Tag: Infrastructure
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Crowds Gather to Mark Serbian Train Station Disaster Anniversary
Overview of the Anniversary Gathering Thousands of mourners and demonstrators filled a central square and surrounding streets as Serbia marked the first anniversary of the devastating train station collapse. The event, which drew students, civil society groups, veterans, and ordinary families, blended solemn commemorations with a public demand for accountability and safer infrastructure. While officials…
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Faster Energy Access in Africa: A Call to Power Growth
Unlocking Growth Through Energy: A Pan-African Imperative In a charged moment for Africa’s development, industry leaders and policymakers are sounding a common call: accelerate access to reliable, affordable energy as the bedrock of economic growth and social inclusion. At the forefront of this push is Dr. Owen Omogiafo, the President and Group Chief Executive Officer…
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Ireland TB care centre at capacity as cases surge
Rising TB burden strains Ireland’s care system The TB care centre at St James’ Hospital in Dublin has announced that it cannot meet current or future demand as tuberculosis cases continue to rise. The warning comes as emergency reviews linked to suspected or confirmed TB cases doubled between 2023 and 2024, signaling a health service…
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Malawi: Restoring Order — How the New Mutharika Administration Plans to Rebuild Malawi
Overview: A Bold Agenda for Stabilisation In a prospective shift from recent political turbulence, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilising Malawi’s economy and restoring public confidence in government institutions. The address, delivered during the State Opening of Parliament in Lilongwe, framed an urgent drive to tackle macroeconomic vulnerabilities while…
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Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Oil Trading Hub: The Next Growth Frontier
Nigeria’s Transformation into Africa’s Oil Trading Hub Nigeria is accelerating its evolution from a price-taker in the global oil market to a pivotal trading hub for Africa’s downstream sector. Industry leaders say the country’s strategic location, improving infrastructure, and policy reforms are turning the nation into a dynamic marketplace for refined petroleum products across the…
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Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Oil Trading Hub: Growth Frontier
Introduction: Nigeria’s Transformation into a Trading Hub Nigeria is positioning itself as a major hub for refined petroleum products in Africa, moving beyond the traditional role of a price-taker. Industry leaders say the country is leveraging its strategic location, expanding infrastructure, and policy reforms to become a regional trading center for downstream oil and gas.…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Reignite Africa’s Aviation Landscape
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has announced an ambitious US$30 billion initiative designed to overhaul the continent’s troubled aviation sector. Confronted with aging airports, limited inter-country air links, and mounting investment gaps, the plan aims to modernize infrastructure, improve air safety, and expand regional and continental connectivity. While the full details remain…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Revitalize Africa’s Struggling Aviation Sector
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious $30 billion strategy to overhaul the continent’s ailing aviation sector. Aimed at closing decades of infrastructure gaps and boosting regional and international connectivity, the plan signals a bold shift in how Africa approaches air transport, safety, and economic development. What the Plan Envisions…
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Ken Henry: Labor’s Nature Laws Need Clearer National-Interest Exemptions to Avoid Loopholes
Warning from a Former Treasury Chief Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry has delivered a pointed critique of the Australian government’s proposed nature laws, saying they risk becoming “worthless” without tightened national-interest exemptions. His remark follows growing concerns that a broad, loosely defined framework could be exploited by developers seeking carve-outs and special treatment under environmental…
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Sakaja Expands Dishi na County to Informal Schools Despite Budget Hurdles
Nairobi’s Dishi na County expansion targets informal schools Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signaled a bold expansion plan for the county’s flagship school feeding programme, Dishi na County. The goal: ensure learners in informal settlements receive nutritious meals, mirroring those in formal schools. While the ambition is clear, the governor acknowledged that brave steps toward…