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South Africa: Mahindra opens new vehicle assembly facility in Durban
Zawya
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Mahindra South Africa has officially opened its new, purpose-built vehicle assembly facility at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, signalling a major expansion in its local operations as the brand enters its third decade in...
Driving on sunshine – how EVs and solar could power South Africa forward
TechCentral
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August 13, 2025
South Africa’s energy and mobility sectors are colliding in transformative ways. Electric vehicles have become more accessible, and CleanTechnica reports that local EV sales have grown by 35% between 2023 to 2024. Yet, this exciting growth is...
Tourism Minister Lauds Launch Of Tikera Africa’s The Village In Abuja
TVC News Nigeria
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August 13, 2025
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has lauded the official launch of Tikera Africa’s “The Village” in Abuja, describing it as a landmark step in advancing Nigeria’s creative economy,...
GHIB Chief Pushes Finance Overhaul to Boost Africa’s Value-Added Trade
News Ghana
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August 13, 2025
Ghana International Bank (GHIB) CEO Dean Adansi has unveiled a blueprint to transform Africa’s commodity trade, targeting billions lost to raw material exports. Speaking at GHIB’s London conference, Adansi revealed Africa’s global trade share...
Huge cash lure for a date with Joburg stallions
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 13, 2025
Gustav Klimt and Morpheus are waiting beneath Paardekop. Joburg gets a bad rap. Some criticism is justified: the way the city is run is shameful. But some badmouthing isn’t: the people are generally a lot more friendly and accommodating than...
South Africa Responds to Trump’s 30% Tariff With Economic Defense Plan
eNCA
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South Africa has rolled out a comprehensive economic defence strategy in response to the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States under the Trump administration. The government’s plan includes measures such as an export support desk and a...
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs to address stakeholders at Africa’s Top Sustainability Summit
Engineering News
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South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Bernice Swarts, will open this year’s fifth annual Sustainability Summit Africa, which takes place in Johannesburg on 16 September 2025. Hosted in partnership with...
National Dialogue: Some Joburg residents have no clue what it's about
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - The first leg of South Africa’s nearly R1 billion National Dialogue begins this weekend, but some Johannesburg residents said they have no clue what it’s all about! This weekend, the precursor to the dialogue dubbed the “National...
Tubman Museum director booted from Stockbridge amphitheater management job
The Macon Melody - Georgia
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August 13, 2025
Harold Young, executive director of the Tubman African American Museum. (Jason Vorhees | The Macon Melody) Harold Young, executive director of The Tubman African American History Museum in downtown Macon, was recently ousted by the Stockbridge...
Tata returns to South Africa as part of Motus group
Engineering News
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is returning to South Africa after its 2019 exit, and is doing so in partnership with JSE-listed automotive group Motus as its exclusive distributor. Motus also distributes the...
GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025
News Ghana
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August 13, 2025
Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage...
Youth Day: Oche calls on African youths to harness potential for growth
Daily Post
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August 13, 2025
James Ogaba Oche, the Honourable Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission in Benue State, has said Nigerian and African youths should be inspired to explore their innate potential for the betterment of the continent. Oche also...
‘I did my job’ – Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah bids London City Lionesses farewell after Forest move
MyJoyOnline
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August 13, 2025
Ghana international Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has penned an emotional farewell to London City Lionesses following her departure from the club. Chantelle, who was part of the Black Queens bronze medal-winning squad at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of...
ActionSA Slams Govt Over ‘Jobs Bloodbath’ as Chinese E-Commerce Giants Shein, Temu Swallow Local Retail
South Africa Today
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August 13, 2025
Political party ActionSA has called on the government to take responsibility for what it describes as a “jobs bloodbath” in South Africa’s retail sector, blaming the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu for undermining local...
South Africa Seeks to Strengthen Trade Partnerships Amid US Tariff Pressure
South Africa Today
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August 13, 2025
The South African government is intensifying efforts to consolidate trade partnerships with other nations to mitigate the economic impact of the 30% tariff imposed by the United States, according to Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition...
Research–industry linkage tipped to enhance cross-border innovations for intra-Africa trade
MyJoyOnline
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August 13, 2025
Chief Executive Officer of the research and innovation firm Heritors Labs Limited, Derrydean Dadzie, has urged African governments to empower state research and innovation promotion institutions to develop intellectual properties that can be...
South Africa: Home Affairs expands Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to boost tourism jobs
Zawya
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The Department of Home Affairs has expanded its Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) by adding 45 new vetted operators, increasing the total number participating to 110. Launched six months ago, the programme aims to simplify visa applications and...
South African retail sales rise, but caution dampens expectations
IOL
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Retail trade sales saw growth of 1.6% year-on-year in June, a figure that is far outpacing economic growth of 0.1% as of the first quarter yet is below expectations. The disappointing number has been attributed to the fact that, while South...
Lessons from China: Common Prosperity and the Belt and Road Vision: A Path for Gambia and Africa’s Future
The Voice Gambia
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August 13, 2025
By: Tombong Saidy Senior Administrative Secretary, UDP One of the most powerful concepts I encountered during my visit to China was that of “Common Prosperity”—an idea that has evolved from a domestic development strategy into a global aspiration....
Political parties in Africa urged to deliver prosperity
Ghana Business News
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August 13, 2025
Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – Ghana Vice President Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on African political parties to focus on delivering prosperity rather than merely seeking political power. Addressing the inaugural...