Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:39
The value of Africa’s biggest companies has fallen again this year. But one company – Naspers – is mainly responsible. The total market capitalisation of the 250 biggest listed companies in Africa stood at $505bn on 31 March 2024, down 9% from the $556bn recorded one year earlier and...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:39
No fewer than 57 people have been killed in southern Brazil with nearly 70,000 forced to flee their homes following raging floods and mudslides, the country’s civil defense agency said yesterday. According to the nation’s civil defense, at least 74 people were injured and another 67 missing...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:37
Provisional results are expected by May 21 and final results by June 5. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes, a run-off will be held on June 22.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:35
This country is known for being the birthplace of the Vodun religion, but there is so much more to explore. From the vibrant city of Cotonou to the water village […]
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:32
Ogun State has been described as a powerful ally in its development programmes and project implementation by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka who is the Special Adviser to the President of the Bank on Industrialization, made the assertion in an interview...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:19
Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:00
Martin Kanja, AKA Lord Spikeheart, covers everything from colonialism to his grandmother in music that mixes African culture with metal. He hopes to help more artists like him break through
As a teenager, Martin Kanja spent countless late nights listening to heavy metal on a local radio...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:00
Abuja, May 6, 2024—Authorities in Ghana should swiftly and comprehensively conclude their investigation of the April 25 firebomb attack on Class Media Group’s office, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists at the media outlet can work safely, said the Committee to Protect...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:54
Chadians go to the polls on Monday after three years of military rule following the death of long-time ruler Idriss Déby, the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:54
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos State, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, has asserted that 80 per cent of buildings in Ibeju Lekki have no approval. He made this disclosure in a recent interview with newsmen. He said, “Just last week Thursday and Friday, myself and the team...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:38
In the latest example of his employing the language of Nazi Germany in his campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump told Republican donors at his Florida resort yesterday that President Joe Biden is running a “Gestapo administration.” The remarks at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday were narrated by people who attended...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:31
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on attracting “real” investors to the country, stressing that propaganda cannot attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Atiku, in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, which was obtained by Africa...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:25
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has claimed that the trade relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom currently stands at about seven billion pounds sterling. Montgomery who made this disclosure yesterday revealed that Nigeria and the UK recently signed a new...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:01
The health and fitness industry in South Africa is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with annual revenues of over US$12 million. From vitamins and supplements to health clubs and fitness trends, the industry is thriving and shows no signs of slowing down. This was reported by...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:00
Pierrette is beset with troubles, from a robbery to a house flood and more, but the neorealist drama comes with solidarity and surprising humour
The simple image of pushing a seam through a sewing machine becomes a profound life statement in Rosine Mbakam’s debut feature, which is focused...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:14
Two of BHP Group’s biggest rivals are sitting on the sidelines for the moment as they watch to see how a takeover offer for Anglo American will play out.
Both Rio Tinto Group and Glencore are more focused on waiting for opportunities to snap up specific parts of Anglo’s business as BHP’s bid...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:07
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:00
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:00
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno widely expected to win poll as observers voice doubts over electoral process
Chad goes to the polls on Monday in its first presidential election in three decades without Idriss Déby, the former president, in contention.
Ten men will be on the ballot, but Déby...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 05:46
The government of Sierra Leone has instructed ASX-listed Sierra Rutile to recommence mining activities in Area 1 by the end of the month.
Government views Sierra Rutile’s suspension of mining at Area 1 as a violation of the Mines and Minerals Development Act and has given the company until May 31...
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