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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement. This strategic partnership aims to unlock a cumulative investment value of at least US$1 billion and is set to significantly transform housing and urban development across the continent and boost trade and investment. Signed on the sidelines of the ongoing fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) by Ms. Oluranti Doherty, Managing Director, Export Development Afreximbank, and Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann, Managing Director and CEO, ShafDB, the agreement aims to provide early-stage project preparation financing, propelling projects from concept to bankability efficiently…

Pregnancy is on the rise in the United States, with 3,622,673 births recorded in 2024, up 1% from the year prior. At the same time, women remain nearly half the workforce, making up 47% of U.S. employees and more than 55 million full-time workers. Yet despite their indispensable contribution to both the economy and society, women, particularly pregnant women, continue to face discrimination in the workplace. A new analysis from High Rise Financial reveals that while laws like the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) exist to safeguard women, many employers are failing to comply. The…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureJofra left out!England have made one change to the XI they announced yesterday. Luke Wood comes in for Jofra Archer. So the man who terrorised South Africa on Sunday is rewarded by being dropped! Or perhaps rested, in view of the slippery surface: as Sunday showed, they really need him for the Ashes. Brook said that it was because they felt Wood would get some swing. Up to a point, Lord Copper.Eoin Morgan, who is on the outfield, says it’s soaking wet. “I wouldn’t run my horse around here.”ShareToss:…

The Israeli military launched multiple strikes on Sana, the capital of Yemen, on Wednesday.

Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha is condemned around the world.Israel’s bombing of a residential building in the capital, Doha, that was housing Hamas leaders, has drawn global condemnation.Fighter jets fired missiles into a residential compound in central Doha, where leaders of Hamas were meeting to discuss a US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe attack has been widely condemned as a violation of international law and Qatar’s sovereignty.Can Doha continue playing the role of mediator between Hamas and Israel?How will this attack affect security in the region?Presenter: Cyril VanierGuests:Ali Ghanem al-Hajri…

– Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim chaired a meeting with the Defense Industries System, attended by several ministry leaderships and the accompanying delegation from the organization, represented by Giad Group and Rad Med Business Development Company. The meeting reviewed medical support and equipment needed to combat disease vectors and rehabilitate hospitals in terms of medical devices, equipment, and furniture damaged by the rebellion of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. The Minister welcomed the role and continuous efforts of the organization, praising Safat Company’s participation in the recent campaign, which included aerial spraying to fight disease vectors in…

The fintech company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.Klarna, the Swedish buy-now-pay-later company, has made its highly anticipated public debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings this year.Klarna sold 34.3 million shares to investors at $40 a share late on Tuesday and was listed on the exchange on Wednesday. That is above the forecasted range of $35 to $37 a share and values the company at more than $15bn. The stock is expected to start trading once the NYSE is able to initiate the…

Beats has been a household name in headphones for years, known for punchy bass and bold styling. The Powerbeats Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) use ergonomic over-ear hooks to stay absolutely secure in your ears when you’re running, lifting, or just walking the dog. They’re usually a little expensive at $250, but Amazon has them marked down to just $200 in a variety of colors.Photograph: Ryan WaniataWhile ear hooks might sound a little odd coming from the world of more traditional wireless earbuds, there’s no need to worry. These are among the most comfortable earbuds we’ve tested, with our reviewer…

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tanzanian authorities to lift a 90-day suspension of the popular discussion and news platform JamiiForums and to ensure that media can operate freely in the countdown to October’s elections. “JamiiForums’ suspension is the latest sign of the Tanzanian government’s deepening suppression of public discourse and raises concerns about access to information ahead of the October 29 elections,” said CPJ Regional Director Angela Quintal. “Authorities should restore JamiiForums’ license and stop using vague and overly broad online content laws to silence critical commentary and restrict press freedom.” On September 6, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory…

If you like your dystopian scenarios lean and extremely mean, then look no further than this Stephen King adaptation, which is surely one of the grimmest mainstream movies we’ve had for some time. The blunt premise is custom built for death and suffering: 50 young American men are selected by lottery for an annual marathon march. If any walker slows to less than three miles per hour, or strays off the road, they are removed from the competition – by being shot in the head at point-blank range. The final survivor wins whatever they want, they’re promised.Why these men would…