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Construction And Infrastructure Excellence Recognised At This Year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa
Africa.com
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July 17, 2025
The events welcomed over 8,858 industry professionals and government stakeholders over three high-impact days Top speakers from Dreyer Project Dynamics, Infrastructure South Africa and The South African Institute of Building Design shared...
Congo set to honour its music legends with maiden World Music and Tourism Festival
Graphic
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July 8, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to pay a historic tribute to the voices, rhythms and legacies that have defined its cultural identity. From 16 to 18 July 2025, the country will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival...
US Eyes Rubaya Mine in Congo for Coltan Reserves
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 11, 2025
In a recent move, the Democratic Republic of Congo is discussing the rights for the Rubaya Coltan mine along with a consortium that is led by Gentry Beach, who happens to be a Trump associate. With this it can be very well ascertained that the US...
How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?
New York Mag
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July 11, 2025
Surveillance footage of Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson at a shooting range in West Jordan, Utah. Photo: United States District Court for the District of Utah This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation...
Congo gets $262mln from IMF on treasury reforms
Zawya
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received the second instalment of a $1.7 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Credit Facility, totalling $261.9 million. This is the result of progress on financial...
Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo
BBC
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July 11, 2025
After a surge in violence in the country this year, playing at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has taken on a deeper meaning for players and supporters of DR Congo. Returning to the tournament for the first time since 2012, the Leopardesses...
Italy supports hydroelectric project in Congo
ANSA
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July 10, 2025
Italy is strengthening its partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo for the Inga 3 hydropower project to transform hydropower resources into economic development. This project was discussed in Kinshasa by Italy's ambassador, Dino...
Prospects for peace and World Cup lift mood in DR Congo
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
These are busy times for football in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The women's team played in the African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2012 while the men are currently top of their qualification group for the 2026 World...
Potential peace and World Cup spot offers hope for DR Congo
Deutsche Welle
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These are busy times for football in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The women's team are playing in the African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2012 while the men are currently top of their qualification group for the 2026...
Cholera Outbreak In Congo Reaches Acute Phase With Rising Cases
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, July 11 (IANS) The cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached an "acute phase," with infections still rising, Health Minister Roger Kamba said.Since January 2025, over 33,000 cases and a...
Peace talks between DRC and M23 rebels 'moving in the right direction'
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group are ‘moving in the right direction’, a diplomatic source told AFP as negotiations continue between the two parties in Qatar. Congolese and M23...
Trial of DRC's former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba postponed for two weeks
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The trial of Congo’s former Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba has been postponed for two weeks after its opening hearing in a Kinshasa court. Mutamba stepped down last month following an investigation into allegations he had embezzled 19...
'Africa must free itself from economic dependence' — Dr. Jos...
Modern Ghana
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Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has issued a bold call for African investors and entrepreneurs to take charge of the continent’s economic liberation. Speaking to the Modern Ghana News Network, he...
Carbon Markets Africa Summit Reveals Packed Programme Featuring Continent’s Entire Carbon Markets Value Chain
Africa.com
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July 16, 2025
The upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) programme features the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain in what is a compelling combination of successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects, regulatory bodies...
Seedtime Economic Empowerment & Development Initiative Africa (SEED Africa): Empowering Social Entrepreneurs to Transform the Continent
Africa.com
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July 8, 2025
Across Africa, innovative thinkers are tackling challenges from poverty to climate change with bold, community-driven solutions. But many lack the resources and support needed to bring their ideas to life. That’s where SEED Africa comes in. SEED...
DRC and M23 agree to return to Qatar talks under Trump pressure
BusinessLIVE
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining...
DR Congo Has 120 Foreign Contractors Operating Its Drones
KT Press Rwanda
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July 7, 2025
3 These drones are run by foreigners The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently relying on 120 foreign contractors to operate military drones and aircraft on behalf of its national army, the FARDC, in a move that signals the country’s...
Congo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Congo's government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining investments. M23 holds more...
Bridging The Divide: How Integration Is Powering Zambia’s Digital Payment Future
Africa.com
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July 16, 2025
Zambia’s financial sector is undergoing a meaningful digital shift. Nearly 70% of adults now access payment services – including bank accounts, mobile money and microfinance – marking steady progress toward a more integrated and inclusive payments...
DRC Signs MoU for Public-Private Partnership with Burundi’s East African General Trade Company
European Gaming
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July 1, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Sports and Leisure announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a public-private partnership with Burundi’s East African General Trade Company (EAGT). This...