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FG, Valentino Unveil High-Tech Vocational Center to Drive SUPA Initiative

Ewaka Sam August 18, 2026

Jos Afrik24 -The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has finalized the setup of state-of-the-art vocational amenities at its Model Skills Academy situated along the Jos-Bukuru Expressway in Plateau State. Realized via a strategic public-private partnership with Valentino Resources Limited, the

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NEPC Urges Exporters to Boost Competitiveness, Secure Global Reach

Ewaka Sam August 14, 2026

Jos Afrik24 – The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has challenged non-oil exporters in Plateau State to elevate their export competitiveness to achieve international relevance.  This call to action was delivered on Thursday in Jos during the Strategic Partnership on SME Export Financing seminar, hosted in collaboration with commercial banks operating

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Ghana Inflation Cools to 4.6% in July as Food Costs Drop

Andrew Mbeki August 7, 2026

Ghana afrik24 – Ghana’s inflation is easing again as consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March. The statistics service says slower food inflation helped drive the drop. It also says most inflation in Ghana comes from local goods and services, meaning transport and energy costs […]

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Israel, DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister’s Jerusalem visit

Ethan Asher July 27, 2026

Israel Afrk24 – Israel and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following talks between their foreign ministers in Jerusalem. During the visit, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Congolese counterpart, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, signed two memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation

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Guinea Halts Unrefined Gold Exports to Boost National Revenue

Andrew Mbeki June 23, 2026

Guinea Afrik24 – Guinea has outlawed the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource. Announcing the ban, President Mamadi Doumbouya said “the people of Guinea deserve to see their wealth contribute to their development.” The move is part of a push to assert control over the […]

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“Africa’s Growth Holds Firm at 4.2% Despite Global Turbulence”

Andrew Mbeki May 27, 2026

AfDB Afrik24 – Despite a slight slowdown in economic growth this year due to the war in Iran, Africa’s economic outlook remains strong, the African Development Bank said in its annual report released on Tuesday. Africa’s economic growth will slow this year to 4.2 percent – down from 4.4 percent last year – as geopolitical […]

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Africa’s New Space Push: Lowering the Cost of Satellite Data

Andrew Mbeki May 19, 2026

NAIROBI Kenya Afrik24 — As a growing number of African nations launch satellites to tackle critical challenges on the ground, the continent’s cosmic ambitions have hit a historic milestone. At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, regional leaders and tech pioneers gathered to solve […]

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Ghana Successfully Completes $3 Billion IMF Bailout Program

Andrew Mbeki May 16, 2026

Ghana Afrik24 – Officials in Ghana said on Friday that the government has wrapped up its International Monetary Fund bailout programme, ending a $3 billion emergency support package. Accra said it had helped restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability ahead of schedule. Ghana’s presidency said inflation has reduced significantly, the currency has

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ITF Launches Global Certification for Nigerian Artisans via SUPA

Ewaka Sam May 15, 2026

Jos Afrik24 – The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has officially kicked off certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme within the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative represents a primary pillar of the Federal Government’s strategy to professionalize the local workforce by equipping Nigerian artisans with skills that

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Rising Education and Housing Fees Push South African Inflation Higher

Andrew Mbeki April 23, 2026

South Africa Afrik24 — South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall. Annual consumer inflation rose to 3.1% up from 3.0% in February, according to Statistics South Africa. On a monthly basis, prices increased by 0.6%. The main drivers behind the rise were housing and utilities along with food, […]