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African youth at the DRC Investment Forum 2026 discussing economic growth.

DRC Investment Forum 2026 Puts Youth At The Centre Of Economic Future With A Dedicated “Congo2050 NextGen” Programme

With nearly 70% of the population under the age of 35 and a median age of just 15.8 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo is not just a young country; it is one of the youngest nations on earth. This is not merely a demographic detail; It is the central fact shaping the nation’s economic […]

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Paymentology executive Kesheni Moodley promoting digital payment growth in Africa.

Kesheni Moodley joins Paymentology to Drive Growth Across Africa

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Paymentology has a long-standing presence in Africa, working closely with banks, fintechs and mobile money providers across the region to deliver differentiated […]

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Infobip supports Nigeria’s education with 650+ learning resources.

Infobip Contributes to Nigeria’s Educational Future: Delivering 650+ Learning Resources to Lagos Schools

Global cloud communications leader Infobip, which has been operating in Nigeria for over 12 years, has announced a strategic community initiative through its Nigerian regional team. In partnership with the Whitefield Foundation, the project aims to accelerate educational outcomes for students in Lagos. The project delivered over 650 specialised textbooks and essential library infrastructure to […]

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Group of diverse professionals at Africa.com event supporting local language media initiatives.

Google News Initiative Launches New Local Language Pilot to Empower South African Vernacular Publishers

The Google News Initiative (GNI), in partnership with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Daily Maverick, has officially launched its local language pilot programme at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town. The launch event, attended by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenneth Morolong, marks the start of a nationwide provincial roadshow […]

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G20 Hackathon

Meet The Catalysts – The Students Projecting A Brighter Future For SA Tourism

When the G20 Tourism Hackathon challenged South Africa’s brightest young minds to “hack” the future of tourism, a diverse team of students from across the country rose to the occasion. As we reflect on the impact of the G20 and its contribution to South Africa’s economy and communities, one thing is clear: the G20 Tourism […]

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Jimmy Wales awards volunteers at Wikimania 2025 Kenya event.

Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales Awards Exceptional Volunteers at Wikimania 2025 Kenya

Presented by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales at Wikimania, the annual global conference for volunteers on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, the “Wikimedian of the Year” awards honor exceptional individuals and communities who have made significant contributions to Wikimedia projects. Volunteers from Cameroon, Canada, India, Côte d’Ivoire, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, and Singapore recognised for their efforts […]

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Empowering young leaders at Soweto's launch of 10,000 Champions youth movement.

Soweto Hosts The Launch Of 10,000 Champions: A Bold Youth Empowerment Movement Begins

During Youth Month the inaugural launch of 10 000 Champions took place in Soweto, marking the beginning of a bold national movement to empower young people across the country. This flagship initiative is aimed at developing 10 000 purpose-driven, digitally-skilled and economically active youth leaders by 2030 — starting with the first 100 champions over the next […]

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