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Gold industry to generate US$5b in export receipts

By:Oliver Kazunga-Senior Reporter,Heraldonline.co.zw,first published,June,19,2026 Speaking at the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe annual conference in Victoria Falls, Gold Producers Association of Zimbabwe president Mr Qubeka Nkomo said the industry had regained strong growth momentum, underpinned by record-high gold prices that have strengthened viability and expanded production across the sector. ZIMBABWE’S gold industry is on a strong upward trajectory, with output and export earnings surging sharply as favourable global prices and expansion projects position the sector to generate about US$5 billion in export receipts this year. Last year, the yellow metal,…

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Partnerships and Cross Border Investments in the Greater Bay Area in Focus

……As AIM Talks China 2026 Convenes in Guangzhou As global capital, industrial transformation, and cross border trade realign around new growth corridors, AIM Talks China 2026 convened investors, policymakers, and business leaders in one of China’s most dynamic economic ecosystems, serving as a focused platform for international dialogue, strategic networking, and high impact business engagement according to a recent official statement issued in Guangzhou,China. The opening ceremony of AIM Talks China 2026,the statement said, took place on 17 June 2026 in Tianhe CBD, Guangzhou, marking the launch of a high…

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Zimbabwe turns to its precious metals and critical minerals to shield itself from the US war

Chinedu Okafor,Africa Business Insider First Published 15 June 2026 02:00 PM. Zimbabwe intends to leverage its projected mineral export revenue, estimated at $6.5-$7 billion for the current fiscal period, as a strategic buffer against economic instability stemming from geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Zimbabwe plans to use its projected $6.5-$7 billion mineral export revenue as a buffer against economic instability due to US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Rising global gold prices, improved platinum group metals outlook, and increased lithium exploitation are expected to boost fiscal performance. Mining is a crucial…

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Global Wood & Wood Products Market hits $962 Billion

….As Innovation in Smart Manufacturing and Material Surges The global woodworking industry is entering a new era of transformation, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced material innovation; technologies that are redefining how wood products are designed, processed, and delivered at scale,according to a recent official statement issued in Dubai,by the event organizer,Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions. This transformation the statement noted, is unfolding alongside strong market growth. The global woodworking machinery market projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2027 reflecting rising demand from construction, furniture, and industrial…

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Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils 2026 Top 100 Entrepreneurs

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled its 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs, selected from more than 24,000 applications from all 54 African countries according to an official statement. For the first time in ABH’s history,the statement disclosed, the competition has expanded its first round of finalists from a Top 50 to a Top 100 cohort, creating more visibility and opportunity for entrepreneurs across regions, sectors, and business models. The expansion,it noted, reflects the growing depth, competitiveness, and commercial maturity…

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Why Roads Fail — and How ECOROADS Transforms Weak Soils into High-Performance Road Foundations

Ecoroads article,first published,May 25,2026 Road failure is rarely caused by the pavement surface itself. In most cases, deterioration begins deep beneath the roadway, within the base, sub-base, and subgrade layers that support the entire structure. Even the most carefully engineered pavement design will eventually fail if it is built on weak, unstable, moisture-sensitive, or poorly compacted base. Traditional road construction practices often attempt to overcome poor soil conditions by excavating unsuitable materials and replacing them with imported aggregates, crushed stone, cement-treated materials, or another structural fill. These approaches are frequently…

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The Hidden Lifeline On a Side of Every Country Road

EcoRoads Article,first Published,June 9,2026 Why proper roadside drainage is the unsung foundation of safe, durable rural infrastructure , and what happens when it fails. Water: The Road’s Quiet Adversary Drive along any well-maintained rural road and you might not think twice about the shallow ditches lining each side, the gentle crowning of the pavement, or the culverts hidden beneath at every low point. Yet these unassuming features are working constantly — diverting, channeling, and dispersing the single greatest enemy of rural infrastructure: water. In urban settings, extensive storm sewer networks…

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Ensuring accuracy of School textbooks content in Ghana

Dagbon Team engages NaCCA Story: Mohammed A. Abu The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Ghana, Professor Samuel Ofori Obuobisa Bekoe, has expressed his gratitude to the Dagomba Community for choosing to engage with the Council rather than pursuing alternative options. The Director-General commended the team from Dagbon for taking this approach to formally engage NaCCA. He bemoaned the practice whereby some writers in the system publish books and falsely claim NaCCA approval when no such approval was granted, and indicated that NaCCA is…

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IICCI-WeFaa announce Global Launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification

In a landmark event poised to redefine international trade standards, Dr. Mohammad Seraj Ansari, Global President of the Indo-OIC Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IICCI) and World Economic Forum for Asia-Africa (WeFaa), officially announced the global launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification Private Limited according to an official statement issued in New Delhi,Monday. The launch,the statement said, was  attended by Director Mohammad Soheb Alam and a distinguished assembly of international dignitaries, marks the transition of Al-Qalb Global Halal from a strategic visionary project to a fully operational global certification authority.…

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India to Host WCEF2026,strengthen resilience in turbulent Times

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held for the first time in South Asia this year an official statement issued in Gandhinagar/Helsinki, Teusday,has disclosed The event,the statement said, will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, from 15th to 18th September,2026. The tenth edition of WCEF,it notes, places India at the forefront of scaling circular economy solutions that address the challenges of a resource constrained world. WCEF2026,it added, will be organised jointly by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), supported by the Ministry…

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