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Zambia to receive US$200 million grant from the World Bank for energy expansion
The World Bank approved a US$200 million grant for Zambia on 28th July, through its International Development Association (IDA). The funding will support the 13ᵗʰ phase of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation…
City pensioners demand debt relief …want pre-paid meters – New Era
Lahja Nashuuta
The City of Windhoek has come under fire for failing to implement a council resolution to extend debt relief to elderly residents.
Under Resolution 29/11/2023, passed on 30 November 2023, the City Council committed to…
1 in every 4 Bangladeshis lives in multidimensional poverty: Report
One in every four people in Bangladesh is living in multidimensional poverty, according to a report. The Mmatest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2019 report is the latest in this regard.The data reveals that 24.05% of the population —…
Africa’s Health Future Starts Here
Cape Town is preparing to host one of the most significant healthcare gatherings on the continent as the World Health Expo (WHX) Cape Town 2025 takes place from 2–4 September at the Cape Town International…
What Is Extreme Poverty That the Gov’t Aims to Reduce to 0-0.5% by 2026?
This ambitious target was agreed upon during a meeting between the Budget Committee of House of Representatives and the government on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta."The poverty rate is targeted at 6.5 to 7.5…
DREW CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF VISAS BETWEEN CARIBBEAN AND AFRICA – Times Caribbean Online
Major Trade, Infrastructure Agreements Signed at ACTIF2025 in Grenada
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 30, 2025 — St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has issued a bold call for the removal of visa…
Malaysia calls for urgent UN reform, says Johari Abdul
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for urgent reform of global institutions, particularly the United Nations, proposing three concrete measures, including the…
Abbas demands permanent UNSC seat for Africa
Nigeria rising stronger from insecurity, poverty, says Akpabio
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has demanded the creation of a permanent seat for Africa at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
This…
Ireland commits to sending €2m funding for food as Gaza faces famine
IRELAND has committed €2m in funding to support a programme delivering food to Gaza.
Humanitarian agencies have warned this week that the war-torn region faces famine as deaths due to malnutrition and starvation are…
Lafarge Africa Donates Modern Libraries In Cross River Host Communities – Independent Newspaper…
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Lafarge Africa, one of the leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has officially inaugurated two newly equipped libraries for secondary schools in its…