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SA Minister stresses difference between illegal, artisanal mining

More than 70 illegal miners died underground after law enforcement officers blocked the entrances.

WHO launches $1 billion global appeal to support health services in crises

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its 2026 global humanitarian health appeal, calling for nearly $1 billion to provide lifesaving healthcare to millions of people affected by conflicts, disasters and protracted emergencies worldwide.

Digital financial tools unlocking opportunities for Africa’s informal economy

Mukuru, a leading financial services platform, says it is helping close one of the continent’s biggest economic gaps by enabling informal traders and small businesses to send, receive and store money securely, without the need for a formal bank account.

Ethiopia’s economic growth forecast raised to 10.2% for 2025/26 fiscal year

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has projected that the country’s economy will expand by 10.2% in the 2025/26 fiscal year.

Standard Bank previews Mining Indaba as Africa’s mining sector shifts toward sustainability, value‑chain development

In the lead‑up to next week’s annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa (SA), Standard Bank has offered an early look at the themes expected to dominate discussions at one of Africa’s most significant mining gatherings.

‘Opposition from Morocco’s Finance Ministry behind suspension of invitation for bids to build natural gas pipeline’

Opposition from Morocco’s Finance Ministry is behind an Energy Ministry decision to suspend an invitation for bids to build a natural gas pipeline

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SA Minister stresses difference between illegal, artisanal mining

WHO launches $1 billion global appeal to support health services in crises

Digital financial tools unlocking opportunities for Africa’s informal economy

Ethiopia’s economic growth forecast raised to 10.2% for 2025/26 fiscal year

Standard Bank previews Mining Indaba as Africa’s mining sector shifts toward sustainability, value‑chain development

‘Opposition from Morocco’s Finance Ministry behind suspension of invitation for bids to build natural gas pipeline’

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