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In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri visited the Africa Food Show in Cape Town, South Africa, the continents’ largest food show, to see how chefs are bringing their dishes to life. The three-day event serves up the opportunity to immerse in African cuisine, with vendors using the opportunity to build relationships with consumers and distributors […]
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Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for green hydrogen production, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources to meet both domestic energy needs and international demand. With over 60% of the world’s best solar resources and significant wind potential, the continent has the natural advantage to produce green hydrogen at globally competitive costs […]
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Standard Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa to launch TikTok Search Ads. This milestone reflects the bank’s commitment to innovation and its strategy of engaging younger, digitally native audiences through relevant and impactful social platforms. Reaching the Next Generation TikTok Search Ads allow brands to appear in search results when users actively […]
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Following its successful launch to market on 2 September, Discover Sport™ is proud to announce a dynamic new 3-year partnership with Tennis South Africa (TSA) that will bring South Africa’s premier tennis competitions fully into the spotlight. Through this collaboration, Discover Sport™ becomes the official streaming partner of TSA, enabling fans nationwide and abroad to […]
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Author: Mladen Čolić, Sales Vice President: Fintech Africa at TransUnion Africa is fast emerging as the world’s next frontier for growth. By 2050, more than one in four people on the planet will be African, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. With the youngest population globally, the continent is increasingly recognised as a […]
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By Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, CEO, VillageReach In July, the U.S. government officially dissolved the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Weeks later, a U.S. court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to continue blocking billions in foreign aid. For Africa and other regions that have long relied on donor contributions to health and development, […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) 2026, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will present a comprehensive series of Deep-Dive Energy Forums, designed to tackle Africa’s most pressing energy challenges while unlocking transformative opportunities for investment and growth. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and development […]
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By Dalu Ajene Africa is endowed with vast natural resources, from fertile agricultural land to abundant minerals and energy reserves. It boasts of having 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 12% of oil reserves and 8% of its natural gas. Africa is home to vast gold, diamond, cobalt and rare earth minerals crucial for the […]
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The future of civil engineering extends far beyond concrete and steel, it is increasingly shaped by data, digital tools, and intelligent decision-making. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming how engineers plan, design, and maintain infrastructure. In South Africa, these tools bring tremendous opportunity but also carry the responsibility […]
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