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Dagga trafficking on the rise in the Lowveld
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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Over the past six months, the Lowveld has seen a staggering number of dagga trafficking cases reported by the SAPS and local security companies. Locals, immigrants, and even police officers have been implicated, including members of the SAPS...
FIFA 2026 World Cup: How African Nations Can Secure Their Spot – Full Group Stage Draw Inside
News24
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June 14, 2025
Just a year to go before the inauguration of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the qualification scenario is heating up everywhere. The final list of the 48 participating nations is yet to be ratified but several teams have already qualified in what will be...
SI ranks 56th globally in cervical cancer statistics
Solomon Star
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June 28, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 56th in the world for its cervical cancer crude incidence rate. That’s according to the latest 2025 World Population Review global report on cervical cancer statistics. Based on data from 2020, the country...
Yesteryear-June 28 and 29
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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June 28, 1950 A specially made stunt plane, piloted by Dick McPherson, landed at the Duncansville Airport after McPherson had participated in an air show at Rochester, N.Y. It had built-in whistles, horns and bells that he controlled by hand and...
Handheld Test Improves TB Detection in HIV Patients
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. A portable diagnostic device that uses...
U.S. aid cuts eliminate the prospect of defeating H.I.V. / AIDS soon
Erasing 76 Crimes
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June 26, 2025
New drug offers 6 months of protection against H.I.V., but few doses will reach African patients A vial of lenacapavir (Photo courtesy of Gilead Sciences) The new drug lenacapavir, which gives almost complete protection against the H.I.V. virus,...
Preservation of language and culture vital in traditional settings – King Mswati III
Ghana News Agency
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June 26, 2025
By Muyid Deen Suleman Kumasi, June 26, GNA – The preservation of languages and cultural heritage remains a critical priority in Africa’s traditional setup, as it embodies the identity and soul of the continent. King Mswati III, the Ngwenyama of...
India Seeks to Enhance Bilateral Ties with Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By Faridah N Kulumba Recently the government of India invited 47 journalists, media professionals and editors from 23 countries from East Africa, Southern Africa, West Asia and North Africa for a familiarization tour in India. The East and...
Chinese automakers expand in Africa with hybrids and EVs amid US, EU trade restrictions
ETAuto
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June 27, 2025
"As long as they remain affordable from an up-front cost perspective, they will be differentiated against legacy brands offering similar specifications," said Greg Cress of advisory firm Accenture.Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's...
Chinese EV-Makers Eyeing South Africa Amid Global Trade Rows
Asia Financial
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June 26, 2025
Chinese carmakers are focusing on a push into southern Africa and other new markets, because of restrictions imposed on the export of electric vehicles to the US and Europe. Africa, which is home to over a billion people, has long been a market...
Study highlights high antimicrobial resistance rates, limited data, in African countries
CIDRAP
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June 25, 2025
A study of antimicrobial susceptibility data from African countries shows high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in critical and high-priority bacteria, with substantial variations observed across countries. The study, published yesterday...
Mission impossible for broke SANDF
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 27, 2025
The SANDF is too underfunded to operate helicopters or protect borders, leaving citizens dangerously exposed. As a former military man, Bantu Holomisa must feel intensely frustrated in his current position as deputy minister of defence as he...
Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Thulisile Dladla officially opens rehabilitated classrooms at Mampempeni Primary School, project funded by African Union(AU).
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Thulisile Dladla,the Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) has officially opened rehabilitated classrooms at at Mampempeni Primary School(Gilgal Inkhundla) and Ekuphumuleni High School (Khuphuka Inkhundla), Government online...
President conveys his hopes for new military graduates
Taipei Times
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June 26, 2025
President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday attended the joint graduation ceremony for all eight academies of the armed forces at the Republic of China (ROC) Military Academy in Kaohsiung and presented the graduates with their commissions. Lai in his...
Chinese automakers race to Africa with focus on EVs, hybrids
Deal Street Asia
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Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa‘s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. Though home to over a...
Chinese car giants pivot focus to Africa
TechCentral
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June 26, 2025
Onlookers watch during the launch of Chery’s new Super Hybrid range of cars at Montecasino in Johannesburg, 20 June 2025. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Chinese car makers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric...
Facing global woes, Chinese automakers make push in Africa
Daily Sabah
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June 26, 2025
Facing export curbs in the U.S. and Europe, Chinese carmakers are turning to Africa's untapped potential, particularly focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles in their quest for new markets. Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and...
Curiosity Cube brings hands-on STEM learning to SA
ITWeb
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June 17, 2025
The Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab, is touring southern Africa, providing students with interactive STEM experiences and inspiring the next generation of scientists. The Curiosity Cube has embarked on an Africa tour, starting in SA, and is...
Amid global headwinds, Chinese automakers set sights on Africa
ETAuto
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June 26, 2025
Chinese automakers target Africa’s untapped market, focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles.Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to...
Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa
WHTC - Michigan
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June 26, 2025
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global...