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Strict Controls on Non-Hazardous Waste Imports, Minister Says

Rabat – The importation of non-hazardous waste into Morocco is subject to rigorous administrative procedures, confirmed Morocco’s Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali. A total of 416 import authorizations have been issued since 2016, she revealed during Monday’s oral questioning session at the House of Representatives. Responding to a question concerning the environmental and health impacts […]

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U.S. Conference of Mayors Delegation Learns About Morocco’s Territorial Governance Experience

Rabat – Morocco’s experience in local management, territorial governance and decentralization was presented, in Rabat on Tuesday, to a delegation from the US Conference of Mayors, on a visit to the Kingdom. Morocco’s achievements in this respect were presented to the American delegation, led by President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor of Columbus, […]

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Road Accidents Claim 24 Lives in Morocco’s Urban Areas over Past Week

Rabat – Twenty-four people were killed and 2,772 injured, 100 of them seriously, in the 2,116 road accidents that occurred in urban areas on October 07-13, according to the General Directorate for National Security (DGSN). These accidents were mainly due to drivers’ inattention, failure to give priority, failure to keep a safe distance, speeding and […]

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Group seeks solutions to drive investment, economic devt

The South-East Business and Investment Summit Group (SEBIS) has sought for a credible solution to reawaken industrialisation in the zone. They also sought for the exploration of the South East Zone as an economic powerhouse to drive business, investment and economic development. The group’s Executive Secretary, Dr Ifedi Okwenna, made the call on Monday while […]

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Experts urge technology centre to harness potential of blue economy

Some experts on Monday urged the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) to be more innovative while harnessing the potential of blue economy. The experts gave the advice at the National Workshop on ‘Exploring the Potential of Blue Economy for Sustainable Development in Nigeria’, organised by NACETEM in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]