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GCC says supports 'peaceful efforts' to address Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said on Wednesday that GCC member states support "peaceful efforts" aimed at resolving t

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Reinvestigation: Developing countries don't buy 'China debt trap' rhetoric

Countries defaulting, inflation soaring, people losing jobs and their families facing starvation... Western media have claimed for years that the world's poorest countr

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African leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Russia's Putin

African leaders hoping to mediate in the Ukraine conflict were welcomed to a government palace near St Petersburg on Saturday by Russian President Vladimir Putin.Ukrain

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China-built hydropower stations alleviate power shortages in Africa

The Chinese-built Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station in Zambia was fully commissioned on Friday, following the switching on of its fifth generator. The power plant, l

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (July 16- July 22)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Ranil Wickremesinghe

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AU urges establishment of Public Health Emergency Operations Centres

The African Union (AU) has called on all Member States to make a commitment to establish and strengthen functional Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) t

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Zambia on standby to fill Zimbabwe's 2021 AFCON slot

FILE PHOTO: The Africa Cup of Nations trophy. /Getty Images Zambia says it is on standby to fill Zimbabwe's slot at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) should FIFA ban the latter ahead of t

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Zambia maintains role of peaceful power transition

President Hakainde Hichilema inspects the guard of honor during the inauguration ceremony at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia, on Aug. 24, 2021. /Xinhua Zambia's holding of genera

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Nigeria’s Autochek acquires Cheki Kenya and Uganda from ROAM Africa

Nigerian automotive tech company Autochek today is announcing the acquisition of Cheki Kenya and Uganda from Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM) for an undisclosed amount.Per a statement, Autochek will fi

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Zambia parliament elects first woman speaker

FILE PIC: Lawmakers in Zambia on Friday chose prominent lawyer Nelly Mutti as the country's first woman Speaker of the National Assembly. /AFP Lawmakers in Zambia on Friday chose prominent law

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This YC Summer batch features the largest group of African startups yet

Y Combinator’s summer batch of 2021 features 377 startups from 47 countries. It’s the 33rd Demo Day of the well-known accelerator and holds the largest cohort yet. YC S20 had 198 startups,

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Zambian leader shows determination to fix economy

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema waves to the crowd during the Inauguration ceremony at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo) Newly-elected Zambian Preside

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PawaPay raises $9M seed backed by MSA, 88mph and Mr Eazi’s Zagadat Capital

When companies create digital payments-facing solutions for African countries outside Nigeria and South Africa, building around mobile money is key. It’s literally a no-brainer.The concept is ub

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Zambia to start administering China's COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine

CFP Image Zambia will soon start rolling out the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine received from China early this month, a government official said on Wednesday.Kennedy Malama, Permanent Secretary in

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African leaders head to Zambia for Hichilema's inauguration

Zambia's president-elect Hakainde Hichilema waves at his supporters after casting a vote at a polling station in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 12, 2021. /Xinhua A number of African leaders are expected

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Daily Crunch: Tiger Global leads $33M Series B for construction tech platform Agora

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here.Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for August 12, 2021. A few things

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WhatsApp and other social media platforms restricted in Zambia amidst ongoing elections

Several users from Zambia have taken to Twitter informing the general public that WhatsApp has been restricted in the country amidst ongoing general elections holding today.The president and parliamen