China’s trade ties with Africa continue to strengthen

By Virusha SubbanPartner specialising in Customs and Trade, and Head of the Tax Practice, Baker McKenzie. Trade between China and Africa is growing. The General Administration of Customs of China recently noted that bilateral trade between China and Africa amounted to US$254.3 billion in 2021, an increase of 35.3% from 2020. In the first quarter of 2022, China’s Customs…

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Egypt launches new Nilesat 301 satellite

Summary Egypt has successfully launched a new satellite dubbed Nilesat 301 on the SpaceX rocket Falcon 9 from Florida. The launching and the separation of Egypt’s new satellite Nilesat 301 from the Space X Falcon 9 rocket was broadcasted live. The new satellite was successfully launched into space at 11:03 pm Cairo Local Time, and the first signal was…

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South Africa to look at adopting 13th and 14th official languages

South Africa will consider the adoption of more official languages as a way of recognising people who have historically been repressed in the country. Parliament’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee (JCRC) received a presentation this week on potentially amending the Constitution to recognise Khilovedu and Kiswahili as official languages in South Africa. Co-chairperson of the committee, Prof Mathole Motshekga, said…

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Spotify Targets 1 Bln Users, $100 Bln Revenues

(RTTNews) – Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify Technology S.A. said it aims to reach a billion users over the next eight years, by 2030, and $100 billion revenue annually in the next 10 years. In its first investor day since going public in 2018, in New York, the company said it expects high-margin returns from its expansion into podcasts…

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Spotify Targets 1 Bln Users, $100 Bln Revenues

(RTTNews) – Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify Technology S.A. said it aims to reach a billion users over the next eight years, by 2030, and $100 billion revenue annually in the next 10 years. In its first investor day since going public in 2018, in New York, the company said it expects high-margin returns from its expansion into podcasts…

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South Africa is ready to launch its own satellite: minister

Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa is ready to launch its first communications satellite as part of a growing push to expand internet connectivity. Speaking at the World Telecommunication Development Conference on Wednesday (8 June), Ntshavheni said the satellite will address both media and broadband connectivity objectives. It will also help entrench the country’s ‘technology and data sovereignty’,…

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South Africa is ready to launch its own satellite: minister

Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa is ready to launch its first communications satellite as part of a growing push to expand internet connectivity. Speaking at the World Telecommunication Development Conference on Wednesday (8 June), Ntshavheni said the satellite will address both media and broadband connectivity objectives. It will also help entrench the country’s ‘technology and data sovereignty’,…

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Government calls on Tanzanians in exile to return home

Summary The number of Tanzanians living in exile remains unknown but some high profile names include former Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu and legislator Godbless Lema. Dar es Salaam. Minister for Home Affairs, Hamad Masauni has asked Tanzanians who left the country to seek refuge due their safety to come back because the country is safe He made the remarks…

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Government calls on Tanzanians in exile to return home

Summary The number of Tanzanians living in exile remains unknown but some high profile names include former Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu and legislator Godbless Lema. Dar es Salaam. Minister for Home Affairs, Hamad Masauni has asked Tanzanians who left the country to seek refuge due their safety to come back because the country is safe He made the remarks…

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