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In a bid to transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Botswana, the Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology has partnered with the Paris School of Jewelry. The partnership, hailed as a bold step toward unlocking the country's potential in the diamond value chain, was
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Pakistan's economy is showing signs of stability, said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, citing the removal of structural barriers and improvement in economic indicators. The government's steps have begun yielding results, with positive indicators such as the repatriation of $2.3 billion in profit by multinational companies
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The 2nd edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave, inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, has played a crucial role in strengthening regional maritime connectivity and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. The event brought together policymakers, maritime experts, and stakeholders from all
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the country's police minister, Senzo Mchunu, and formed a commission to investigate allegations that Mchunu had protected allies within the country's criminal underworld. This move comes as the country faces weeks of growing political turmoil, threatening to cause the implosion of
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Tanzania has made significant strides in the health sector, thanks to the strong collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the President's Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), as well as substantial government investment and the support of development partners. The Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, and
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The Federal Government's Corporate Governance Scorecard is a significant step towards improving the performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the World Bank, the initiative aims to embed accountability, transparency, and financial discipline in public-sector enterprises. However, this development raises
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Nigeria's oil production has been significantly impacted by the OPL 245 scandal, which began when former President Olusegun Obasanjo revoked the oil block in 2006. Mohammed Adoke, Nigeria's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, wrote in his book that Obasanjo's
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Nigeria's public figures have long suffered the brunt of repression by state actors, as revealed by recent stories of former Vice President Kassim Shettima, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The trio spoke at a book launch in Abuja, recounting how they
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The government of South Africa has issued a budget vote for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development for the 2025/2026 financial year, allocating R9.820 billion, with R6.168 billion dedicated to land reform and restitution programs. This budget reflects a constitutional obligation to secure land access,
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Russian Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin met with Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev to discuss priority transport projects, with a focus on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The two officials emphasized the region's crucial role in the transport industry and highlighted ambitious plans for infrastructure development, including road repairs
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Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Tien Dung and the delegation of the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan led by Minister Jam Kamal Khan have worked together to strengthen financial and trade cooperation between the two countries. The delegation visited the National Money Printing Factory and witnessed
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The opposition coalition on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform continues to make headlines in Nigeria with its unveiling at the Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja. Former Senate President David Mark and former Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola were appointed interim National Chairman and interim National Secretary, respectively.
