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Celebrated SA Comedian Stuart Taylor Brings Odd Man Out To Cape Town And Johannesburg This November

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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Reshaping Education: Regalo Hope Foundation Is Nurturing A New Generation Of Leaders

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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Economist Impact- Sustainability Week Africa 2025 In Cape Town

Economist Impact Announces The Return Of Sustainability Week Africa 2025 In Cape Town

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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DP World Launches New Science Lab To Strengthen Education In Somaliland

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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Future Proofing Waste Management Strategies For Smart Cities

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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Tens Of Billions Later, SA’s Travel Fever Is Still Hot, And Standard Bank Is Fuelling It Further

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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Namibia’s Local Marine Pilots

Building Namibia’s Future Maritime Strength Means Investing In Local Marine Pilots

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 And Government Of Nigeria Agree To Deepen Collaboration On Energy Access And Local Manufacturing

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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Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge Crowns Top Scholars As Its 2025 Winners

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 Ouattara wins fourth term

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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Why France is betting on Anglophone Africa

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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BYD expands South African EV ambition

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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