NKHATA BAY — In a major step toward modernising border security and migration management, Malawi has launched a one-year pilot phase of the Marine Border Project in Nkhata Bay District, …
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Malawi Presidential Race: Thoko Banda Vows to Lead by September
LILONGWE — Independent presidential aspirant Thoko Banda has vowed to emerge as the frontrunner by September 1, just two weeks before Malawians go to the polls on September 16, 2025. …
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Tanzania Boosts Steel Industry with New ALAF Color Coating Line
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a major boost to Tanzania’s industrialization drive, ALAF Limited has launched a new Color Coating Line (CCL) with an annual production capacity of 75,000 …
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Ghanaian Farmers Warned Against Misuse of Agro-Chemicals.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Ghana has raised serious concerns over the rising misuse of agro-chemicals by vegetable farmers, warning that the practice is causing food poisoning …
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Severe cold front brings widespread disruption across South Africa.
A very strong cold front has hit parts of South Africa since the weekend, bringing with it heavy snowfall, powerful winds, and rain that caused serious damage in many communities. …
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South African Macadamia Farmers Face U.S. Tariff Threat, Seek New Markets in India and Beyond.
South African macadamia nut farmers are bracing for a major economic shake-up as the United States considers implementing steep import tariffs that could significantly impact the country’s lucrative nut exports. …
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Ex-APC Chairman Hails Reconciliation Between President Tinubu and Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr. Bola Babarinde, has welcomed the reconciliation between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, describing …
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Outrage in Nairobi as Autopsy Reveals Kenyan Blogger Was Strangled in Police Custody
Protests broke out in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday following the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead while in police custody. The police initially claimed Ojwang …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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Sundry Markets Limited Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times
Sundry Markets Limited, the operator of the well-known Marketsquare supermarket chain in Nigeria, has once again earned a spot on the prestigious list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, as ranked by …