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Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

CAPE TOWN, Feb 9 (Reuters) – African governments must be wary of the risks created by rising global competition for the continent’s minerals, Botswana’s mines minister said, as world powers seek new sources of metals needed for the transition to a lower carbon economy….

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Mining, Armed Conflict Threaten Eastern DR Congo’s Biodiversity

Mining, Armed Conflict Threaten Eastern DR Congo’s Biodiversity

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-affected eastern provinces are home to numerous protected areas. These areas host unique biodiversity and a range of threatened species, such as the okapi, forest elephant and mountain gorilla. They are also part of the Congo Basin…

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Investing in Health, Nutrition Is Vital For Learners to Thrive

Investing in Health, Nutrition Is Vital For Learners to Thrive

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

Although investing in school health and nutrition has a positive effect on children’s academic outcomes, one-third of schools worldwide still do not have access to drinking water and basic sanitation facilities, three UN agencies said in a report published on February 9,…

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Nigerians File Damages Claim Against Shell in UK Court

Nigerians File Damages Claim Against Shell in UK Court

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

At least 14,000 Nigerian residents from the oil-producing Niger Delta region have filed a compensation claim against Shell, saying that oil spills resulting from the oil giant’s operations have destroyed farms, contaminated drinking water, and harmed aquatic life. The case follows a ruling by the UK’s…

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South Africa’s President Admits Power Crisis Is Hurting Mining

South Africa’s President Admits Power Crisis Is Hurting Mining

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the county’s electricity crisis has severely damaged its mining industry, a key pillar of the economy. Ramaphosa made the comment while addressing Investing in African Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment conference. The Minerals Council South…

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South Sudan, Kenya Lock Horns Over Alleged Border Infringements

South Sudan, Kenya Lock Horns Over Alleged Border Infringements

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

South Sudan has accused Kenya of stealing its land, setting the stage for a border dispute that may stymie trade between the two countries, reports Business Daily. The South Sudanese government then summoned Kenya’s envoy to Juba, Samwel Nandwa, to protest the alleged…

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Laboratories in Kenya and Tanzania train rats to detect tuberculosis

Laboratories in Kenya and Tanzania train rats to detect tuberculosis

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

Already known for finding land mines, the rodents could now transform the way the disease is detected. The African giant pouched rats work with scientists at the APOPO Project, a Belgian non-profit organisation in Tanzania, because they can detect the smell of…

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South Sudan aims to turn ailing economy around

South Sudan aims to turn ailing economy around

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

Nearly 12 years after its independence, South Sudan, which holds the third largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, is unable to feed more than 7 million of its people who live on humanitarian aid. Because of corruption and years of instability, the…

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Ethiopian: Govt announces sale of 45% capital of Ethio Telecom

Ethiopian: Govt announces sale of 45% capital of Ethio Telecom

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

The Ethiopian government announced on Thursday the sale of 45% of the capital of the public operator Ethio Telecom, which lost its monopoly in 2022, a figure up from the 40% sale announced in November. “The Ethiopian government is proposing a partial…

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Nigerian billionaire set to take over English Championship club Sheffield United

Nigerian billionaire set to take over English Championship club Sheffield United

On : February 10, 2023February 10, 2023- by afroadmin-

Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Dozy Mmobuosi is close to acquiring Sheffield United, an English Club for around 90 million pounds amid a transfer embargo by the club. Reports say Mmobuosi is allegedly in the final stages of finalising the deal. He is said…

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