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Al-Qaeda Affiliate Spreads Terror Across West Africa
Once a quiet corner of Mali, the Kayes region is now the latest target of al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), which is escalating its deadly…
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Climate Fund Aims for Wildlife Bonds in Every African Country
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the world’s oldest multilateral climate fund, has unveiled an ambitious plan to launch wildlife bonds in…
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Yuan Gains Ground as China Pushes Currency Diplomacy Across Africa
China is accelerating its efforts to internationalize the yuan, with Africa emerging as a strategic launchpad. Recent agreements between the central…
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Public private partnerships unpacked at SAPHILA 2025: a conversation between SAP and the City of Johannesburg (COJ)
SUN CITY, NORTH WEST PROVINCE – Public private partnerships can work together fruitfully and successfully to replace ageing technology and harness…
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Big 5 Construct Ethiopia Opens with Focus on National Priorities and Regional Infrastructure
Inaugurated by H.E. Mrs. Chaltu Sani, Minister of the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the events run until 28 June…
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The Growing Role Of Hybrid Backup Solutions In Securing Africa’s Digital Future
By Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at Data Management Professionals South Africa As Africa’s digital economy rapidly grows, businesses across…
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How Madji Sock is ensuring that Senegal’s future is rooted in culture and built for Africa
DAKAR, Senegal, 18 July 2025/ While the world often talks about Africa’s potential, Madji Sock is helping Senegalese women realise…
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Microplastics And The South African Health Crisis No One’s Talking About
According to a 2023 UNEP report, the world produces 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, and 280 million tonnes of…
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UpSkill Universe Launches ‘Skills For Business’ To Empower 10,000 African SMEs, In Collaboration With HP Inc. And Google
UpSkill Universe announced the launch of the Skills for Business programme, a new initiative to help 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in…
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Thanks To The Ibercup, When Football Meets Fibre, Futures Get Brighter
With youth unemployment climbing to 62.4% in early 2025, some young South Africans are searching for something to believe in. Last month,…
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Gen Z Is Rewriting The Rules Of Work—and Benefits Need To Catch Up
By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to…
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Old Mutual Appoints Prabashini Moodley as CEO of New Life & Savings Segment
Clarence Nethengwe Takes Over Oversight of Finance and Transaction Services Old Mutual is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Prabashini Moodley…
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KDC Pays KEs 57 Million Dividend And Unlocks Kes 500 Million For SMEs At Next Frontier Africa 2025
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has reinforced its leadership in Kenya’s development finance landscape by delivering a KES 57 million dividend…
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Africa’s Readiness To Take Action: Climate Modalities, ESG Impact Investment & Inclusive Growth At B Lab Africa Summit 2025
The 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit 2025 on Climate Modalities, ESG Impact Investment & Inclusive Growth: Africa’s Readiness to…
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Maasai Mara Enters World Book of Records for Iconic Wildlife Migration
The Maasai Mara National Reserve has earned a spot in the World Book of Records for hosting the world’s largest and most…
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