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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...
Report: Delegation to China, May-June 2025
Friends of Socialist China
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July 9, 2025
As reported previously, between 25 May and 5 June 2025, an international delegation – organised by the China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE) and Friends of Socialist China – visited Shaanxi, Gansu, and Shanghai to witness China’s...
ASX jumps 0.59pc in defiant session
Cairns Post
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July 10, 2025
ASX shrugs off tariff pessimism to climb 0.59pc Gains led by gold and banking stocks Major banks join RBA stablecoin project Gold and Banks lead ASX charge Let’s see – a 50% tariff on copper, up to 200% on pharmaceuticals, and maybe more to come...
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...
World Aquatics Championships 2025: Schedule, events, where to watch, live streaming and more
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
The World Aquatics Championships 2025 will get underway this week, with the competition set to be held in Singapore from July 11th to August 3rd. The Championships are held every two years, with a host of stars set to compete. Here is the full...
Minister Majodina calls for SADC unity to tackle Africa's R528 billion water investment gap
IOL
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The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has successfully placed the upcoming Africa Water Investment Summit on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for...
2025 Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations Revealed
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 10, 2025
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has revealed its nominees for the 2025 annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will be held on Oct. 17 in Pasadena, California. Among the nominees are General Hospital, The Young and the...
A call for change: Rethinking Malawi’s independence day celebrations
The Maravi Post
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July 7, 2025
Malawi recently marked 61 years of independence, a milestone that should have been a moment of national pride and unity. However, the conclusion of the celebrations was marred by disappointment as the national football team, the Flames, faced a...
Trump tariff threat sends US copper price soaring – how will it impact miners?
Stockhead
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump has blown apart the global copper trade with a proposed 50% tariff. Pic: Getty Images Donald Trump’s announcement of 50% tariff on US copper imports sends Comex futures past US$5.50/lb ASX stocks were largely down on the news The...
World Bank Retains Nigeria in Lower-Middle Income Bracket, Below War-Torn Libya and Gabon
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below war-torn Libya as well as Gabon. While Nigeria retained its position in the LMIEs, some...
Mobile-First Innovation and Cultural Strategy Drive SBC Summit 2025’s Focus on Africa
European Gaming
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July 10, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of its Emerging Markets conference focus, SBC Summit 2025 will shine a spotlight on Africa’s booming gambling ecosystem, offering stakeholders targeted insights and real-world strategies for growth in the region....
Economy contracts again in Q1, but warming seen
MMEGI
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July 7, 2025
According to figures published by Statistics Botswana this week, the 0.3 percent drop in economic value added in the first quarter, compares to a contraction of 5.2 percent for the corresponding period last year. In terms of sectors, while key...
How US tariffs could impact copper market
Townsville Bulletin
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump's announcement of 50% tariff on US copper imports sends Comex futures past US$5.50/lb ASX stocks were largely down on the news The massive dislocation of copper stocks creates opportunities to back US domestic miners and find...
BOPEU challenges CAAB labour agreement termination plan
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
After years battling over the payment of 2017/18 notches award, the two parties fought at the Gaborone Industrial Court on Wednesday, as the union instituted action to stop CAAB in its tracks. The legal action arises from the union’s assertion...
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream for African countries?
IOL
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African Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 11 July annually to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to...
Billboard, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson & More Nominated for 2025 Daytime Emmys
Billboard
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July 10, 2025
Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore and the husband-and-wife team of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are competing in both of the marquee talk show categories at the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards – outstanding daytime talk series and...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
African CSOs, Japan share people centred aspirations
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 10, 2025
The African civil society is gearing up to optimise engagement with the Japanese government and private enterprises during the upcoming ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled for 22 August 2025. In a...
Khato Cherishes President Boko’s Visit: A Symbol of Unity and Shared Futures in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 6, 2025
Malawi is set to commemorate and celebrate its 61st independence anniversary tomorrow, Sunday, 6th July. Ahead of this event, Botswana’s president who, exudes pan-Africanist aura and spirit has arrived in the country to grace the occasion and is...
Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
Times LIVE
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Nigeria's 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, two sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The move underscores the...