European Union (EU)-United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria

[[{"value":"The European Union introduced two new projects in Nigeria: Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria's Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. Both will be executed by the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) as part of a 9 million euro contract over three years, aimed at promoting small hydropower development and circular economy approaches. Adenayo Adelabo, Nigerian Minister of Power, officially launched the […]

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APO International

The Mission Visits the Ongoing Voice of Nigeria Kiswahili Class

On 26 March 2024, Tanzania High Commission visited the ongoing Voice of Nigeria (VON) Kiswahili class. The training is organized by the High Commission in collaboration with VON, BAKITA and Tanzanian Diaspora. It is aimed at equipping participants with basic Kiswahili knowledge, in line with the existing MOU between Voice of Nigeria and Tanzania Broadcasting Cooperation.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania […]

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APO International

Morocco: Statement on the mutual recognition of driving licenses for conversion purposes

[[{"value":"An agreement on the mutual recognition of driving licenses for conversion purposes was signed, between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Italy, on wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the headquarters of the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Rome. This agreement aims to remove the obstacles encountered by Moroccans residing in Italy when converting their new-generation driving licenses with Italian registration authorities. The signing of this agreement […]

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World

Chinese rail giant pulls out of $600Mn tender after EU probe

Chinese rail giant CRRC has withdrawn its 660 million dollar bid to supply electric trains to Bulgaria after an EU probe. Officials in Brussels were investigating if the company had used state subsidies to artificially lower its tender offer. Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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Business / Economics

IJG Ghost Biz – 28 March 2024

Gary and The Ghost talk about Spar, Barloworld, Nampak, ADvTECH, and MTN. https://iono.fm/e/1420238

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South Africa

Freedom Front Plus in SA Condemns Expropriation Without Compensation

The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa has vehemently opposed expropriation without compensation, stating that it would further deteriorate the country after 30 years under ANC rule. The party has once again rejected the Expropriation Bill in the National Assembly, even after it was referred back with amendments by the National Council of Provinces. While the bill aims to expropriate land and property in the public interest, the FF Plus […]

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Business / Economics

Weekly Economics Wrap: March 21-28, 2024

As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, this week's wrap-up brings forth significant developments from Namibia, South Africa, across Africa, and internationally. From record-breaking achievements in the mining sector to ambitious economic reforms and market movements, here's a glimpse of the key highlights: Namibia: Andrada Mining's Milestone Performance: Andrada Mining proudly announced record-breaking production figures for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24), accompanied by a robust cash balance of […]

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Sport

Sinner powers past Machac into Miami semis

World number three Jannik Sinner moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2. Italian Sinner, who won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open this year, will play in his fourth semi of the season after dealing with lively Machac in 91 minutes. Sinner broke the opening game serve from the Czech but Machac responded immediately […]

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Sport

Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event

Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship. The 25-year-old American, the daughter of 1998 Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda, will be among the favorites in the new tour event at Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona. Korda, the reigning Olympic champion, reclaimed […]

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