Month: February 2019
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Health
High Intake Of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To A Higher Risk Of Early Death: Study
A new health study has found a link between high intake of ready to eat ultra-processed foods and a higher…
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World
Club Efficiency Rolls Out European Black Gotha 2019-2020 Edition
In a bid to promote the African Diaspora in France and Europe, the Club Efficiency has rolled out the new edition of…
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Nigeria Election 2019: Five Killed In Clashes Between APC & PDP Supporters In Southeast Nigeria
At a time when Nigeria is preparing for the 2019 general elections, around five people lost their lives in southeast…
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World
Eskom Load Shedding Moves To Stage 3 On Tuesday
The South African ailing power utility Eskom has announced stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 8 am on…
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Business
SA SME Fund Injects R110 Million In Hardware Tech Incubator Savant
SA SME Fund has reportedly invested R110 million in Cape Town based hardware tech incubator Savant. The announcement was made…
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Business
First Africa Leads Survey Results Revealed At Africa Forum 2019
The result of Africa Leads, the first barometer of the French Investors Council in Africa, was revealed at the recently…
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World
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Details Eskom Restructuring Plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday, announced the government’s plans to restructure the ailing power utility Eskom. During his…
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Business
ArcelorMittal Applies For Electricity Tariff Relief In South Africa
Africa’s largest steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has reportedly applied for a tariff relief for its operations in Gauteng,…
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World
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi Gets Full Support From Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
Felix Tshisekedi, the newly elected president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Wednesday, met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta…
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Business
Eskom Data Leak May Have Exposed Personal Details Of A Number Of Customers
South Africa’s largest electricity company, Eskom, is currently going through a bad financial phase. While the President Cyril Ramaphosa led…
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Business
First National Bank (FNB) Named As Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand For Second Consecutive Year
The latest Brand Finance Africa Annual Survey has ranked First National Bank (FNB) as Africa’s most valuable banking brand for…
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Business
MTN Nigeria Shares To Get Listed On NSE By First Half Of 2019
MTN Nigeria has announced it will get listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange by means of a listing by introduction…
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Health
Women Brain Age Much More Slowly Than Men, New Health Study Claims
A new health study claims women tend to outlive men and stay mentally sharp longer as their brain age much…
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World
ANC: Immediate Action Will Be Taken Against Those Found Guilty Of Corruption Charges By Zondo Commission
The African National Congress (ANC) has reportedly changed its tune on allegations that emerged against some of its members from…
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Business
SA President Cyril Ramaphosa Claims His Investment Drive Has Already Attracted $20 Billion
President Cyril Ramaphosa claims foreign investors have already invested billions of dollars into the South African economy just a few…
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World
President Muhammadu Buhari Assures Fight Against Corruption To Continue Despite Challenges
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, said his government will continue to fight against corruption in the country despite facing…
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Business
Kenyan Agri-Tech Startup FarmDrive Secures Latest Round Of Investment From 5 Investors
The Kenya-based agri-tech startup FarmDrive has received a new round of investment from five international firms including Engineers Without Borders…
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Business
Bosasa: Journalist Adriaan Basson Reveals He Was Threatened To Stop Reporting On Bosasa
Former Bosasa Executive Angelo Agrizzi made a lot of shocking revelations related to the company’s illegal operations and how it…
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World
ANC Lashes Out At Five Countries For Interfering In SA’s Internal Affairs
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has condemned the interference of the US, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Switzerland…
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Business
Sterling Bank Extends Loans To Non-Bank Customers Through Specta
The Nigeria-based Sterling Bank Plc has announced it is extending loans to non-bank customers and business owners through its online…
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World
Muhammadu Buhari Praises Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo For Campaigning Despite Helicopter Crash
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for continuing with campaign activities for the ruling All Progressives Congress…
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World
Nigeria Election: PDP Says No Efforts Enough To Break Nigerian Spirit This Time
The people of Nigeria will choose their next President in the upcoming election which is set to be held on…
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World
Ugandan Musician Turned MP Bobi Wine To Likely Challenge President Museveni In 2021 Elections
It seems Ugandan pop star turned MP Robert Kyagulanyi, also popularly known as Bobi Wine, is seriously considering running for…
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World
US Visa Sanctions: Ghana Government Refutes Allegations Of Non-Cooperation Over Deportation Of People
The United States’ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented US visa sanctions on certain categories of visa applicants after…
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Business
Eskom Secures R15 Billion Loan From A Consortium Of Local & International Banks
South Africa’s cash-strapped power utility Eskom has reportedly secured a loan of worth R15 billion from a consortium of local…
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