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Qlik AI Reality Tour Returns to South Africa to Turn AI Strategy into Execution
Global series returns to Johannesburg to bring Qlik’s latest innovations—agentic AI, Open Lakehouse, and more—directly to local enterprises Johannesburg, South Africa, September…
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Olympic Star Imane Khelif Challenges World Boxing’s Genetic Testing Rule
Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has taken her fight from the boxing ring to the courtroom, challenging a controversial rule from…
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Discover Kigali—Africa’s Clean, Green, and Unforgettable Capital
Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, isn’t just a city—it’s an experience. Celebrated as the “Singapore of Africa” and even called the cleanest…
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Guinea’s Referendum Campaign Opens Under Tight Media Controls
Guinea has officially launched the campaign for a contentious constitutional referendum, but the process is already marred by media restrictions. The…
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Opposition Leader Dologuele Drops French Citizenship in Bid for CAR Presidency
Central African Republic (CAR) opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuele has renounced his French citizenship to once again enter the presidential race against incumbent…
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Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses
EU, Spain Support Fueled Crackdowns, Ignored Abuses; Reforms Beginning Photo: Two men near a wooden boat known as a pirogue,…
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Bridging The Climate Capital Chasm: Why Africa Needs More Than Venture Capital
By Katie Hill, Expert Partner, Boston Consulting Group in Nairobi Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet…
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Digital News Transformation Fund Opens For Applications On 25 August 2025
Funding to drive digital innovation and sustainable growth for independent publishers The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) will open its…
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SA’s Youth Unemployment Surges, Soaring Past Other Emerging Economies
Now, more than ever, it is time to turn the tide and build a future where every young South African…
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Two NEWF Films Named Finalists Ahead Of The 2025 Jackson Wild Awards – The ‘Green Oscars’ Of Nature Filmmaking
The Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) is proud to announce that two NEWF-supported films, ‘Wild Hope: Pangolin Protectors’ and…
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95 Years To Gender Parity But Insurance Could Be A Game-Changer For African Women
Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men.…
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Africa’s Fintech Market Set For Rapid Growth As High Remittance Costs, Untapped Merchant Opportunities, And Expanding Markets Fuel Demand For Digital Innovation
New BCG and QED report reveals the fintech industry’s strongest fundamentals to date—poised for its next wave of disruption through…
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Datacentrix shines, with platinum performance at Lenovo partner awards for southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG – August 28, 2025 – Datacentrix, a leading provider of high-performing and secure ICT solutions, has been honoured with three…
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Send App By Flutterwave Unveils ‘Share And Earn’ Referral Program, Making Sending Money Home And Abroad More Rewarding For Nigerians
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has recently announced the launch of its referral program through Send App, its cross-border…
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South Africa Opens Freight Rail to Private Operators in Logistics Shake-Up
In a major move to revitalize its struggling logistics sector, South Africa is opening its freight rail network to private companies. This…
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