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The shift to digital, driven primarily by the pandemic, has put a bigger burden on regulators and financial institutions to advance the payment market infrastructure as they need to identify how to inter-operate with multiple payment schemes around the world, combat the increased risk of fraud, and develop new services to provide value for their […]
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As part of its commemorations for Africa Day 2021, The Africa Centre is launching a new monthly series titled: New Africa – Leaders of the New School. The series aims to draw from the past to shape the future by taking ownership of the narrative of Africa’s development. It will shine the light on the many […]
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“I am an African, not because I was born in Africa, but because Africa is born in me.” This quote by the late Ghanaian politician Kwame Nkrumah highlights the spirit of the continent, as well as the excellence, talent and global contributions that have sprouted from it over the years. Africans have much to be proud of, […]
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By Millicent Maroga, Corporate Affairs Director of HEINEKEN South Africa Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May in honour of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, which was established in 1963 and was later succeeded by the African Union. While celebrations on the day often involve celebrating various cultures and nationalities that […]
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An investment into an environmental treasure by Impala Rustenburg will leave a lasting legacy of eco-tourism, wildlife preservation and appreciation of nature for the people of Rustenburg. Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is an environmental jewel in the Rustenburg region. A beautiful 5 300 hectare nature reserve on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, it has a large […]
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The Program is Dedicated Exclusively to African Female Tech Founders In celebration of Africa Day, C. Moore Media, International Public Relations (CMM), a New York headquartered PR agency focusing on the US, UK, and African markets, announces the second edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The initiative is a complementary Public Relations (PR) […]
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After the abolition of slavery under the Portuguese empire, recurring droughts and desertification in Cape Verde resulted in periods of famine and epidemics. This led to several eras of mass migration which shaped the history of the nation. It was against this backdrop of emigration and return that morna was born. And in December 2019, […]
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Ghanaian startup DOBIISON, a provider of virtual tours and immersive digital experiences for the real estate, construction and tourism industries, is planning on scaling across Africa this year. Founded in 2018, DOBIISON has built the largest collection of Ghanaian virtual reality (VR) content. Currently at the growth stage, it leverages 360º immersive, interactive content with […]
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A cyclone, known as Jobo, made landfall near Dar es Salaam in late April. By this point it had weakened to a tropical depression and impacts were, thankfully, minimal. Land-falling tropical cyclones are rare in Tanzania so past events are outside the memory of most. It had even been suggested that Cyclone Kenneth, which occurred […]
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Psychologists say the contemplation of suicide takes place in stages. These include losing hope, planning on how to end their lives by either using an overdose, poison, ropes or falling from high elevations — and finally accomplishing the act. It is at the second stage that psychologists say people at risk must get the attention […]
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The International Criminal Court Prosecutor opened a hearing of evidence on Monday against Ali Kushayb, an alleged leader of the notorious Janjaweed militia blamed for atrocities in Darfur, calling him a “willing and energetic” perpetrator of crimes in the conflict-torn region of Sudan in 2003-2004. Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s comments came at the start of the […]
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Zimbaqua employs 25 women many of whom have little or no formal education. It sells the gems they dig to international wholesalers and to jewelry designers like the New York-based Renna Jewels. Gem and gold mining has long been a mixed blessing in Africa, providing much-needed income but — at unregulated or badly managed mines […]
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