Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a fresh two-year protocol in Dakar to allow Senegalese artisanal and industrial fishermen to continue operating in the waters under Guinea-Bissau’s jurisdiction. The agreement, signed …
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TotalEnergies, Quatra Partner to Produce Biofuels from Used Cooking Oil in France
French energy giant, TotalEnergies, has announced a new plan to begin the large-scale production of biofuels using used cooking oil, as part of its broader strategy to promote clean and …
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Gabon Commissions €117 Million Water Pumping Station in Libreville
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), officially inaugurated a major water pumping station in Libreville’s PK5 district …
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R67 Billion Later, Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone Lies Idle
Seven years after its grand unveiling by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the multi-billion rand Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo province is now under heavy scrutiny. Despite major …
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Prions: The Silent Protein Threat Causing Deadly Brain Disease – What You Need to Know
When we talk about diseases, our minds usually jump to viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. But imagine a disease caused by something far more baffling: a protein. Yes, a protein …
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Eskom Uses Satellite Technology to Track Unregistered Solar Systems
Eskom, the national electricity company in South Africa, has begun using satellite technology to find homes and businesses with solar power systems that are not properly registered. This new move …
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Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Landmark Treaty to Protect Greater Mapungubwe Conservation Area
In a major step towards regional environmental protection and cultural preservation, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe have officially signed a treaty establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA). This …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Ghana’s Parliament has officially repealed two controversial taxes — the Emissions Levy and the 10% Betting Tax — after months of public outcry and operational setbacks. The decision, passed on …
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Climate Change Deepens Ghana’s Farming Crisis, Fuels Poverty and Migration
The impact of climate change is becoming more severe across Ghana, especially in the farming communities that rely on predictable weather patterns for survival. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged …