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1 Dec 2021

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New report: WGC members contributed billions to local economies in 2020

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Anthony Zwi 30 Nov 2021

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South Africa's rand recovers

29 Nov 2021

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Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

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Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

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29 Nov 2021

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Dutch in arms: Omicron detected on SA flight

28 Nov 2021

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Alistair Smout, Alexander Winning, Tim Cocks, Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo, Stephanie Nebehay 28 Nov 2021

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Victoria O'Regan 26 Nov 2021

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

Energy

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

26 Nov 2021

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

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Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

25 Nov 2021

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More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

StarTimes Media expands branch network in Kenya

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StarTimes Media expands branch network in Kenya

24 Nov 2021

Burkina Faso restricts social media

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Burkina Faso restricts social media

23 Nov 2021

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

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The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

23 Nov 2021

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Research

Just 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

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African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

IWiM releases inaugural report detailing achievements, societal impact

Mining

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22 Nov 2021

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22 Nov 2021

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22 Nov 2021

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Namibia to host virtual 2021 Africa Water and Sanitation Week

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New FAO guidelines help countries limit the global spread of fall armyworm

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New FAO guidelines help countries limit the global spread of fall armyworm

19 Nov 2021

2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

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2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

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develoPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

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develoPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

18 Nov 2021

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