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Human – history at its most irresistibly infectious
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
‘I can’t help it,” says Ella Al-Shamahi. “It reminds me of The Lord of the Rings!” It’s not easy to make prehistory accessible, but a Tolkien comparison works for the time before Homo sapiens ruled the world. Al-Shamahi’s five-part documentary...
Africa's mining industry digests surging demand for value addition
African Business
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July 15, 2025
African governments are reasserting control over their mineral wealth through a growing wave of policies aimed at increasing local value addition and reducing unprocessed exports, senior officials and industry figures said at a key industry...
Strangled by Hormuz?
Botswana Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Why Botswana Cannot Ignore the Oil Chokepoint Half a World Away The looming threat of closure at the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil passage, poses serious risks to Botswana’s economy. With fuel imports vulnerable and strategic reserves...
Inside the British royal family's most scandalous summer vacation spots
Fox News
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July 13, 2025
Prince Diana's former bodyguard Lee Sansum recalled how young Prince William and Prince Harry were affected by the paparazzi. He also explained why he believes the term "paparazzi" is "dehumanizing." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...
Desert & Delta Safaris announces its brand-new Okavango Awakening Wellness Retreat
Travel Daily News
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July 2, 2025
Desert & Delta Safaris launches the Okavango Awakening Wellness Retreat, blending mindfulness, culture, and nature for a transformative experience in Botswana. Desert & Delta Safaris unveil the Okavango Awakening Wellness Retreat, an exclusive...
Maputo National Park declared a Unesco World Heritage Site
Daily Maverick
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July 14, 2025
Mozambique has received global acclaim for setting aside the Maputo National Park as the country’s second World Heritage Site, further strengthening its commitment to conserving a large area of its southern coastline for future generations. The...
Westlife signals new era post statutory management: stronger, compliant, future-focused
Weekend Post-Insightful
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July 14, 2025
WestLife Insurance Company has officially emerged from over two years of Statutory Management, marking a pivotal moment in its corporate journey. Under the oversight of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and the...
Why ‘Global’ Conferences Aren’t Global
E-International Relations
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July 1, 2025
The world’s most pressing problems are being solved by the people least affected by them. In conference rooms from Davos to Geneva, decisions about poverty, climate change, and global health are made by those who can afford $400-a-night hotels and...
Letshego improves credit quality amidst rising impairments
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
The pan-African financial services provider, headquartered and listed in Botswana, has achieved a significant reduction in non-performing loans (NPL) and improved collections across its loan book. As of December 2024, the Group’s NPL ratio dropped...
The Problem With Eritrea’s Military-Run Educational System
Eritrea Digest
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July 12, 2025
“The feat that confirmed the nearly 50-year journey to secure national independence is the Eritrean people’s firm faith in their just rights, their dedication, their courage, their sacrifice, their perseverance, their resilience, the unity of...
PM Modi in Namibia: An era of mineral plus digital diplomacy
The Times of India
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July 11, 2025
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on 9th July 2025, it was considered a visit that carried more weight than it showed. He became the first prime minister to do so in the last three decades, and the timing could have never been...
How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report
Global Voices
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July 13, 2025
The cover art for the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Image from WEF at Wikipedia. License CC BY-SA 3.0 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the...
Report: Delegation to China, May-June 2025
Friends of Socialist China
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July 9, 2025
As reported previously, between 25 May and 5 June 2025, an international delegation – organised by the China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE) and Friends of Socialist China – visited Shaanxi, Gansu, and Shanghai to witness China’s...
African CSOs, Japan share people centred aspirations
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 10, 2025
The African civil society is gearing up to optimise engagement with the Japanese government and private enterprises during the upcoming ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled for 22 August 2025. In a...
Top 15 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
In 2025, Africa’s currency landscape reflects a continent in economic transition, marked by resilience, reform, and rising global relevance. While many African nations continue to grapple with inflation, political instability, and external debt, a...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
Paris Couture Week Dazzles with Mega-Carats and Bold Surprises
Marie Claire UK
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July 11, 2025
Between Boucheron’s otherworldly creations blurring the lines between home décor objects and jewellery, and the very first co-signed high jewellery collection by Pomellato and Gucci, the Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of Paris Haute Couture delivered...
AfricaUnlocked forum: How Africa’s trillion-dollar SME growth relies on B20 alignment
The Citizen
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Cape Town. African nations must shift from a dependency mindset to one of self-reliance by prioritising entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, and private sector development, experts have urged at the ongoing AfricaUnlocked 2025 Forum in South...
India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union
StratNews Global
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July 10, 2025
Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...
Ethiopia Among Top 2024 NDCs Performers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 8, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia has emerged as one of the top three performers in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa for the year 2024, according to the NDC Implementation Index released...