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Tired of Kenya’s Traffic Chaos? German Cities Will Make You Breathe Easy
TV47
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July 10, 2025
From unpredictable matatu stops to the never-ending traffic jams and overlapping boda bodas, Kenya’s roads often feel like a daily battle for space, sanity and safety. But just a few hours in the German cities where order, timeliness and seamless...
Greek lawmakers to vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
The Gazette - Colorado
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AGYIA, Crete (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid...
South African Companies Playing a Vital Role in Zimbabwe’s Mining Landscape
Mining Zimbabwe
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July 10, 2025
South African mining companies play a significant role in Zimbabwe’s mining industry through significant investments, ownership of key assets, and participation in joint ventures across platinum, gold, and infrastructure sectors. Platinum...
UN Women, AU, launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Mountains of the Moon University in the...
South Africa’s R5 trillion loss: Investec’s Mazwai calls for urgent 3–5% growth to close global gap
BizNews
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South Africa’s sluggish economic growth since 2010 has left its citizens 40% poorer than the global average. Osagyefo Mazwai, investment strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International told BizNews in an interview that the country’s GDP...
Ethiopia Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Register An AAGR Of 7.7^ During 2026-2029, Driven By Investments In Transport, Renewable Energy, And Industrial Development Projects
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Ethiopia's construction industry is poised for a 9% growth in 2025, driven by investments in transport and renewable energy sectors. The government's record ETB1.5 trillion budget underscores this momentum. Despite...
‘Devastated’ family asks for help after South African woman killed on luxury yacht in Bahamas
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 10, 2025
Paige Bell, from KwaZulu-Natal, was killed days before she was about to celebrate her 21st birthday. The world of super yachting has been thrown into shock after the brutal murder of a young South African guest relations officer by a trusted...
Gauteng-Limpopo bullet train takes another giant step
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 10, 2025
The planned "bullet train" between Gauteng and Limpopo has taken another step towards its eventual completion. The project, which was first announced in 2023 and is titled the Limpopo-Gauteng Speed Train Project, plans to connect Pretoria to...
Africatown Heritage House to host Culture Fest July 26 2025
WPMI - Alabama
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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House will host Culture Fest 2025 for a day of jubilant celebration, meaningful reflection, and community. As we open a lens to the African American experience and celebrate...
Greece halts asylum applications for North African migrants amid surge in arrivals
Daily Times
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July 10, 2025
Greece has announced a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa, following a sharp rise in sea arrivals this year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Wednesday that the suspension would...
We need to strengthen shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises: Agrawal
Mint
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) India needs to strengthen its shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises and promote the country's trade, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday. He said...
Smart telematics unlock efficiency in South Africa’s transport and logistics sector
Engineering News
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As South Africa continues to grapple with inefficiencies across its transport and logistics infrastructure, smart technology is emerging as a powerful lever for progress. According to Michelle De Freitas, Country Sales Manager at Webfleet South...
Africa gearing up for 2025 elections: Safety and Security ar...
Modern Ghana
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As Africa gears up for a series of pivotal elections in 2025, including the recent ones in Gabon on 12 April, Malawi in September, and Tanzania, Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire in October, it is crucial for organisations operating in these countries to...
South Africa: TNPA unveils $6.7mln multi-purpose vessel for Cape Town port
Zawya
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has unveiled a new locally built multi-purpose vessel valued at R120 million, marking a major milestone in its ongoing Marine Fleet Renewal Programme. The new vessel, named Yarona, was officially christened...
Navigating the higher education crisis: The struggle for university access in South Africa
IOL
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After 12 years of schooling, many bright-eyed matriculants dream of furthering their education, often aspiring to be the first in their family to attend a tertiary institution. However, despite overcoming challenging socio-economic conditions,...
Unlocking Africa’s potential!
The Point
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As the continent grapples with challenges ranging from energy access to transportation inefficiencies, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing not only the blueprint for a...
Africa eyes small modular reactors to plug power gaps
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
An example of a small modular reactor plant. Small modular reactors (SMRs) of capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit. Picture Credit AFCONE With global nuclear capacity surging, African nations are looking to SMRs not just for access—but for energy...
Beyond the Hope: The Unspoken Transportation Risks of the 24-Hour Economy-Kwame Koduah Atuahene
The Chronicle News Online
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July 10, 2025
In the latest chapter of ambitious national blueprints, Ghana is being sold the 24-Hour Economy. The vision, as always, is breathtaking: a bustling Volta Lake transformed into a superhighway for commerce; modern ports clearing goods in minutes,...
Lagos restates commitment to traffic management
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
By Lukman Olabiyi The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has restated the state government’s commitment to continue to ease traffic in the state. He said Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has...
Yapita Health Expands Medical Mission with Free Expert-Led Camps Across 18 African Regions
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 10, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 10: Continuing its mission to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved populations, Yapita Health, India's leading medical tourism company, has announced the expansion of its free medical camp initiative...