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South Africa: Cosatu KZN Distressed By Impending Closure of Ithala

January 20, 2025 | Source: COSATU

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu Natal is deeply distressed about the impending liquidation of KZN-based Ithala SOC.

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Nigeria: PDP Blames Niger Tanker Explosion Tragedy On APC Govt

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[Vanguard] The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sympathized with victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion which resulted in the death of over 85 Nigerians with many injured at Dikko Junction along Dikko-Maje Minna Road, in Niger State on Saturday.

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Gambia: Interpol Targets Illegal Mining in Gambia

January 20, 2025 | Source: The Point

[The Point] The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has disclosed that The Gambia is among four countries across the sub region identified in combating “illegal mining” and other “associated crimes”.

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South Africa: Eskom to Reach 300 Days of No Load Shedding At Midnight

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[SAnews.gov.za] At midnight tonight, Eskom will reach 300 days without implementing load shedding – a milestone not seen since June 2018.

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Malawi: Malawians Struggle As Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Worsen Economic Hardships

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[Nyasa Times] Malawians are reeling from the country’s ranking as the fourth most expensive fuel market in Africa, with petrol prices soaring to $1.459 per litre. This grim reality has left many families struggling to survive as the ripple effects of h…

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South Africa: Woman Collapses in Long Queue At Pretoria Labour Office

January 20, 2025 | Source: GroundUp

[GroundUp] Mamelodi residents say the long lines are exacerbated by the six-month closure of their labour office

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South Africa: Woman Collapses in Long Queue At Pretoria Labour Office

January 20, 2025 | Source: GroundUp

[GroundUp] Mamelodi residents say the long lines are exacerbated by the six-month closure of their labour office

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South Africa: Police Launch Manhunt for Stilfontein Underground Kingpin

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[SAPS] The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged kingpin who resurfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week.

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Uganda: Museveni to Commission Two New Steel Factories in Iganga, Jinja

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[Nile Post] President Museveni is set to commission two new steel factories in Iganga and Jinja respectively during his upcoming Parish Development Model tour in Busoga.

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Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Project – Setting the Record Straight and Reinforcing Commitment to Dialogue

January 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

[Premium Times] The AKR contract termination was unilateral, and Julius Berger continues to seek an equitable resolution that upholds the principles of fairness and contractual compliance.

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