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Counterfeit alcohol in South Africa: The deadly consequences of the black-market
IOL
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South Africa is facing a serious rise in the illicit alcohol trade, now valued at over R25 billion, with significant consequences for public health, consumer safety, and the national economy. As the black-market industry grows, so do the...
Farmers lead Nakuru's growing food safety revolution
The Standard
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An officer from CropNut takes samples of vegetables as suppliers ( in red) assists in harvesting Kales at Joseph Mwangi's Kale farm in Bahati Nakuru county on June 4,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A gentle breeze rustles through rows of vibrant...
GLOBALink | Feel the African vibes in Changsha
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGSHA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) opened Thursday in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, drawing a record-breaking of over 30,000 participants from 53 African countries, 11...
Commercial exchanges fuel new momentum in China-Africa cooperation
China Daily
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People visit the booth of South Africa at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CHANGSHA/NAIROBI -- "Plane tickets to Africa are in high demand -- there...
China reaffirms support for Africa’s development
Daily News Tanzania
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June 14, 2025
CHANGSHA, CHINA: CHINA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania and the broader African continent as a reliable development partner and genuine friend in achieving shared prosperity. The pledge was made during the opening of the Fourth...
Surge in imports of agricultural products from Africa
China Daily
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An exhibitor arranges coffee products on show during a China-Africa trade expo in Changsha, Hunan province. ZHANG WEI/CHINA DAILY More African agricultural products such as Ethiopian coffee beans and Tanzanian cashew nuts have appeared on the...
Xinhua Headlines: From savanna to mega market, African goods gain popularity in China
China Internet Information Center
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CHANGSHA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- For Huang Zinan, an ideal day begins with a blooming Kenyan rose, the aroma of Ethiopian coffee brewing and Tanzanian fish gliding through her living room tank, a lifestyle she's striving to introduce to more Chinese...
Sidi Ould Tah: The Quiet Rise of Mauritania on the African Stage
The Reporter Ethiopia
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June 14, 2025
Elected with over 76 percent of the vote, Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah embodies the discreet but strategic resurgence of a long-understated country on the continental scene. His victory crowns several years of steady diplomatic positioning. The vote...
Feature: Commercial exchanges fuel new momentum in China-Africa cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGSHA/NAIROBI, June 14 (Xinhua) -- "Plane tickets to Africa are in high demand -- there are just so many opportunities," exclaimed Ma Bijun, deputy general manager of Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., who has been busy preparing to launch...
China-Africa partnership an unshakable bond
People's Daily Online
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BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- When geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism result in more uncertainties for the global community, the enduring partnership between China and African countries stands out as a fine example of trust and...
Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s agricultural revolution
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 14, 2025
A typical politician in our clime makes campaign promises only for the purpose of winning an election. And once elected and inaugurated into office, the promises are either totally forgotten, or only mentioned in passing. But Governor Ahmad Aliyu...
New Health Clinic Opens at Orange Farm Taxi Rank to Serve Drivers
South Africa Today
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June 14, 2025
A new health clinic has opened at one of Orange Farm’s busiest taxi ranks, bringing essential medical services directly to taxi drivers who often struggle to access healthcare due to their demanding schedules. The initiative, launched during Men’s...
How Trump's Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword
BBC
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June 14, 2025
ShareSave The focus of US military strategy in Africa is changing under Trump With US President Donald Trump on a cost-cutting warpath since starting his second term, aid to Africa has been slashed and now defence spending is in his sights - but...
Russia invests in African education and cultural events to shape long-term pro-Moscow influence
Euromaidan Press
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June 13, 2025
Ukrainian officials report that Russia is expanding its presence and influence across Africa through educational programs and youth initiatives designed to cultivate political leaders and “cultural elite” favorable to Moscow. Russia relies on...
South Africa’s First Black Billionaire
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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June 14, 2025
⛏️ The Gold Standard: South Africa’s Trailblazer Patrice Motsepe became South Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008, earning his fortune through mining—a sector once closed to Black entrepreneurs under apartheid. Today, his company, African...
China-Africa trade shifting toward more diversified, high value-added model
People's Daily Online
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CHANGSHA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- China-Africa trade is undergoing a profound transformation from a traditional resource-based model to one that is more diversified, high value-added and technology-intensive, according to a document released Friday at...
Climate Change: AGN Chair emphasises importance of Africa’s unity in global negotiations
Joy FM
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June 13, 2025
Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Dr. Richard Muyungi, has emphasised the importance and power of Africa’s unity in global negotiations. Speaking at the opening of the AGN Preparatory Plenary Meeting ahead of the...
US Disrupts African Food Tech
Living on Earth
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The Soybean Innovation Lab partners with researchers, farmers, and stakeholders across the private and public sectors to advance the production of soybeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Above, intergenerational farmers stand in a soybean field in...
Trump’s white South African resettlement plan and the global colour line
Sunday Independent
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June 14, 2025
Siyabonga Hadebe|Published 14 minutes ago 5min THE arrival of over 3 000 white South Africans in the United States under President Donald Trump’s fast-tracked refugee resettlement programme is a racial spectacle of historic proportions. Framed by...
Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight – a South African Memoir
News Blaze
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June 14, 2025
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight This is a vivid portrayal of a dysfunctional family’s struggle to survive the Rhodesian Bush War. Unfortunately for them, they’re living in turbulent times both inside and outside their home. As their country...