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$254mn Eskom wind power project gets South African regulator's nod
JOHANNESBURG - The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted power producer Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, paving the way for the company to start construction of its $254.3 million (R2.4-billion) project. Sere is the Nama word for "cool breeze". The wind farm project is scheduled to become fully commercially operational by the end of ...
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Gupta family acknowledges some misjudgments made in landing chartered jet at S. Africa base
A well-connected Indian family in South Africa has apologised for the controversy surrounding the landing a chartered plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base to carry guests for his niece's wedding. The Gupta family said that it had only wanted to hold a memorable wedding, but realised that some bad decisions or misjudgments could have been made in the process to secure landing rights for the ...
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Indigenous culture youth among key topics as UN permanent forum opens 12th session
20 May 2013 150 Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, education and health during the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, which will include a special focus on youth, indigenous groups in Africa and the importance of strengthening ties with international financial institutions. "We must have a better understanding of the ...
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Teen Dies of Cancer After Touching Millions With Song
Zach Sobiech, an 18-year-old whose battle with cancer became a global story, has died. The Minnesota native became famous when his song "Clouds,rdquo; which is about facing death, became a viral sensation on YouTube, topping 3 million views. The song was originally released in December of last year. The video was so popular that a group of celebrities were inspired to create a ...
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Past Differences Hamper US-Russian Efforts to Help Syria
Public diplomacy experts say a difference in perceptions dating back to the Cold War era could hamper U.S. and Russian efforts to deal with the ongoing civil war in Syria. Heritage Foundation senior fellow Helle Dale said there is a "love-hate" relationship between the United States and Russia that is "quite complicated." On VOA's Encounter program, Dale said she agrees with an ...
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Obama Praises Burma Reforms Calls For End to Attacks on Muslims
U.S. President Barack Obama praised Burma's president on Monday for his leadership in pushing through political reforms, while warning that ethnic and communal violence targeting minority Muslims in Burma must stop. Mr. Obama spoke Monday at the White House, alongside Burmese President Thien Sein, the former general who in 2011 became president after Burma's first democratic polls in more ...
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Uganda to Continue Leaked Letter Investigation Says Official
A spokesman for Uganda's government says President Yoweri Museveni's administration will continue with investigations into a security breach despite, criticisms that it is contravening the constitution. "That is not true that the government is stifling freedom of the press or freedom of the people of Uganda,rdquo; said government spokesman Fred Opolot. "The police and the government [are] ...
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Sharif Calls for Peace Talks With Pakistani Taliban
ISLAMABAD Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif, who is set to become prime minister for a third time after his party won recent parliamentary elections, on Monday called for peace talks with domestic Taliban extremists, saying "this is the best optionrdquo; to fight militancy. Addressing newly elected federal and provincial lawmakers of his Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) party in Lahore, Sharif ...
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President Obama To Visit Senegal South Africa Tanzania
The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Africa this summer, visiting three countries. In a statement Monday, the White House says President Obama along with his wife, Michelle, will travel to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in late June and early July. The administration says Obama will meet with government officials as well as leaders from business, ...
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Woman wishes to stay in Britain to avoid becoming 14th virgin queen of Swaziland
A woman is seeking asylum in Britain to avoid becoming the 14th virgin queen of the randy King of Swaziland. Tintswalo Ngobeni, 22, has shunned the advances of King Mswati III and fled to Britain, the Daily Star reported. She was just 15 when she caught the eye of the chubby king, who is 45 years old. The royal, who is famous for his lavish lifestyle, is allowed to choose a new bride every ...
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Nigeria Investment in Sovereign Wealth Fund Starts June With U.S.$200 Million
Barely seven months after the inauguration of the board of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the organisation has said it would commence investment of the $1 billion Sovereign Wealth Fund with initial $200 million from next month. The managing director the NSIA, Dr Uche Orji, stated yesterday in Abuja that the NSIA is now fully operational and that the board has already met ...
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Ethiopia Sweden Wants to Reinforce Relation With Ethiopia
Sweden seeks partnership with Ethiopia to build its relation with Africa on a new foundation, Swedish Ministers said on Monday. The remark came up while Sweden's Minister of Finance Anders Borg and Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson held discussion with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa. The Ministers said the economic growth of Africa and ...
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Africa Commodity Slump Clouds Africas Economic Outlook
Sliding prices for commodities are threatening to check economic progress in the world's poorest continent, Africa. This is a report by Bloomberg. African leaders including South Africa's Jacob Zuma and Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan, policy makers and executives of companies such as Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Coca-Cola Co. (KO) are meeting in Cape Town at the World Economic Forum. ...
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Ethiopia Ministry to Plant Six Billion Tree Seedlings
The Ministry of Agriculture has said preparations are underway nationwide to plant six billion tree seedlings in the upcoming rainy season. According to the Ministry, 70 percent of the 3.6 billion tree seedlings planted in the previous season is in a well condition. Tree seedlings are planted every year to assist the soil and water conservation works undertaken by farmers through biological ...
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Ethiopia Ethiopian to Fly to Seoul
The Ethiopian Airlines is to begin four flights per week to Incheon International Airport of Seoul, Republic of Korea as of 18 June 2013. Seoul is the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the world, after Tokyo, New York and Los Angeles. It is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, known for a number of modern landmarks including Lotte World, the world's largest indoor theme park, ...
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Kenya Partnerships to Pave Way for Solar Technology in Kenya
Solar energy provider BBOXX has partnered with Brighterlite Kenya and Rural Development Solutions (RuDeSo) in order to help it provide 2.5 million off-grid customers in Kenya with an on-grid experience by 2018, African Review reported. The partnerships will lead BBOXX to provide the technology, on-the-ground training and service support, while also enabling the company to extend its reach into ...
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Africa AU Highlights Progress in Africa
Africa is facing a variety of problems, but over the last 50 years has witnessed substantial progress in economic growth, a consolidation of peace and improved democracy, stressed African Union authorities in Addis Ababa today. In the second and final day of the 26th Ordinary Session of ambassadors, attendees continued their examination of an agenda that has as its frame of reference the report ...
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Ethiopia Melaku Fenta Et Al.-3rd Day in Court
Melaku Fenta, former Director General of the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority, revoked his claim for legal immunity on Friday. In the previous hearing, Melaku's lawyer had claimed that his client was still protected by legal immunity as a member of the Addis Ababa City Cabinet. The Court said Melaku's right to legal immunity was not corroborated by evidence and ordered proof ...
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Africa Experts Group Meet On Inclusive Growth in Africa Underway
Ensuring inclusive growth is desirable whereby people from all walks of life participate in economic life and benefit from the development outcomes, Finance and Economic State Minister, Dr. Abraham Tekeste said. Addressing an Experts' Group Meeting on Inclusive Growth in Africa is being held in Addis Ababa from 6-7 May 2013, Dr. Abraham said Ethiopia has policies recognizing the ...
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Africa Remittances Into Africa Soar to U.S. $40 Billion Study Shows
Remittances represent a rising source of finance for the continent and hold immense potential as drivers of economic growth and development. A recent study, Leveraging Migration for Africa: Remittances, Skills, and Investments, conducted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the World Bank shows that remittance flows into Africa reached US $40 billion in 2010 and have ...
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South Sudan South Sudan Constructing Roads
South Sudan has prioritized the construction of several roads and bridges in the country in the wake of increasing trade talks with its neighbouring countries. This is according to reports by African Review. The country's Economic Cluster of the Council of Ministers reviewed the road priorities during a recent meeting and reiterated the pressing demand for roads network in the new country ...
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Uganda How Mayiga Took Buganda Top Job
At 3:05pm on Monday, May 13, Buganda kingdom Katikkiro (prime minister) JB Walusimbi officially stepped aside to make way for his successor Charles Peter Mayiga. Walusimbi gave a small speech that carried a word of caution for Mayiga: "It is not easy to serve this kingdom." His retirement comes during the year of the 20th coronation anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. For ...
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Ethiopia Renaissance Dam Expected to Start Pre-Generation Work in August 2014
The Metal and Engineering Corporation said on Wednesday the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is expected to start pre-generation work in August 2014. Director General of the Metal and Engineering Corporation Brigadier General Kinfe Dagnew while presenting the nine-month report of the Corporation to the Industrial Affairs Standing Committee of the House of People's Representatives said the ...
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Africa African Davos to Plot Continents Rise
The World Economic Forum (WEF) provides a good opportunity to promote the African continent, South African President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday. South Africa is hosting the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 in Cape Town on May 8-10. This is according to AFP. The great and good of global commerce descended on Cape Town on Wednesday 8 May, 2013 to take part in "Africa's ...
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Uganda Narcotics - Uganda Under Tight Scrutiny
More international arrests of people from Entebbe International airport with narcotic drugs have put Uganda under pressure to control the drugs trade in the country. A crackdown on drug dealers has taken on greater urgency as the number of arrests and convictions climb monthly in Uganda and abroad. Just this month, a woman carrying narcotics collapsed and died on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta ...
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Kenya leading the world on credit access
Kenya has been hailed by the World Bank as a world leader in financial innovation, revamping its financial services sector in such a way that access for the poor to micro-loans is made easier, providing the means to independence and future prosperity.
Proponents of micro-loans argue that they are a significant means of lifting the poor out of poverty and providing them with the means by which to develop financial independence. When one considers that Kenya has a population in which around 56% of people live below the poverty line, the government’s efforts to increase access to credit and financial services for the poor becomes poignant. Read more
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