• 4 April, 2025
Pemmy Majodina, chief whip of the ruling African National Congress, addresses members of parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The majority of MP’s voted to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa over the war in Gaza. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)
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South African Lawmakers Vote To Suspend Diplomatic Ties With Israel And Close Embassy

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A majority of South African lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favor of a motion calling for the

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Malawi: President Chakwera Bans Himself And Cabinet Members From Foreign Travel

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has unveiled a series of stringent measures aimed at revitalising the nation’s struggling economy, including the

ICT ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure for Africa
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ICT Ministers Promote Future-Oriented, Intelligent Digital Infrastructure For Africa

The One Network, One Cloud approach advocated by Huawei can serve as arteries for national network connectivity Ministers of Communications

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Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo Demands Apology And Reparations For Transatlantic Slave Trade

“Let me reiterate that the call for reparations is not a plea for alms, but a valid demand for justice.

Afrexim bank launches AACTGS to promote cross-border trade
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Afrexim Bank Launches “African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme” To Make Cross-Border Trade Seamless

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched an African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) targeted at promoting the smooth movement

Historic Ruling in South Africa Sets Precedent for Shared Parental Leave
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Historic Ruling: South Africa Sets Precedent for Shared Parental Leave

In a historic move, South Africa is poised to become the first country in Africa to introduce shared parental leave,

The African Development Bank supports Namibia to modernize its railway infrastructure.
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Namibia: African Development Bank approves $196 million loan to modernise railway infrastructure

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of $196.43 million for Namibia to

Morocco's King Mohammed VI Opens 2023 Africa Investment Forum Market Days In Marrakech
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Morocco: King Mohammed VI Opens 2023 Africa Investment Forum Market Days In Marrakech

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI opened the 2023 Africa Investment Forum Market Days on Wednesday with a call for Africans to

Dr Naledi Pandor South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister
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South Africa: International Relations Minister – Dr Naledi Pandor Warns of Looming Genocide in Gaza

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Tuesday warned that the crime of genocide “sadly” looms large in

Skilled Workers shortage hinders economic growth and investor confidence in South Africa
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Skilled Workers Shortage Hinders Economic Growth And Investor Confidence In South Africa

In South Africa, a crippling scarcity of skilled workers is throttling economic growth, driving potential foreign investors away. The nation’s