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Chinese automakers expand in Africa with hybrids and EVs amid US, EU trade restrictions
ETAuto
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June 27, 2025
"As long as they remain affordable from an up-front cost perspective, they will be differentiated against legacy brands offering similar specifications," said Greg Cress of advisory firm Accenture.Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's...
Why do African leaders flee to foreign hospitals instead of fixing theirs at home?
The Zimbabwean
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June 20, 2025
Tendai Ruben Mbofana Once again, Africa finds itself watching in stunned silence as one of its most powerful monarchs, King Mswati III of eSwatini, reportedly battles a deteriorating health condition that has stirred growing concern within and...
Govt won’t interfere in public varsities - Vice-President
Graphic
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June 30, 2025
The government has stated that it will not interfere with the governance and operations of public universities in order to enhance academic freedom on campuses. That, it said, would ensure the smooth functioning of governing councils and...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
Amid global headwinds, Chinese automakers set sights on Africa
ETAuto
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June 26, 2025
Chinese automakers target Africa’s untapped market, focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles.Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to...
Facing global woes, Chinese automakers make push in Africa
Daily Sabah
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June 26, 2025
Facing export curbs in the U.S. and Europe, Chinese carmakers are turning to Africa's untapped potential, particularly focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles in their quest for new markets. Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and...
"Africa Growth and Opportunity Act" between Africa and the US under threat
Cryptopolitan
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June 12, 2025
China has announced that it will remove the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has formal ties. The decision was made at a China-Africa co-operation meeting. When it goes into effect, the move to zero tariffs...
Botswana Tennis Open dangles P85, 550 cash incentives
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
With a total prize money of P85, 550, this year’s edition promises energetic matches from players drawn from across the region. There are decent cash prizes for the winners with the men's and women's singles champions guaranteed P12, 000 each. The...
Harare to host 2025 CAA Southern Region Senior Championships
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The event is set to take place on July 26 to 27, at the University of Zimbabwe Athletics Track in Harare. WITH anticipation building, Zimbabwe, in its capacity as the current Chair of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), is making...
DJ Doowap takes SA street culture to Germany and France
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 18, 2025
Doowap returns to the Paris Fashion Week this year and says she loves being in the city because of her passion for fashion. Eswatini-born South African DJ Doowap is taking South Africa’s street culture to Europe with her tour of Germany and...
Gov’t committed to sustainable research at tertiary institutions – Vice‑President
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 29, 2025
By Nicholas Osei‑Wusu Government says it is determined to build a sustainable research base for the nation’s universities and colleges. To that end, it has begun implementing the National Research Fund Act, 2016, by establishing the National...
Chinese car giants pivot focus to Africa
TechCentral
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June 26, 2025
Onlookers watch during the launch of Chery’s new Super Hybrid range of cars at Montecasino in Johannesburg, 20 June 2025. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Chinese car makers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric...
Asantehene calls on African leaders to foster self-reliance through cooperation and intra-trade
Joy FM
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June 29, 2025
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African leaders to intensify intracontinental trade and cooperation as a means of achieving greater self-reliance and sustainable development. Addressing the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah...
Asantehene Urges African Unity and Self-Sufficiency at KNUST Graduation
News Ghana
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June 29, 2025
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, issued a compelling call for strengthened continental collaboration during Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s 58th Special Congregation. Addressing dignitaries and graduates in Kumasi, the...
Temporary lane reduction on Madina-Accra road at Tetteh Quarshie Interchange for 4 months
Graphic
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June 19, 2025
Previous article: See the DVLA's new roadside fines and charges to enhance road safety (LIST) Back to: Prev Next article: King Mswati III of Eswatini to visit Ghana next week Next Featured Beatrice Laryea Jun - 19 - 2025 , 18:25 1 minute read The...
Chinese automakers race to Africa with focus on EVs, hybrids
Deal Street Asia
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Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa‘s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. Though home to over a...
Ashanti Region gears up for royal visit with region-wide clean-up
GhanaWeb
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June 19, 2025
Correspondence from Ashanti Region Ahead of an official visit from His Majesty the King of Eswatini, hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has announced a region-wide clean-up exercise...
She Did It! Ayra Starr Becomes the First Nigerian Woman to Win BET Best International Act
Bella Naija
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June 10, 2025
Ayra Starr just made BET Awards history! The Nigerian music queen picked up the Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards in LA, becoming the first Nigerian woman to ever win the award. Held at the Peacock Theatre and hosted by Kevin Hart, the...
Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase UK is back for 2025 edition
Three Men on a Boat
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June 29, 2025
Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels.comBrought back by huge popular demand, together with winning the best event of the year award in the UK last year at the Zim Achievers Awards, we have indeed brought back the Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase...
Commercial banks told to cut margins above repo rate
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) is calling on commercial banks to align their lending margins with those of other countries in the Common Monetary Area (CMA). According to BoN governor Johannes...