Kayamandi, Stellenbosch – An eight-year-old child has tragically died and over 120 residents have been left homeless following a devastating fire that ripped through the Zone O Informal Settlement in …
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Ethiopia Showcases Urban Corridor Plan at BRICS Urbanisation Forum in Brazil
The Government of Ethiopia has presented its ongoing urban development efforts at the BRICS Urbanisation Ministerial Forum, held in Brasilia, Brazil, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of …
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PanAfGeo+ Trains Over 1,750 African Mining Experts
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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Beth Arendse Appointed as New CEO of BASA
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has appointed Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 July 2025. BASA, a leading organisation …
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New ICAN Lekki Chairman Patrick Akamiokho Targets Membership Growth
Patrick Akamiokho, the newly installed Chairman of the Lekki and District Society (LEDS) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has declared his administration’s focus on growing the …
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Uganda Empowers 1,417 Jua-Kali Workers With Toolkits to Boost Formal Jobs
The Government of Uganda has given out business toolkits and equipment to 66 groups working in the informal sector, also known as the Jua-Kali sector. The handover event was held …
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Starlink Launches in Lesotho Amid US Economic Pressure
Satellite internet service Starlink, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, officially launched in Lesotho on Monday under the local brand T-Connect Lesotho. This move comes at a time when the …
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Olam Agri, IDH, Arzikin Noma Partner to Boost Soybean Production
Olam Agri, in collaboration with IDH and Nigerian agricultural development firm Arzikin Noma, has announced a new partnership aimed at boosting soybean production across farming communities in Kwara State. The …
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Tanzania Deputy Mining Minister Urges Small‐Scale Miners to Learn Mining Act to Curb Conflicts
Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa, has urged small-scale miners across Tanzania to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the Mining Act, Chapter 123, and its accompanying regulations to reduce recurrent …
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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Now 62% Complete, Project Set for June 2026 Launch
Construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has now reached 62 percent completion, with officials confirming that the entire project will be ready by June 2026. This was …