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Category: African Business

South Africa to host 100 young representatives from BRICS countries to participate in volunteer activities

This was announced by Asanda Luwaca, Executive Chairperson of South Africa’s National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), on the sidelines of the 10th BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk, Russia . She noted that the participants would work in various fields, such as medicine, art, culture, and sports. According to Luwaca, work has already begun on the…
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July 27, 2024
Namibia introduces visa requirement for western travellers

Namibia will soon require visas for visitors from countries that mandate visas for Namibians, including Canada, the US, the UK, and Germany. This new policy, effective April next year, aims to ensure fairness in diplomatic relations, as stated by Namibia’s immigration ministry. Michelle Nehoya, a Namibian who spent nearly $500 on a yet-to-be-approved visa to…
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July 27, 2024
Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians

Police are investigating the abduction and murder of Zambia’s newly appointed broadcasting regulator chief. Guntila Muleya’s body was discovered on the outskirts of the capital, Lusaka, on Wednesday with gunshot wounds. His death has shocked people especially as the motive is unknown and as gun violence is not common in the southern African nation. Police…
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July 26, 2024
Rescue efforts ongoing after Southern Ethiopia’s deadly mudslide

The search for survivors of a mudslide that claimed the lives of at least 229 people in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. The death toll, which increased significantly from the initial count of 55, included many individuals who attempted to rescue survivors, according to local authorities. The disaster in Ethiopia’s remote Kencho Shacha Gozdi district…
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July 26, 2024
Eight African countries make top 10 diamond-producing countries globally

Eight African nations secured positions within the top ten diamond-producing countries worldwide in 2023, highlighting Africa’s significant contribution to the global diamond industry. Africa is renowned for its wealth in valuable minerals essential for economic development, such as gold, copper, and platinum. The continent holds about 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves, impacting various…
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July 26, 2024
South Africa makes history with first female chief justice

In a landmark appointment, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Mandisa Maya as the country’s first female Chief Justice, marking a significant step toward gender equality in the judiciary. Maya, currently the Deputy Chief Justice, will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding Raymond Zondo whose term will end on August 31. This…
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July 26, 2024
One year of CNSP leadership in Niger: “Many things have changed for the better”

“Today, Niger is a very attractive country and we’re seeing a gradual return of all the technical and financial partners,” Ibrahima Namaiwa, an independent Nigerien consultant, argued in an interview with Sputnik Africa. Among those changing their minds about Niger are the World Bank, the IMF and the UN. “They understand that the country is…
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July 26, 2024
Tunisia celebrates 67th Republic Day

Yesturday, Thursday, July 25, 2024, the North African nation celebrates the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Tunisia. The proclamation of the Republic came on July 25, 1957, a year and a half after the declaration of independence from France, when the then National Constituent Assembly unanimously decided to abolish the monarchy.
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July 26, 2024
Belarus’ tractor exports to Africa: A boost for food security and a shift in global trade?

Belarus, a leading tractor manufacturer, has recently announced plans to redirect its agricultural machinery exports to Africa following the European Union’s ban on imports. This shift in trade flows has sparked discussions about its potential benefits for African countries and its implications for the global economy. “There will be a higher equilibrium of a win-win…
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July 25, 2024
Liberia Fatal Collision: Presidential Motorcade Involved In Tragic Accident Near Rehab Community

A tragic incident took place today near the former Information Minister Lewis G. Brown’s home in Rehab, involving a presidential motorcade. The collision resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others severely injured. The motorcade was on its way to the “Love A Child Orphanage Home” in Duazon, where President Joseph Boakai…
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July 25, 2024