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Nigeria's $2,6tn Real Estate Market Set to Outpace Africa Through 2029
Nigeria’s real estate market is projected to record the fastest annual growth among several major African property markets between 2025 and 2029, with a new continental investment report forecasting average annual expansion of about 6.9%. The projection places Nigeria ahead of Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana and South Africa and reinforces the country's position as one of Africa's largest property markets. The report estimates Nigeria's real estate market at approximately $2.6tn, suppor
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3 hours ago5 min read
DRC Launches $180 Million Drive to Take Control of Mineral Data
KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a $180 million geological mapping programme aimed at uncovering more of its mineral wealth and placing strategic geological information under greater state control. The initiative, which began in January, seeks to modernise geological surveys and establish a comprehensive national database of the country's mineral resources. The programme involves partnerships with organisations from the United States, France, Sou
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11 hours ago3 min read
Zimbabwe Bans Antimony,Tungsten Exports in Fresh Push for Local Mineral Processing
HARARE — Zimbabwe has suspended the export of antimony and tungsten, including ores and concentrates, as the Government intensifies efforts to force greater mineral beneficiation and retain more value from the country’s vast mineral resources. According to Bloomberg,the directive, issued by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development on July 21, orders the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) to suspend exports of the two minerals with immediate effect and until
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13 hours ago4 min read
Politics
South Africa again Seeks to Halt US Auction of Mandela Items
South Africa again seeks to halt US auction of Mandela items South Africa has asked the Constitutional Court to stop the proposed US auction of 29 items associated with Nelson Mandela, arguing they are protected heritage objects. South Africa's government turned to the top court Tuesday in a bid to halt the auction in the United States of objects belonging toNelson Mandela, arguing they are part of the country's heritage. The four-year legal battle involves 29 items -- rangin
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1 day ago2 min read
Rwanda,Oman Deepen Ties with Visa Deal and Six Cooperation Agreements
Rwanda and Oman have strengthened their bilateral relations after signing two agreements and six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering trade, investment, travel, agriculture, logistics and other areas of cooperation. The agreements were signed today , at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah, during President Paul Kagame’s two-day working visit to Oman. Among the key agreements is a visa exemption arrangement for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, alongside an agr
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1 day ago1 min read
American Missionary Mac Miller Leaves Uganda After Racist Backlash
KAMPALA, Uganda — American self-proclaimed missionary Mac Miller has left Uganda following a wave of public outrage over alleged racist comments and social media activity, after Ugandans and other Africans called for his arrest and deportation. Miller, who describes himself as a Christian missionary and had been living in the Mukono area, left Uganda on Friday, following days of intense online backlash over material linking him to allegedly racist posts and comments. The con
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2 days ago2 min read
Culture
Ghana Launches Digital Platform to Verify Marriage and Divorce Records
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaians can now digitally verify marriage and divorce records through a new platform designed to help people confirm the marital status of prospective partners, marriage officials and licensed venues before entering into unions. Known as Marrify, the digital marriage and divorce registry was launched in Accra on August 28 by Marry Right Ghana Limited in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The platform provides access t
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4 hours ago2 min read
Burkina Faso Approves 18 Traditional Medicines
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso —Burkina Faso has approved and recognised more than 18 traditional medicines for use in the country as authorities move to strengthen regulation of a sector relied on by more than 80 percent of the population. Mariam Bagagnan, Director of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, said the approvals were part of efforts to improve the regulation and safety of traditional healthcare products. “To date, more than 18 traditional medicines have been approved
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1 day ago2 min read
American Missionary Mac Miller Leaves Uganda After Racist Backlash
KAMPALA, Uganda — American self-proclaimed missionary Mac Miller has left Uganda following a wave of public outrage over alleged racist comments and social media activity, after Ugandans and other Africans called for his arrest and deportation. Miller, who describes himself as a Christian missionary and had been living in the Mukono area, left Uganda on Friday, following days of intense online backlash over material linking him to allegedly racist posts and comments. The con
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2 days ago2 min read
General News
Zimbabwe Positions Solar Energy at Centre of Africa’s Clean Energy Drive
VICTORIA FALLS — Zimbabwe is hosting a major regional meeting on renewable energy as African countries seek to accelerate the adoption of solar power and address growing energy challenges linked to climate change, limited electricity access and inadequate investment. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa are expected to attend the official opening of the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Africa Committee Meeting in Victoria Falls today,
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Aug 253 min read
Zim-SA Strengthen Co-operation on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Zimbabwe and South Africa have moved to deepen cooperation on women’s economic empowerment and gender equality following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the fourth session of the Zimbabwe–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria on Friday. The agreement, signed by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, and South Africa’s Minister in th
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Aug 213 min read
Businessman Dr Tagwirei Continues to Make his Mark on Zimbabwe's Development
HARARE —Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who was recently appointed senator by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is increasingly proving to be a key asset to Zimbabwe’s development trajectory The founder of Sakunda Holdings,Dr Tagwirei’s rise in business began in the energy sector. He has previously recounted how spending about 12 hours in a fuel queue in Harare convinced him that Zimbabwe’s fuel shortages presented a business opportunity. That experience contributed to the es
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Aug 203 min read
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