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South Africa's DA party proposes axing race-based legislation
It said it would introduce an “Economic Inclusion for All” bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment laws.
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Humanitarian Aid trucks roll into Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
Humanitarian aid deliveries resumed into Gaza on Monday under a precarious ceasefire, just one day after the truce faced its first major test when Israeli forces conducted lethal strikes in response to Hamas militants killing two soldiers.
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Ghana: We'll Support VRA to Ensure Energy Security - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured management and staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) of his unwavering support for the state power generation institution to preserve Ghana's energy security.
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Ghana: Special Audit Saves Ghana Gh¢8.1bn - Deputy Finance Minister
[Ghanaian Times] A recent special audit commissioned by the government has saved the country more than GH¢8 billion, Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarkoh Ampem, has disclosed.
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Ghana: Ghana's Economic Transformation Gains Momentum With UN Support
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's economy is undergoing a period of significant transformation, marked by recovery from recent financial challenges and new momentum in reforms aimed at inclusive growth. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) has played a central role, providing technical support, policy guidance, and targeted interventions in line
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South Africa: Contract Workers March in Joburg Demanding Permanent Jobs
[GroundUp] Expanded Public Works Programme employees march to Premier's office
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Lesotho: Hundreds of Jobs At Stake At Lesotho Diamond Mine
[GroundUp] 25% state-owned Kao Mine could shut down "within weeks"
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Nigeria: France Announces €410m Deal With Lagos to Enhance Waterways Transportation
[This Day] Abuja -- France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, has announced a €410 million deal with Lagos state for the enhancement of water transportation, which will see an additional 100,000 Lagosians use the state's waterways as against road and rail
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Africa: Deloitte - Despite 60 Percent Share of W'africa's $80bn Oil Market, Nigeria's Cost of Drilling Highest Among Peers
[This Day] Abuja -- Despite controlling at least 60 per cent of West Africa's $80 billion oil market, Nigeria's cost of drilling per barrel is about 40 to 50 per cent higher than its peers, a report by Deloitte, a global firm which provides audit, consulting
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Africa: $31 Trillion Debt Is Holding Back Developing Countries, UN Trade Summit Hears
[UN News] Holding the line on the existing rules-based international trading system remains an essential challenge if the world is the keep a damaging tariff war at bay, a top UN trade official said on Monday.
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South Africa: Over 900,000 Matrics Set to Sit for Exams - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2025
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Africa: AFRACAD wins EFMD Excellence in Practice Silver Award
[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt -- The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has received the Silver Award in the Professional Development category at the 2025 European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Excellence in Practice (EiP) Awards, which celebrate impactful and high-quality learning and development (L&D) partnerships in the executive, professional, talent,