Botswana’s Power Play: From Coal Reliance to a Renewable Revolution

Botswana’s energy landscape is at a crossroads — a complex tapestry of traditional coal dependence, emerging renewable ambitions, and urgent structural challenges. This is a story of a nation rich in sunlight and potential, striving to rewrite its energy future for sustainability, security, and economic growth. For decades, Botswana’s electricity supply has been dominated by…

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Ramadan at BCU: Iftar Events Strengthen Inclusion, Belonging and Student Support.

As Ramadan begins, Birmingham City University (BCU) and Birmingham City University Students’ Union (BCUSU) have sent a clear and powerful message to Muslim students: you are valued, supported and you belong here. The university community came together at City South Campus to break the fast in a moving display of unity. Students and staff —…

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Amrit Chandan to Headline Venturefest West Midlands 2026 at Molineux Stadium

West Midlands entrepreneur Amrit Chandan will headline Venturefest West Midlands as the region’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship gathering returns on Tuesday 10 March at Molineux Stadium. Born and raised in the West Midlands, Chandan launched his first business with just £500 — prize money he won during his studies at the University of Birmingham. Two…

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Snoop Dogg Makes Dazzling Swansea Stadium Debut as Rival Boss Jokes About ‘Weed in the Tunnel’

Global rap icon Snoop Dogg brought Hollywood swagger to South Wales as he paraded around Swansea’s stadium for the first time since becoming part owner of Swansea City A.F.C. — with a rival manager cheekily claiming he could “smell weed in the tunnel.” The 54-year-old music superstar, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., was…

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Bank of Thailand Surprises Markets With Post-Election Rate Cut to Support Slowing Economy

The Bank of Thailand delivered a surprise 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering its benchmark rate to 1% in its first policy meeting following the country’s general election. The move caught markets off guard, with the majority of economists expecting rates to remain unchanged. Four members of the monetary policy committee voted in favour…

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Trump’s State of the Nation Address: A Defiant Vision Framed by Power, Borders and Economic Nationalism

President Donald Trump’s latest State of the Nation address was less a ceremonial constitutional obligation and more a forceful political manifesto. Delivered with trademark confidence and confrontational clarity, the speech underscored the pillars that have long defined Trump’s political identity: economic nationalism, border security, military strength and an unapologetic assertion of American sovereignty. From the…

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Africa Village Set to Electrify Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with Culture, Investment and Continental Power

As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow in July 2026, a bold new continental showcase is set to capture global attention at Glasgow Green. Africa Village 2026 will transform the historic park into a nine-day celebration of culture, commerce, cuisine, creativity and cross-border investment from 24 July to 1 August. Bringing together 21 African Commonwealth…

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Nigeria to Launch New ‘Cawthorne’ Crude Grade in March as Output Nears 1.7 Million bpd

Nigeria is set to begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade known as Cawthorne in March, in a move designed to strengthen production capacity and reinforce its position within global oil markets. The announcement was confirmed by a spokesperson for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), who described the launch as part of a…

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Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The Met Police’s arrest of Lord Mandelson came as part of a criminal investigation over allegations that came to light in the Epstein files Peter Mandelson has been released on bail hours after being arrested in a misconduct investigation stemming from his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary. The Metropolitan Police attended the…

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Social homes back on track after £1m investment from Mayor’s housing funds

Work has restarted on a stalled social housing scheme in Walsall after a £1m investment from Mayor Richard Parker’s regional regeneration funds.   The development, on the site of a former ‘eyesore’ scrap yard in Hollyhedge Lane, was halted more than 18 months ago after the constructor ran into financial difficulties, stopped work and entered administration…

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