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As global streamers like Netflix and Amazon scale back in Nigeria, Nollywood filmmakers are flocking to YouTube for creative freedom and direct audience access. Budget constraints and limited cinema infrastructure also make the platform appealing, especially for new talent frozen out by traditional players. The surprise success of Love in Every Word, which hit 5 […]
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Kenya’s 2025/26 budget proposals will avoid new taxes after last year’s deadly anti-tax protests left more than 50 people dead. Finance Minister John Mbadi announced that the government’s focus will shift from raising rates to improving tax administration and closing loopholes. The new finance bill aims to boost revenue by $193.95 million to $232.74 million […]
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The British High Commission in South Africa has apologized to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema after visa delays barred him from attending a Cambridge University conference. Despite early application and priority service, Malema was notified just before boarding his flight that his visa had been denied—an act he called “politically motivated.” British High […]
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Mali’s military government has banned the activities of all political parties and associations “until further notice,” just days after a rare pro-democracy protest in Bamako. The decree, signed by transitional president General Assimi Goita, cites “public order” as justification. However, it comes after the recent repeal of a law that governs party operations, widely seen […]
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A new study on Burundi’s 2005 free primary education reform reveals that while the policy increased girls’ schooling by an average of 1.22 years, its most profound impact was among the poorest. Teenage pregnancy rates dropped by 6.9 percentage points among low-income girls, who also showed gains in literacy, income-earning potential, and reproductive autonomy. Wealthier […]
...On foundation’s 25th anniversary, Bill Gates outlines ambitious goals, inspiration for donating most of his resources and new timeline to spend-down by 2045 SEATTLE, USA, May 8th, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation today made a new commitment to accelerate its mission to help all people live […]
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Crucial that Talks Include Accountability for Grave Abuses United States-led efforts to end the current armed conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes region appear oblivious to one of the key drivers of the hostilities: the region’s history of failing to punish those responsible for atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. So far, talks have resulted in […]
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On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation today made a new commitment to accelerate its mission to help all people live healthy, productive lives by spending $200 billion over the next 20 years. The decision marks a major acceleration in the foundation’s work and sets a new date of 2045 to sunset […]
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By Thashim Seechoonparsad, Acting: General Manager – Professional Talent Solutions at Workforce Staffing South Africa’s FinTech landscape is booming. As the continental leader accounting for a significant 40% of Africa’s fintech revenue, the sector is primed for exponential growth, projected to reach USD 14.86 billion by 2033. This growth is under threat, however, as the growing skills gap […]
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The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not just an event—it’s a call to spark transformation, forge connections and power a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. With a dynamic programme bursting with […]
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Standard Bank Plc and World Vision International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience in Malawi. This first partnership under Standard Bank’s “Mtengo Wanga – my tree” is funding forest regeneration to a tune of Mk240 million over 3 years. The symbolic signing […]
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Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to promote Africa’s creative and cultural industries, has announced a partnership with Tranoï, organisers of international fashion events, to showcase Spring/ Summer collections by 35 African fashion designers at the Paris and Japan fashion weeks. Under the partnership, 15 African designers will get an […]
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