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Botswana’s 2024 hunting season generated $4 million from wildlife license sales, nearly doubling 2023’s $2.7 million. The revenue, primarily from elephant hunting licenses, supports community development and conservation efforts. However, the industry faces growing opposition from European nations, including the UK, Canada, and Belgium, advocating for bans on importing African wildlife trophies. Botswana’s government and […]
...WINDHOEK, Namibia, 8 May 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- TransUnion Namibia is committed to helping consumers better understand their financial options and the importance of maintaining a healthy credit score in today’s economy. “At TransUnion Namibia, we’re committed to helping consumers understand their financial standing and the importance of maintaining a healthy credit profile. With greater […]
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Zambia has taken a major step to safeguard its food security and regional agricultural trade following the commissioning of a refurbished and fully equipped Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) laboratory at Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP). The newly rehabilitated plant health lab on the border with Tanzania, will accelerate the screening of maize imports and […]
...Nearly 150,000km² of seafloor surveyed across the Mozambique Channel, Madagascar Ridge, Agulhas Plateau, and Cabo Verde 69 scientists from 31 countries and 29 institutions successfully conducted deep-sea dives, geological and biodiversity sampling, and oceanographic research in seven key regions around the African coastline 306 students, educators, and early-career professionals from across Africa and the world […]
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Muna Kalati, a leading organization dedicated to improving access to culturally relevant children’s literature in Africa, is proud to announce the launch of the Muna Kalati App—a digital platform designed to inspire a love for learning through African stories, characters, and educational experiences. With over 250 eBooks, audiobooks, and animations, the app offers a rich, […]
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Zambia is examining opportunities to enhance its role in regional air connectivity, potentially offering new routing options that could complement existing networks across southern Africa. The recent Land-Linked Zambia Summit brought together aviation stakeholders including the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA), the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, and Proflight Zambia to discuss the country’s aviation […]
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People across Africa are increasingly turning to AI tools to support how they study, teach, and learn. Today, Google is expanding access to one of its most helpful features: Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, are now available in over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning […]
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Bill Gates has expressed his horror at the Trump administration’s decision to slash global aid funding, including dismantling USAID, warning that these cuts could cost lives in the world’s most vulnerable regions, including Africa. He said he would lobby the White House and Congress to restore some of the canceled programs. Gates also announced that […]
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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, is at the heart of a growing digital cult. He has been glorified online through AI-generated images, deepfakes, and viral edits, which portray him as a pan-African hero and anti-imperialist icon. While his rhetoric resonates with frustrated youth across Africa, much of his popularity is driven by spectacle, […]
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Nigeria has officially cleared its outstanding debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), exiting the lender’s debtor list for the first time in several years. The IMF confirmed the move in a recent report, marking a key milestone in President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda. Nigeria’s debt to the IMF stood at $1.61 billion as […]
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the second phase of a reform agenda that seeks to spur growth and fix persistent inefficiencies in Africa’s largest economy. It targets dysfunctional municipalities, promotes digital innovation, and aims to improve housing access for low-income households. The plan, which Ramaphosa says addresses the binding constraints on the country’s […]
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A US judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to deport migrants to Libya, citing violations of a previous order he made safeguarding potential deportees’ due process. The decision follows reports that deportation flights could begin imminently, despite Libya’s ongoing instability and its prime minister’s public rejection of the plan. Immigration lawyers […]
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