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EDGE Signs Agreements With Hungary's 4Ig SDT To Localise Defence Solutions For European And African Markets
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) EDGE & 4iG SDT to localise and co-develop advanced autonomous, air defence, and air traffic control systems in Hungary. The collaboration supports EDGE's expansion into NATO member states, while enabling both companies to...
Pakistan to host South Africa for three ODIs in lead-up to 2025 Women’s World Cup
Pakistan Today
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July 18, 2025
LAHORE: Pakistan is set to host South Africa for three One-Day International (ODI) matches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from August 16 to 22 as part of their preparations for the 2025 Women’s World Cup. This series marks a key phase in Pakistan’s...
Africa means business with reparations fight – President Mahama
Joy FM
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July 18, 2025
The President of Ghana and the African Union (AU) Champion for Reparations, John Dramani Mahama, has declared that Africa's call for reparative justice is no longer a whisper but a unified demand grounded in historical truth, moral clarity, and an...
The timeless pulse of Africa - Cathy Buckle
BizNews
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Dear Family and Friends, Take your shoes off, stretch your legs out in the sun and let my brief glimpse into Zimbabwe soak into your heart today. This is my 930th Letter From Zimbabwe. Some of you have been with me since my very first letter in...
How payment, logistics failures hurt Africa’s intra-trade growth
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Despite Africa’s growing population and rich natural resources, the continent continues to trail behind in harnessing its full trade potential — and at the heart of this slow progress lies a crippling lack of uniform payment systems...
African Development Fund Supports Climate-Resilient Rice Value Chains Across West Africa
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) ( ), the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group ( ), on 17 July 2025 approved a $9.44 million grant for the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)...
Rwandans in West Africa gather in Accra to mark 31st Liberation anniversary
GhanaWeb
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July 17, 2025
Rwandans living across West Africa came together over the weekend in Ghana’s capital, Accra, to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora31. This marked the first-ever regional gathering of Rwandans in the...
Black Star Marathon Team meet African Paralympics president ahead of July competition
GhanaWeb
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July 18, 2025
The Absa Black Star Marathon team paid a courtesy visit to Samson Deen, President of the African Paralympic Committee (APC), on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his office in Accra. Led by 𝑫𝒓 Eric Kwame Adae, the founder of the Absa Black Star...
AFRICA/SUDAN - The fires of war will not kill learning for young Sudanese
Fides
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July 18, 2025
Friday, 18 July 2025 Internet Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - Prolonged conflict and mass displacement have denied young Sudanese even the most basic tools for self-development. The criticality also emerged on the occasion of the recently celebrated...
UnitedMasters spotlights African future stars with 'Most Likely' compilation album
Pulse
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July 18, 2025
UnitedMasters Africa is proud to announce the release of 'MOST LIKELY', a 12-track compilation album born out of a groundbreaking recording camp held in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier this year.Set against the backdrop of an industry increasingly driven...
Angolan Navy BR71 MKII Corvette Program Progresses
Naval news
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July 18, 2025
Progress advances on future BR71 Mk II light corvettes for the Angolan Navy, with all three vessels under simultaneous construction in France and the United Arab Emirates. Equipped with advanced electronic systems and heavy armament for their...
Recurrent Sees Gas Car Tipping Point In The Near Future, Despite New Tariffs
CleanTechnica
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July 18, 2025
Recurrent Auto is an organization that promotes the transition to electric transportation. Its major investors include AAA Washington, CarMax, and Goodyear Ventures, all of which share Recurrent’s vision of making electric vehicle ownership more...
Grow dragon fruit: More than just a pretty face
Food For Mzansi
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July 18, 2025
Dragon fruit is as Instagram-worthy as it is nutritious. It grows easily in many parts of South Africa, making it perfect for both your health and backyard garden. According to experts, this bright, eye-catching fruit with an outer skin that...
African AI intelligence startup Rwazi raises $12m Series A funding round
Disrupt Africa
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July 18, 2025
African AI intelligence startup Rwazi has raised US$12 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its simulation engine and decision copilot, giving teams real-time visibility into what’s changing, what to do next, and what outcome...
Customers’ personal data stolen from Louis Vuitton South Africa
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 18, 2025
'We regret to inform you that an unauthorised third party temporarily accessed our system and obtained some of your information.' Louis Vuitton South Africa has confirmed that it was hacked earlier in July and some clients’ information was...
WCO Launches the groundbreaking Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Geospatial Intelligence in West Africa
World Customs Organization
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In a significant move to implement the WCO Action Plan on Fragile Borders, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has inaugurated the first-ever WCO Master Trainer Programme...
Climate Litigation and Green Energy: How Courts Are Shaping India’s Renewable Future
Energetica India
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July 18, 2025
The climate crisis is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of the present times and demands immediate action. As the government worldwide struggle to formulate effective climate policies, courts are increasingly stepping in to address...
When Maser’s CEO sat down with Zanzibar leader to shape Africa’s future
Daily News Tanzania
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July 18, 2025
ZANZIBAR: In a meeting that underscores the growing synergy between private enterprise and government leadership across Africa, Prateek Suri, Chairman of Maser Group and the richest Indian in Africa, met once again with Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi,...
PFL lands on SportyTV ahead of Africa launch
Sportcal
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July 18, 2025
SportyTV, the African sports broadcaster owned by Sporty Group, has secured free-to-air (FTA) rights to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the international mixed martial arts promotion, in a wide-ranging media deal. The deal builds on...
Vitality named official Wellness Partner of HYROX South Africa
IOL
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Discovery Vitality is proud to announce its official partnership with HYROX South Africa, the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series. This exciting collaboration introduces a dynamic new way for Vitality members to stay active, push their...