It is therefore refreshing to be able to report on genuine progress being made to rectify this situation. In June 2024, a structure known as the Platform for a Water Secure Gauteng (PWSG) was launched by the Director General of the Department of Water and Sanitation. Readers will know I am strongly supportive of this initiative because it represents a coherent strategy to avoid the ravages of a Day Zero scenario in Gauteng, so it represents an example of self-correction at work. The initiative brings together all the key stakeholders from all three tiers of government – national, provincial and municipal – in support of a common objective. I have been given a privileged position of insight into this process since its inception. More importantly, I have never been pressured or persuaded to write with a particular slant on the inner proceedings. I am grateful to the organisers for granting me this privilege, for it has enabled me to assess the decision-making processes and policy formulation with total independence. This is why I am now able to give an optimistic report back to the public. What I see unfolding before my eyes is a genuine attempt to accurately diagnose the problem. This means that certain uncomfortable truths are being laid bare for the first time. What follows is a summary from a Draft Discussion Paper that has been circulated among all PWSG participants to focus on the policymaking going forward. Stated differently, we are starting to see the green shoots of appropriate solutions being applied to accurately defined problems for the first time in decades. This is laudable and so I endorse the process. This Draft Discussion Paper frames the challenge as being chronic shortages of water in some places, and an increasingly widespread series of supply disruptions, unplanned outages and intermittent supply. In addition to this, the Draft Discussion Paper identifies increasingly 'visible leaks and losses from the (municipal) supply network', a problem made worse by 'slow response times and repairs that often require repeat visits to resolve successfully'. It is also noted that 'institutional weaknesses at municipal level have contributed significantly to this deterioration in services'. All of this is music to my professional ears because, for the first time, we are seeing an attempt at doing a root cause analysis. I have beaten the root cause analysis drum long and hard, because if we don't know what's causing systems to fail, how can we really fix them? I am naturally impressed when I see change taking place in the right direction. More importantly, we can now get to the nitty gritty of the contents of the Draft Discussion Paper. To accurately report on this, I will not paraphrase, deeming this significant enough to quote verbatim: 'These problems have been compounded by long delays in the nationally-led Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 (LHWP2) to increase bulk water supplies from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) on which the region depends. 'At present, Rand Water, the bulk water provider to Gauteng, is taking more water than can safely and sustainably be supplied from the IVRS in the long term (1,600 million cubic metres per annum – MCM/yr), which is the long-term sustainable abstraction limit. 'Due to good rainfalls in recent years, DWS has given Rand Water a temporary licence to abstract 1,870 MCM/yr, which is renewed annually, depending on the status of the IVRS. If conditions in the IVRS deteriorate, DWS will have to revert to the long-term abstraction limit to avoid the risk of major water shortages should there be a multi-year drought.' Now it gets to the crunch, because 'even when LHWP2 is completed in 2029, Rand Water will only be able to increase its abstraction by a limited amount, given that it is already over-abstracting in terms of the sustainable long-term abstraction limit'. So, in essence, Gauteng has reached the limit of its sustainable development, and this is a very big deal indeed. Let us unpack some of these implications as part of the broader national dialogue. Water — investment enabler The first implication is that water insecurity is now constraining investment. It is refreshing to see reference being made to this specific issue, because when we created the SA Business Water Chamber to support the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) launched in 2019, this was our concern. In a Presidential brief titled ' Public-Private Growth Initiative Believe High-Growth South Africa is Within Reach ' dated 29 January 2019, it was stated that 'the PPGI believes growth of 5% and more is possible, provided certain enablers for the economy are realised, and key inhibitors are eliminated'. At that time, water was simply not part of the thinking, so Benoit le Roy, Fred Platt and I engaged with the Presidency with one core message – water is an economic enabler – saying that if it is ignored by the PPGI, then the initiative will fail. It was ignored and the PPGI failed. So, we now see progress being made, because the Draft Discussion Paper acknowledges what we believed to be a self-evident truth, six lost years ago. The second implication is that water insecurity is impacting negatively on employment opportunities and therefore, economic growth in general. This is a welcome admission in the Draft Discussion Paper because it is the direct outcome of ignoring the fact that water is an economic enabler in the first place. We now have the first linkage at policy level between water security, employment and investor confidence. This is a significant breakthrough, in my professional opinion. The third implication clearly stated in the Draft Discussion Paper is that the quality of life for the residents of Gauteng will continue to deteriorate unless appropriate intervention occurs. In other words, what we have right now is as good as it's ever going to be, and if we collectively want to experience a better quality of life, then we must commit to a 10% reduction in water consumption per capita in Gauteng. Every proverbial cloud has a silver lining, and this is certainly true for this single policy objective, because the strategy recognises the central role that leakages and losses (known as unaccounted for water) play in the desired objective of sustainability. Finally, the comforting bit is that Rand Water is firmly recognised as a key player in the PWSG. It has a robust balance sheet, despite the generally negative public perception around state-owned enterprises. It also has the technical capacity to assist with institutional strengthening within municipalities where required. After all, it is municipalities alone that have the sole mandate to deliver water services to residents within their geographic footprint. Good news is a rare commodity, which is why it is so refreshing to find hard evidence that sincere attempts are being made to perform a root-cause analysis with the sole objective of developing appropriate solutions to accurately diagnosed problems. It is also comforting to the founders of the SA Business Water Chamber that water is indeed an economic enabler. Had the PPGI recognised this simple fact, then economic growth of 5% might have been achievable after all.
