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Trump Shifts Focus ‘From Aid to Trade’ at Africa Summit
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources. Most Read from Bloomberg...
KeNHA Warns of 10-Day Traffic Disruption Along Busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 9, 2025
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of a ten-day traffic disruption on a section of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Through a notice on Wednesday, July 9, KeNHA revealed that the disruption would be experienced on the Nairobi -...
This Mandela Day: Help unemployed South Africans on their journey to self-employment and independence
South Africa Today
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July 9, 2025
With the staggering unemployment rate, Taking Care of Business’ (TCB) Enterprise Development programmes, which train South Africans to become self-employed, are filling an essential gap. TCB has created three two-year programmes that train more...
Standard Bank Hosts Key Conference on Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential Amid Trade Challenges
South Africa Today
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July 9, 2025
Standard Bank’s Business and Commercial Banking division is set to host a pivotal two-day conference on July 10–11, focusing on unlocking Africa’s economic potential. The event comes at a critical juncture, as rising global trade...
Ship Attacked in the Red Sea
Oil Price
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July 7, 2025
A bulk carrier came under fire in the Red Sea this weekend, with gunfire, missiles, and drones used against it by crews on small boats, The National reported today, citing shipping companies. The incident happened near the port city of Hodeidah in...
‘Enugu Air Will Create Jobs, Not Bureaucracy’: Transport Commissioner Ozo Defends State Airline Strategy
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
The Commissioner for Transportation in Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozo, has defended the launch of the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, calling it a cornerstone of the government’s economic transformation strategy and a bold move to create jobs and...
Zanzibar’s trade ambitions get a boost as Contiways and DHL launch new logistics hub
The Citizen
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Zanzibar. A new trade and logistics hub launched in Zanzibar is set to streamline the island’s access to international markets and bolster its small business sector. On June 5, 2025, Contiways Logistics TZ, in partnership with DHL Global...
Africa eyes small modular...
Capital Ethiopia
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July 6, 2025
African countries are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, reliable energy to where it’s needed most. While most progress in clean energy adoption in Africa has focused on solar and wind, a growing number of countries are now...
VivaJets Seeks Private Aviation’s Role In Africa’s Oil, Gas Industry
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 LAGOS – Innovative private aviation firm, VivaJets, has underscored the crucial role of private aviation in Africa’s oil and gas industry. The start-up aviation firm was a sponsor and exhibitor at the recently-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas...
Greece Suspends Asylum for Migrants from North Africa Amid Surge in Arrivals
Greek Reporter
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July 9, 2025
Mitsotakis announces tough measures for illegal migrants arriving from Libya and other parts of northern Africa. Credit: AMNA/ Alexandros Beltes In an urgent response to a dramatic surge in migrant flows, particularly from Libya to Crete, Greece’s...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
South Africa visits
International Mobile Satellite Organization
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July 8, 2025
IMSO Director General, Mr. Laurent Parenté had the honour of receiving the Honourable Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport of South Africa, accompanied by Mr. Mthunzi Madiya, Deputy Director-General, Maritime Branch, Mr. Dumisani T Ntuli...
Ex-Mali Finance Minister Jailed for Plane Scandal
News Central TV
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July 9, 2025
Mali’s former finance minister, Bouare Fily Sissoko, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison in connection with the controversial purchase of a presidential plane and military equipment over a decade ago. According to an official document...
Aviator, JetX, Spaceman: comparing RTP, speed, and stake limits
News Diggers
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July 7, 2025
The past few years have featured crash-type games as a highly concentrated segment of online gaming, rising in prominence due to their simplicity and high-stakes reward mechanisms. Aviator by Spribe, JetX from SmartSoft Gaming, and Spaceman by...
Electrifying Kenya’s Transportation Sector — EMAK Proposes Policy Measures to Promote Electric Mobility
CleanTechnica
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July 9, 2025
In a new white paper EMAK also highlights fiscal benefits derived from accelerating the transition to electric. The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) is a diverse and dynamic community that includes industry experts, entrepreneurs,...
South Africa Moves to Ban Strikes for Some Port Workers
The Maritime Executive
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South Africa’s government is moving to forestall port strikes, which in the past have left a massive dent to the country’s economy. In a new directive, the Department of Labor is proposing to expand its list of essential services to include port...
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...
Kenya Airways pioneers IATA’s aviation safety culture
Punch
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July 9, 2025
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Kenya Airways is the first airline globally to adopt IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey Light, a strategic tool aimed at enhancing safety performance by cultivating a stronger...
Expert urges innovation in Africa’s building sector
Punch
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July 9, 2025
Sales Manager at Legend Exhibition, Olajumoke Azeez, has urged African countries to abandon outdated building methods and embrace modern construction technologies that prioritise safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Speaking recently in Lagos...
TD Africa, Zebra deepen business ties
Punch
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July 9, 2025
TD Africa, Nigeria’s foremost technology distribution giant, has strengthened its partnership with global tech leader Zebra Technologies through a high-level partner engagement held recently in Lagos. The event, themed ‘Accelerate Your Business...