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South Africa: Springbok Tour Faces Fight Over Black Economic Empowerment Rules

Government wants to protect Springbok and All Blacks tour branding, but SARU would have to follow BEE and supplier rules. Solidarity says...

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Namibia: NNN Eyes Sichuan to Drive Nam’s Economy

China -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her state visit to China to map out the sectors where Namibia wants Chinese investment and...

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Namibia: Green Hydrogen Must Create Jobs and Industries in Namibia – UNIDO

Green hydrogen development should create local industries, skilled jobs and value addition in Namibia rather than focus only on exports, United Nations Industrial...

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Kenya: Lamu’s Oil Refinery to Create 60,000 Jobs, President Ruto Promises

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said that the planned oil refinery in Lamu, being developed in partnership with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote,...

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South Africa: Investment in Border Security Is Paramount to Avoid Deportation and Repatriation Revolving Door

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has concluded that sustained investment in border security is essential if South Africa is to...

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Zimbabwe: ZMC Urges Journalists to Embrace Technology Responsibly

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has urged journalists and media organisations to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly warning that while the technology offers significant...

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Zimbabwe: Road House Cinema Reopens At Sam Levy’s Village

For months, Harare's movie lovers were left with an experience many thought was becoming a thing of the past -- the excitement of sitting...

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Namibia: Namibian, Chinese Firms Sign Clean Energy Joint Venture

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday witnessed the signing of an agreement between Namibia's Okaparwa Investment CC and China's Sany Energy Equipment Co Ltd during...

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Namibia: President Meets Hyphen Hydrogen Leadership in China

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held a courtesy meeting in Chengdu, China, with representatives of China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) and Hyphen Hydrogen...

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Nigeria: Special Report – How Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Are Squeezing Nigerian Households, Businesses

A PREMIUM TIMES nationwide survey shows how global supply disruptions and longstanding domestic bottlenecks combined to drive up the cost of Liquefied Petroleum...

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Malawi: Malawi Doesnt Have an Independent Debt Management Institution

A new Open Budget Survey 2025 Debt Accountability Module by the International Budget Partnership reveals that Malawi lacks an independent fiscal institution to...

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Kenya: Isiolo Export Abattoir Set for Launch As Govt Eyes Livestock Export Transformation

Isiolo -- The government has finalized preparations for the operationalization of the Isiolo Export Abattoir ahead of its official launch by President William...

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Morocco: Morocco Bow Out With Pride After World Cup Quarter-Final Loss to France

Morocco's World Cup run came to an end on Thursday after a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, leaving supporters torn between disappointment...

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Uganda: Teacher Killed, Dozens of Students Injured in Train-Bus Collision At Mukono Railway Crossing

MUKONO: One teacher was killed and several students injured on Friday morning after a passenger train collided with a bus carrying Mwebaza High...

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South Africa: Shoprite in the Spotlight As Human Rights Commission Grills Food Giants On Pricing

The SAHRC closes the second leg of its national food systems inquiry on Friday, 10 July. Amandla.mobi says Shoprite has ignored a...

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Africa: Canal+ Completes Multichoice Acquisition

The French media giant says the deal will strengthen MultiChoice's operations across Africa and expand its international...

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Nigeria: Senate Clears Lafarge Sale to Chinese Investor, Says Nigerians’ Stakes Safe

Senate on Thursday endorsed the proposed acquisition of Lafarge Africa Plc by Chinese firm, Hainan Huaxin Pan-African Investment Company Plc, declaring that the...

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Nigeria: Govt Deepens Global Partnerships to Modernise Aviation Sector

Federal Government has restated its commitment to modernising Nigeria's aviation sector through the acquisition of newer, safer and more fuel-efficient aircraft, while deepening collaboration...

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Nigeria: Air Peace Completes Fourth Evacuation Flight, Airlifts 1,085 Nigerians

West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace, has completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284...

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Kenya: Ruto Launches Nyota Tranche II, Announces Business Permit Relief for Youth

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), working jointly with county governments, to develop and implement...

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Nigeria/Morocco: World Cup – Mbappe, Dembele End Morocco’s Dream As France Reach Semi-Finals

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals to settle a tense quarter-final, bringing an end to Morocco's remarkable campaign in North...

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Nigeria: Mayhem As NPA, Tank Farm Owners, Police, LASTMA Lock Down Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

LAGOS -- There was mayhem yesterday on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as negligence and lack of coordination by the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, the Police,...

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Kenya: Four Charged Over Attempted Theft and Vandalism of Sh1.2mn Kenya Power Transformer

Nairobi -- Four men have been arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts over allegations of attempting to vandalize and steal a Kenya Power...

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Morocco: France Ends Africa’s World Cup Dream

Morocco's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday evening after a hard-fought 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, bringing...

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Morocco: France Ends Africa’s World Cup Dream

Morocco's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday evening after a hard-fought 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, bringing...

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Nigeria: Lawmakers Worry As Senate Approves Sale of Third-Largest Cement Producer

The senators said that a transaction involving one of Nigeria's major cement producers should be conducted with greater transparency, including full disclosure of...

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Africa: Nigeria Ranks First in Africa, 38th Globally in Responsible AI Index

Mr Tijani stated that Nigeria's rise by 42 places to 38th globally and first in Africa reflects the deliberate efforts being made to...

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