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Roberto Zolho, conservationist who helped restore Mozambique’s wildlife following its civil war, has died at 65.
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
For a man who spent his life studying the movements of wildlife, Roberto Zolho was most at peace when not moving at all—drifting in a kayak down the Guacheni channels, pausing to admire an egret, a kingfisher, or a sunlit curve in the reeds. In...
Mozambique urges for global financial reform
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced support for working with Russia and other partners to help establish a new global financial system that fosters economic growth in Africa. The call was made by Mozambique’s Minister of Planning and Development, Salim...
Mozambique Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Register An AAGR Of 4.8% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investments In Energy, Transport Infrastructure, And Telecommunication Projects
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Mozambique's construction industry set to grow 3% in 2025, fueled by key infrastructure projects like TotalEnergies LNG and Port of Maputo. Bank rate cuts, investment in energy, and roadmap for solar/wind projects...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
Saudi Arabia lifesaving date shipment to feed 100,000 conflict affected Mozambicans
World Food Programme
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MAPUTO - The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has delivered 23 metric tonnes of premium Saudi dates to support more than 100,000 vulnerable women,...
Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in...
List of African countries that are considered fragile states in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Removing donor assistance might make it more difficult for the poorest nations in the region to pay off their debt and worsen humanitarian problems, especially in areas that are unstable and afflicted by violence. Additionally, low-income agrarian...
Trade protections are helping sharks and rays… but we need more
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 7, 2025
The good news is, we know what next steps we need to take now,” said Luke Warwick, director of shark and ray conservation at Wildlife Conservation Society. “This study demonstrates that CITES shark and ray listings have created genuine momentum,...
Contested debate highlights depth of defence challenges in South Africa
Engineering News
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The debate in Parliament on the Department of Defence and Military Veterans' Budget Vote, on July 9, highlighted the significant challenges facing the defence sectors and the military in South Africa. Some political parties, including uMkhonto...
Trump to host leaders of 5 African nations rich in critical minerals
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is scheduled this week to meet the leaders of five African nations that will potentially offer American businesses opportunities in critical minerals and other natural resources. Mr Trump invited the leaders...
Ad Firms Expand Across Africa, Europe To Tap $10.2b Market
New Telegraph
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July 9, 2025
In a move that underscores the increasing importance of cross-border collaboration in the global advertising industry, X3M Ideas, one of Africa’s leading marketing communications agencies, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a...
Equatorial Coca-Cola expands West Africa presence with acquisition of Voltic and WARL in Ghana
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 9, 2025
GHANA – Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) has announced the acquisition of Voltic (GH) Limited and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL), boosting its presence in Ghana and reinforcing its expansion strategy across West Africa. The...
South Africa: Minister Dion George On 47Th World Heritage Committee Session
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Minister, Dr Dion George, has wished the South African delegation negotiating for the proposed extension of iSimangaliso Wetland Park into Maputo National Park in Mozambique well, as they participate at the 47th Session of...
Catholic Archbishops in Mozambique Urge Newly Ordained Priests to Stive for Holiness as “pilgrims of hope”
ACI Africa
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July 8, 2025
“Success in the mission does not depend on resources,” he said, and continued, “The Church must not become paralysed by the pursuit of means, while forgetting the heart of the mission: proclaiming the Word and loving service.” Archbishop Zuanna...
Mozambique weighs joining African countries eyeing Chinese debt relief
Business Insider Africa
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July 6, 2025
Cash-strapped Mozambique is considering approaching China, its largest bilateral creditor, to restructure $1.4 billion in debt, President Daniel Chapo has revealed. Chapo stated that the government remains under great fiscal strain following...
Indonesia, Japan Launch Trade Training for African Countries
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Global South countries through a training program titled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on Trade and Investment...
Trump Shifts Focus ‘From Aid to Trade’ at Africa Summit
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources. Most Read from Bloomberg...
A new data hub helps small-scale fishers adapt to climate change
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
Roughly 40% of the global fish catch comes from small-scale fisheries. It’s one of the food production systems most vulnerable to climate change, and governments are lacking data to help fishers adapt. To help address that gap, the global research...
Ukraine is working to expand cooperation with African countries in agriculture, education, digitalization, and IT
The Odessa Journal
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Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusylo held an online meeting with heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Mozambique, Botswana, and Mauritania. Representatives...
Russia eyes deeper trade ties with Africa Export center
California Telegraph
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Officials in Moscow have urged diversification beyond wheat and oil Africa is becoming an increasingly important market for Russian exporters, offering vast untapped potential for trade expansion and investment, vice president of the Russian...