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Lloyds Metals cleared to restart Papua New Guinea copper mine after 40 years

Lloyds Metals wins approval to prepare for the restart of Papua New Guinea’s Panguna copper mine, closed for nearly 40 years.

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Nigeria’s SMEs get digital push as eTranzact partners with SMEDAN

eTranzact and SMEDAN are expanding digital payment access for Nigeria’s 40 million SMEs as fintech tools support financial inclusion and growth.

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Inside The Palms Zanzibar, Africa’s private island escape

Discover The Palms Zanzibar, a seven-villa luxury retreat where private pools, Swahili design and Indian Ocean views define the stay.

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Malawi’s Machinga rare earths project draws Australian miner AuKing

AuKing Mining is acquiring Malawi’s Machinga rare earths project, expanding its critical minerals portfolio as global demand for rare earths grows.

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South Africa reshapes its payment system as Reserve Bank takes control

South Africa’s Reserve Bank takes control of key payment system functions as PASA’s role changes in a major overhaul of the country’s payments system.

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UberX to end in South Africa as Uber changes ride options

UberX will end in South Africa on Sept. 1 as Uber replaces it with Go, Comfort, Black and Reserve ride options for customers.

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Zanzibar targets new funding for port, energy and housing projects

Zanzibar seeks new financing for the Mangapwani port, renewable energy expansion and 10,000 homes as it looks to attract fresh investment.

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Namibia opens silver investment to local investor through Stock Exchange

Namibia opens silver investment to local investors through the NSX, giving investors access to global silver prices without owning physical metal.

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Tanzania targets tea and key crops to boost farming in Southern Highlands

Tanzania targets tea farming and key crops in the Southern Highlands as new infrastructure funding aims to improve roads and market access.

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Butiama Mafia Island: Tanzania’s quiet escape for beach and nature lovers

Explore Butiama Mafia Island in Tanzania, from whale shark snorkeling and diving to beaches, sandbanks, wildlife and island tours.

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South Africa unveils new R2 coin honoring 1956 women’s march

South Africa’s Reserve Bank has issued a new R2 commemorative coin marking 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March.

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Tanzania Agriculture gets $585.45 million in TADB loans

Tanzania’s agriculture sector gets $585.45 million in TADB loans to fund 862 projects and support farmers, agribusiness and food production.

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