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National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
BLACKPINK are now the face of Asahi
The Drinks Business
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July 8, 2025
Japanese beer brand Asahi Super Dry has announced K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK as its latest ambassadors. Asahi Super Dry has just launched its first unified campaign across East Asia, enlisting the help of pop icons BLACKPINK to promote the brand....
Are these the 10 best beer gardens in the US?
The Drinks Business
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July 8, 2025
Ranking the US’s best beer gardens is a much-debated topic. Many well-known locations often make the cut. But what makes a venue stand out? A selection of America’s best beer gardens, some of which gained a place in top 10 lists across the...
Jakim lights up Music Stadium
Seychelles Nation
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Jakim lights up Music Stadium By Chelsea Laporte The Music Stadium came alive last Saturday, with local singer Jakim hosting his biggest show yet for local fans. The night was lit up with high energy performances, surprising guest acts, and a...
Emirates search data reveals top 2025 summer getaways
Times Aerospace
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Flight searches for summer travel have climbed 7% compared to last year, with France leading the charge, experiencing a remarkable 35% increase in outbound travel searches, followed by Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Germany and the United Arab...
Global envoys call for urgent climate action at international conclave in Bhubaneswar
Orissa Post
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July 10, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Ambassadors and diplomats from eight countries Thursday voiced concern over the growing impact of climate change and global warming, calling for urgent and focused global action to protect the planet. Spain’s ambassador Juan Antonio...
Blue bonds
Insight News - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
Blue bonds are debt instruments designed to finance ocean-related conservation, like protecting coral reefs or sustainable fishing. They’re modelled after green bonds but focus specifically on the health of marine ecosystems – this is a key pillar...
Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip
Seychelles Nation
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Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip S3 Geography students from Anse Boileau school took part in a fun and educational fishing trip on Friday, July 4. The practical outing took place off the coast of Anse à la...
World's top 20 beaches: The most stunning spots
Gulf News
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Craving sun-kissed shores, crystal-clear waters, and unforgettable sunsets? The world is brimming with breathtaking beach destinations that offer more than just sand and surf. From hidden tropical gems to iconic coastlines, these 15 beaches...
Emerald Raiya debuts in Emerald Cruises’ 2027-28 Yacht Collection
Seatrade Cruise News
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July 9, 2025
Emerald Cruises’ 2027-2028 Yacht Collection offers 170 departures, calling at more than 200 ports in 70 countries. It has 25 new itineraries, with new ports in Greece, Italy, France, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Panama, and more overnight stays...
EU criticises Malta over crypto regulation
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Thursday highlighted a Maltese regulator's shortcomings over the issuance of a licence enabling cryptocurrency firms to operate across the EU. In recent years the tiny Mediterranean island...
Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe
Medical News
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July 8, 2025
Think you know what’s in your cinnamon? New research uncovers widespread adulteration and toxic risks, putting consumers’ health and trust on the line. Study: High rate of safety and fraud issues in commercially available cinnamon. Image Credit:...
Takamaka sets a new standard in sustainability
The Spirit Business
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July 7, 2025
From the sun-drenched shores of the Seychelles, Takamaka Rum is setting a new standard in sustainability by shifting to solar power across its operations. Takamaka’s distillery has 297 solar panels Building on the momentum of its Island Cooperage...
World Bank: Morocco remains in lower-middle income bracket as Africa shows uneven growth
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Morocco’s Gross National Income per capita reached $3,760 in 2024, keeping the country in the lower-middle-income category, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification report. The figures highlight wide gaps in economic progress...
5 Years Later, Avatar: The Last Airbender & Legend of Korra Stars Refuse to Discuss 'The Project That Shall Not Be Named'
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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June 30, 2025
Multiple stars of Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra avoid opening up about "The Project That Shall Not Be Named." During a recent appearance on Braving the Elements, the official rewatch podcast for all things Avatar: The Last Airbender, Seychelle...
Africa’s digital dawn: Powering growth through technology
ESI Africa
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June 30, 2025
From fintech revolutions to smart cities, here are some of the African countries leveraging innovation to reshape their economies and claim a stake in the global tech frontier. Africa is undergoing a transformative phase, with several nations...
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream for African countries?
IOL
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African Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 11 July annually to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to...
'I Don't Think I Was Supposed to Last': Avatar: Legend of Korra Star Opens Up on Character Originally Pitched as a 'Baddie'
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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June 26, 2025
Seychelle Gabriel thought she was joining Avatar: The Legend of Korra to play the bad guy. The voice actor behind Asami Sato recently revealed that her fan-favorite character was originally tapped for an entirely different story arc. Not only was...
192 years old and still trucking
AS
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July 9, 2025
Johnathan celebrated quite the milestone in 2022 when he turned 190 years old and added to his Guinness title of the world’s oldest living animal, becoming the oldest tortoise ever. He took the honor from Tu’i Malila, a radiated tortoise that was...
StorX Network ($SRX) Secures MEXC Listing, Bringing Decentralized Cloud Storage to Global Crypto Markets
Cryptopolitan
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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 — Seychelles – StorX Network, a leading decentralized cloud storage platform built on the XDC blockchain, has officially secured its listing on MEXC Exchange, one of the world’s top centralized exchanges by trading volume. This marks...