South Africa: Businessperson of the Year Runners-Up - Neil Schreuder, Andy Du Plessis and Stephen Van Coller
[Daily Maverick] Consumers benefit from business leaders' innovation and forward thinking.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Malawi: Govt Refuses to Close Schools Amid Covid-19 Cases Spike
[Nyasa Times] Government has refused to bow down to pressure to close all schools as the country continues to face unprecedented rising cases of coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19).
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
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Source: allAfrica.com
African football: Cameroon beat Nigeria in friendly warm-up match | Africanews
Cameroon beat Nigeria 1-0 in an international friendly match on Friday thanks to Fulham's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Uganda: Govt to Reopen Schools Based On Inspection Team Report
[Monitor] The Ministry of Education has revealed that the decision to reopen schools for other classes will be determined by the findings of the inspection team that is currently in the field conducting inspections.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Liberia: President Weah Issues Executive Order to 'Safeguard Liberia's State Resources Amid Economic Challenges'
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President George Weah has issued an executive order aimed at safeguarding state resources during the transition period amidst Liberia's economic challenges.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Rep. Harold M. Love, Jr., President-Elect of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Tells How His Rise Could Affect the Nation
By Michael A. Grant, J.D. | Trice Edney Wire (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Tennessee Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., the next president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), served as host to the NBCSL’s recent conference held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Nigeria: Gloomy Christmas - Death Toll in Plateau Attacks Now 113
[Daily Trust] Following attacks by assailants on some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State between Saturday night and Monday morning, the death toll from the incident has risen to 113.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Mudavadi Says Implementation of Kenya Kwanza Agenda Will Reduce Cost of Living
[Capital FM] Vihiga -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the political class to shun politicking and concentrate on service delivery to raise their living standards and reduce the cost of living.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Angola: Judge Highlights Resocialization in the Bié Penitentiary Service
[ANGOP] Cuito -- The presiding judge of the District Court of Cuito, province of Bié, Ganga Pilartes da Silva, highlighted the role that the State plays in the resocialization of the Penitentiary Service of Cuito, which is contributing to the well-being of inmates.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: 20 Governors Meet With Tinubu in Lagos
[Vanguard] Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led other 19 governors to a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: Govt Begins Payment of N20,000 to Vulnerable Groups in Cross River
[Vanguard] The Federal Government on Monday commenced payment of N20,000 to vulnerable groups in Cross River as part of efforts to reduce poverty in the country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Mourns the Passing of Senator Methu's Father
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has mourned the passing on Nyandarua Senator Father, Michael Maigo Waweru.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa Cup of Nations to take place as planned in Cameroon | Africanews
CAF Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba dismissed rumours that said Cameroon could once more be stripped of hosting the continent's biggest sporting competition.
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Cameroon state audit questions ministries' use of Covid-19 funds, says report | News24
Cameroon government auditors have alleged ministries and state bodies misappropriated and mismanaged funds from a $338 million national coronavirus response plan, according to a purported leaked summary of their report shared widely
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Source: https://www.news24.com
Your money is safe in banks, CBN assures depositors
The CBN advised bank customers to proceed with their banking transactions as usual, as there was no cause for concern. The post Your money is safe in banks, CBN assures depositors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kenya: Government to Invest Sh192 Million in 42 Athletics Camps - CS Ababu
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has revealed that the government has rolled out a financial package of Sh192mn to finance the setting up of 42 athletics camps across the country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
State unveils Sh1.8bn jobs drive in Western
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Source: Business Daily
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Visits Tana River Flood Victims With Relief Food Supplies
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The New Life ministries pastor Ezekiel Odero has visited Tana River Flood victims where he got to offer relief food and supplies to the residents.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Ghana: 'Govt, Private Sector Must Collaborate to Create Sustainable Jobs'
[Ghanaian Times] The business community in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis have underscored the need for the government and the private sector to collaborate to provide sustainable jobs for the citizenry.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Tanzania: Minister Woos Investors to Exploit Opportunities
[Daily News] Bukoba -- KAGERA: WORKS Minister Innocent Bashungwa has welcomed investors both local and foreign assuring them that they will be supported in keeping tab on the numerous opportunities available
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Source: allAfrica.com
Murder triggers unease in Hopewell, residents call for new police station
WESTERN BUREAU: The murder of the bursar at the Hopewell High School in Hanover on Wednesday has stirred emotions in Hopewell and its adjoining communities, with residents expressing anger, disgust, and despondency. Thirty-five-year-old Jermaine...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Malawi Government, NGOs urged to address inequality to achieve peace between refugees and host communities - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
Traditional leaders surrounding Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa have highlighted deepening social and economic inequalities between refugees and host communities as some of the factors fuelling tension and hatred between refugees and their hosts. Group Village Head (GVH) Chimtengo of Traditional
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Source: Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
Nigeria: We'll Overcome Challenges, Build a Strong, Prosperous Nigeria - Ganduje
[Daily Trust] The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the country under the leadership of his party will overcome the challenges bedeviling it and Nigerians will collectively build a strong and prosperous country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Reparations gained historic momentum in 2023 because of California’s efforts
After a blockbuster 1,000 page report, California's reparations advocates will have to convert recommendations from its statewide task force into policies — and convincing voters to pay for it.
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Source: https://www.nbcnews.com
Vacation hot spot Andalusia makes masks required beachwear
Amid increasing restrictions around the world as the number of coronavirus cases spikes, the vacation hot spot of Andalusia on the southern coast of Spain ...
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Source: South Florida Times
Tunisia: Saudi Arabia Keen to Identify Investment Opportunities in Mineral Resources in Tunisia (Alkhorayef)
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- There is keenness to explore new investment opportunities in Tunisia as it boasts mineral resources such as copper and lead as well as considerable phosphate reserves, said Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Govt Seeks Additional Shs600b to Fight Covid
[Monitor] Government through the Ministry of Finance is seeking emergency funding of Shs600 billion to mitigate the devastating effects of the second wave of Covid-19.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Rwanda: Year in Review - Five Key Changes in the Education Sector in 2023
[New Times] As the year draws to a close, The New Times looks at the significant changes witnessed within the education sector over the past twelve months.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Malawi: Nyale Institute Calls Attention to Reproductive Justice for Child Survivors of Sexual Violence
[Nyasa Times] Nyale Institute, a non-governmental organisation whose mission is to advance sexual and reproductive justice for all, believes that every person has the right to enjoy a happy sexual life, whether they have sex or not and whether they have sex to reproduce or just for pleasure.
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Source: allAfrica.com

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