#newzafrica — Public Fediverse posts
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Ghana launches cannabis licensing for medicinal & industrial use. Recreational weed remains illegal. 🇬🇭 #GhanaCannabis #NewzAfrica
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South Africa will increase the National Minimum Wage to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. Farm and domestic workers are included. EPWP workers will earn R16.62 per hour. Employers must comply with the National Minimum Wage Act.
#MinimumWage #SouthAfrica #Economy #Labour #NewzAfrica
https://newz.africa/2026/02/05/national-minimum-wage-increase/?fsp_sid=554 -
Seif al‑Islam el‑Qaddafi, the son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Zintan. Reports say armed men disabled the cameras at his home and shot him. Authorities have not released an official statement and an investigation is underway.
#Libya #NorthAfrica #Qaddafi #BreakingNews #NewzAfrica
https://newz.africa/2026/02/05/seif-al-islam-el-qaddafi-killed/?fsp_sid=562 -
A young Nigerian singer has died after a snake bite in Abuja. Reports say she struggled to find a hospital with the right antivenom.
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A South African couple who worked on Epstein’s island now appears in unsealed court documents and may be asked to testify in related legal cases.
#SouthAfrica #JeffreysBay #LegalNews #CourtDocuments #NewzAfrica -
A South African couple who worked on Epstein’s island now appears in unsealed court documents and may be asked to testify in related legal cases.
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South Africa’s gun murder stats show more than 31 people shot dead every day as firearm violence rises sharply.
#SouthAfricaCrime #GunViolence #SAStats #PublicSafety #NewzAfrica -
CAF has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and fined him $100,000 after he told players to walk off during the AFCON final.
#CAF #PapeThiaw #AFCON2025 #SenegalFootball #NewzAfrica -
Zambia’s copper sector grew by 8 percent in 2025, reaching 890,346 tons. Strong gains at Mopani, KCM and Kansanshi highlight a recovering industry.
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South Africa’s online gambling boom has hit R1.5 trillion, and government is stepping in with a new online gambling tax. Will it slow betting or spark even more debate?
#SouthAfricaNews #OnlineGambling #GamblingTax #SAEconomy #NewzAfrica
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South Africa’s online gambling boom has hit R1.5 trillion, and government is stepping in with a new online gambling tax. Will it slow betting or spark even more debate?
#SouthAfricaNews #OnlineGambling #GamblingTax #SAEconomy #NewzAfrica
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India Russia trade is shifting toward predictability in a fragmented world. From settlement systems to the Vladivostok–Chennai concept and sector matchmaking, both sides want resilient, repeatable flows in 2026.
#IndiaRussia #GlobalTrade #SupplyChains #AsiaNews #NewzAfrica -
Kenya plans to pay influencers up to Sh100,000 per quarter under a KSh 100M communication strategy aimed at shaping online narrative and countering misinformation.
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Outrage over SASSA grants grows as people react to eligibility for asylum seekers and permit holders. Payment delays add pressure.
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Outrage over SASSA grants grows as people react to eligibility for asylum seekers and permit holders. Payment delays add pressure.
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US YouTuber IShowSpeed is taking Africa by storm. From warrior ceremonies in Eswatini to car-spinning in South Africa, his 20-nation tour is sparking joy and debate. Read more: #IShowSpeed #AfricaTour #NewzAfrica
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A viral video shows German AfD leader Alice Weidel claiming that the people who criticised Vladimir Putin for years are now silent when similar allegations target Donald Trump. The statement has sparked fresh debate about political double standards across Europe.
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European governments have issued a coordinated Arctic security joint statement. The countries expressed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland and warned that tariff threats risk undermining transatlantic stability.
#ArcticSecurity #Denmark #Greenland #NATO #EuropeNews #NewzAfrica
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At least seven opposition supporters were killed overnight in central Uganda as provisional results show President Yoweri Museveni leading with about 75% of counted votes. The vote was held under a nationwide internet blackout that rights groups say undermines transparency. Read our concise report and stay updated.
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Africa is becoming central to the BRICS shift. The bloc’s expansion is reshaping global finance, trade and political influence — and Africa is taking a larger role in the new economic order. #BRICS #AfricaEconomy #GlobalSouth #NewzAfrica #Geopolitics
https://newz.africa/2026/01/16/brics-africa-economy/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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BRICS Pay is reshaping how emerging economies trade. The developing payment system lets BRICS countries settle transactions in their own currencies, cutting costs and reducing reliance on Western networks. #BRICS #BRICSPay #GlobalEconomy #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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BRICS Pay is reshaping how emerging economies trade. The developing payment system lets BRICS countries settle transactions in their own currencies, cutting costs and reducing reliance on Western networks. #BRICS #BRICSPay #GlobalEconomy #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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BRICS Pay is reshaping how emerging economies trade. The developing payment system lets BRICS countries settle transactions in their own currencies, cutting costs and reducing reliance on Western networks. #BRICS #BRICSPay #GlobalEconomy #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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BRICS Pay is reshaping how emerging economies trade. The developing payment system lets BRICS countries settle transactions in their own currencies, cutting costs and reducing reliance on Western networks. #BRICS #BRICSPay #GlobalEconomy #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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Tanzania is calling on Indonesian investors to explore new opportunities in agro‑processing, mining, energy and tourism. Officials say the partnership builds on decades of cooperation and will support national development. #Tanzania #Indonesia #Investment #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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Tanzania is calling on Indonesian investors to explore new opportunities in agro‑processing, mining, energy and tourism. Officials say the partnership builds on decades of cooperation and will support national development. #Tanzania #Indonesia #Investment #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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Tanzania is calling on Indonesian investors to explore new opportunities in agro‑processing, mining, energy and tourism. Officials say the partnership builds on decades of cooperation and will support national development. #Tanzania #Indonesia #Investment #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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Tanzania is calling on Indonesian investors to explore new opportunities in agro‑processing, mining, energy and tourism. Officials say the partnership builds on decades of cooperation and will support national development. #Tanzania #Indonesia #Investment #AfricaBusiness #NewzAfrica
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New Zealand Rugby has fired All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after a tough 2025 review and growing pressure from senior players. The decision comes less than two years before the 2027 Rugby World Cup. #AllBlacks #Rugby #NewZealand #Robertson #NewzAfrica
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South Africa is not included in the U.S. suspension of immigrant visas for 75 countries. The ban begins on 21 January but does not affect tourist or business travel. #SouthAfrica #USVisa #Immigration #WorldNews #NewzAfrica
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Krugersdorp teen Rikus Kylander earned five distinctions in his matric results while still missing after a snorkelling incident at Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique. His school and community have shared tributes and support as the search formally ends. #SouthAfrica #Mozambique #MatricResults #Youth #NewzAfrica