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Malawi: Forex Is Coming, but Devaluation Isn’t – RBM Governor Draws the Line

In a bold and reassuring message to Malawians, Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has declared that foreign exchange...

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Africa: With Critical Minerals Running Out, Africa’s Industrialization Should Be Now, Says Donald Kaberuka

Contrary to the common perception that Africa has the largest share of the world's critical minerals, Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist and Chairman...

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Rwanda: What’s Attracting Celebrities to Motorsport?

For a long time, motorsport has drawn the rich and famous from around the world. Rock stars, models, celebrities, and even world leaders...

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Rwanda: Bal Set Standards and We’re Working Hard to Beat Them–Minister Ngarambe

Rwanda's State Minister for Sports, Rwego Ngarambe, has commended the transformative impact of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) on the country's basketball landscape,...

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Rwanda: Marines FC Hold Rutsiro FC in Six-Goal Thriller

Marines FC came from behind to force a 3-3 draw against Rutsiro FC in a thrilling Rwanda Premier League encounter at Umuganda...

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South Africa: President’s Visit a Crucial Cog to Resetting SA-Us Relations

Washington, D.C., United States -- International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has emphasised the significance of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the United...

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Nigeria: Nigerians Go Into Politics for Economic Gains, Not Ideology – Ex-APC Chieftain

A former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Kingsley Wali, has said the majority of Nigerians go into politics for...

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Nigeria: Time Magazine Names Dangote Among World’s Top 100 Philanthropists

Aliko Dangote, the Chairman Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list,...

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Africa: Africa’s Critical Minerals At a Critical Juncture

To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must learn from past experiences and build transparent processes that...

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Nigeria: Tanker Fire Near National Sports Festival Venue Sparks Panic in Abeokuta

The incident occurred in the early afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and briefly disrupting activities in the surrounding...

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Nigeria: Nigeria Records $2bn Trade Deficit in Cereal – World Bank Report

The World Bank yesterday said Nigeria recorded a $2 billion trade deficit in cereal in...

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Kenya: Fund Agriculture Now or Risk Food Crisis – CS Kagwe

Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for urgent, targeted investment in Kenya's agriculture sector, warning that continued underfunding poses a...

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Zimbabwe: EU Envoy Urges Bold Investments in Zimbabwe As Trade Surges 30%

The European Union envoy to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann has called on European investors to seize growing opportunities in Zimbabwe, citing a 30%...

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Zimbabwe: Sharpe Rallies Corporates to Support Orphans – ‘Adopt Just One Child’

Businessman and property developer Kenneth Raydon Sharpe has urged corporates to play a more active role in uplifting underprivileged children by "adopting just one...

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Kenya: MPs Urged to Tighten Tech Laws Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Nairobi -- Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has appealed to the legislators to strengthen laws in the wake of rapid...

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Kenya: Govt to Tie Budgets and Rewards to Performance Results – Owalo

Nairobi -- Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of President, Eliud Owalo has proposed a performance-based management model that links government...

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Africa: U20 Africa Cup of Nations Champions Amajita Celebrated As They Return Home

South African U20 men's national team coach Raymond Mdaka's charges won the title on Sunday night after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final at...

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Africa: Body Positivity and Culture Take Center Stage This Africa Day

Over 300-plus-size individuals are expected to gather at Spitzkop Leisure Centre on the outskirts of Harare to mark Africa Day in a unique and...

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Kenya: Condolences Pour in for WRC Safari Legend Mike Doughty

Nairobi -- The local sports community is reeling in shock and disbelief following the loss of WRC Safari Rally Kenya legend Mike Doughty,...

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Africa: Zubairu Proud of Nigeria’s Bronze As Egypt Boss Nabih Eyes World Cup Rebuild

Nigeria's head coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed his pride in his team after they secured third place for a record-extending fifth time in the history...

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Africa: CAF Assisted in Preparing Mkapa Stadium for Second Leg of Confederation Cup 2024/25 Final

The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") spent quite some time assisting and cooperating with the Tanzania Football Federation ("TFF") and other Stakeholders to enable...

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Morocco/South Africa: Morocco U20 Coach Ouahbi Baffled By Final Loss, Turns Focus to World Cup

Morocco U-20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi says he is struggling to come to terms with his side's 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the final...

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Africa: Beyond the Tariff Wars – Why the Global South Must Rethink Trade Alliances

Since returning to the White House for his second term, President Donald Trump has revived his hallmark "America First" economic doctrine--this time with...

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Africa: AI Threatens One in Four Jobs – but Transformation, Not Replacement, Is the Real Risk

Women and clerical workers face the highest risk of their roles being radically transformed, prompting calls for inclusive policy...

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Africa: Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder Beaten At the Buzzer By South Africa’s MBB in BAL

Nairobi -- Kenya's representatives at the ongoing Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference in Kigali, Rwanda succumbed to their third successive game after...

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Namibia: Walvis Bay Vows Action On Fishing Sector’s Water Woes

The Walvis Bay municipality has acknowledged the fishing sector's concerns over recent water shortages caused by power outages, pipeline damage and cable theft at...

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Sudan: ICRC-Sudan Announces an Increase in Its Budget for 2025 in Response to Urgent Humanitarian Needs

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan announced that it is working to increase its budget for 2025 in response to...

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