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China aiding militarization in African countries through loans
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 9 (ANI): The Chinese loans in Africa, which are widely seen as extensions of the country's debt-trap diplomacy are being used by the recipient countries not just for infrastructure spending, but also for militarization, with defence companies from China being one of the
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ICC Player of the Month: Keshav Maharaj, Alyssa Healy claim awards for Apr
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], May 9 (ANI): Australia superstar Alyssa Healy and South Africa spin wizard Keshav Maharaj have been voted as the ICC Women's and Men's Players of the Month for April 2022.
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China cuts down investment pledges for Africa amid mounting debt fears
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 9 (ANI): While infrastructure projects are one of the main priority areas in China-Africa cooperation, Beijing has cut down on its investment pledges for the continent for the first time in December 2021, according to reports.
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Kenya on course to host 2025 World Championships in Athletics
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya], May 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Kenya is in the frame to host the 2025 World Championships in Athletics after President Uhuru Kenyatta assured the country it was on course to be the first African nation to host the global track and field showpiece.
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Merck Foundation presents third episode of Our Africa TV Program to break
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ Kampala [Uganda] May 7 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Third Episode of their TV program - 'Our Africa by Merck Foundation' on Saturday, April 30, 2022 on KTN, Kenya and Sunday, May 1 on NT
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South Africa to host international conference to tackle child labour
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 6 (ANI/Xinhua): South Africa is going to host the International Labour Organisation (ILO) global conference on the elimination of Child labour later this month, announced Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi on Thursday.
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Biswanath district administration culls 70 pigs to prevent spread of Afric
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Biswanath (Assam) [India], May 5 (ANI): After African Swine Fever (ASF) cases were found in Assam's Biswanath district, the administration on Thursday culled 70 pigs to prevent spread of the disease.
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Agriwise Raises debt funding from Maanaveeya, the Indian subsidiary of Oik
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5 (ANI/BusinessWire India): AgriwiseFinserv Limited, one of India's fastest growing agri-focussed NBFCs, today announced that it had obtained a secure credit facility from Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited (Maanaveeya). Maanaveeya is the I
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Kevin Anderson, two-time Grand Slam finalist, retires at age 35
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa], May 4 (ANI): South African tennis player Kevin Anderson announced his retirement on Tuesday.
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Transforming Lives and Building Hope for the People of Congo- The Harish J
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI/SRV): The Harish Jagtani Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Harish Jagtani, an Indian national, in Kinshasa in 2016. With this initiative, he envisages bringing a positive change in the public healthcare sector of Africa by chalking out a path to
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Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba earn maiden South Africa central contracts
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 2 (ANI): Batter Tazmin Brits and left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba were among the 15 players included in Cricket South Africa's central contracts list for the 2022/23 season.
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Conflict in Ukraine aggravates triple crisis in Africa, says UN chief
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Dakar [Senegal], May 2 (ANI/Xinhua): The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has aggravated the food, energy and finance crisis in Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said here on Sunday evening.
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