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BREAKING: MTN Nigeria Becomes First NGX-Listed Company to Hit ₦10 Trillion Market Cap
TechEconomy
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August 1, 2025
Advertisements MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has etched its name into the history books of the Nigerian capital market, becoming the first publicly listed company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to reach a ₦10 trillion market capitalization. At...
Business leaders celebrate Diana Chen’s legacy in Africa-China relations
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
By Chukwuma Umeorah Top executives and stakeholders from across Nigeria’s corporate sector have praised the impact of Chief Diana Chen on Africa-China relations, citing her role in driving over $2 billion in cross-continental investments and...
India May Face $11 Billion Oil Bill Spike Amid Tariffs, Russia Pivot Risks: Analysts Warn of Margin Pressure
Times Now
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August 3, 2025
Russian oil accounts for 35–40 per cent of India’s imports , up from less than 0.2 per cent before the Ukraine invasion in 2022. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, is staring at a potential financial jolt of up to $11 billion in...
Infrastructure growth is key to Africa’s mining resurgence
Mining Review
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August 1, 2025
As the continent enters a new era of mineral opportunity, infrastructure remains a challenge. Only when the continent’s countries, resources, markets, and people are fully connected can Africa reach its potential. A new report offers hope on how...
African tech company expands footprint to Zim
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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ETS Group chief executive Denis Naidoo AFRICAN technology solutions company, ETS Innovation, has revealed plans to establish a delivery centre in Zimbabwe, housing technical expertise and serving as a hub for innovation. The company announced its...
Herbert Mensah calls for bold reforms to elevate African Women in Sport Leadership
Joy FM
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August 1, 2025
President of Rugby Africa and Executive Board Member of World Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has called for structural reforms and deliberate inclusion to elevate African women in sport. He spoke during a virtual webinar held to mark Pan-African Women’s...
Lesotho gears up for Africa Cultural and Trade Expo
Lesotho Times
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August 1, 2025
Seithati Motsoeneng LESOTHO is set to become the epicenter of African culture and commerce this September as it prepares to host the inaugural ‘Africa Cultural Exchange and Trade Expo’ from 3 to 7 September 2025 in Maseru. The event, which...
Turning the tariff shock into a strategic reset for Indian agriculture
The Hindu Business Line
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August 3, 2025
The United States’ recent decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports has created ripples across trade corridors but for Indian agriculture, it lands like a thunderclap. This isn’t just a trade move. It’s a stress test of India’s...
African swine flu spreads near Finland
Daily Finland
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Avoiding bringing meat products from abroad urged African swine fever (ASF) is spreading at an alarming rate in areas near Finland, particularly in Estonia, said the Finnish Food Authority in a press release on Thursday. In Estonia, the disease...
The Enclosure of the Commons and the War Economy: A Feminist and Anti-Colonial Critique
I News Cayman
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August 1, 2025
By Caitlin Hoyland Author Bio: Caitlin Hoyland (she/her) is a writer and human rights advocate interning with CODEPINK’s Local Peace Economy program. She has written extensively on conflict, displacement, and social justice. Her work has appeared...
Africa mustn’t miss AI revolution in classrooms – Shepherd developer
Punch
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August 1, 2025
Moyo Orekoya, who is co-founder of an AI-powered teaching platform known as Shepherd, makes a case for the adoption of the recently launched platform in Nigeria’s teaching and learning environment, in this interview with WALE AKINSELURE What...
It elevates regional business; Samia hails new trade, logistics hub
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
Speaking during the official launch of the $110m US dollars centre, President Samia emphasised that the EACLC will serve as a model for improving the management, transparency, and infrastructure of markets in Tanzania. “This facility is not a...
QNET not behind job scams or trafficking: Criminal syndicates abusing brand – Company
Joy FM
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August 1, 2025
QNET has rejected recent claims made in the Parliament of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, suggesting that the 400 Ghanaians recently repatriated from Nigeria and other West African...
AfDB Chief: Under King’s leadership, Morocco stands out as emerging power in Africa
Hespress
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August 1, 2025
The Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, stands out as an “emerging power” in Africa, thanks to outstanding performance and forward-looking choices, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina...
African airlines expand cargo capacity by 6.2% in June despite 3.9% drop in demand – IATA
Nairametrics
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July 31, 2025
African airlines increased cargo capacity by 6.2% year‑on‑year in June 2025, even as demand for freight on the continent fell by 3.9%, according to the latest global air cargo data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)....
Ghana minister asks South African pay TV company to reduce 'exploitative' fees in one week or suffer suspension of licence
Panapress
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August 1, 2025
01 august 2025 - 18:07:07 MA 138 Views Panafrican News Agency Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations on Friday issued a seven-day ultimatum to South African pay TV company, MultiChoice, to...
Ghana Partners with TikTok to Boost Local Creator Economy
News Ghana
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August 1, 2025
Ghana’s Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation is finalizing a strategic collaboration with TikTok to empower local content creators through monetization training and culturally aligned content regulation. Minister Sam...
Greater domestic funding: Senegal PM unveils economic recovery plan based on domestic resources
RTL Today
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August 1, 2025
Senegal's prime minister unveiled an economic recovery plan for the highly indebted nation on Friday, focused on reviving its economy with a shift towards greater domestic funding. The west African country faces a deteriorating economy, marked by...
St Lucia & Africa Forging Economic Ties
St. Vincent Times
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August 1, 2025
HON. PHILIP J PIERRE PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA EMANCIPATION DAY 2025 Good day, my fellow Saint Lucians, After 191 years since the abolition of slavery, we have made much progress as African descendants in overcoming the inhumane treatment and...
Transport overhaul, GPRTU reform crucial to rolling 24-hour economy – Analyst
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 1, 2025
Stakeholders in Ghana’s supply chain sector are suggesting a major overhaul of the country’s transportation system including the need to streamline the operations of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to improve logistics efficiency...