DVLA Issues Warning: DV Plates Not Meant for Everyday Driving
The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that DV plates are not intended for regular use on public roads and should only be used for testing and official purposes.
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Landmark Visa Waiver Pact Reached Between Ghana and Zambia
Ghana and Zambia have signed a historic visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, the move is expected to boost trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Flags Export Struggles Facing African Small Businesses
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.
U.S. to establish critical mineral price floors in coordination with Mexico, EU, and Japan.
The United States is working with Mexico, the European Union, and Japan to establish minimum prices for critical minerals, the
Rising import pressures force South Africa’s leading paper company to shut down.
MPact, a major South African paper and plastics manufacturer, has announced plans to proceed with retrenchments as it contemplates closing
Trump administration set to remove 700 federal agents from Minnesota.
The Trump administration will pull 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, scaling back the deployment tied to Operation Metro Surge
World leaders urge stronger global cooperation on digital development.
Global leaders meeting in Kuwait this week underscored that the path of digital transformation will depend not just on technological
President Mahama directs NIB to investigate alleged cash-for-scholarship scheme.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate and comprehensive probe into claims
South Africa increases minimum wage by 5% to ease cost-of-living pressures.
South Africa announced on Tuesday that it will increase the national minimum wage by 5% starting 1 March, raising the hourly rate to R30.23 ($1.89) from the previous R28.79 ($1.80).
Uber sees 20% jump in Q4 revenue, led by food delivery boom.
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, although shares fell in premarket trading following the earnings release.