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G7 energy billionaires pocket $300mln daily since outbreak of US, Israel war with Iran  

Global billionaires have seen their wealth surge by nearly ten trillion Dollars

SA power utility reports improved performance, power system stabilises through winter period

Eskom, South Africa’s (SA) power utility, says the country’s power system continues to show sustained improvement, with stronger generation performance, reduced outages and a sharp decline in diesel use contributing to greater stability during the winter demand period.

Structural economic shifts, talent deficits fuel SA’s municipal crisis  

Local government experts warn that the persistent failure of SA municipalities to deliver basic services compounded by a lack of local economic viability

AfDB backs $74 million funding to complete Kenya’s Thwake dam project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved about $74 million (€68.39 million) in additional financing to support the completion of Kenya’s Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Programme Phase I, a key project under the country’s Vision 2030 strategy.

AfDB approves $140 million loan for irrigation, agriculture in Uganda

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $140 million loan to support climate-resilient irrigation and agricultural development in Uganda’s Bunyoro subregion, as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and boost rural economic activity.

SADC Trade Ministers align strategies to accelerate regional industrialisation  

Southern African Trade Ministers have concluded a critical high-level virtual summit aimed at accelerating regional industrialisation
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