The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has dismissed four executive members of the Association of University Teachers (AUT), escalating tensions in the ongoing lecturers’ strike, which has now entered its 71st …
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Tanzania Ratifies Africa Finance Corporation Agreement to Boost Infrastructure and Economic Growth
The Tanzanian National Assembly has approved the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a move expected to open doors for long-term investment financing aimed at accelerating …
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Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s $95bn Remittance Inflow in 2024
Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco were the top three African countries that received the highest remittances from their diaspora communities in 2024, according to the newly published State of Africa’s Infrastructure …
The Government of Malawi has successfully secured a promising mining investment deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising hopes for increased revenue that could drive socio-economic development across the …
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Afreximbank flags fresh threats to Africa’s growth
The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has warned that new threats are emerging against Africa’s development and economic independence, similar to the resistance …
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South Africa’s Airline Industry in Crisis
South Africa’s airline industry is teetering on the brink, hit by a perfect storm of failing navigation systems and deteriorating airport infrastructure. The result: frequent flight cancellations and delays, mounting …
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Uganda’s DEI BioPharma to Manufacture $28,000 HIV Drug for Just $50
In a major victory for health equity, Ugandan biotech firm DEI BioPharma has announced plans to manufacture Lenacapavir—a revolutionary HIV treatment recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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HBZ Bank, Citibank, and Bank of Taiwan Sanctioned in South Africa
The Prudential Authority, which operates under the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has issued administrative sanctions against HBZ Bank Limited, Citibank, and the Bank of Taiwan for failing to comply …
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Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Survives No-Confidence Vote
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived a motion of no confidence brought against him during a council sitting on 25 June 2025, maintaining his position despite mounting criticism …
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MALAWI: SRWB Urges Communities to Protect Water Infrastructure
The Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has called on residents of Group Village Head (GVH) Onga and GVH Kambalame in Chiradzulu District to take ownership of and protect water infrastructure …