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Across Africa, millions of people still cook with charcoal and firewood, which can be expensive, environmentally destructive, and bad for their health. While

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is pleased to launch the  second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of

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Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor and Chair of the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement, Johnson Sakaja, has directed the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures, and infrastructure damage across the city.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially launched its nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting young Kenyans to join the ranks and contribute to national development.

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[spotlight] The new government TB dashboard is a step forward for transparency and accountability in South Africa's response to the ancient, but still deadly, disease. It is critical that we use it wisely to boost our testing efforts, argues a group of South Africa's leading TB activists ahead of World TB Day on March 24th.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan companies have recently attracted growing interest from Tanzanian billionaires, with several high-profile acquisitions raising questions about why investors from the neighbouring country are increasingly targeting local firms.

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[Premium Times] The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent.

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[Premium Times] The midnight attack on Monday occurred around 12:30 am, according to residents. The attack was carried out concurrently with other assaults in Baga and Bururai where insurgents have repeatedly targeted and killed many people including civilians and security operatives.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on fuel distributors, stations and consumers to use petroleum products responsibly as disruptions linked to the crisis in the Middle East affect global oil supply.

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[Scrolla] Makatu Tshivhula, 27, left his candle factory job in 2021 and opened his own shop in Pimville, Soweto, with R2,000. The Light Candles business now employs four full-time workers and one part-time worker, with candles stocked in Gauteng Spar stores.

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[Scrolla] The household food basket used in the affordability index is calculated for a family of seven people each month. The February household food basket costs R5,422 to feed a seven-person household.

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If confirmed, Sassou N’Guesso’s victory would reinforce a broader pattern of long-serving African leaders maintaining their grip on power, alongside figures such as Paul Biya of Cameroon and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.

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[Namibian] The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) says it is struggling to recover about N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills that are more than 90 days overdue, warning that the rising debt is putting pressure on the utility's finances.

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[SNA] Khartoum, 15-3-2026 (SUNA) - The Government of Khartoum State marked the anniversary of the expulsion of rebel militias from Khartoum during a meeting held on Sunday, chaired by Wali Ahmed Othman Hamza. Government members prayed for the souls of the martyrs of the War of Dignity, invoked God's healing for the wounded, and wished a victorious return for prisoners, the missing, and those abducted. The meeting also paid tribute to the Armed Forces and their supporting units, which continue to fight on all

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[This Day] The federal government has said the United States and other global powers should play a supportive, rather than direct military intervention, in tackling insecurity in the country and the wider West African region.

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[This Day] Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal and state governments to urgently grant Wage Award and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to all workers to cushion the effect of the high cost of living.

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[Capital FM] Murang'a -- Leaders of the United Alternative Government have strongly condemned what they described as the invasion and unlawful possession of property belonging to former Cabinet minister Raphael Tuju, alleging the involvement of senior government officials.

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[Capital FM] Kakamega -- William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour across Western Kenya, starting with an inspection visit in Kakamega County.

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Speaking during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina said the nation required “bold decisions” at a critical moment, describing the new premier as a man of integrity who “cannot be bought with money.”

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