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South Africa Turns Rhino Horns Radioactive to Stop Poachers
In a bold step to combat poaching, South African scientists have begun injecting rhino horns with a harmless radioactive substance to make…
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Greening Ethiopia: Millions Join National Push to Plant 700 Million Trees
Ethiopia made headlines this week by planting 700 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of its bold Green Legacy…
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Creating access to curated local travel experiences for township travellers
Resort holidays and hotel stays in South Africa have long been seen as the domain of the wealthy, with many…
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Dismantling Prestige: Business Schools As Engines Of Change In South Africa
by Phindile Mpithi (Academic at Regent Business School) What if business schools were judged not by the salaries their graduates earn,…
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Paycorp Invests In Global Fintech To Expand Multi-Currency Capabilities Across Africa And Beyond
Paycorp, the global payments group with deep roots in South Africa, has announced a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a…
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Bridging The Gap: Ensuring Accessible Healthcare For Public Sector Employees
By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO, Metropolitan Health Corporate In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring accessible and equitable healthcare for…
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Collecting With Purpose: Building A Legacy Through Art Investment
By Yolisa Koza, Head Brand Experience, Standard Bank Group In today’s rapidly shifting world, the question of legacy has taken…
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Airbus Expands Its Footprint In Africa With A New Customer Support Centre In Johannesburg
Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in…
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South Africa’s Lamola Rallies Global Support for Palestinian Statehood at UN Summit
South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, has called on nations to swiftly recognize Palestinian statehood, asserting that such recognition is vital…
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Somalia Sparks Tensions With Creation of New State from Contested Territories
Somalia’s federal government has ignited fresh political tensions by establishing a new “North-East State,” carved from territories claimed by the self-governing regions…
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Dangote Cement Expands West African Footprint with New Ivorian Plant
Dangote Cement is gearing up to commission a new 3 million tons per annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by Q3…
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Niger’s Uranium Becomes the New Geopolitical Battleground
Russia is eyeing uranium mining in Niger, a country rich in the resource and now aligned with Moscow following a…
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Ethiopia’s Mega Airport Aims for Global Aviation Glory
Ethiopia is gearing up to unveil Africa’s largest airport by 2029 near Bishoftu, just outside Addis Ababa. The project, capable of handling…
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AU Rejects RSF’s Rival Government, Warns of Sudan’s Fragmentation
The African Union (AU) has rejected the recent formation of a rival government by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, warning…
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Tanzania Blocks Foreigners from Operating Small Businesses
Tanzania has introduced a wide-ranging ban preventing foreigners from engaging in 15 key small business sectors, aiming to protect local livelihoods…
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