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The Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), one of the continent’s leading gatherings for tourism investment, returns to Cape Town on 14 April 2026 as an integral part of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. Held on the Global Stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the conference is produced ....
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Tanzania’s government instructed civil servants and students to remain at home on Thursday following a contentious general election that sparked violent protests. The unrest, which led to a police-imposed curfew in Dar es Salaam, was fueled by the disqualification of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s main challengers from the presidential race. Protesters clashed with police, set a government office ablaze, and […]
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Cassava Technologies has secured investment from US chipmaker Nvidia to accelerate the expansion of its digital infrastructure across more than 30 African countries. The company, founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, operates fiber optic networks, data centers, and cloud storage services across Africa. While neither company has disclosed the size of the investment, the announcement comes on […]
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South Africa is launching a $135 million Youth Fund to support youth-owned small and medium enterprises, part of a government effort to tackle the country’s persistently high youth unemployment. Nearly half of South Africans aged 15–34 are jobless, highlighting the urgent need for targeted economic interventions. Unlike previous small grant programs, this fund will provide much larger […]
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As military takeovers resurge across West Africa, a pressing question emerges: could Nigeria be next? A political analyst warns that the same conditions fueling recent coups—widespread corruption, severe economic hardship, and deep-seated public discontent—are alarmingly present in Nigeria. These issues are compounded by lingering colonial-era divisions and significant foreign influence, creating a volatile mix. To protect […]
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental project decades in the making, is now fully open to the public. This colossal complex, situated near the Giza Pyramids, is a modern marvel that offers visitors an unprecedented journey through seven millennia of Egyptian history. The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun and […]
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In courtrooms across Africa, a colonial-era fashion statement is sparking a modern debate. While Britain has moved to make barristers’ wigs optional, many of its former colonies still require judges and lawyers to wear the long, white horsehair wigs. Some defend this tradition as a symbol of legal dignity and impartiality. However, a growing number of […]
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