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Zimbabwe: Bikita Minerals Invests U.S.$383m to Drive Beneficiation Agenda

Bikita Minerals has invested a cumulative US$383 million in mineral beneficiation projects as it expands value addition at its operations with the government describing...

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Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Courts Deeper Nuclear Energy Ties With China

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger cooperation in clean energy, uranium value addition and technology transfer with...

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Tunisia: Study Highlights ICT Sector Skills’ Needs in Job Market (Ministry)

Tunis -- The Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training on Tuesday organised a workshop dedicated to presenting the results of a sectoral...

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Egypt: Salah Deserves ‘Special Attention’, Says Scaloni Ahead of Egypt Clash

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has identified Egypt captain Mohamed Salah as the player his side must keep under close watch ahead of Tuesday's...

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Nigeria: Dokubo-Asari’s Kasa Wins Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship

The Obuama boys of KASA, the basketball team, groomed and mentored by Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source,...

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Nigeria: Ododo Declares War On Illegal Mining, Rules Out Dialogue With Criminals

Abuja -- Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared that his administration will never negotiate with criminals, unveiling a strategy that combines...

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Kenya: Tecno Launches 100 Portraits Project in Nairobi

Nairobi -- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape how people are seen and represented, technology company TECNO has launched a global initiative...

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Uganda: Equity Group, Africanenda Launch Digital Infrastructure Drive for Financial Inclusion

Nairobi -- A new partnership between Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation is set to accelerate the development of Digital Public...

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Botswana: Mazottie Set Sights On Championships Glory

Lobatse -- Following a dominant campaign in the southern block playoffs over the weekend, Mazottie FC has qualified for the National DTCB...

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Botswana: Gabs Open Grows Bigger and Better

Gaborone -- Organisers of the annual Gabs Open International Karate Championships are working round the clock to deliver a tournament of the...

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Rwanda: Rwanda Set for Howo Truck Assembly As Sinotruk Unveils Electric Vehicle Plans

Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda, has unveiled a new generation of HOWO...

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Rwanda: Kagame Named Co-Chair of New Global Commission On Ai

President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United...

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Ghana: Black Bombers in Belfast for Pre-Commonwealth Games Training Camp

The national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers, has arrived in Belfast, Ireland, for an intensive three-week pre-Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games training and...

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Egypt: Hossam Hassan to Maintain Egypt’s Identity Against Star-Studded World Champions Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side will remain true to its identity when it takes on the reigning world champions, Argentina in...

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Ghana: GRA Extends Tax Filing Deadline After Floods

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended the deadline for filing second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and May...

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Ghana: Black Stars Exit From World Cup – Fans Blame Technical Team for Team’s Poor Show

The Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to an end on Saturday following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the...

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Rwanda: New Petroleum Deals ‘Advance Rwanda’s Ambitions As Regional Hub’

Rwanda is expected to receive its first shipment of petroleum products sourced from Oman under new government-to-government supply agreements with Kenya and Tanzania...

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Rwanda: Artificial Intelligence, Books and Jobs

As Rwanda advances its ambition to become a knowledge-based economy, momentum is growing around the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. While...

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Tanzania: Tanzania Seeks to Transform the Ditf Into a Hub for Innovation, Technology, Global Trade

Dar es Salaam -- TANZANA'S Vice President, Emmanuel Nchimbi, has said the government's vision is to transform the Dar es Salaam International Trade...

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Liberia: LFA Appeals Committee Overturns Ruling Against Shaita Angels, Restores Points and Declares Foreign Players Eligible

Monrovia -- The Liberia Football Association (LFA) Appeals Committee has overturned a controversial ruling by the Grievance and Disciplinary Committee against Shaita Angels F.C.,...

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South Africa: Taxi Group Sidelines Foreign Drivers As Tensions Rise

The Faraday Taxi Association has told members to stop foreign drivers from operating taxis until further notice because of growing tensions around immigration. ...

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Kenya: Ketraco Opens Sh65bn Private Power Pine Projects for Public Review

Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has opened to public scrutiny privately initiated electricity transmission projects worth between Sh50 billion and...

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Uganda: Uganda Embassy Taps Into Ethiopia’s Running Culture for Rwenzori Marathon Drive

Addis Ababa -- The Uganda Embassy in Addis Ababa has launched a promotional campaign for the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon to boost...

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Nigeria: Experts Examine Good, Bad Sides of Solar Installations in Buildings

Solar panels are a great addition to homes as they generate renewable electricity even on cloudy days. And when it comes to safety, they...

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Africa: Africa Must Act Before Deep-Sea Mining Becomes a New Battleground

Deep-sea mining is no longer just an environmental or economic issue - it is also an emerging maritime security...

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Nigeria: Foundation Extends Empowerment Initiative to 4,000 Widows, Vulnerable Persons

A total of 4,000 vulnerable widows, women and other disadvantaged persons have benefitted from MaryCrown Foundation's annual birthday empowerment initiative following a major expansion...

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Angola: Angola Participates in the 68th Series of Meetings of Wipo Member States

Luanda -- A multi-sectoral Angolan delegation is participating in the Annual Informal Political Ministerial Dialogue and the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies...

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Kenya: Equity, Partners Launch Drive to Expand Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Nairobi -- Equity Group has partnered with AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across...

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