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Nigerians in mass protests after electricity tariff hikes by their govt

Nigerian unions rally against drastic electricity tariff hikes Protesters picketed utility offices in major cities, demanding action against price hikes amid a national cost-of-living crisis Joe Ajaero, centre, Nigerian Labor…

Meghan Markle says it was “humbling” to discover she is part-Nigerian

As she met with women in Nigeria on Saturday, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, said it had been “humbling” to find out recently through a genealogy test that she…

Top 10 richest people in the world as of May 1, 2024

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Strong copper price reviving Peru’s mining mojo, minister says

Peru’s dented mining mojo, hit by years of political turmoil in the Andean country, is being buoyed by strong copper prices and a bullish outlook they will rise further, helping…

Lenders must stop using Africa’s resources for debt – African Bank

Opaque credit deals are undermining the continent’s economic growth, the president of African Development Bank has said Loans offered to African governments in exchange for oil and other minerals are…

SA lawyers for Kabwe victims of lead poisoning bemoan Anglo’s indifference

By Staff Reporter The law firms representing Kabwe victims of lead poisoning in South African courts against Anglo American have bemoaned the company’s shocking indifference to the tremendous and ongoing…

World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project

The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has…

Russia has seized initiative in Ukraine conflict – defense minister

Moscow’s forces have liberated several more settlements in Donbass, Sergey Shoigu has said Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu. © Sputnik/Sergey Guneev Russian troops are firmly in control of the battlefield situation and…

Livingstone, Czech national museums sign MoU to host joint conferences, exhibitions

By Staff Reporter Zambia and the Czech Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable museums to organise joint exhibitions, conferences and workshops. The MoU was signed…

Currency appreciation, reduced fuel prices push electricity cost 13.7% down in Kenya

Kenya Power has recently announced a significant reduction of 13.7 percent in electricity costs, effective from this month onwards, which comes as a welcome relief for consumers across the country. …