• 23 December, 2024
Burkina Faso Launches New Biometric Passports Without ECOWAS Logo
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Burkina Faso Launches New Passports Without ECOWAS Logo

Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the Economic Community of West African

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DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received its first shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union (EU),

Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor
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Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor

During the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit (USANES) in Nairobi, Kenya, Nuclear Power Ghana and U.S. nuclear technology developer Regnum Technology

West African Submarine Internet Cables Now Repaired, Restoring Connectivity Across Africa
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Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs

In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

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Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa's Rail Sector
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BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa’s Rail Sector

In a significant move aimed at modernising South Africa’s transport infrastructure, the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a R5

Global Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
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Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%

In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

News24 | Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
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Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners

Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi - Credit: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lucara-Botswana-100093715896568/
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Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel

In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

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Amazon Web Services Reaffirms Commitment to South Africa with Major Investments and Skills Development Initiatives

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the global leader in cloud computing, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to South Africa, pledging continued