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Namdia committed to safeguarding natural resources
New Era
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Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) this weekend reiterated implementing critical security upgrades following the brazen and devastating armed robbery at its Windhoek premises earlier this year. The company made the remarks following recent social...
Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians To Invest In Nigeria
Lagos Post Online
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July 16, 2025
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways about it: real growth and development cannot...
Symphonic Distribution expands European A&R Client Development team with five new hires
Music Business Worldwide
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July 15, 2025
Symphonic Distribution has hired a team of A&R Client Development Leads to expand its presence in Europe. The new hires include Thomas Williamson (Director, A&R & Client Development, EU & UK); Sander Stijnen (Director, Business Development, EU);...
South Africa’s Growing Discontent as they Reject the Lungu Family: A Controversy Over Wealth and Influence
Zambian Observer
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July 16, 2025
Larry mweetwa writes: South Africa’s Growing Discontent as they Reject the Lungu Family: A Controversy Over Wealth and Influence. Recent public discourse in South Africa has turned sharply against Esther and Tasila Lungu, daughters of former...
Carolina Cerqueira in Cape Verde for independence celebrations
Ver Angola
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In Cape Verde, the parliamentary leader, who left the country this Thursday, was received by the Angolan ambassador, Agostinho Tavares, and by the first secretary of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, according to a statement from the National...
US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
BBC
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The US says it has deported what it described as five "criminal illegal aliens" to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini. On board the flight were five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen who have been convicted of crimes...
Confirmed at last! Yusuf Maart officially leaves Kaizer Chiefs for Bundesliga
IOL
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Kaizer Chiefs officially confirmed the departure of skipper Yusuf Maart on Tuesday evening. Though Maart’s pending departure was no secret in SA footballing circles, Chiefs took their time to officially confirm the reports. Austrian club SV Ried...
US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
BBC
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July 16, 2025
The US has deported what it described as five "criminal illegal aliens" to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini. On board the flight were five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen who have been convicted of crimes ranging from...
Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...
U20 judo star takes it to the Maxx
Sandton Chronicle
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July 15, 2025
Maxx Mackenzie (16) recently represented the South African judo team at the Region 5 Youth Games held in Namibia, and secured a hard-fought bronze medal in a gripping match against a strong Zambian opponent. Competing in a field of 198 athletes...
NAMDIA urges caution over unverified security allegations
Informante
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July 6, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIB Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has responded to recent social media posts containing unverified allegations about its security protocols, governance practices, and the appointment of security consultants. In a statement, NAMDIA...
HOW THE LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU DUPED THE GOVT NEGOTIATORS IN SA BECAUSE THEIR CASES WERE NOT DROPPED
Zambian Observer
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July 16, 2025
HOW THE LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU DUPED THE GOVT NEGOTIATORS IN SA BECAUSE THEIR CASES WERE NOT DROPPED ==================== I will be discussing this issue at 20:00hrs tonight, but for now read a story that was published in News Diggers...
America on a War Footing: Implications as US Mineral Strategy Turns to Africa
Fat Tail Daily
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July 14, 2025
Geologist James Cooper examines the potential implications of America’s heavy focus on West Africa. Why is the US becoming deeply involved here? And what could the consequences be? What do Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal all...
Feature: Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
The Chronicle News Online
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July 16, 2025
To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity behind. On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the...
MARCO BOUWER: Recent China-Africa Trade Expo was a tale of two contrasting approaches
BusinessLIVE
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The 4th China-Africa Trade Expo (CAETE), recently held in the city of Changsha in China’s Hunan province, brilliantly encapsulated the growing economic ties and deeper co-operation between China and our continent. Representatives from 53 African...
For Growth and Development: Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest in Nigeria
The News (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Aliko Dangote *Says he defies odds to build $20bn refinery President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no...
Namibia ends second at AUSC Region 5 Games …as South Africa dominate
New Era
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The 11th edition of the AUSC Region 5 Games concluded on Sunday. Namibia finished second overall behind South Africa, who were crowned the overall winners of this year’s edition. South Africa dominated the medal standings, collecting a total of...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians To Invest In The Country
Daily Independent
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July 16, 2025
0 …Says He Defied Odds To Build $20bn Refinery President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways...
Kenya grants visa free entry for CHAN
The Standard
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July 6, 2025
The new look refurbished Kasarani Stadium ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) that kicks off from August 2nd to 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] In a bid to make the movement within East African region...