A Nigerian fintech company, Transactworld Digital, has launched a new ₦20 million business grant to support young entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country. The initiative, called the Transactpay Thrive …
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World Bank Urges Zambia to Boost Copper, Cobalt Production
The World Bank has advised the Zambian government to step up its efforts in the production of energy transition metals like copper, cobalt, and manganese, saying this is the key …
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Lesotho Declares State of Disaster Over Massive Youth Unemployment and Job Losses
Lesotho, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa with just over two million people, has officially declared a national state of disaster as youth unemployment and widespread job losses continue …
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Ugandan Insurers Urged to Create Retirement-Focused Products
Ugandan insurance companies have been advised to develop more retirement-friendly insurance products to tap into the country’s fast-growing pension and retirement sector. This was the key message during the inaugural …
The South African government has shown full support for its delegation currently in Paris, France, as they participate in the 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The team …
The Tanzanian government has promised full support to the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) in its push to provide clean, affordable cooking energy to the people. The move is aimed at …
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Zimbabwe Names ARDA as Main Food Security Agency
The Zimbabwean government has officially restructured the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA), giving it a new mandate as the country’s central food security agency. Under the new plan, ARDA …
President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated the Gold Board Task Force, describing it as a strategic force designed not just for enforcement, but to transform Ghana’s gold industry and …
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Customs Intercepts Ahmed Salisu with N653.9m Cash at Kano Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of a suspected currency smuggler, Ahmed Salisu, at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with undeclared foreign currencies amounting to N653.9 …
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Globacom Launches Three New Digital Services with Rewards and Entertainment for Nigerian Users
Leading Nigerian telecoms and digital solutions provider, Globacom, has introduced three fresh digital offerings designed to entertain, educate, and reward its customers. The new services, named Animation World Promo, Sport …