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South Africa’s digital economy could see a $5 billion boost if it addresses current deficiencies, according to a report by Naspers and the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection. The report highlights that the nation’s digital sector is underperforming despite high demand and potential. To resolve the deficiencies, the report recommended improvements in digital infrastructure and […]
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Chidimma Adetshina, the former Miss South Africa contestant who was recently the subject of a nationality row, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday. Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, the 23-year-old withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition due to backlash and xenophobic attacks inspired by her nationality. The controversy intensified when […]
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Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will join forces with young leaders, nutrition experts, and advocates in an exciting live-streamed event hosted by Africa.com. The event, NutriVision: A Pan-African Youth Dialogue on Nutrition, will feature Mr. Gates sharing insights alongside influential figures, including the talented musician Jon Batiste, following their inspiring […]
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The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has extended a USD 20 million revolving line of credit to CBZ Bank Limited. The facility will be used by CBZ Bank to provide loans to eligible customers operating in key export and hard currency sectors for capital expenditure and working capital needs. TDB […]
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New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices The latest Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) indicates that intra-African agricultural trade has already reached a new high of US$ 17 billion, finally surpassing its previous 2013 peak, which was reached after a tripling […]
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Africa’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a pivotal area for investment, presenting substantial opportunities for growth and development. As the continent continues to urbanise and industrialise, investors can play a crucial role in driving economic progress and creating sustainable prosperity. 1. Growing Market Demand Africa’s population is set to double by 2050, leading to an increased […]
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MOGADISHU, Somalia, 02 September 2024/African Media Agency/- Over 100 Somali Police Force officers have concluded a month-long training on community policing, to equip them with skills to address crime and violent extremism in local communities. The workshop organised jointly by theAfrican Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Somali Police Force (SPF), forms part […]
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Written by Bernard Ngugi, Sector Head: Energy & Infrastructure, Stanbic Bank Kenya What are the main types of renewable energy sources in Kenya, and how do they differ in terms of availability and usage? As the country is situated within the tropics, we have plentiful sunlight, making solar power a critical resource. Our abundance of […]
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Fans of musicians are often fans of their clothing choices so it makes sense that a number of extremely popular African musicians have similarly launched fashion lines. Seeing opportunity for big sales and market extensions, a number of major fashion houses have entered into collaborations with African stars, such as Burna Boy, Tyla and several […]
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Meet Tara Shakti, a Madagascan artist, whose artwork is about to go to the moon. Her works will join those of 35,000 other artists from 247 countries as part of the Lunar Codex project. Founded by Canadian physicist, artist and entrepreneur Dr. Samuel Peralta, the Lunar Codex is a time capsule of works by artists, […]
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An interesting discovery of similar dinosaur prints in Brazil and Cameroon suggest that they once roamed along a narrow corridor between these continents prior to their split. Preserved in mud and silt, these 260 prints date back approximately 120 million years to a time when Africa and South Africa were connected in a supercontinent, known […]
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The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest, attracts a glittering, global crowd, but Africa remains woefully underrepresented. Although festival organizers claim a dearth of qualifying product from the continent, skeptics point to a lack of diversity among the judges as another contributing factor. Regardless, a handful of African films will be screened, and include entries […]
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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