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Zambia opens doors to 53 countries with new visa waiver

Travel

Zambia opens doors to 53 countries with new visa waiver

2 days

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures next-gen African filmmakers

10 Dec 2024

Rail carriages are pictured at the Siggenthal plant of cement maker Holcim in Wurenlingen near Zurich, Switzerland. Source: Reuters/Denis Balibouse

Materials & Equipment

Holcim Lafarge sale ups Chinese ownership of African cement market

Kanjyik Ghosh and Surbhi Misra 3 Dec 2024

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, SA’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots

Patrick Ssebugere, Ashirafu Miiro, and Nelson Odume 3 Dec 2024

CILT conference tackles sustainable transport in sub-Saharan Africa

Logistics & Transport

CILT conference tackles sustainable transport in sub-Saharan Africa

2 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Standard Chartered mulls sale of wealth, retail operations in Africa

28 Nov 2024

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Travel

Proflight Zambia, Turkish Airlines deal to boost Africa-Europe connectivity

27 Nov 2024

King Shaka Airport boosts regional connections with expanded flight network

Aviation

King Shaka Airport boosts regional connections with expanded flight network

25 Nov 2024

Minor Hotels launches its first Zimbabwe property near Victoria Falls

Hospitality

Minor Hotels launches its first Zimbabwe property near Victoria Falls

22 Nov 2024

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Agribusiness

African Agri Investment Indaba drives solutions for Africa’s growing food crisis

19 Nov 2024

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

Hospitality

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

19 Nov 2024

DSTV satellite dishes were once a mark of suburban wealth.

Technology

Putting the Multichoice decline in context

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Access Bank launches ‘Power of 100 Africa’ to celebrate trailblazing women across the continent

Economy

Access Bank launches ‘Power of 100 Africa’ to celebrate trailblazing women across the continent

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 8 Nov 2024

Anglo's Quellaveco project in Peru first produced copper in 2022

Mining

Copper could cure Murray & Roberts cold after De Beers diamond cough

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2024

Prince William, Prince of Wales meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, 6 November 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

7 Nov 2024

SAA launches direct Johannesburg-Lubumbashi flights to boost trade

Travel

SAA launches direct Johannesburg-Lubumbashi flights to boost trade

6 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Agriculture

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

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Markets & Investment

#BRICS2024: Inside the plan to harness nuclear power for sustainable growth

25 Oct 2024

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Remuneration & Payroll

Africa adopts global executive remuneration trends

Norma Mazibuko 24 Oct 2024

BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024 award shortlist

Sport

BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024 award shortlist

16 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria.

Retail & Hospitality Property

New openings: Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa

9 Oct 2024

Paratus expands LEO solutions, Starlink for SA imminent

Telecoms & Networks

Paratus expands LEO solutions, Starlink for SA imminent

4 Oct 2024

Greg Talbot, CEO of Tal-Tec. Source: Supplied.

Agri Tech

Celebrating 50 years of Tal-Tec: The evolution of livestock handling

4 Oct 2024

SA's wine industry gains momentum with local and international demand

Import/Export

SA's wine industry gains momentum with local and international demand

1 Oct 2024

A year in the life of a Small Agency of the Year finalist

Digital

A year in the life of a Small Agency of the Year finalist

Issued by Arora Online 1 Oct 2024

Empowering women in media: Insights from dentsu’s trailblazers

Podcasts

Empowering women in media: Insights from dentsu’s trailblazers

Issued by Dentsu 27 Sep 2024

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Aviation

African aviation sector commits to sustainability and innovation at ACI Africa conference

23 Sep 2024

PayRetailers expands further into Africa

Banking & Finance

PayRetailers expands further into Africa

18 Sep 2024

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Regulatory

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker 17 Sep 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

ESG

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

16 Sep 2024

Huawei and Standard Bank sign strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate intelligent finance

Fintech

Huawei and Standard Bank sign strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate intelligent finance

Issued by Huawei 16 Sep 2024

Film & Cinematography

48 Hour International Film Project returns with a goal to make 100 films in one weekend

4 Sep 2024

Shoprite to sell furniture business to Pepkor

Retailers

Shoprite to sell furniture business to Pepkor

Nqobile Dludla 3 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Daniel Trappler, senior director – development sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG).

Retail & Hospitality Property

The future of African hospitality: Investment, innovation and strategic partnerships

2 Sep 2024

Hollard reveals rebranding as it expands into Africa

Insurance & Actuarial

Hollard reveals rebranding as it expands into Africa

30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Peach Payments has appointed Uways Kureeman as country head in Mauritius, allowing Sandeep Chagger to move fully into the group COO role he accepted in February.

Financial Services

Uways Kureeman named Peach Payments’ Mauritius head

22 Aug 2024

SADC Tourism Alliance: Southern Africa remains low-risk for mpox

Travel

SADC Tourism Alliance: Southern Africa remains low-risk for mpox

21 Aug 2024

Banking

Standard Bank Group announces higher earnings and increased dividends

20 Aug 2024

Starlink signed a deal with Africa Mobile Networks in September 2023 to accelerate its Africa rollout.

Telecoms & Networks

New Icasa regulations could boost Starlink's prospects in Mzansi

Lindsey Schutters 15 Aug 2024

Lango concludes c.US$200m Africa real estate acquisition from Hyprop and Attacq

Markets & Investment

Lango concludes c.US$200m Africa real estate acquisition from Hyprop and Attacq

Issued by Catchwords 13 Aug 2024

Image: Supplied

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025 open for entry

13 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Thomas Reilly, chief executive officer of Lango.

Property

Lango Real Estate to acquire $200m African retail portfolio

13 Aug 2024

More than employees: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, from exile to excellence

Hospitality

More than employees: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, from exile to excellence

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 12 Aug 2024

Musa Keys producers Nando’s ‘Mix It Up Vol. 3’

Music

Musa Keys producers Nando’s ‘Mix It Up Vol. 3’

12 Aug 2024

Toy manufacturer, Zuru opens trade showroom in SA

Shopfitting & Merchandising

Toy manufacturer, Zuru opens trade showroom in SA

8 Aug 2024

Insurance & Actuarial

Millennials will drive the growth of insurance in Africa

26 Jul 2024

Ticketmaster expands African reach with acquisition of Quicket

Events

Ticketmaster expands African reach with acquisition of Quicket

25 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Thabo Molefe, head of Africa Regions at TransUnion.

Fintech

How data sharing can drive financial inclusion in Africa

Thabo Molefe 24 Jul 2024

The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.

Energy

African energy ministers call for more collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Banking

African bank stress test flags systemic risks posed by nature loss

16 Jul 2024