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$STAX Token Public Listing on BitMart — Expanding Global Reach of TheXchange’s VirtualStaX Marketplace
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
TheXchange announces the public listing of $STAX on BitMart, unlocking secondary market trading for its native utility token. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its oversubscribed Initial...
South Africa, Iran Agree to Expand Military Ties
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa and Iran have agreed to deepen their military partnership after senior defense representatives from both countries held discussions in Tehran. The head of the South African National Defense Force, General Rudzani Maphwanya,...
South Africa’s Deputy President Warns of Economic Setback
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that the nation’s automotive industry could suffer severe economic consequences if a mutually beneficial trade pact with the United States is not secured. His warning was...
Mali detains French national accused of spying for France’s intelligence services
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has detained a French national accused of spying for France’s intelligence services in an alleged attempt to overthrow the country’s transitional government. Security Minister Daoud Aly Mohammedine said Yann Vezilier was part of a...
Mali detains allegedly French spy
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has detained a French citizen accused of spying for France’s intelligence services in a scheme to undermine the West African country’s transitional government. Relations between Bamako and Paris have worsened amid accusations that...
S-Africa detains 1,000 unlawful miners
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South African authorities have arrested approximately 1,000 undocumented migrants working in illegal gold mines in the northeastern province of Mpumalanga, police announced Friday. Officials warned that more arrests may follow as miners...
S-African seal saved from fishing hooks
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A young Cape fur seal, nicknamed ‘Captain Hook,’ is recovering at uShaka Sea World in Durban after being found with multiple fishing hooks embedded in his body, IOL reported. The two-and-a-half-year-old male was discovered in early July...
S-African deputy leader cautions of prolonging US trade row
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States could have severe consequences for the country’s automotive industry. Speaking at the opening of the P20 Women’s...
African Rainbow Minerals Limited to Acquire Shares of Surge Copper Corp.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- African Rainbow Minerals Limited (JSE: ARI) (A2X: ARI) (“ARM”) announces that it has signed a subscription agreement agreeing to purchase 25,781,715 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Surge Copper Corp....
Moscow vows to help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in fighting terrorism
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in tackling terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The commitment was made during the first defense consultations between...
LABUSA to Unveil AI-Driven Intelligent Operations (IO) Platform at Africa Tech Festival 2025
EIN Presswire
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August 16, 2025
LABUSA will introduce its AI-powered Intelligent Operations (IO) Platform™ at Africa Tech Festival 2025, on November 11–13 in Cape Town, South Africa. PEARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LABUSA, a trusted provider...
Namibian government denounces Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Namibia has expressed strong concern over Israel’s recent decision to assume control of Gaza City, warning that it could intensify the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday,...
Cameroon plans to do population census next year
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Cameroon will carry out a population census next year, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The census is set to be conducted alongside a general survey of agriculture and livestock. Earlier...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina on seventh annual Women in Science Symposium
South African Government
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August 19, 2025
Despite notable progress in empowering and elevating South African women in science, Deputy Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina has urged greater national commitment to spotlighting the achievements of women in...
S-Africa, Iran to strengthen army relations
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral military ties following high-level defense talks in Tehran. South African National Defense Force commander General Rudzani Maphwanya met with Iranian Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi,...
Couple of million unlawful firearms circulating in S-Africa
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African opposition party Rise Mzansi has warned that roughly two million illegal firearms are circulating in the country, posing a major public safety risk. The party criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) for failing to...
Namibia Denounces Israel’s Gaza Occupation Plan
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Namibian government has strongly condemned Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City, expressing grave concern over its potential to exacerbate the region’s already severe humanitarian crisis. In a statement released on...
Namibia Condemns Israel’s Plan to Occupy Gaza
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia voiced serious alarm on Wednesday regarding Israel’s intention to seize control of Gaza City. The southern African nation warned that such a move would significantly deteriorate the already critical humanitarian circumstances in...
Africa Bitcoin Conference Diaspora Edition: What to Expect in Boston this August
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
ABCD unites the global African diaspora to explore how Bitcoin drives financial freedom, innovation & economic empowerment in Africa. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With just few days to go until the inaugural...
Minister Kubayi appoints additional Advisory Committee Members to the South African Law Reform’s Review of Criminal Justice System Investigation
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has in terms of section 7A(1)(b)(ii) of the South African Law Reform Commission Act, 1973 (Act 19 of 1973), appointed the following persons as additional members of the...