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NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: How Russia wins friends and influences people
BusinessLIVE
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The inaugural Russia-Africa summit in 2019 was a pivotal moment in enhancing educational co-operation, with the number of African students studying in Russia almost doubling to 34,000 by the time the next summit was held in 2023. These numbers...
The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
Youth-led agric project pushes for national support
MMEGI
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July 9, 2025
The 26-year-old Motswana shared in an interview insights into the work his non-profit organisation which he says endevours to empower youth and drive community development across the country. She told The Monitor that Tsebe a groundbreaking...
Legends ‘strut their thing’ at Thapong
MMEGI
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July 11, 2025
The charcoal on paper artwork titled Serene Lady by legendary artist Phillip Segola is among the 31 art pieces displayed at the Thapong Legends Exhibition which opened for public viewing on Wednesday. The artwork by Segola not only gets you...
Natural Habitat Adventures Introduces Peru’s First All-Electric Van for Tourism in Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Adventure Travel News
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July 7, 2025
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), a leader in responsible nature-based adventure travel, in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has introduced the first all-electric van (EV) for tourism use in Peru. The new all-electric vehicle...
Green investment talks set for Walvis Bay
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Policymakers and energy leaders from six African countries will convene in Walvis Bay this week for the Namibia Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue. The four-day regional event, running from Thursday through Sunday, will focus...
Winter watermelon gamble pays off
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
The trio of brothers behind Janlouis Boerdery remains dapper despite their recent battering by the weather: intense frost last July wiped out entire fields of vegetables. Then they had their entire annual rainfall, twice over, during January and...
Ronnie Kasrils on Joe Modise
Politicsweb
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08/07/25 OPINION Ronnie Kasrils on Joe Modise Victoria Brittain - Ronnie Kasrils | 07 July 2025 Victoria Brittain interviews former intelligence minister on his recent book "Comrade and Commander" Joe Modise. 30 years heading...
RITES receives order from African Rail Company
Equity Bulls
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RITES has received the Purchase Order from African Rail Company for supply of 2 fully overhauled ALCO locomotives for deployment in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. The order value is 3.6 million USD (CIF) Shares of RITES Limited was last...
Reuters: Dangote Refinery to Build 1.6m-Barrel Fuel Storage Tanks in Namibia
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa, a Reuters report has said. Quoting two sources, it said that the move...
India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union
StratNews Global
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July 10, 2025
Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...
Dangote Refinery to construct 1.6 million-barrel fuel storage facility in Namibia
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to construct fuel storage tanks in Namibia, aiming to supply up to 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel to southern African nations. The strategic move marks a major step in the refinery’s ambition to...
Closing Bell: ASX plays it cool in the face of tariff threats
Stockhead
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July 10, 2025
The ASX isn’t sweating the latest tariff announcements out of the US, with traders playing it cool in the face of global uncertainty. Pic: Getty Images ASX shrugs off tariff pessimism to climb 0.59pc Gains led by gold and banking stocks Major...
Sahag Arslanian Debuts Namesake High Jewelry Collection Featuring Rare Colored Diamonds
WWD - New York
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July 8, 2025
MILAN — As a third-generation member of the Arslanian diamond dynasty, which began almost 75 years ago, Sahag Arslanian is bringing his expertise to the table by launching his first namesake collection of high jewelry. To be unveiled in Paris on...
Alexander Yellen — Cinematographer and Director
ABILITY Magazine
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Alexander Yellen shooting Toby Forrest in Daruma Alexander Yellen is a cinematographer and director in Hollywood. He has worked on feature films, television shows, and has won awards for his work in the industry. He is currently working on a...
Daytime Emmy Nominations 2025: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Leads With 19
The Wrap
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July 10, 2025
Nominations for the 2025 Daytime Emmys were announced on Thursday morning, and it was a good day for “The Young and the Restless.” CBS led the pack in recognition for a single program with 19 nods for “Y&R.” These nominations include Outstanding...
Report Shows Growth In Conman Transactions
Botswana Gazette
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July 7, 2025
The Bank of Botswana has listed cyber risks “among the top five national security risks” and identified money laundering, a downturn in the economy and disruptions in electricity supply as Botswana’s key threats TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Botswana’s...
G20 take note: Climate adaptation today will ensure Africa’s thriving future
Mail & Guardian
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July 10, 2025
Despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, Africa faces the brunt of climate change. Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/AFP South Africa is the current president of the G20, a first for the African continent. The government has chosen...
Sefalana Launches Bake and Grill
Weekend Post-Insightful
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July 3, 2025
Sefalana Setlhoa, a pillar in Botswana’s retail landscape, has boldly stepped into the fast-casual dining scene with the launch of its new Bake & Grill service under the vibrant banner of “The Big One.” This move marks a significant expansion for...
Trabablas Interchange cost hits US$114 million as Treasury reveals an unbudgeted US$26 million was paid
New Zimbabwe
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July 10, 2025
By Costa Nkomo The cost of constructing the recently commissioned Trabablas Interchange in Harare was beyond the US$88 million initially communicated and budgeted for, Treasury has revealed. The Treasury confirmed in Parliament that the project...