Namibia's Only Refined Copper Plant Restarts Operation after Four-Year Hiatus

Namibia's Only Refined Copper Plant Restarts Operation after Four-Year Hiatus

TEHRAN (ANA)- Namibia's Consolidated Copper Corp. (CCC) has successfully restarted operations at the Tschudi copper plant after a four-year hiatus, the company has announced.
Kenya Says Construction of Smart City on Course to Hasten Digital Transformation

Kenya Says Construction of Smart City on Course to Hasten Digital Transformation

TEHRAN (ANA)-The setting up of critical infrastructure in Kenya's Konza Technopolis, a smart city, has gathered steam to facilitate a digital and green economic transition that promises jobs and renewal, officials said.
Nigeria's Headline Inflation Rate Falls for First Time in Almost 2 Years

Nigeria's Headline Inflation Rate Falls for First Time in Almost 2 Years

TEHRAN (ANA)- Nigeria's headline inflation rate declined to 33.40 percent in July after a persistent rise in almost two years, the latest report released by the country's statistics bureau showed.
Egypt's Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly to 6.5 Percent in Q2

Egypt's Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly to 6.5 Percent in Q2

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egypt's unemployment rate decreased to 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, down from 6.7 percent in the first quarter, the country's official statistical agency said.
Africa Urged to Invest in Spatial Data for Biodiversity Management

Africa Urged to Invest in Spatial Data for Biodiversity Management

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have called on Africa to invest in spatial data to help in the management of environment and natural resources.
Zambia to Extend Power Cuts to 17 Hours

Zambia to Extend Power Cuts to 17 Hours

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Zambian government said that it plans to increase the hours for power cuts from the current 14 hours daily to 17 hours due to increased low water levels for power generation.
Egypt Launches National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy

Egypt Launches National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egypt unveiled a national low-carbon hydrogen strategy, aiming to bolster its green economy and meet climate change goals.
UN: Over Half of Sudan's Population Face Acute Hunger

UN: Over Half of Sudan's Population Face Acute Hunger

TEHRAN (ANA)- More than half of Sudan's population now face acute hunger, a UN spokesman said.
Central Bank: Kenya's Debt Sustainable amid Growth in Exports

Central Bank: Kenya's Debt Sustainable amid Growth in Exports

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya's debt remains sustainable in the medium to long term supported by sustained policy actions and expected strong export growth, the Central Bank said in a quarterly economic report.
Kenya Says Tourist Arrivals to Spike amid Reopening of Mountain Circuit

Kenya Says Tourist Arrivals to Spike amid Reopening of Mountain Circuit

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the government expects tourist numbers to remain on an upward trajectory amid the reopening of new circuits including the mountain region in central Kenya.
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