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African rail connection: A path to multimodal freight optimisation
Rail Freight
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July 11, 2025
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, and there is an urgent need to expand its infrastructure to ensure this growth aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With rapid urbanisation and population increases...
Africa Scales Up Mineral Mapping To Attract Exploration Investment Ahead Of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Across Africa, mineral-rich nations are intensifying nationwide geological surveys to gain a deeper understanding of their mineral resources. These initiatives aim to attract new investment in...
What’s behind the rise of Chinese vehicles in South Africa?
Times LIVE
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When O&J entered the market in 2023, they had around 40 dealerships in South Africa. That number has grown to 50 service centres, with plans to grow to 64 in the coming years. While not as expansive as brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen, several...
Eswatini fears decades of progress in fight against HIV could be undone by US funding cuts
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The HIV pandemic still claims a life every minute. While progress has been made, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths. Now unprecedented US funding cuts have torpedoed the HIV response in many...
OPINION:King Mswati must stop shifting blame, Health Minister cannot address shortage of drugs while Monarch spends millions public funds on useless international trips securing ‘batsakatsi’ ritual services in Ghana.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini King Mswati is fully aware that,this country is struggling with cash flow challenges and his lavish or extravagant lifestyle is contributing to this unfortunate situation. Cash flow problems in this context, occur when...
How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?
New York Mag
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July 11, 2025
Surveillance footage of Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson at a shooting range in West Jordan, Utah. Photo: United States District Court for the District of Utah This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation...
African Central Banks weigh policy options amid Trump’s tariffs
Engineering News
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July 10, 2025
Key African economies are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates in the coming weeks as they gauge the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals and their domestic influences on their economies and inflation....
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
Stench in Alberton suburbs sparks health concerns, residents demand action
Alberton Record
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July 11, 2025
A lingering odour that has plagued parts of Alberton for years is again in the spotlight as frustrated residents call on the city to launch a thorough investigation into the ongoing air quality concern. According to residents, the smell has been...
OPINION:Parliament must question Prime Minister about the health budget recently approved to purchase drugs, the solution is money not ‘useless’ and endless debates.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Parliament recently passed a national budget but no Member of Parliament(MP) is questioning Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini about the whereabouts of that money allocated to the Ministry of Health. The health crisis is...
Eswatini man arrested after child’s burnt body found
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 9, 2025
Police arrested Sanele Fakudze after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s charred body discovered near Kaapmuiden. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a suspect from Eswatini after a woman was found injured and her daughter’s burnt body was...
India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union
StratNews Global
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July 10, 2025
Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...
Junior Flames to face Zambia
The Times Group Malawi
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July 10, 2025
By By Peter Fote in Windhoek, Namibia: The Malawi Men’s Under-20 National Football Team will face Zambia in the semi-finals of the ongoing African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games. This comes after Zambia finished second in Group B on...
Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs
Zawya
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This founder-focused programme is designed to support early and growth-stage entrepreneurs in Eswatini who are serious about scaling their businesses and stepping into new markets. Launching in August 2025, the six-month programme will combine...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
Landlocked African nation declares emergency as U.S. tariffs threaten economic stability
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Lesotho, a textile-reliant African nation, has declared a two-year economic emergency amid deepening uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, after a steep 50% tariff - though paused - disrupted investor confidence and buyer orders. Deputy Prime...
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini confirms situation in hospitals worsening amid shortage of drugs, appeals to Parliament to fully support efforts to address health crisis.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli LOBAMBA:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has appealed to Parliament to fully support the ongoing efforts to address the health crisis amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals. The PM made this appeal on Wednesday in...
Copper Princesses wallop Eswatini 8-0
News Diggers
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July 10, 2025
THE Zambia Under-20 National Women’s Team has maintained its perfect record at the ongoing COSAFA U20 Women’s Region 5 Youth Games with another commanding 8-0 victory over Group B rivals Eswatini in their final group fixture played at the Hage...
eSwatini national arrested for August 2024 'revenge' murders of six men in uMlazi
IOL
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A year-long investigation into a mass shooting in uMlazi has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national believed to be one of the gunmen involved in the brutal murder of six men at an informal settlement in V/6 Section on 17 August 2024....