The Pan African Geology Programme (PanAfGeo+) has trained more than 1,750 mining professionals from 54 African countries, playing a key role in helping to grow the mining sector across the …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …
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Naira Trades at ₦1,548 Official Rate, ₦1,592 on Black Market as Forex Gap Widens
The naira traded at ₦1,548.52 to one US dollar on the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) window as of June 23, 2025, reflecting continued pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange …
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Worker Alleges Brutal Beating by Chinese Employers In Zimbabwe
A worker at Chinese-owned Huaman Investments (Private) Limited in Zimbabwe has claimed he was violently assaulted after reporting a workplace injury to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA). The incident …
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Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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Namibia Targets Green Energy Boom as Government Engages Belgian Firm CMB.TECH
The National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, has said the Namibian government is fully committed to utilising all available energy sources in the country to boost electricity …
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it will begin implementing new service charges starting from August 1, 2025. The agency said the fee adjustment became necessary due to …
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CapCut’s Latest Policy Updates June 2025: What African Users Need to Know
Listen closely, because something big happened quietly on June 12, 2025, when CapCut updated its rules. These changes are serious. They could shake up how you control and share your …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …