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Mozambique, AfDB, UNDP launch $28 million project to boost livelihoods, stability in Cabo Delgado

The Government of Mozambique, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations (UN) Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new multi-partner initiative aimed at restoring livelihoods, stimulating private investment and strengthening peace in northern Mozambique.

Trade unions demand reversal of GEMS premium hike as workers protest ‘unjustifiable’ increase

South Africa’s (SA) major public‑sector unions say workers are “united and outraged” over the 9.5% premium increase introduced by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), prompting days of protests and marches outside GEMS offices nationwide.

Amazon targeting $37 billion to $42 billion in bond sale: Reports

Amazon.com is targeting about $37 billion to $42 billion in its latest bond sale, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter

China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy

China’s scramble to adopt artificial intelligence will spawn new jobs and propel the world’s second largest economy, say policymakers and company executives, as they play down growing global fears that the technology could stunt employment