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South Africa Moves Forward with Major Nuclear Energy Expansion

Limassol: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa has taken another step toward developing nuclear energy, aiming to double its current capacity. According to MyBroadband, South Africa’s Minister of Environment Dion…

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Government Hails Walmart Investment

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Government has welcomed plans by Walmart to…

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Springboks Face Japan at Wembley

Tokyo: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa will play Japan at Wembley…

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Competition Commission Warns on Fibre Price Hikes

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Competition Commission’s Cost of Living Report…

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Fintech Startup Spear Spare Raises $5M to Accelerate Open Banking in MENA

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Spear Spare, a fintech company specializing in…

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Ghana Outlines National AI Roadmap, Emerging Technologies Bill in Development

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ghana has taken a major…

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SA to attend G7 Ministerial Meeting

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Minister in the Presidency…

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Equinix Taps Axiz to Boost Digital Infrastructure Access Across Africa

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Through the partnership, Axiz will…

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Nokia and INX-ZA Collaborate to Future-Proof South Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Nokia has been selected by…

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Botswana Calls for Risk Management to Secure Long-Term Water Availability

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has emphasised the need to adopt a risk management approach in water planning and management to ensure long-term water availability and for better economic growth.…

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China Joins Major Archaeological Dig in Ancient Egyptian Capital

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk A Chinese archaeological team is set to embark on a historic collaboration in Egypt, participating in a major excavation project at the site of the…

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Burkina Faso Launches Second Edition of Superbes Coders Programme

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Ministry of Digital Transition,…

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Morocco’s Potato Exports Make Strong Comeback After Five-Year Decline

Rabat: AfricUpdate - News Desk Morocco has dramatically revived its…

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El-Sisi Arrives at Grand Egyptian Museum for Historic Inauguration

Cairo: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has…

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Rwanda and ILO Partner to Advance Digital Skills and SME Growth

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and…

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South Africa Stands Firm on Ending Plastic Pollution Despite Global Treaty Setback

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in…

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Kenya Competition Authority Calls for Stronger Digital Economy Regulations in Africa

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Competition Authority of Kenya has underscored…

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Cape Town Launch New Nature Reserve

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The City of Cape Town has launched…

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Al Sisi-Saudi Crown Prince Hold Talks in NEOM on Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues

Amman: AfricUpdate - News Desk Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority Hisham…

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Egypt – Temple of Hathor, a Timeless Wonder

California: AfricUpdate - News Desk Step into one of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved temples, where towering columns crowned with Hathor’s face…

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Ethiopia Announce Readiness to Host UN Climate Conference in 2027

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie announced…

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Rain has Good News about GeForce Now in South Africa

Centurion: AfricUpdate - News Desk Rain says it hopes to open the…

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Affinity Africa Expands Digital Banking Suite in Ghana

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Affinity Africa, Ghana’s leading digital…

Nigeria’s Adamawa State Signs Landmark Satellite Broadcasting Deal with NIGCOMSAT

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk In…

China Launches On-Site First Aid Training Initiative in Sierra Leone

Beijing: AfricUpdate - News Desk The…

Cape Town Hosts G20 AI Task Force as South Africa Pushes for Global AI Governance

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk South…

Capitec, FNB Partner with Home Affairs on Smart IDs

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The Stilfontein Community Police Forum (CPF) Invites all Community Members to Attend an Elective General Meeting

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Stilfontein Community Police Forum (CPF) invites all community members to attend an Elective General…

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New G20 Report on Sustainable Industrial Policy Launch

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi will on Thursday preside over…

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Legend of Defense and Sanctity: The Centennial of the Suez Canal Memorial on Mount Mary

Ismailia: SiltaNews - Ashraf Gaber Standing proudly atop Mount Mary south of Ismailia, the War Memorial of the Defense of…

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Travel Trough Taste: South Africa’s Famous Foods

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa’s food culture is a vibrant reflection of its diverse heritage, and for tourists,…

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Ethiopia to Host 2027 UN Climate Summit

Addis Ababa: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ethiopia will host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027. The…

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SAPS Limpopo-North West Operation Arrests Suspects, Seizes High-Calibre Firearms in Major Breakthrough

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate A joint intelligence-driven operation by SAPS Limpopo and North West has resulted in the arrest of seven notorious…

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Infrastructure Drive Firmly on the Roll

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Efforts to step infrastructure development are accelerating in South Africa - to support economic growth…

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Public Procurement Payments Dashboard Goes Live

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Government has launched the Procurement Payments Dashboard to improve transparency and accountability in public procurement.…

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New Digital Licensing System Set to Transform Gauteng’s Public Transport Sector

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Gauteng’s public transport sector is set for a major overhaul with the introduction of a…

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Call to Put Shovel to the Ground

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a rallying call to the construction sector to “go and…

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Changes to National Executive Announced

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive, in accordance with section 91(3)(b)…

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South Africa’s Citrus Exports Rise by Record 22% in 2025

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Citrus exports from South Africa reached record levels in 2025, increasing by 22% compared with…

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South Africa Adopts Smart Technologies to Strengthen Disaster Resilience

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa's eThekwini Municipality is taking a new step towards technology-driven governance with a comprehensive…

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Minister Godongwana to Present MTBPS

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at…

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Deputy President to Address Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday virtually address the Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable…

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