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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – June 2, 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP experts, partners and customers are converging this week at SAPHILA 2025, the flagship user conference for SAP’s Africa ecosystem. Sergio Maccotta, Vice President: SAP Middle East Africa South, says: “Africa is a vital region for SAP’s vision of bringing out the best in every business. […]
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One Year into Detention, Researcher Still Hasn’t Had Trial Last week marked one year since Joseph Figueira Martin was arrested in the Central African Republic. The former analyst for the International Crisis Group was arrested by Russian forces in Zemio, in the southeast, where he was conducting research for FHI 360, an American organization aimed at reducing poverty, expanding […]
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By Bongiwe Tutu, Operations Manager to fraymedia Foundation The global funding landscape has seen significant shifts in the recent years, bringing about heightened pressure on resources and increased demand for funding. Impacts by global geopolitical events from the past decades have played a significant role in shaping the funding landscape, influencing the priorities of both […]
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DFIs win five awards, including some of the most coveted awards Uganda’s Patricia Ojangole, the second woman banker from East Africa to win African Banker of the Year Nigeria’s reforms recognised through award to Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso Nadia Fettah, Economy and Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco, wins Finance Minister of the […]
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By: Mladen Čolić, Sales Vice President: Fintech Africa at TransUnion The FinTech industry has come a long way in Africa. Once a fringe disruptor, it is now a powerful force shaping how people borrow, pay, and manage their financial lives. Yet, behind every digital wallet, instant loan, or cross-border transaction lies an ecosystem built on […]
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the towering figure of African literature, left a profound legacy marked by resistance and reinvention. Born James Thiong’o Ngũgĩ, he rejected his colonial name in 1977. Then he chose to write exclusively in Kikuyu instead of English, which he viewed as a colonial tool. Several years later, Thiong’o’s writing began to criticize the […]
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Abdelmoneim Mustafa, hailed as the father of Sudanese modernism, masterfully blended modern architectural principles with Sudan’s local traditions and climate in his work. Born in colonial-era Omdurman, he trained in the UK and returned post-independence to shape Sudan’s architectural identity. His signature grid-based, concrete structures incorporated verandahs, shade, and airflow—reinterpreting colonial elements to suit Sudan’s arid climate […]
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Once a colonial-era beer hall designed to control black urban life, an Mbare township hall in Zimbabwe is now home to a vibrant creative rebirth. Artist Moffat Takadiwa has transformed the abandoned site into Mbare Art Space – a bustling hub for visual arts, education, and community engagement. Drawing inspiration from around the world but rooted […]
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Studio JVW’s Fynbos Residence near Pearly Beach is a stunning coastal retreat seamlessly woven into South Africa’s dune and indigenous fynbos landscape. Crafted to mirror the stillness and elemental beauty of its surroundings, the home uses raw stone, textured wood, and muted tones to echo nature’s palette. Its sculptural, low-lying forms capture sweeping ocean views while […]
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Tunisia is fast becoming a dream destination, offering travelers a treasure trove of experiences packed into a compact country. From exploring ancient Roman cities like Dougga and Carthage to birdwatching at the UNESCO-listed Lake Ichkeul, the North African country offers history and nature at every turn. Adventurers can get lost in the vibrant medinas, trek […]
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Angella Okutoyi, Kenya’s tennis trailblazer, is setting her sights on becoming a professional tennis player after a groundbreaking junior career, including a Wimbledon doubles title and historic runs at Roland Garros. Now competing in college tennis at Auburn University, she juggles academic commitments with dreams of going pro, highlighting the systemic challenges African players face from limited […]
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At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, five standout national pavilions are redefining soil as more than just earth—it’s a material of the future. Embracing the theme “Intelligens Natural Artificial Collective,” countries like Turkey, Australia, Morocco, Mexico, and the Philippines explore the soil’s potential in sustainable architecture and cultural storytelling. Turkey chose to interpret soil as an […]
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