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GHALEB CACHALIA: Fears of ‘the other’ stoked for political gain
BusinessLIVE
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I write this column from Wales, where I am attending my 50th school reunion. The journey began in 1971, when my education in Swaziland was abruptly disrupted. The SA government threatened to withdraw my passport, effectively barring me from...
Armwrestling African Championship: Over 400 athletes, officials from 20 countries set to storm Abuja
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 7, 2025
The countdown is real — just 16 days to the biggest show of strength Africa has ever seen! From July 23–27, 2025, Abuja will become the battleground for elite warriors as the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and 7th Para-Armwrestling...
AFRAA describes member airlines’ tax concerns
Times Aerospace
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The continent has long been known for high ticket prices, with observers noting a significant part of the problem is the additional costs imposed by governments, which often regard air travellers as being, by definition, well-off and thus able to...
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
Too Much: who are all the celebs in the cast of Lena Dunham's Netflix show?
Evening Standard
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July 4, 2025
Think Girls (kind of), only set in London and not starring Dunham as the protagonist. That would be Jessica, a 30-something year old woman who lives in New York, who moves to London for a fresh start. She’s played by American actor Megan Stalter,...
Amid global trade uncertainty, the PM has shifted his language on the US alliance
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
The European Union's leadership has been meeting, at length, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels this week, talking about trade and issues like Ukraine, ahead of an EU-China summit later this month. At the same time, the EU's members...
iProov and SITA bolster executive teams
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
Alex Pearson has been named iProov’s Chief Revenue Officer and the newest member of its senior leadership team. The IT and software industry veteran will be responsible for global sales, account management, customer success functions, and driving...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
This film, about the Iowa City ‘beer mafia’ of the 1880s, is coming to a…
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Movie audiences next summer may view the historic drama of the bloody fight over alcohol sales in Iowa City. They may even watch “Death of a Brewer”...
Weed tourism lights up global travel
BizNews
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Marijuana-inspired travel is the next big thing in the global travel industry as the world begins to realise that ganja really is the new tourism gold. Knowing that cannabis and the tourism dollar are fast friends would most likely have Bob Marley...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
Public private partnerships can help close Africa’s infrastructure deficit
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant investments in connecting infrastructure. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP) There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant...
Celebrating Pastor Folu Adeboye At 77: A legacy of educational impact in Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will turn seventy-seven on July 13, 2025. Her life has consistently been devoted to the pursuit and promotion of education. She...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Okandlovu prepares for solo debut
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Okandlovu’s new creative direction marks a continuation of his evolution as an artist, including his role at Bantu Spaceship, of which he is co-founder and lead vocalist. 'Taking Over The City Live’ (TOTC Live!), scheduled for July 13 at Moongate...
Alex to Europe: Zee Nxumalo is taking Amapiano worldwide — and we’re here for it
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 1, 2025
Zee Nxumalo’s upcoming calendar is packed with major international appearances. Zandile “Zee” Nxumalo is proving that Amapiano knows no borders. Born in Swaziland, also known as Eswatini, and raised in the South African township of Alexandra, the...
Chinese EV-Makers Eyeing South Africa Amid Global Trade Rows
Asia Financial
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June 26, 2025
Chinese carmakers are focusing on a push into southern Africa and other new markets, because of restrictions imposed on the export of electric vehicles to the US and Europe. Africa, which is home to over a billion people, has long been a market...
Open call: Goethe-Institut Project Space 2026
Music in Africa
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July 1, 2025
Now in its latest round, the GPS grant supports art professionals and collectives engaging directly with communities outside the major urban centres, with a focus on artistic production, collaboration, and facilitation. Projects must actively...
An approach to developing digital identification in the context of DPI
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
By Juan Pablo García Cairello, Digital Identity Manager at AGESIC In 2023, G20 leaders defined Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as “a set of shared, secure, and interoperable digital systems, built on open technologies, to provide equitable...