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Thanks to favourable demographics, rising internet penetration, and promising economic prospects, the continent’s advertising and consumer markets are poised for strong long-term growth. This has drawn increased investments from major players like Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok. Both companies have significantly expanded their […]
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In FORBES AFRICA’S inaugural list of Top CEOs in Africa’s biggest economy, the number-crunching corporate titans attest that in a country that has seen many highs and many historic lows, it’s all about capitalizing on the moment and turning impossible challenges into results-driven success. From the boardrooms to the bourses, much of this resoursefulness may […]
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This year is set to see the commencement of construction on the Fourth Mainland Bridge project in Lagos, Nigeria, which will connect Lagos Island across the Lagos Lagoon to Itamaga in Ikorodu. The new African bridge is planned to span almost 24 miles, costing £2.3 billion with eight lanes and three toll booths. There will […]
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This article explores the key insights from the “DPI Brewed in an African Pot” session at the Global DPI Summit, focusing on how African nations are adopting and customizing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to suit their unique contexts. It highlights the importance of locally tailored solutions, the role of regional innovation, and strategies to bridge […]
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Spotify has announced that multi-award-winning R&B sensation Elaine is the EQUAL Artist for October 2024. A former Spotify RADAR artist, Elaine first rose to prominence with her chart-topping debut EP Elements, which captivated audiences globally in 2019. Her top Spotify listeners come from South Africa, the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and the United Kingdom, cementing her status as […]
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AOW: Investing In African Energy, the continent’s leading oil, gas and energy event, wrapped up today, with the four-day event reflecting a new sense of enthusiasm among energy stakeholders on the continent. The final day of the event saw a sense of excitement around South Africa’s plans to embrace the opportunities of the gas economy. […]
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The highly anticipated Manufacturing Indaba 2024 is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of expert speakers who will take the stage to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in Africa’s manufacturing sector. This year’s event will be held on 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, gathering the industry’s foremost […]
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Government Bans Media Debates On President’s Health Media discussions in Cameroon about the health of its president, Paul Biya, 91, are now outlawed. On October 9, the territorial administration minister, Paul Atanga Nji, issued a communique saying that the health of President Biya is a “security issue,” that any media debate on the state of the president […]
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But More Robust Rights Monitoring Needed On October 11, the United Nations Human Rights Council extended the mandate of its team of international experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo for another year. This was crucial, given the country’s deepening human rights and humanitarian crises, and an intensifying government crackdown on opposition party members, journalists, activists, and other […]
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States Should Work Towards Implementation of Mission’s Recommendations This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) from all regions overwhelmingly voted to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for the Sudan, established in 2023. The move was widely backed by Sudanese activists. The fact-finding mission is mandated to investigate crimes […]
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LONDON, 11 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East focused (re)insurance group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Khilosia as Chief Distribution Officer. With over 35 years’ experience at Lloyd’s, Amit brings a wealth of expertise in (re)insurance market development and stakeholder engagement strategies across Africa. […]
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By Michelle Gavin The impeachment of Kenya’s deputy president is a sideshow distracting from the urgent issues before the country Kenya’s parliament has voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in what many analysts are interpreting as a reassertion of control by President William Ruto, whose leadership has been muddled and indecisive in the wake of nationwide protests […]
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