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When Should South African Graduates Start Applying for Jobs?
South Africa Today
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July 31, 2025
You’ve put in the hours, written the exams, and now graduation is on the horizon. But when should you start applying for jobs, and how early is too early? Whether you’re completing a diploma, higher certificate, degree, or even a postgrad...
International Day of the African Woman: A Call for Solidarity, Dignity, and Decolonial Struggle
teleSUR
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July 31, 2025 Hour: 2:54 pm Today, July 31, marks the International Day of the African Woman—a moment to unite our voices across continents, from those living in the diaspora to sisters on the African continent. We honor our shared heritage and...
Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in July 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 31, 2025
Although exports might occasionally become more competitive due to currency depreciation, prolonged currency weakness can have very negative long-term effects, particularly for countries that rely significantly on imports, external debt, and...
Tullow's Gabon Exit Highlights Rising Role Of African Firms In Upstream Sector
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Tullow Oil has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in Gabon to Gabon Oil Company (GOC) for $307 million, marking a strategic portfolio shift for the UK-based independent and a notable development for Gabon's energy...
Orire Urges Female Lawyers to Resist Intentional Disenfranchisement of African Women
This Day
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July 31, 2025
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Country Representative, African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Barrister Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, has tasked the members of the association to resist the intentional disenfranchisement of African women wherever they...
MTN Nigeria reports strong demand and big profit turnaround amid a stabilising economy
IOL
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July 31, 2025
MTN Nigeria, the biggest subsidiary of the South African telecoms provider, experienced robust demand in the second quarter and saw a sharp turnaround in first-half profit as the West African economy began to stabilise. “The macroeconomic...
Norilsk Nickel closed deal on exit from South African JV
TASS
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July 31, 2025
MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Norilsk Nickel closed the deal of selling the 50% stake in the Nkomati joint venture to its South African partner, African Rainbow Minerals Limited, the Russian mining and metals company said. "Closing of the deal took...
Africa Needs Reliable Power and Connectivity to Unlock AI Potential, Says Google’s James Manyika
I Africa
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July 31, 2025
Africa must close its energy and connectivity gaps to fully benefit from artificial intelligence, emphasized Google executive James Manyika. Manyika, senior vice president of research, technology and society at Google and co-chair of the UN...
ONE expands ISO 14001 scope across Europe and Africa
Port Technology International
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July 31, 2025
Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe has successfully renewed its ISO 14001:2015 certification, increasing the scope of the certification to cover more aspects of inland transportation logistics. This is in addition to the ISO 14001 certification...
Gaolathe Defends Pula Adjustment as Economic Safeguard
Sunday Standard
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July 31, 2025
Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe has strongly defended the recent adjustments to Botswana’s Pula exchange rate policy, describing them as “a bitter but necessary medicine” to shield the country from potential economic collapse. Speaking in...
Singapore-West Africa trade jumps 85% to $7.47bn, boosting employment in Nigeria
Business Day
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July 31, 2025
Singapore’s strengthening trade partner with West Africa has caused an 85 percent increase to $7.47 billion from 2020 to 2024, with Nigeria at the forefront of economic growth and job creation. This is according to latest figures from Enterprise...
How Women Are Driving Africa's Economic Future
All Africa
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July 31, 2025
From farms to technology, African women are reshaping the continent's economy. On Pan-African Women's Day 2025, we celebrate their power, resilience, and leadership of women who are shaping the continent's future. Women are not only taking a seat...
African airlines see 3.9% YoY rise in air cargo demand in June: IATA
Logistics Update Africa
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July 31, 2025
Africa’s air cargo demand increased by 3.9% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This performance stands out as global air cargo demand saw only...
Africa’s plan to bring electricity to 300 million by 2030 takes hold
The Citizen
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Abuja. Nigeria is leading the way to make Mission 300 a reality. It’s one of Africa’s boldest electrification drives yet. The Mission aims to connect 300 million people in Africa by 2030 through national reforms, regional coordination, real-time...
AURORA’S WEST AFRICAN CUISINE AT SWEET PEPPER KITCHEN
Denver VOICE - Colorado
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Story and photo by Khaleigh Reed If you’ve ever been curious about African cuisine, Denver’s food scene will have you wanting more. The aroma and hint of spice wafting from Sweet Pepper Kitchen seal the deal. Located off of East 6th Avenue in...
Morocco stands as African hub thanks to economic diplomacy, says AUC Chair
Hespress
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July 31, 2025
Morocco has successfully developed an active economic diplomacy that has positioned it as a true hub of Africa, affirmed the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. In a meeting held Wednesday at the Moroccan...
Morocco merges as North Africa’s second-largest FDI magnet in 2024
Hespress
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July 31, 2025
Morocco became the second-leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in North Africa in 2024, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) latest World Investment Report. The kingdom attracted $1.64 billion in...
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, reveals that Nigerians can own a piece of his oil fortune
Business Insider Africa
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July 31, 2025
Dangote made the announcement while speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja, which was co-hosted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and S&P...
Mozambique economy enters technical recession in Q1’25
CNBC Africa
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July 31, 2025
In a strategic move to bolster its economy, the central bank of Mozambique reduced its main interest rate by 75 basis points. This decision, which was confirmed following a crucial monetary policy meeting, aims to support Mozambique’s private...
Business students turn away from ‘big four’ destinations
The PIE news
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July 31, 2025
A recent poll of business schools across 27 countries has revealed the damaging impact of policy and legal challenges gripping many of the world’s traditional study locations, with students quick to turn to alternative destinations rising across...