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Plastic pollution: A health crisis in Africa
Science and Development Network
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By: Lorraine Mugambi-Nyaboga, Sophie Masika African leaders must treat plastic pollution as an urgent public health crisis, write global health specialists Sophie Masika and Lorraine Mugambi-Nyaboga. [NAIROBI, SciDev.Net] Microplastics are all...
Wizz Air launches £18 flights to city that boasts some of Europe's cheapest beer
Daily Mail
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June 5, 2025
By JO TWEEDY Published: 08:21 EDT, 5 June 2025 | Updated: 08:38 EDT, 5 June 2025 A new flight is set to give autumn city breakers something to cheer about, including access to one of Europe's most historical regions - with the added bonus of...
Idris Elba: ‘I want to build the African Odeon’
The Guardian
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June 5, 2025
Idris Elba has spoken of his ambition to create the “African Odeon” – a chain of cinemas to ignite the cinemagoing experience across the continent. Elba was speaking at an event at SXSW London in which he spoke to host Clara Amfo in a session...
Combat Plumbers Cape Town: Raising the Bar for Drainage and Emergency Plumbing Services in the Mother City
TechBullion
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June 5, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email As Cape Town continues to grow as a hub for business, tourism, and real estate, one critical service remains essential across sectors—plumbing. From residential properties in Tokai to commercial facilities in Sea...
Oyo govt working on building new resilient cities – Official
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 5, 2025
The Oyo State government has announced increased efforts to develop more resilient and sustainable cities, focusing on improving the quality of life for residents through innovative urban planning. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, the Oyo State...
The fastest shrinking towns in Britain revealed: Use our interactive map to find out if YOURS is one of them
Daily Mail
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June 4, 2025
Deaths outnumber births in half of neighbourhoods, according to analysis that lays bare the 'alarming' drop in fertility rates. Some of the worst-hit areas across England and Wales are shrinking naturally at a pace of 5 per cent a year, in trends...
Tariff impact varies in city’s large tourism economy
Charleston City Paper - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
The price tag on a few items sold in the historic Charleston City Market is up slightly because of tariff policies, vendors say, and there are varying reactions on how they have affected local tourist traffic. Meanwhile, the ever-changing cost of...
Hundreds die after flash floods tear through Nigerian market town
Mongabay
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June 5, 2025
At least 200 people have been confirmed dead and 500 more remain missing after flash floods devastated a Nigerian market town, media reported. Torrential rain started early on May 29, and within just a few hours caused intense flooding in the town...
Africa on the move: sport and culture as bridges for global integration
Atalayar
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June 4, 2025
From South Korea to Germany, sport and culture are establishing themselves as powerful tools for cohesion among African communities abroad. In contexts where distance, language and cultural differences can hinder integration, these events offer...
Imperatus Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 As Congo Eyes Regional Energy Hub Ambitions
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Oumar Semega, Founder and CEO of Congolese oil and gas trading company Imperatus Energy, has been confirmed as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3...
Africa’s Hospitality Sector Projected to Hit $33.54 Billion by 2029
Africa.com
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June 3, 2025
Africa’s hospitality sector is booming, with projections placing its value at $33.54 billion by 2029, thanks to rising “bleisure” (a blend of business and leisure) travel, improved global connectivity, and demand for upscale stays. Hotels are at...
No budget allocated for the city's 'bomb squad', reveals Morero
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg says it won’t spend any money to compensate members of the newly formed task team established to help revive the city. Mayor Dada Morero has launched what he refers to as a "bomb squad", which is a group...
Isimi Lagos Has Built Africa’s First Wellness City — And Investors Are Trooping In
Y Naija
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June 5, 2025
In a time when urban living is becoming increasingly chaotic, one visionary development is shifting the narrative from congestion to clarity. This is Isimi Lagos, Africa’s first full-fledged wellness and polo city, quietly rising in the serene...
Joburg mayor Dada Morero unveils ‘Bomb Squad' team to tackle city’s problems ahead of G20 Summit
IOL
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City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero will unveil the “Bomb Squad” team on Thursday morning, which will be led by ANC Veterans League president Dr Snuki Zikalala, aimed at tackling the city’s dire challenges ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit. Morero...
Locarno Unveils Open Doors Program Projects, Producers for First Edition of Africa Focus
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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June 5, 2025
Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk, is gearing up for its 23rd edition this year with a focus on the...
Village holds ceremony honoring fallen heroes
Morrow County Sentinel - Ohio
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June 4, 2025
A Mount Gilead police cruiser leads the Memorial Day parade through downtown. On Monday, May 26, the Village of Mount Gilead gathered in solemn remembrance to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America....
Bill Gates hints at how Africa is becoming the 'most interesting continent' this century
Business Insider Africa
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June 5, 2025
When asked what he would do differently in the next 20 years concerning his efforts in Africa, given that over the last 25 years, the American billionaire was stated to have helped Africa achieve some 'great things', Bill Gates alluded to Africa’s...
Top 5 major African cities with the lowest purchasing power mid-way into 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 5, 2025
While some cities are seeing an increase in their consumer power, others are suffering from the negative effects of inhabitants' declining purchasing power. Many urban people in cities like Lagos, Harare, and Kinshasa are unable to buy basic...
EMMANUEL EZEOKA: Africa Day — before Europe pays reparations, Africa must settle its own debts
Business Day
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On May 25 the air in Addis Ababa echoed with words like justice, reparations and solidarity. Another Africa Day. Speeches thundered. Flags waved. Fists raised. And the cry rang out: “We demand justice and reparations!” But beneath the noble...
Locarno Unveils Participants For 2025 Edition Of Open Doors Industry Sidebar Focused On Africa
Deadline
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June 5, 2025
The Locarno Film Festival has announced the line-up for the 23rd edition of its Open Doors program, which will focus on filmmakers from countries in Africa. Six projects in development have been selected to participate in the co-production...