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CAF
a day ago
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 Match Schedule Announced
Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football's ('CAF') has announced the match schedule of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024 from 5-26 July, 2025. The opening match will be played on Saturday, 5 July 2025 between hosts Morocco and Zambia at the newly built Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT). On the following day, there will be three matches, including the most successful African Women's National Team, Nigeria, up against Tunisia at 17h00 local time. Defending champions South Africa begin their title defence on Match Day 3 (07 July), facing Ghana in a Group C opener at the Honneur Stadium in Oudja, while Mali and Tanzania will round off the day's fixtures with an exciting evening encounter in Berkane. The Final will be played on 26 July 2026 at 21h00 in Rabat at the Olympic Stadium. To view all of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024 fixtures, CLICK HERE for the Full Match Schedule. As seen across all CAF competitions over the last four years, the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024 is expected to build on the record-breaking success of its previous editions, with expectations to surpass past figures in stadium attendance, global broadcast viewership and engagement across digital platforms. In line with its world-class international broadcast standards, CAF will utilise state-of-the-art technology to deliver live, high-definition coverage of all 26 matches to a global audience through its various TV partners. In addition to the live coverage, fans are encouraged to engage with the exclusive behind the scenes content across CAF's digital platforms, using #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024. TOTALENERGIES WAFCON, MOROCCO 2024 GROUPS GROUP A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo GROUP B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana GROUP C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania For more on the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024, visit Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Robotic tech to clear waterlogging in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: As Hyderabad prepares for another monsoon season, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is set to deploy jetting-cum-suction machines and utilise robotic technology equipped with cameras to identify blockages in stormwater drains (SWDs). These efforts aim to tackle water-logging on main roads by efficiently cleaning both solid and liquid silt from the city's drainage system. Currently, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is using this mechanism to clean overflowing sewer pipelines by removing silt and other solid waste materials that obstruct the flow and cause sewage to spill onto roads. The civic body has identified over 140 to 145 critical waterlogging points across the city. To combat waterlogging and flooding at frequently inundated locations, the GHMC has proposed the deployment of specialised machines designed to quickly remove water from affected areas and clean drains during the dry season. Initially, this initiative will be implemented in the Khairatabad zone, covering Jubilee Hills, Mehdipatnam, Goshamahal, Khairatabad, and Karwan. Jetting-cum-suction machines combined with robotic technology equipped with cameras offer a comprehensive solution for cleaning stormwater drains. These machines use high-pressure water to dislodge blockages and suction to remove debris, while the robotic systems help identify bottlenecks and assess the condition of the stormwater drainage network. The civic body hopes that mechanical cleaning of the drains will significantly reduce waterlogging issues in the city. In this regard, the GHMC has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) cum Requests for Proposals (RfP) from agencies to provide stormwater drain silt-cleaning services using advanced technology in the Khairatabad Zone. GHMC officials emphasised that frequent inundation poses a significant threat to public safety, property, and overall urban infrastructure. This underscores the urgent need for implementing a robust and innovative stormwater drainage system.
Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
The refresh rate race got hotter with three new gaming monitors
The refresh rate race in gaming monitors is like the megapixel race that has always dogged smartphone cameras, with the latest releases from companies like Asus and Acer at the recently concluded Computex 2025 event in Taiwan upping the ante in terms of ever-expanding refresh rates. But first, let's, err, refresh our understanding of its significance: For gaming, an ideal refresh rate falls between 144Hz and 200Hz. Higher refresh rates (like 240Hz or beyond) can offer even smoother and more responsive gameplay, especially in fast-paced competitive games. However, a 144Hz or higher refresh rate is generally considered the sweet spot for most gamers, offering a significant improvement over the standard 60Hz refresh rate. You'd think that would be enough, right? No. In 2025, manufacturers are pushing the limits with unprecedentedly high refresh rate monitors. Two of them, from MSI and Acer, are 144p displays with a staggering 500Hz refresh rate—it's a bit puzzling actually because even if you have the top-of-the-line Nvidia RTX 5090 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with multi-frame generation, you'd be unable to utilise all of it. But, one other monitor has blown even these two out of the water: the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG (yes, that's a mouthful), from Asus with a 1080p display and an astounding 610Hz refresh rate. But, do we really need super-fast gaming monitors? With these kind of refresh rates, you're not only going to need a powerful graphics card (like Nvidia's RTX 5090) but also a top of the line CPU to support it (the CPU helps feed the GPU with data). Most games won't even be rendered this quickly, though. And yet, the refresh rate arms race is a live and kicking. Let's check out the three monitors unveiled at Computex and see what they have to offer beyond crazy refresh rates: Gaming guru The ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, a 24.1-inch FHD monitor from Asus is going global. It's a Super TN panel, which has lower colour accuracy than IPS panels but is known for its incredible speed. Asus claims that this monitor has 90% DCI-P3 color coverage. One other advantage of this monitor over other high refresh rate models is the support for Extreme Low Motion Blur 2. This means that, according to the company, the panel is 65% brighter than its competitors. The highlight of the monitor is the absurdly fast 610Hz refresh rate. It's native refresh rate is 600Hz and it can be overclocked to 610Hz. It's got a 0.1ms response time, support for FreeSync Premium and G-Sunch. There's also the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG (yes, another mouthful). This is a 34-inch WQHD (3440×1440 resolution) QD-OLED monitor. This one features a 240Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 99% color gamut, It vibrant, immersive, and enhances the gameplay visuals. This monitor has Google TV (based on Android 14) embedded. The Predator For 2025, Acer has unleashed the Predator X27U F5. This 26.5-inch WQHD QD-OLED gaming monitor has a 2560x1440 resolution and a 500Hz refresh rate. On top of that, it's got a 0.03ms response time and comes with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro (to reduce screen tearing) technology. It's VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certified and has a whopping 1,6000,000:1 contrast ratio. In HDR mode, the peak brightness is 1000 nits (the native brightness is 300 nits). There are 2 DisplayPort 1.4 ports, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C port (with 65W charging), two USB 3.2 ports and an audio out port. Additionally, two 5W built-in speakers can be tilted, swivelled, and pivoted, with a height adjustment of up to 120mm. Acer also unveiled some other models alongside the Predator X27U F5. First up is the Predator X27 X. This is a 4K UHD QD-OLED gaming monitor with a more modest 240Hz refresh rate. Next up are the Nitro GA321QK P and GA341CUR W0 smart monitors. The Nitro GA321QK P is a 31.5-inch 4K UHD (3840×2160 resolution) display with an even more modest 165Hz refresh rate. Then comes the Nitro GA341CUR W0, a 34-inch ultra-wide QHD (3440×1440 resolution) display featuring a 240Hz refresh rate. The MSI MAG 272QP X50 MSI (aka Micro-Star International, a Taiwanese company) is billing the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and MAG 272QP X50 as the world's first 27-inch WQHD (2K) QD-OLED gaming monitors with a huge 500Hz refresh rate. The mainstay of these monitors are that they feature Samsung Display's latest 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel. The advantage of this is an ultra-smooth motion for a truly immersive gaming experience. They've got a 2560x1440 resolution for crisp text, vivid colours and twice the pixel density of Full HD. The difference between them is that the MPG 271QR X50 gets a sensor, at the bottom of the display, that detects when you're away from the screen and automatically turns it off. - MPG 272URX: This 27-inch monitor has a 3840x2160p resolution, runs at 240Hz refresh rate and has comes with a 4th-gen QD-OLED panel. - MPG 322URX: Identical to the 272URX except that it has a bigger 31.5-inch screen. - MAG 272QPW: A 280Hz gaming monitor with a 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel. - MPG 274URDFW E16M: A 27-inch Rapid IPS monitor. This one offers a dual-configuration mode, meaning it can display UHD at 160Hz and FHD at 320Hz, so you can choose between better visuals or fast-paced gaming. - MPG 242R X60N: This one is for esports professionals. It's made using a Rapid TN panel, comes in a 24-inch size and offers a 600Hz refresh rate.
Sinar Daily
24-05-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Global economic headwinds could halt RON95 subsidy plan
Padu challenges could force reliance on LHDN, EPF for RON95 subsidy. Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) economics expert Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai stated that implementing targeted subsidies in the near term would be impossible. SHAH ALAM – The government's proposed RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation, initially slated for mid-year, may be delayed until the trade negotiations between the United States and China are fully resolved. Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) economics expert Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai stated that implementing targeted subsidies in the near term would be impossible. "I foresee the possibility of the government postponing the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation if the global economic situation becomes suddenly serious after the next 90 days. 'If the US proceeds with its previously announced plans regarding new tariff rates and if the whole world is hit by an economic downturn, we'll see price hikes, a crash in our stock market, the ringgit depreciating. "If that happens, the government will be forced to delay the plan. "However, I believe the plan will still be pursued, especially following the positive outcomes seen after the diesel subsidy rationalisation," he told Sinar. It was reported on Monday that the Cabinet has handed the decision regarding the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation proposal entirely to the Finance Ministry (MoF). Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli confirmed his ministry had discussed the matter with the Cabinet four times and is now awaiting updates from the ministry led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. When asked if the Central Database Hub (Padu) application system would still be part of the rationalisation plan given the change in the managing ministry, Barjoyai suggested it might not utilise data from the new system. He based this view on the low number of Malaysians currently registered in Padu, which makes comprehensive data collection challenging. 'I don't think Padu can be used yet, because only around eight million people have filled in their information. There are still about 20 million who haven't. If the government proceeds with this targeted subsidy plan, they may have to rely on third-party data sources like the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF),' he said. On the appropriate timing for implementing the subsidy targeting, Barjoyai believes it can still be done this year, given the positive developments observed after the diesel initiative. 'There's no denying that many were sceptical when the diesel subsidy rationalisation was implemented, but now a lot of people are praising the government's move. The economy is really a study of perception. If we can manage perception well, God willing, it will have a positive impact too,' he added.
North Wales Live
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Major driving licence change to hit 50 million Brits 'by 2026'
Around 50 million people in the UK could soon see a major change in how they utilise their driving licences, with the government planning to roll out a new app that allows drivers to use a digital version of their licence and ID. Officials are hopeful that the digital driver's licence app could realise cost savings estimated at about £45 billion. Set to be incorporated into the existing App and Wallet, the digital solution aims to offer users an easy way to access essential documents like their driving licence and MOT due dates. In a move that will also impact retail, the digital ID is expected to be recognised by supermarkets for age verification purposes during sales transactions. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander praised the initiative as a significant development for those who often rely on their driving licence as a form of identification. "This is a game changer for the millions of people who use their driving licence as ID," she said. "The innovation puts power back in the hands of the people, making everyday interactions faster, easier, and more secure. We are delivering on the Plan for Change by making public services work for everyone." As reported by The Mirror, plans for the digital wallet were unveiled in January, with select features slated to be trialled by early adopters sometime this year. Military veterans will be among the initial groups to enjoy the benefits, with the app providing them instant access to their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card on their mobile devices. The scheme is designed to streamline the process of verifying veteran status, thus making it easier for veterans to access the support and entitlements they are entitled to. The Wallet will be available on both iOS and Android devices. The digital driving licence will be recognised as an equivalent to the traditional plastic licence and will be accepted as a form of ID. However, those who already have plastic licences will still be able to use them as drivers are not being forced to discard their existing cards. Physical licences will continue to be issued with digital licences being optional in the initial phase of its launch. The digital licence app does offer additional benefits such as being able to review their driving record, endorsements as well as renewing the licence, all in one place. Users will be able to view penalty points on the app which will also feature encryption and two-factor authentication in an effort to make forgery more difficult to achieve as well as claiming it will make it easier for drivers to access their details. In its release shared earlier this year, the government said the Wallet is "underpinned" by security and identity verification measures. It added: "Using a single sign on also means accessing government services will be much more straightforward, saving individuals and businesses money and hours of frustration so they can focus on what matters."
