he United Nations in Nigeria and the Sterling One Foundation have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting local responses to the global climate crisis, calling for bold and scalable African-led solutions …
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South African Rand Flat After Political Fallout Over Deputy Minister’s Firing
The South African rand showed little movement in early trade on Friday, stabilising after sharp declines on Thursday, as political tensions between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance (DA)—his …
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University of Zimbabwe Fires Four Union Leaders as Lecturers’ Strike Reaches Day 71
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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Shettima Urges Private Sector to Support Economic Reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the organised private sector in Nigeria to actively support the Federal Government’s ongoing policy reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, creating jobs, and …
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CMOC Group Completes Acquisition of Cangrejos Gold Project in Ecuador
CMOC Group has officially completed the purchase of 100% equity in the Cangrejos Gold Project in Ecuador, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the global gold market. …
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Zimbabwe’s Vice President Warns Against ‘Phantom Entrepreneurship’ and Corruption
Vice President Constantine Chiwenga has sounded a strong warning against what he described as “phantom entrepreneurship” and corrupt practices that threaten Zimbabwe’s economic stability. Speaking at the Zimbabwe National Chamber …
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Uganda Unveils Ambitious Energy and Minerals Plans to Power Growth by 2026
At the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) Budget Breakfast Meeting held on June 20 at Four Points by Sheraton, Deputy Executive Director of the National Planning Authority (NPA), …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it intercepted 14 containers loaded with various psychotropic drugs at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos between June 2024 and June …
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NOG Energy Week 2025 to Host Top African Oil and Gas Leaders in Abuja
Some of the biggest names in Africa’s oil and gas industry are preparing to attend the 24th edition of NOG Energy Week, which will take place from June 29 to …
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Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has responded to growing calls for him to serve as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general elections, saying the speculations …