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Outrage as middle-aged woman in Tanzania rapes 8 year- old boy

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There is outrage in Tanzania after a middle-aged woman was found to have raped an eight-year-old boy. The woman is also accused of infecting the boy with sexually transmitted diseases. Desderia Mbwelwa, 57, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison at a court on Friday but details of the verdict have not been widely reported until now. On the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank approves $107.8 million to promote Tanzania’s green and resilient recovery from Covid-19 impacts

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank approves $107.8 million to promote Tanzania’s green and resilient recovery from Covid-19 impacts | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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African Development Bank Group Annual Report 2022: Bank Group demonstrates strong performance and commitment to African countries

Elwin Mandowa,
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African Development Bank’s Adesina to speak at 2023 OPEC Fund Development Forum

Elwin Mandowa,
What:       African Development Bank’s Adesina to speak at 2023 OPEC Fund Development Forum Who:        OPEC Fund for International Development; African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina; government leaders; and global experts When:      20 June 2023 Where:     Vienna, Austria (click here to attend virtually) The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina,… Read More
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Eritrea rejoins the East African regional bloc after 16-year absence

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After 16 years of absence, Eritrea has rejoined the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad). In 2007, Eritrea suspended its membership in protest against Ethiopia’s military intervention in Somalia. The country was also protesting against alleged manipulation of the organisation by external forces. Information Minister Yemane Meskel has tweeted that Eritrea has retaken its seat at… Read More
Africa Business World 

ThriveAgric empowers over 500,000 smallholder farmers in Africa

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Leading agricultural technology company, ThriveAgric, has today released its 2022 Impact Report reiterating the company’s mission to build the largest network of profitable farmers and accelerate an Africa that feeds itself. In the year under review, the Nigeria-founded company scaled its operations into neighbouring Ghana, and Kenya in East Africa, amongst other feats. Key highlights of ThriveAgric’s 2022 annual impact… Read More
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Grammys announce Best African Music Performance category

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Grammys has announced a new award category for African music called “Best African Music Performance”. The US music industry’s top honours will now include a new category solely for African performers. The latest move is to reflect the global appreciation for homegrown styles like afrobeats and amapiano. Grammys said the “goal at the Recording Academy is to recognize and honor… Read More
Africa Business World 

SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za Negotiates Unique Bonus with Springbok Casino

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SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the most reliable guide to online casino brands in South Africa, has secured an exclusive deal with Springbok Casino, one of the leading casinos in the region. The new deal, a unique R500 Free No Deposit Bonus, has been negotiated exclusively for players who use SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za as their guide to the best online gaming experience. A Free No Deposit… Read More
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Guinness confirms Nigerian chef’s world record for longest cooking marathon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has on Tuesday confirmed that Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci now holds the world record for longest cooking marathon by an individual. Last month, Baci caused a sensation in Nigeria after cooking non-stop for more than 100 hours, which exceeded the previous record. Politicians and celebrities urged her on along with a boisterous crowd… Read More
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Nigeria to provide interest free-loans to students

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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a new bill, which provides interest-free loans to student. It is the first of its kind in the country, that offers financial support for poorer students in higher education. Nigerian students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the… Read More
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