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South Africa’s suspected gas leak deaths linked to illegal mining

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South African authorities have said a suspected leak of poisonous gas in the shantytown of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg could be linked to illegal mining. The death toll from the accident has now risen to 17 as of Thursday, according to officials who have visited the site of the accident. Gauteng Province Premier Panyaza Lesufi, told journalists investigations are still… Read More
Africa Investments 

Benin: African Development Bank provides €164 million loan to tackle urban flooding caused by climate change

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has awarded Benin a total loan of €164.25 to improve urban service delivery and build resilience to flooding caused by climate change. The loan for the implementation of the Secondary Cities Stormwater Drainage Project (PAPVS), was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, in Abidjan. It comprises € 118.75 million from… Read More
Africa Investments 

African and global institutional investors sign on to new $500m infrastructure fund

Elwin Mandowa,
Prominent African and global institutional investors have signed on to the new $500 million Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund – a move described as an unprecedented milestone for Africa. The fund is the first private vehicle infrastructure platform launched by Africa50. The collaboration brings together a diverse group of influential stakeholders from Africa and outside the region. It comprises 17 African… Read More
Africa World 

Meta’s Threads app launches as it rivals Twitter

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Facebook’s mother company, Meta has launched its social media text trend app called Threads. “Let’s do this,” Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Wednesday in a post welcoming users to the site. “Welcome to Threads.” The app which looks almost identical to Twitter has millions signing up within hours, Mark Zuckerberg said. At a glance the app’s main feed shows… Read More
Africa Investments 

Libya: African Development Bank, Government discuss strategy to bolster Food Security

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has restated its support for the Libyan Government’s agenda to boost food security and build resilience in the North African country. Malinne Blomberg, the Bank’s Deputy Director General for Northern Africa, gave the assurance during a coordination meeting on the Food Security Agenda in Libya. “Food security is a prerequisite for economic development, social stability, and the overall… Read More
Africa Investments 

Germany provides €10 million to NEPAD-IPPF to boost infrastructure development in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and KfW, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), today announced the replenishment of the NEPAD – Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) Special Fund, which aims to boost regional infrastructure in Africa. The German Government will provide €10 million to replenish the Special Fund. The agreement was signed in Berlin… Read More
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Ghanaian lawmakers debate anti-LGBTQ bill

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Ghanaian lawmakers on Wednesday started debating an anti-LGBTQ bill that is meant to tighten restrictions around gay activities and rights. The promotion of proper sexual human rights and the Ghanaian family values bill, is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament and not the government but has support of religious bodies. Should the bill be passed in to law it… Read More
Africa Investments 

Launch of Tax Transparency in Africa 2023 report

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT:          Launch of Tax Transparency in Africa 2023 report WHEN:          Thursday, 6 July 2023 TIME:            09:00-13:00 South African Time (07:00-11:00 GMT) WHERE:       Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. Register here to attend online The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, the African Union Commission and the African Tax Administration Forum will jointly launch the… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana jails two women for lynching 90-year-old accused of witchcraft

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A court in Ghana has sentenced two women to 12 years imprisonment for their roles in the murder of a 90-year-old women in 2020. The two women, Hajia Mohammed Serena and Latifa Bomaye were instrumental in the lynching of the elderly woman, Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. The two convicts were charged with attempted murder and murder.… Read More
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Woman collapses while attempting Guinness World Record for longest massage

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A Nigerian woman who was attempting to reach a 72-hour body world record for massage on individuals collapsed during the process. Joyce Ijeoma who had set out to achieve the feat was streaming live the attempt at a venue in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Ijeoma started on her record breaker attempt on Saturday, July 1, 2023. “A special… Read More