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An African nation emerging from decades of conflict and corruption holds the key to greening the global economy. That’s the view of mining magnate Robert Friedland, whose Kamoa-Kakula venture just started producing copper in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After scouring 59 countries for more than three decades, the Canadian billionaire says the DRC […]
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Authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) have charged a French national with espionage and conspiracy, nearly a month after his arrest. Juan Remy Quignolot was detained on May 10 after police said it had found weapons, military fatigues and foreign banknotes at his residence in the capital, Bangui. Authorities accused him of having aided […]
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The seasonal downpours in Burkina Faso nurture clouds of mosquitoes that spread malaria. The parasitic disease kills more than 400,000 people each year. Most victims are children in Africa. The coronavirus pandemic, by contrast, has claimed about 130,000 lives on the continent in the past 15 months, according to World Health Organization estimates. Yet only […]
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If young people are given more support, they can contribute meaningfully to job creation Teaching entrepreneurial skills crucial in the fight against joblessness Africa boasts the largest workforce in the world. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled 2020 Policy Note on Africa: The Future of Production indicated that […]
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Recently, both Republics of Benin and Chad held their 2021 national elections. These countries are among thirteen countries on the continent billed to elect new political leaders in 2021 alone. This is a good opportunity to improve conditions on the continent. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified other issues on the continent like youth unemployment that better leadership […]
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New Certification and Recycling Programs to Inform Consumer Choice According to a recent Mastercard study, 58% of consumers are more mindful of their impact on the environment, with 85% willing to take personal action this year. Today, Mastercard makes this promise easier to realize with a new badge to identify cards made more sustainably from recyclable, recycled, […]
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Ukheshe, Mastercard, Nedbank and Telkom collaborate to grow access to the digital economy with virtual product that enables secure e-commerce payments on phone Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments. This move is expected to empower millions of South Africans – even […]
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South Africa is currently experiencing significant death and non-death losses, and the immediate implementation of a nationwide COVID-19 bereavement initiative is critical. This is the sentiment of Dr Nelia Drenth, a member of the South African Association of Social Workers in Private Practice and a keynote speaker at the Mental Health & Psychology Conference taking place on 11 June […]
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Hero is the melodic new single from vocal star Tobela M. Known and loved for his TV and stage work, this radio single has seen him team with music industry stalwarts to produce a great sounding hit. Tobela says the song is a message of inspiration to stay positive and never give up: “No matter […]
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What a difference a year can make. The coronavirus had experts predicting that house prices would fall, but, the South African real estate market has in fact experienced a boom since the hard lockdown was lifted in June 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated certain changes in the industry which have emerged in the past […]
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WaxPrint Media presents the Influencer Africa forum on Thursday, 27 May 2021 from 1:00- 4:00 pm GMT. This virtual forum is a platform for brands, marketers, and influencers to explore trends, challenges, and successful case studies of influencer partnerships as well as highlighting opportunities for influencers to best take advantage of their social platforms and […]
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By Sunil Geness, Global Sustainability Lead for Africa at SAP As we celebrate World Environment Day, it is important to take stock of both the urgency of establishing a more sustainable global society, and the progress made in achieving this. Sustainability in the modern context needs to consider an organisation’s economic, environmental and societal responsibilities, […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture