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AfDB approves $110 million for Ethiopia’s largest wind project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved up to $110 million to support the construction of Ethiopia’s largest wind power plant and the country’s first wind-based Independent Power Producer (IPP).

Anglo American picks preferred buyer for De Beers as Botswana weighs its options  

Botswana weighs next move after Anglo American locks in De Beers buyer

AfDB approves $400 million for SA province’s utility reforms

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $400 million loan to improve electricity and water services in Mpumalanga, supporting South Africa’s (SA) Just Energy Transition and municipal reform agenda.

Iconic Pelé shirt becomes the second most valuable football jersey in history  

Pelé’s maiden World Cup final shirt sold for millions at US auction

Botswana women shatter glass ceiling with monumental tennis triumph over Zimbabwe  

otswana edge out powerhouse Zimbabwe in BJK Cup showdown

World Bank backs SA reforms with $1.5 billion loan

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support South Africa’s (SA) efforts to modernise critical infrastructure and address long-standing constraints in electricity, transport, water and sanitation services.