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10 African Climate Change Projects Secure Major Funding
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the culmination of its funding call under the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative with 10 transdisciplinary research projects selected for...
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On Cue with Kafui Dey: When things go wrong on stage: How to recover like a pro
– Every MC knows the show must go on—even when the lights go off Every Master of Ceremonies has lived through that nightmare moment: the microphone dies mid-sentence, the PowerPoint freezes on the company logo, or the bride’s uncle decides he’s...
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Is oil a panacea for South Africa’s ailing economy?
Oil exploration and production has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs and set South Africa’s ailing economy on a trajectory of faster growth and industrialisation. That, at least, is the assessment of a study by FTI Consulting that...
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Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
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JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for the six-month period to August 31 to be between 10%...
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‘Definitely in…’ Shubman Gill hints at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being in the mix for 2027 ODI World Cup
In what could be a significant development in Indian cricket’s transition phase, young India star Shubman Gill has hinted that veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may still be in contention for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. With both Rohit and...
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Only one South African business school is ranked among the top 100 in the world
Henley Business School has achieved its best-ever ranking results in this year’s Financial Times Executive MBA 2025 ranking, securing world No.33, a leap forward of 19 places. It also ranked in the top ten globally on several measures – 8th for...
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BP Confirms 11 Discoveries in 2025
BP PLC said Monday it has made 11 oil and gas discoveries this year, the latest being Volans offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin. Operator Rhino Resources Ltd announced October 1 a "high liquid-yield gas condensate discovery" in the Volans-1X...
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Resourcing Tomorrow Government Roundtable to Lead Global Dialogue on Mining and Critical Minerals Policy
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – October 28, 2025) – The Resourcing Tomorrow Government Roundtable is once again setting the benchmark for dialogue between governments and the mining sector....
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Nigeria exits debtors’ list as IMF releases names of 10 African countries with lowest debt in 2025
After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...
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See the list of African countries with low risk exposure to IMF
After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...
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‘We are here to stay’ — EU investment in SA dwarfs Trump’s US
As South Africa continues to wrestle with the US over tariffs and other issues, its relationship with its biggest economic partner, the European Union, by contrast, goes from strength to strength. At the SA-EU summit in Cape Town in March this...
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Millville woman has a world of stories to share
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Lisa Silliman-French of Millville has spent decades traveling the world, supporting and photographing wildlife. The retired kinesiology professor said last week that, although the meeting only lasted a few moments, she recalls vividly the way the...
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Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 to Connect Operators, Service Providers with Emerging African Oil & Gas Opportunities
The WAES is organized by OGV Group in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Energy Industries Council, the Scottish African Business Association, the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Global...
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‘We are here to stay’ — EU investment in SA dwarfs Trump’s US
As South Africa continues to wrestle with the US over tariffs and other issues, its relationship with its biggest economic partner, the European Union, by contrast, goes from strength to strength. At the SA-EU summit in Cape Town in March this...
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Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana among ICC Player of the Month nominees for September
The ICC has announced the Player of the Month nominees for September, with Indian stars Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana making it to the shortlist thanks to their standout performances in recent international matches. Men’s...
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Innovation, key to Ghana’s security robustness – Dep Interior Minister
By Eric Appah Marfo Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, has called for renewed commitment to innovation and collaboration to strengthen Ghana’s security and safety systems. Ghana must adapt to...
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The Massive Enviromental Problem in Africa: Issues, Implications, and Solutions
The environmental problem in Africa is massive and growing every day. As Monique Walker puts it, the tragic dilemma is that “although Africa is the continent that contributes to the earth’s environmental change, it is the most vulnerable to its...
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Ravaged by Fire: What’s Next for Etosha?
Etosha IS more than a tourist magnet. It is a living archive of Namibia’s natural heritage and rhythms, a vast savanna where rain, grass and fire have long interacted to shape species and soils. That normal cycle turned into a national emergency...
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African Leaders Unite To Demand Bold, Africa-Led Reform Of Global Health System
2 With days to go before the Africa Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform opens in Kigali from November 3–5, 2025, a unified call is rising across the continent: Africa must lead the reform of the global health system. The growing momentum...
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International course: Genomics for Smarter Breeding in Drylands
Omeva Consulting, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, invites participants to a one-week practical course titled “Genomics for Smarter Breeding in Drylands,” taking place from 27–31 October 2025 at UNAM’s Neudamm Campus. The course...
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