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Africa's Longest Low-Pylon Cable-Stayed Bridge Opens in Tanzania
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 26, 2025
BEIJING, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The JP Magufuli Bridge in Tanzania's Mwanza Province officially opened to traffic on June 19, 2025. Built by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), the 4.66-kilometer structure stands as...
Study reveals schools in S. Africa have harmful bacteria
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group revealed that 43% of schools involved in a water quality testing project detected harmful bacteria in their water samples. These findings were made public on Wednesday. Access...
South African court halt burial of ex-President of Zambia
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court intervened to stop the private burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu just as the ceremony was about to begin, following a legal dispute between his family and the Zambian government over funeral...
Bus Collision in Tanzania Claims Thirty-Eight Lives
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 38 people lost their lives and 28 more sustained injuries Saturday evening when two passenger buses collided head-on and caught fire in Moshi district, located in Tanzania's northern Kilimanjaro region. According to media,...
UN-Affiliated Health Organization Engages Dr. Anosh Ahmed to Develop COVID Standards for Northern Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 29, 2025
Physician known for large-scale COVID response in U.S. to lead creation of global SOPs for underserved and remote regions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Anosh Ahmed has been formally engaged by a...
A New Recipe: Why Agriculture Ministers in Europe and Africa Must Choose People, Not Profits
Oxfam
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June 26, 2025
On June 27, African and European agriculture ministers will gather in Rome for the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. This comes against a backdrop of a worsening climate crisis, soaring inequalities, and rising hunger. Nearly one in...
Africa's Creative Economy: Not Just Talking Potential, but Unlocking Power
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It's been an inspiring week at the inaugural Cannes Lions Global CEO Forum, a pivotal moment for global leaders to truly engage with the future of creativity. Time has been incredibly...
BRICS Summit Opens in Rio
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives and leaders from the BRICS alliance are converging in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday and Monday for their 17th annual summit, amid escalating geopolitical challenges. These include recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, a...
Mozambique wants to collaborate with Russia in shaping global financial framework
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has signaled its willingness to collaborate with Russia in shaping a new global financial framework designed to stimulate economic progress both within the country and across the African continent. The announcement came from...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: South Africa-Shenzhen Economic and Trade Exchange and City Image Promotion Conference Gala-Dinner
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Programme director South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce - Chairman Mr Wang Sang Chan President of Shenzhen Overseas Friendship Association - Mr. Wang Qiang Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg -...
Minister John Steenhuisen attends South African Agricultural Extension Week, 30 Jun
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, together with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, will attend the inaugural South African Agricultural Extension Week jointly with the 58th Conference of the South African Society for...
Ethiopia Declares Completion of GERD
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially declared the finalization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a large-scale hydroelectric venture valued in the billions and constructed on the Blue Nile. This development marks a key milestone in a...
Mozambique Seeks Russian Partnership
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has affirmed its willingness to collaborate with Russia to help construct a novel global economic framework that facilitates development within the country and across the African continent. This declaration came from Salim...
Treasury on appointment of Tshepiso Moahloli as Director General of New Development Bank, Africa Regional Centre
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
Tshepiso Moahloli has been appointed as the New Development Bank (NDB) Africa Regional Centre (ARC) Director-General following an international competitive recruitment process. The appointment is effective from 20 June 2025. Ms. Moahloli’s role...
QNA Announces Payment Security Summit in South Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
Landmark event spotlights payment security as key to South Africa’s digital trust and innovation agenda DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- QNA, in partnership with the PCI Security Standards Council and ISACA South...
Mozambique demands global financial reform
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced support for creating a new global financial system that fosters sustainable economic development across Africa, expressing its willingness to collaborate with Russia in achieving this goal. During the ‘Russia-Africa...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends 50th National Independence anniversary celebrations of Mozambique, 25 Jun
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, and on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa, attend the Republic of Mozambique’s 50th National Independence Anniversary Celebrations...
North Africa’s heatwave causes hospitalization of dozens
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A major heatwave sweeping across eastern North America has led to dozens of hospitalizations due to heat-related illnesses. Over 150 people fell ill at an outdoor school graduation ceremony in Paterson, New Jersey, prompting the city’s...
South Africa’s floods cause death of one hundred people
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, according to local officials on Tuesday, as emergency teams continue search and recovery operations. The floods, which...
Three-Wheeler Revolution: Asia-Pacific and Africa Market Set to Accelerate to $5.58 Billion by 2031, Reports AMR
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
ased on region, Asia-Pacific Europe held the largest share in 2021, contributing to nearly 90% of the Asia-Pacific and Africa three-wheeler market share. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐...