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South Africa opens bidding for R390-billion grid overhaul
TechCentral
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July 30, 2025
South Africa is seeking proposals to shortlist bidders for a R390-billion grid expansion project to bolster the country’s energy security. The department of electricity & energy invited “experienced and committed” groups to participate in a...
World News | MoS Margherita Concludes Visit to Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita concluded his official visit to Eswatini and Lesotho from July 18-22, and to South Africa from July 23-25. During his visit to Eswatini, Margherita...
MoS Margherita concludes visit to Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 30, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita concluded his official visit to Eswatini and Lesotho from July 18-22, and to South Africa from July 23-25. During his visit to Eswatini, Margherita...
Difficult choice for India: penalty on exports to US or higher oil import bill
Financial Express
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on India with additional penalties for buying Russian oil. While the size of the penalty is yet not known, any bid to avert it could come at a huge fiscal cost for India. Any cut in...
UAE's non-oil foreign trade hits $462.8bn in first half, defying trends
The National News
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The UAE's non-oil foreign trade rose by 24 per cent annually in the first six months of 2025, bucking the global trend as the Emirates continues to diversify its economy and forge trade deals across continents. The value of aggregate non-oil...
No deal yet as South Africa faces 30% trade tariff
Zululand Observer
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July 30, 2025
With the Friday deadline fast approaching, South Africa is yet to secure a trade deal with the United States of America. This as the US government plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African exports as of 1 August. ALSO READ: Farmers on edge...
Piles of sh*t — solutions to Africa’s nappy pollution crisis
Daily Maverick
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July 30, 2025
Indigenous stockmen in rural Matatiele were in a bind. Their herds were taking a beating because of a grim form of plastic pollution: soiled disposable nappies littering the communal veld and streams where their animals grazed. [Read Piles of Sh*t...
MBAK Energy Solutions launches its first E-Taxi bikes in Nairobi
Africa Business Communities
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The long-awaited electric taxi bikes have finally reached MBAK's local partner, CZM (Carbon Zero mobility) for assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks a key milestone for MBAK's expansion into the African market. Potential customers have already...
Egypt, Ukraine Deepen Agricultural Cooperation to Boost Grain, Oil Exports
Sada Elbalad
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July 30, 2025
Wed 30 Jul 2025 | 05:52 PM On July 30, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mykola Nahornyi, held a meeting with the senior management of Egypt’s National Agency for Strategic Procurement and Sustainable Development – Mostakbal...
Puma eyes energy sourcing diversity
The Times Group Malawi
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July 30, 2025
New Puma Energy Malawi Managing Director Steveria Kadangwe has unveiled her vision for the company, with a strong focus on expanding into alternative and renewable energy solutions. Kadangwe said Puma Energy Malawi aims to continue investing in...
Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Trap: The Data Center Dilemma
New America - The Thread
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July 30, 2025
Some African governments are proactively building national data centers to reduce their reliance on global tech giants and gain control over sensitive national data. This pushback against digital colonialism—where external firms harvest and...
SUN Mobility secures $60 million to expand battery swapping network into Africa
The Hindu Business Line
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July 30, 2025
Chetan Maini, Co-founder and Chairman, Sun Mobility Climate-focused investment platform Helios Climate and InfraCo Asia have invested $60 million in India’s battery swapping operator, SUN Mobility. The investment will be used to drive SUN...
Africa's richest man suggests petroleum terminal in Bahamas
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGES, Grenada – Africa’s richest man, the owner of the largest oil refinery on the continent, Aliko Dangote, said it is worth exploring the development of a petroleum terminal in the Caribbean, and mentioned The Bahamas as a suitable...
Africa: The Club of Five and the Sociopath
International Viewpoint
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On 9 July 2025, President Trump received five African leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a working lunch. Countries, according to Trump, "all very vibrant places with very valuable land, great minerals, and...
Booming new energy vehicle sector reflects vitality of China's economy
People's Daily Online
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Robotic arms weld car frames in a smart workshop of Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer Leapmotor in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang province, July 16, 2025. (Photo/Jin Sicheng) China's auto production and sales logged double-digit...
MTN leads Africa’s tech evolution despite economic pressures – MTN CEO
Business Day
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July 30, 2025
Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria’s chief executive officer, has said the telecoms giant remains committed to staying at the forefront of technological innovation across the continent despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising operational costs. He stated...
Why oil-rich Venezuela still struggles to pay its bills
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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The positivity seen in state-owned oil and gas company publicity photographs has not translated into improvements in the sector Photo: PDVSA It’s hard to point the finger anywhere other than at governments since Hugo Chávez gained power in 1998....
Onshore wind beats solar PV as the lowest-cost renewable energy source in 2024
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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RWE has commissioned one of its largest onshore wind farms in Italy after a year of construction. The 53.1 MW Mondonuovo wind farm consists of nine turbines, each with a capacity of 5.9 MW. Photo: RWE The levelised cost of electricity (LCOE)...
Space42, Microsoft, Esri sign MoU to enhance mapping capabilities across Africa
Eye of Riyadh
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Space42, a UAE-based global AI-powered SpaceTech company, part of technology group G42, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft and Esri to deliver high-resolution, scalable base maps across all 54 African...
World’s largest carbon sink at risk: 52 new oil blocks auctioned in DR Congo, threatening 124 million hectares
Down to Earth
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The Congo Basin spans six countries — Cameroon, Central African Republic, DRC, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon — and plays a critical role in maintaining global climate stability. Its rainforests provide food, water and...