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  • Published on 06:48 GMT

    Italy advances digital wallet scheme; Tanzania cuts VAT rate

    Homepage > News > Business > Italy advances digital wallet scheme; Tanzania cuts VAT rate Italian authorities have announced new offline features for the country’s national digital wallet, extending its functionality for millions of residents. The …

    Source: Coingeek - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    The inconvenient truth: Why ‘made in Africa’ is still just a whisper

    “Made in South Africa. Made in Nigeria. Made in Kenya. Made in Ghana. But why does the label stop at national loyalty when our heritage is continental? There are no labels like ‘Made in Chicago’, ‘Made in Shanghai’, or ‘Made in Mumbai’; only ‘Made in …

    Source: Graphic - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Nigeria has Africa’s worst record on women representation – PLAC

    The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the low level of women representation in government, both at the state and national level. PLAC Executive Director, Clement Nwankwo, who made this observation in Abuja during a …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 14, 2025

    Upcycled Ingredients Market to Rise at CAGR of 6.8% to Reach US$ 647.9 Million by 2035: Fact.MR Study

    Upcycled ingredients market grows as food makers embrace sustainability, turning waste into high-value products for health-conscious consumers. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global upcycled ingredients market is …

    Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry ...
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    Electrifying Kenya’s Transportation Sector — EMAK Proposes Policy Measures to Promote Electric Mobility

    In a new white paper EMAK also highlights fiscal benefits derived from accelerating the transition to electric. The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) is a diverse and dynamic community that includes industry experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers …

    Source: CleanTechnica - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    CUTS International Demands End to WAEC Results Fees

    Consumer advocacy group CUTS International has condemned the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for charging students GH₵15–GH₵25 to access BECE and WASSCE results online, calling the 21-year practice “exploitative and unjustified.” West Africa …

    Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 9, 2025

    WAEC results checking fees exploitative -CUTS International 

    CUTS International, a leading public policy and consumer advocacy think tank, has described the practice of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) candidates paying a fee to access results as exploitative and unacceptable. The policy think tank described …

    Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
  • Published on 09:46 GMT

    Competition Law as a Catalyst for Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy an...

    “Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as, or even more than, rich countries, because the risks of market abuses, cronyism, and corruption are …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Does your country have enough food reserves to withstand a crisis?

    Workers unload wheat at the Banha grain silos, in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, May 25, 2022. Egypt, the largest importer of wheat in the world, has been forced by the war in Ukraine to radically change its strategy and rely more on the local harvest of the …

    Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword: How Doaa El Adl’s Cartoons Challenge the Status Quo in Egypt

    In a cozy apartment in Maadi, the light filters inside the room where a 46-year-old cartoonist holds a pad and a digital pen, flicking color on the wings of her newest drawing. On the walls hang multiple drawings, including one of a shark threatening to …

    Source: Egyptian Streets - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    Fair City Challenge invests in solutions to promote equity in Philly’s neighborhoods

    Over 50% of Philadelphians own their homes, which is near the average for U.S. cities. But this doesn’t always mean wealth is distributed equitably, said Kenyatta James, the deputy director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia.  “Some of the homes …

    Source: Billy Penn - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    The Usual Suspects (and Some New) in the Senate Are Threatening to Kill Trump's Rescission Package

    Nothing will ever be easy with congressional Republicans. The reconciliation package aged all of us 35 years, as Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had to whip votes, hold the line, and make some phone calls. President Trump was also …

    Source: Townhall - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 10, 2025

    The Dark Side of Ecotourism

    Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Ecotourism is often hailed as a sustainable alternative to traditional travel—an opportunity to explore unique environments while supporting local communities and conservation efforts. Yet …

    Source: CounterPunch - Left-wing
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025

    Turbo America

    It was a crisp March morning in Austin, and just outside the Texas Capitol a swarm of protesters large enough to fill a sports arena had gathered to wave signs and shout into megaphones. Packs of bureaucrats who worked in the building stood together with …

    Source: The Point - Pending

  • Medicine Gap Widens

    Rural Bhutan left struggling as private pharmacies cluster in cities TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Despite Bhutan’s commitment to universal healthcare through its publicly funded system, a recent study has revealed significant disparities in access to private …

    Source: Bhutan Times - Pro-Government
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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

    Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety

    News July 15, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster USDA’s efforts …

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  • Published on July 15, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

    EU introduces app to boost online child protection

    (MENAFN) The European Commission has introduced new guidelines and unveiled a prototype age verification app designed to strengthen online safety for children, as part of the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The guidelines aim to help …

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  • Published on July 15, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

    EU Introduces Prototype Age Verification App to Protect Minors Online

    (MENAFN) On Monday, the European Commission rolled out updated guidelines and introduced a prototype age verification application, aiming to bolster protections for minors online under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new framework outlines how digital …

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  • Published on July 15, 2025 - 16:32 GMT

    Better safeguards, transparency for homebuyers

    CANADA, July 14 - People buying a home will soon be better protected by new rules and regulations for the mortgage services industry. “Buying a home is often one of the biggest financial decisions people make in their lifetimes, and it’s important that …

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