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Niger: Fleeing bandits abandon 50 rounds of live anti-aircraft ammunition
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
The police have recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by bandits fleeing from heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local government of Niger state. The...
London mayor to visit Lagos, 3 other African cities as part of UK-Africa engagement
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to visit four major African cities - Lagos, Accra, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as part of a UK-Africa engagement tour aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and cultural cooperation between the United Kingdom and...
WhatsApp AI bot Xara wants to make banking in Nigeria as easy as chatting
TechCabal
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July 4, 2025
As mobile banking adoption surges across Nigeria, users demand faster and simpler ways to manage their money, without switching apps or dealing with clunky interfaces. Xara, a new WhatsApp-based AI assistant, is promising to change that. Xara, a...
Africa: How to escape the trap of curative consumption for health production?
Zawya
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Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its health journey. While challenges such as shifting global priorities and reduced donor support are significant, the more pressing issue lies within the very foundation of our health systems. At the heart of...
South Africa’s bad bet
amaBhungane
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July 4, 2025
Online gambling is sucking South Africa dry. The industry’s sheer scale and hard-to-fathom growth rate has already made it something like a structural feature of the economy with roots that seem to burrow deeper by the day. The headline number: a...
EABL appoints Andrew Kilonzo as new managing director for Kenya Breweries
Switch TV
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July 4, 2025
EABL appoints Andrew Kilonzo to Lead Kenya Breweries in Top-Level Shake-Up NAIROBI — East African Breweries Plc. (EABL) has appointed Andrew Kilonzo as the new managing director for Kenya Breweries Limited, replacing Mark Ocitti, who is set to...
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof makes its debut in South Africa
Zawya
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Nestled in Cape Town’s Longkloof neighbourhood, a historic district revitalised by Growthpoint Properties, which features a newly opened shopping centre, several office spaces, and a tech startup hub, the hotel perfectly reflects the spirit of the...
Varun Beverages shares: FMCG stock moves at snail pace from 52-week low; buy, sell or hold?
Business Today
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July 4, 2025
Shares of Varun Beverages have risen just 8% in four months from their 52-week low. The multibagger stock, which is currently under bear attack fell to a 52 week low of Rs 419.40 on March 3, 2025 was trading at Rs 455.10 in the current trading...
Ethiopia's controversial Nile dam complete after 14-year construction
The National News
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Construction of Ethiopia’s controversial Nile dam is complete and Egypt and Sudan, downstream nations that vigorously opposed it, are invited to its inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Egypt and Sudan have opposed...
Police nab 3 suspects, recover stolen truck with 900 bags of cement in Niger State
National Accord Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Police Command has successfully recovered a stolen truck loaded with approximately 900 bags of cement and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun,...
WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, others by 50%
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable...
Ninety One appoints Horatius Maluleka as CIO South Africa
Insurance Biz South Africa
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04-07-25 / Duty Editor Ninety One appoints Horatius Maluleka as CIO South Africa Building on its strong investment platform and market-leading position in South Africa, Ninety One is pleased to announce the appointment of Horatius Maluleka as...
Standard Bank Facilitates African Export Surge at China-Africa Trade Expo
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
A 48-company African delegation secured new market access at the 2025 China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Hunan, leveraging Standard Bank’s facilitation and China’s newly announced zero-tariff policy for African goods. The event drew...
South Africa Invites Tourists to Experience Mandela’s Cultural Legacy
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Ahead of Mandela Day (July 18), South African tourism authorities are promoting immersive experiences centered on Nelson Mandela’s personal life. Visitors are encouraged to explore his culinary preferences, musical influences, and daily rituals...
Buffalo restaurant owner announces an opening and a closing
WGRZ - New York
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July 4, 2025
"What a journey it’s been … full of highs, lows, lessons, and unforgettable moments. I’m grateful for every bit of it because it prepared me for what’s next." BUFFALO, N.Y. — A bar and restaurant owner is making news for both an opening and...
Hope returns to Nigeria’s consumer goods sector after volatile year
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
By Chinwendu Obienyi The growth of Nigeria’s consumer goods industry slowed in 2024, but early signs of recovery are beginning to emerge, driven by operational recalibrations, strategic investments and subtle macroeconomic shifts. According to the...
Morocco and Saudi Arabia strengthen economic ties
Atalayar
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July 3, 2025
Morocco and Saudi Arabia are two important countries in the Arab world. Both nations stand out for their political and commercial influence in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) and also for their existing mutual ties. The two kingdoms...
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Police recover stolen truck, 900 bags of cement in Niger
Alexa.ng
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The Police Command in Niger says it has recovered a stolen truck loaded with about 900 bags of cement and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. The spokesperson of the Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement...
WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%
The Sun Nigeria
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July 3, 2025
From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of...
This is how international the future tastes: Anuga Drinks and Anuga Hot Beverages 2025 with clear growth dynamics and global reach headline
Food Business Gulf & Middle East
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July 3, 2025
Traditional breweries like Krombacher International celebrating comeback +++ Brand presence at record level +++ High level of internationality +++ Strong impulses for global beverage trends +++ Beauty drinks, organic coffee, plant-based diversity...