Kenya is set to add more electricity to its national grid as the federal government has approved the construction of the Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Project. The new project, expected …
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Mahama Urges African Leaders to Build Self-Sustaining Health Systems
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has called on African leaders to stop depending on foreign aid and take bold steps towards building resilient and self-sufficient health systems across …
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Rwanda Targets $200m Investment with New FinTech Plan
Rwanda has taken another big step in its push to become one of Africa’s top technology and digital finance centres. The East African country has officially launched a new National …
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised serious concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where fierce fighting between rival armed forces continues …
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Russia’s Rosatom Begins $1.2bn Uranium Deal With Tanzania
Russia’s state nuclear energy company, Rosatom, has officially launched a $1.2 billion uranium extraction partnership with the government of Tanzania. The project, described as one of the country’s most ambitious …
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Shiga Digital Launches Mobile App for Stablecoin Payments in Africa
Shiga Digital, a blockchain-based fintech company, has introduced its brand-new mobile apps for Android and iOS users, a move aimed at making digital financial services easier for businesses and individuals …
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Chipper Cash, Western Union, Zoona Launch Global Transfer Service in Zambia
Chipper Cash, in partnership with Western Union and Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited, has launched a new international money transfer service that is now live inside the Chipper Cash mobile app. …
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South Africa Plans Response to Looming U.S. Import Tariffs
The South African government has begun putting together a comprehensive response plan to deal with the growing uncertainty caused by the possible collapse of trade talks with the United States. …
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Mozambique to Rebuild Vilankulo Hospital with World Bank Support
The Mozambican government has announced that it will soon begin the long-awaited rehabilitation of Vilankulo District Hospital in Inhambane Province, after the hospital suffered serious damage from repeated cyclones in …
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NOVA Bank Targets Growth with New Branches, Regional Licence Plan
NOVA Bank has announced plans to open new branches in Owerri, Abuja, and Port Harcourt as part of efforts to expand its operations across the country. The bank also said …