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Stuart Taylor has been making waves with his new Learner Husband Podcast, a hit with fans who tune in for candid, hilarious conversations about everything between “I do” and “What did I do?” Now, audiences can catch him in real life on stage with his latest stand-up masterpiece, Odd Man Out, this November. Fans in Cape Town […]
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Every year, January 24 reminds the world of the critical role education plays in building peaceful, equitable, and sustainable societies.For the Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), this date represents more than just the International Day of Education — it’s a rallying point for action, innovation, and inclusion. Under the visionary leadership of Chinenye Onuorah, the Founder […]
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Themed “An action plan for Africa’s green industrial revolution”, the event will bring together over 500 delegates and 100 speakers to explore practical strategies for accelerating Africa’s just and profitable green transition. Taking place from October 30th to 31st 2025 at The Westin, Cape Town, Sustainability Week Africa will build on the momentum and insights […]
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Continuous investment underscores DP World’s commitment to education, sustainability, and community development in Somaliland DP World Berbera has handed over a new, science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland. The state-of-the-art facility will enhance the university’s research […]
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There is an unmistakable connection between urbanisation, population growth and waste management. As urbanisation propels, more people find themselves relocating to urban areas to adjust to changing lifestyle habits and workplace demands. Research shows that more than 700 million people already live in African urban areas, with this number expected to double to 1.4 billion by 2050 – […]
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South Africans are travelling more than ever. What started as revenge travel after lockdown hasn’t slowed down, and Standard Bank clients are leading the way. Their spend on travel in 2024 amounted to tens of billions of rands, doubling what the bank recorded in 2021. Thirty-two percent of that spend went to flight bookings, accounting […]
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By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing Africa Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine […]
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Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Government of Nigeria to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy access, local manufacturing, and data-driven innovation. The agreement, signed during REA’s Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) in Abuja, was witnessed by the […]
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The annual Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) for schools and learners across Southern Africa has named its winners for 2025 – and this year, three Gauteng learners have come out tops among the 40 000 participants from across Southern Africa. AGEC plays a unique role in Southern Africa by focusing on early-stage entrepreneurial exposure – targeting high school […]
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Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has secured a fourth term in office following a contentious election. Provisional results show he won in a landslide with nearly 90% of the vote, with official results to be announced later. However, the election was marred by the exclusion of two major opposition figures, former President Laurent Gbagbo and former […]
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In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes. Faced with military expulsions, declining business presence, and rising anti-French sentiment in the Sahel, Paris is now prioritizing engagement with English-speaking nations like Nigeria and Kenya. The upcoming France-Africa Summit in Nairobi signals this strategy, with potential […]
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To this end, the company plans to install 300 new charging stations across South Africa by the end of 2026, supporting wider adoption of electric vehicles. This move accompanies the launch of new models […]
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