A South African court has cancelled the environmental authorisation that allowed TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner, Shell, to carry out offshore oil exploration off the country’s west coast near …
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The National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya’s state-owned body in charge of managing and regulating the country’s vital oil and gas sector, has released new figures showing steady production levels for …
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US Slams Sanctions on Congo Militia and Mining Firms Over Illegal Coltan Trade
The United States government has announced fresh sanctions aimed at stopping the trade in conflict minerals from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, American authorities …
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Mahindra South Africa has taken another big step in its journey in the country with the opening of a new semi-knocked down (SKD) vehicle assembly plant at the Dube TradePort …
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MTN Ghana CEO Urges Girls to Be Fearless in Driving Digital Future
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Blewett, has challenged young girls in Ghana to embrace courage, curiosity, and commitment as they prepare to take leadership roles in the country’s …
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Voters in Northern Malawi Insist on In-Person Campaigns
Residents of northern Malawi have made it clear that no political party or alliance will win their votes in the 2025 elections without engaging them directly. They insist that candidates …
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Airtel, Partners Unveil School Fees Savings in Uganda
Airtel Money Uganda, the country’s biggest mobile money service, has teamed up with SchoolPay and Sanlam Investments to launch SchoolPay Savings—a new financial product aimed at helping parents save gradually …
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Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB to Raise $8bn for Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group has taken a major step toward building what could become Africa’s largest airport by appointing the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the mandated lead arranger to secure …
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Libya to Audit Oil, Power Contracts Over Rising Costs
Libya’s Presidential Council has announced plans to investigate and audit major contracts in the country’s oil and electricity sectors following years of heavy spending with little progress. The media office …
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Kenyan Man Charged in US Over Alleged Plot to Supply Weapons to Mexican Cartel
A Kenyan national, Elisha Odhiambo Asumo, has been charged in the United States over allegations that he conspired to supply military-grade weapons to one of Mexico’s most feared criminal organizations …