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300 MW solar plant sealed in Khandwa by district administration
Indore: Khandwa district administration has sealed the 300-megawatt Masaya Solar Plant following an investigation that revealed its unauthorised establishment on tribal land and numerous other irregularities. The operation was carried out late...

ECOWAS, AU don’t have solutions to Africa’s problems – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) don’t have solutions to the problems facing the African continent. In a...

Tax big businesses that don't invest in new technology, science body argues
Billions of dollars in incentives to get Australian businesses to invest in innovation have not shifted a low level of research and development (R&D). Having tried a carrot, one of the nation's top scientific bodies wants to try the stick:...

Mahama hosts Open Society Foundations chair Alex Soros
President Mahama with Alex Soros. President John Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted United States billionaire Alex Soros for talks at the Presidency in Accra. Mr Soros, an investor and philanthropist and the son of billionaire Mr George Soros, also...

Veiga and Duran out, Retegui and Lacazette in: Saudi Pro League transfers so far
The Saudi Pro League’s summer transfer window is open. Just weeks into the window, clubs have spent over $200 million, with a significant portion going toward Al Qadsiyah’s headline signing, Italy striker Mateo Retegui. Whether Saudi Arabia will...

Jay Slater and the truth about the stolen 'Rolex' watch as inquest nears end
The suggestion that Jay Slater had "nicked" an expensive watch and was on his way to sell it before he disappeared fuelled many of the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. The 19-year-old had sent two Snapchat messages, from the backseat of...

Ibrahim Traoré and African renaissance
The concept of African Renaissance, popularized by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, envisions a continent that has overcome the legacies of colonialism, achieving political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural renewal. This...

JAPTU Ghana pays courtesy call on IGP Yohuno, POMAB members
The Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU) Ghana, the umbrella body for all port-based transport unions, has paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, and members of the Police...

Nigeria’s C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Created This Spot, and Two More, for Locarno Pro’s Open Doors (Exclusive)
Get ready for a fiery edition of Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk! The 23rd edition, the first of a...

All the countries that recognise Palestine as a state
25 July 2025, 10:17 Britain is facing calls to acknowledge Palestine as a state. Picture: Getty France has become the first G7 nation to acknowledge Palestine as a state, and Britain has been urged to follow. Listen to this article Sir Keir...

Montage Gold: Koné races towards production
TSX-listed Montage Gold is setting a cracking pace on its US$835 million Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire with construction well underway, all major long-lead items secured and over 35% of capital spend already committed. According to Montage’s...

Inadequate infrastructure hindering AfCFTA’s full potential – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama is advocating massive investment in strategic infrastructure across the African continent, particularly transport networks and digital connectivity, to fully unlock the potential of the African Continental Free Trade...

Levy told key condition to sign £47m Frank target as Tottenham open talks
Tottenham have been told one key condition to sign a player who's been identified by manager Thomas Frank as a summer target, according to a new report. Related He's expressed his desire to seal a Spurs switch. Spurs are fresh off the back of...

5 Boeing 777s Transferred To Iran Despite Ongoing Sanctions
Iran has once again bypassed international sanctions to acquire Western-built aircraft. As reported by Air Data News, five Boeing 777-200ERs have recently been transferred to the country under opaque circumstances. The current restrictions...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
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3 jailed for allegedly treating Champagne harvest workers "like slaves"
A French court on Monday jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions. The Champagne region is under tough scrutiny, with another inquiry looking into the...

Edutainment mix: Music, feminism and demystifying the custom of gatekeeping in arts
Patience “Patie” Tauro We live in a world where women want to feel empowered and hence there is the deep need for society to embrace the fact that female are strong and also highly independent individuals and should be treated as such. Many of us...

Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Richard Cox chief regional officer for Southern Africa
Multinational mining and metals group Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Richard Cox chief regional officer (CRO) for its Southern African operations, effective July 1. He has been acting CRO for the region since May and was an executive VP of...
Realme 15: 6.8-inch OLED smartphone with Dimensity 7300+, up to 12GB RAM, dual 50MP primary camera, 50MP selfie camera, and a huge 7000 mAh battery
Looking for a smartphone that goes on and on and on? Then you should seriously consider the soon-to-be-released Realme 15, which will carry a price tag of 300 USD. But before we get on with today’s star of the show, let’s rewind the clock a little...

WAFCON 2024: Morocco vs Nigeria: Dreaming of One, Chasing 10
The TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 has reached the business end with hosts Morocco booking their spot in a second consecutive final where they will face nine-time record African champions Nigeria on Saturday, July 26 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat....