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In 2023, the creative industries caught the attention of institutional investors, who poured money into the industry. Afreximbank announced a $1 billion Film Finance Facility for 2024, and the NBA expanded its presence in South Africa and Kenya. Ghana hosted the first Africa Cinema Summit. And Sony Ventures launched a $10 million fund to support […]
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Employees of Ocean Sole say that flip-flops are generally collected from weekly beach cleanups and other places. At Ocean Sole, they usually weigh the material and pay collectors about 18 cents per kilogram. Then, to prepare them for carving, they are first hand-washed, one flip-flop at a time. In 2023, the company said it recycled […]
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As Black Americans continue to grow weary of life in the United States, many are seeking out new homes abroad as expats. There is always discussion amongst the community about which locales around the world Black expats can feel comfortable and thrive in. One increasingly popular destination that continually comes up in the conversation is […]
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SEATTLE, WA, January 25, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In his annual letter published today, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman called for philanthropists to give more and give now to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combatting poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting inequality. In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the […]
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The 77 Percent gained access to one of Monrovia’s kush dens, where users, live and smoke the drug. Edith Kimani talked to them about the drug’s impact on their lives and their hopes for the future. Manufactured and distributed by criminal gangs, “the drug is an amalgamation of the various chemicals and plants that mimic […]
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Cape Town took the lead in the rankings, boasting a remarkable 153 Meetup groups. This translated to approximately 0.3 groups per 10,000 residents when considering the population size. Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, secured the second position with a substantial total of 133 groups, while Pretoria claimed the third spot with 15 Meetup groups available […]
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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 24 January, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark due 25 February 2027, its first social bond issued under its new Sustainable Bond Framework, established in September 2023. The Sustainable Bond Program seamlessly […]
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Is there anywhere on Earth more culturally fascinating than Egypt? With a history which stretches back to the beginning of civilisation, and a contemporary culture which has plenty to offer for the modern traveller, it’s hard to look past this North African giant as a potential holiday destination. There are countless wonders to explore throughout […]
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By Tebogo Monakedi Human Resources Director, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa The traditional perceptions of work and organisational structure are undergoing a significant transformation. The once-prevailing notion that work is a set of well-defined processes, confined within the physical and organisational boundaries of a workplace, and primarily focused on shareholder value and profit, is becoming obsolete. This […]
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By Zubair Suliman – Investment Director, Norsad Capital We’re often told that education is the best way out of poverty, but for many in Sub-Saharan Africa, the path out is often broken, especially for those who need an escape route the most. There are many reasons why education barriers in the sub-region persist. For one, […]
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By Tafadzwa Munyaka and Angela Umoru-David Across Africa, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) bearing different monikers such as community-based organisations (CBOs), civil society organisations (CSOs) and nonprofits have long borne the duty of designing and implementing developmental interventions to address varying challenges. The World Association of Non-governmental Organizations (WANGO) lists 4912 of such entities operating in the Continent, which is safe […]
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Reimagining Education for the Future We Seek: Africa and the World in Dialogue The inaugural International Educators’ Summit is a groundbreaking initiative organized by the Ghana Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Ghana ASCD) to be held in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, 5-7 July, 2024. This summit represents a pivotal moment in the global […]
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