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Jordan vocational training programmes enroll 5,134 trainees
The VTC opened its new year at 34 institutes; 5,134 of 13,255 applicants joined the second cycle.
Source: Jordan News Agency Petra
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Eight new emerald mines registered in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province
The province recorded 229 mines in the first six months of the year, with about 300 mines currently operating legally.
Source: Bakhtar News Agency
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Ethiopia industry minister reports 69.2% capacity use and $5.9bn import substitution
Hassan Muhammed attributed the figures to manufacturing policy measures; the report gives no calculation method or comparison series for the capacity figure.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency, interview with State Minister of Industry Hassan Muhammed
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Mauritania considers draft law and fund for its crafts sector
After an interministerial meeting, the prime minister ordered revision of the draft; the proposed fund and SME incentives are not yet enacted.
Source: Mauritanian News Agency (AMI)
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Northwest Petroleum opens new Lagos headquarters
Vice President Kashim Shettima commissioned the indigenous oil and gas marketer’s new corporate headquarters in Victoria Island on October 2. The company described the building as a long-term investment in Nigeria, but disclosed no project cost or capacity figures.
Source: Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, via Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
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Pakistan announces gemstone centre in Islamabad
Pakistan's adviser on industries announced a gemstone centre in Islamabad as the government begins work on a policy to develop the country's gemstone sector.
Source: Radio Pakistan
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Republic of Congo named guest of honour at 2028 Caen fair
The small-business minister promoted Congolese products and crafts at the French fair; the guest role is planned for 2028.
Source: Ministère des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises et de l’Artisanat de la République du Congo
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OHADA conference in Pointe-Noire examines digital change in business law
The second Congo conference discussed adapting OHADA business rules to digital transformation.
Source: Ministère des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises et de l’Artisanat de la République du Congo
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DR Congo subcontracting regulator outlines first 100 days of reforms
ARSP cited digitisation, stronger controls and steps to improve local firms’ access to markets and finance.
Source: ARSP - Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-Traitance dans le Secteur Privé
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Ethiopia and World Bank reaffirm private-sector growth partnership
The 1 October meeting covered existing initiatives in agriculture, mobility and water, alongside possible access to additional financing windows.
Source: Ethiopia Ministry of Finance
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NaiTel and MEDUSA agree Aqaba link to submarine cable network
The companies plan to connect Jordan with Europe and North Africa through Aqaba Digital Hub.
Source: Jordan News Agency Petra
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Airtel Money sets IPO price at £1.96 a share
Airtel Money priced its planned London listing at £1.96 per share, implying an estimated market value of about £5.3 billion.
Source: Nigerian Exchange Limited
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