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Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa bets on Africa’s future with 100MW solar-powered industrial park in Zimbabwe

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Africa’s digital and industrial infrastructure push is drawing fresh momentum from Zimbabwe, where Econet InfraCo says it is planning a large-scale, airport-adjacent industrial development backed by renewable energy and data capacity. Econet InfraCo is initiating a substantial industrial development project adjacent to the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. The proposed location aims to…

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Why Africa’s unity is key to escaping dollar control after US-Venezuela saga – Nigeria, South Africa could be next

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The shockwaves from the recent US military operation in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown to the United States, have reverberated around the world. African heavyweights are facing renewed calls for economic and monetary unity amid escalating US interventionism abroad. The US operation in Venezuela and warnings directed at Mexico and Cuba…

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Top 10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2026

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Crime levels can vary a lot from city to city, and Numbeo’s Crime Index gives a snapshot of how safe or risky life feels in different places. Six of the ten African cities with the highest crime scores are in South Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities with the highest crime…

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South Africa’s petrol prices fall to lowest in four years amid strong rand

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South Africa’s gasoline prices are set to fall to their lowest level in nearly four years, as a combination of falling global crude prices and a stronger rand eases the cost of fuel. Gasoline prices in South Africa are decreasing to their lowest level in nearly four years. The price decline is attributed to falling…

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6 African countries where travelers must pay over $400 for US visas

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Travelers from six African countries are now facing higher costs and stricter scrutiny as the $250 Visa Integrity Fee, legislated in July 2025 and formally enforced from October 1, 2025, is fully applied alongside new digital and biometric requirements. Travelers from six African nations face increased visa application costs and stringent vetting procedures as of…

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Benin-Niger relations deteriorate as both countries expel diplomatic staff

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Benin and Niger have expelled each other’s diplomats, deepening a standoff between the two West African neighbours and highlighting growing diplomatic strain in the region. Benin and Niger have both expelled each other’s diplomats, marking a significant diplomatic standoff. The tensions escalated following Benin declaring two Nigerien officials persona non grata, prompting a reciprocal measure…

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