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City Power calls on poor households to register for free basic electricity
Engineering News
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The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) electricity utility City Power has called on all qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg to register for the free basic electricity (FBE) programme – an initiative that aims to provide eligible...
Adaptation funds must up Africa food security
The Standard
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Environment ,Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet secretary Debolrah Barasa with Rhino Ark CEO Christian Lambrechts and other senior government officials during the official launch of the South West Mau Forest fencing project on May 22, 2025 at...
Man City's Club World Cup group: Sheikh Mansour's brother, Juventus and African surprise
The Mirror
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June 14, 2025
Some of Pep Guardiola’s players have aired their grievances at the end of a gruelling season that could be their first without a trophy in eight. But they are still one of the favourites to go the distance here - and rack up the fatigue that has...
August Town mirrors peace, love, unity at weekend community event
Jamaica Observer
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June 14, 2025
Etana (ninth left) is joined by Kemar “Flava” McGregor (ninth right) and a representative of the August Town Primary School after handing out several tablets and flatscreen television sets during a visit on Friday. Reggae singer Etana was ecstatic...
Tesla opens Casablanca office as first step in African expansion
Techpoint Africa
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June 14, 2025
Tesla has opened its first African office in Casablanca, Morocco, setting the stage for a broader expansion across the continent. The move follows years of speculation and preliminary infrastructure development, and solidifies Morocco’s status as...
The East African holiday hotspot that should be top of your travel wishlist — and where to stay
Country Life
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June 14, 2025
For many, trips to Kenya equal safari, early morning game drives and Big Five spotting, but the coastline is equally enthralling and a villa holiday on it is far too often overlooked. Enter the Villa Collective, which recently added a selection of...
Xinhua Headlines: From savanna to mega market, African goods gain popularity in China
China Internet Information Center
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CHANGSHA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- For Huang Zinan, an ideal day begins with a blooming Kenyan rose, the aroma of Ethiopian coffee brewing and Tanzanian fish gliding through her living room tank, a lifestyle she's striving to introduce to more Chinese...
All 32 teams at FIFA Club World Cup 2025 from UEFA giants to African minnows
The Mirror
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June 14, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more FIFA’s expanded, expensive and heavily criticised Club World Cup gets underway this weekend with 32 teams battling out for a top prize...
Photos of 1980s African-Caribbean life in Bradford to be displayed
Telegraph & Argus
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Victor Wedderburn's photos, which capture 1980s African-Caribbean life in the city, will be shown at the National Science and Media Museum as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. The photos feature local landmarks such as Lumb Lane's Roots...
Hull City might have a secret weapon to help them secure top transfer target
Hull Live
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June 14, 2025
Hull City are embroiled in a race to sign Algerian ace Adil Boulbina and they hope Mohamed Belloumi can play a key role in getting a deal done. Boulbina plies his trade in his native Algeria with Paradou AC, scoring 18 goals and picking up seven...
Marketsquare Named Among Africa’s Fastest-growing Firms
This Day
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June 14, 2025
Sundry Markets Limited (SML), the operator of the popular Marketsquare supermarket chain, has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. In its 2025 edition, which is the...
Rwandair Partners Accra Weizo to Connect more Passengers in Africa
This Day
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June 14, 2025
Charles Ajunwa Rwandair has partnered organisers of Accra Weizo to promote travel and tourism in Africa. RwandAir has served the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, since July 2013. The airline operates a Boeing 737 on this route, providing three weekly...
The owl hunts at dusk: Ukraine’s GUR in the Russia-Ukraine war
Interfax Ukraine
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June 16, 2025
Photo: Danylo Antoniuk, Ukrinform Major General Ilya Pavlenko, former deputy head of GUR The high-profile special operations of Ukrainian military intelligence under the leadership of Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov during Russia’s full-scale...
Thousands of South Africans can access R4.5bn in unclaimed dividends
Cape Town ETC
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June 13, 2025
In an unprecedented effort to reconnect over 375,000 South Africans with their rightful funds, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its ‘Claim It’ initiative. This groundbreaking campaign, introduced in February 2025, aims to return...
Lanre Balogun: We Want Our Guests to Experience Nature’s Gift to Africa at Ikogosi Resort
This Day
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June 14, 2025
General Manager, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, Lanre Balogun, speaks on upgrades at the facility, among other issues about the tourist centre. Charles Ajunwa brings excerpts: Your resort in recent times has witnessed...
US Disrupts African Food Tech
Living on Earth
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The Soybean Innovation Lab partners with researchers, farmers, and stakeholders across the private and public sectors to advance the production of soybeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Above, intergenerational farmers stand in a soybean field in...
The tiny Mediterranean holiday town nicknamed ‘the Bali of Europe’
Daily Express
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June 14, 2025
While tourists flock to Bali each year in their millions to enjoy its white sandy beaches and stunning natural beauty, those looking to stay a little closer to home will be pleased to learn there is actually a European alternative just a short...
Travel guru gives tips on squeezing in some fun between Cannes Lions meetings and beyond
Page Six
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June 16, 2025
Ezon suggests a quick jaunt to the miedieval village of Èze where you can explore the town and grab a bite at one of La Chèvre d’Or’s eateries. La Chevre D'or Cannes Lions is a blur of rushed meetings, rose-soaked networking events and raucous...
Harare goes green: capital city leads Zimbabwe’s climate fight with bold urban solutions
The Zimbabwean
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June 13, 2025
As cities are increasingly recognised as both contributors to and potential mitigators of climate change, Harare’s efforts reflect a growing awareness that urban areas must act locally to address global environmental issues. The world continues to...
Africa’s new cities are the next frontier for investors
CNBC Africa
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June 12, 2025
In a buzzing CNBC Africa interview, Nkechi Oguchi, Chief Community & Marketing Officer at ITANA, delves into Africa's bustling urban villages transforming into beacons of innovation and economic vitality. With a predicted population surge by 2050,...