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The cycling world has officially arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for the UCI Road World Championships, under the banner “Riding New Heights.” The event, which is attracting over 1,000 delegates from across the globe, kicked off with spectacular individual time trial victories. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel continued his dominance in the Men’s Individual Time Trial, securing a third straight […]
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Africa’s wildlife corridors—vital pathways that sustain migrations and seasonal movements—are increasingly threatened by human development. These corridors, which allow elephants and other species to roam freely between parks, are finding an unexpected guardian: tourism. Beyond generating government revenue, the industry creates jobs and partnerships that incentivize local communities to become stewards of these pathways. An example […]
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President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, will host a landmark high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly to formally launch “The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development.” This pivotal initiative will introduce a bold and actionable framework designed to fundamentally transform […]
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Dreams don’t sleep – they toss and turn in res, taxi rides, midnight side hustles, and starlit prayers. On 4 October 2025, those restless dreams come alive at Constitution Hill as the YouthX Festival returns with its most powerful theme yet: ‘Dreams don’t sleep.’ YX25 is not just a festival – it’s a collective awakening. […]
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Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Through this partnership, consumers in the DRC will be able to conveniently fund their Visa Pay wallets directly from mobile money […]
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Exhibitors cite strong investor leads and international visibility as inaugural event brings in participants from 78 countries The debut of GITEX NIGERIA brought a global spotlight to Nigeria’s digital economy, with international exhibitors and investors confirming strong engagement and immediate business opportunities. Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the […]
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Strategic infrastructure to boost regional trade and transform lives across rural communities. DP World has expanded its footprint in Rwanda with the inauguration of the Rubavu Logistics Hub in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The opening of the Logistics Hub coincided with the unveiling of a community bridge in Kabeza a […]
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With heritage month in full swing, financial services provider Momentum hosted a media event that called for women to not only reflect but take measures to change what they have inherited either from parents, family or society that impacts how they manage their money. The event was part of their flagship three-month #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign that […]
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By Isabelle Hagner Mozambique is ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, with the nation facing escalating risks from droughts, floods, tropical cyclones, and sea-level rise. The World Bank warns that temperatures in the region are climbing at one of the fastest rates in Southern Africa – projected to rise by 0.31°C per decade until 2050. With 60% of […]
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As the 80th UN General Assembly convenes in New York, Africa is set to push its priorities amid a gathering that is widely expected to be transactional and nationalist in focus. Key issues the continent’s representatives intend to advocate for include Security Council reform, funding for African Union-led peace operations, and increased attention for overlooked conflicts such […]
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Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has taken an early lead in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results from nine of 36 voting councils. The 85-year-old former law professor has secured approximately 51% of counted votes, while incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera trails with nearly 39%. The vote occurs amid significant economic challenges under Chakwera’s rule, with […]
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In a dramatic political comeback, Helen Zille, a former mayor and premier, has officially launched her campaign to become Johannesburg’s mayor, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) presenting her as its candidate. Zille’s campaign contrasts her with current mayor Dada Morero, whose administration faces severe water, electricity, and infrastructure challenges. Born in Johannesburg, Zille is positioning herself […]
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