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Africa’s music economy: From beats to boom
Music in Africa
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July 11, 2025
Streaming has played a defining role in propelling Afrobeats into the global spotlight, establishing it firmly as a leading force in contemporary music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay have not only introduced African artists to...
Africa’s strategic shift: from donor dependence to entrepreneurial powerhouse
Zawya
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Africa is poised to become the world’s next growth engine — not by chance, but by design. With a projected population of 2.5 billion by 2050, over 60% under the age of 25, and attracting less than 1% of global private capital, the continent...
Africa’s Spiro gets global climate backing, targets $200m revenue boost
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
Spiro, a leading Pan-African electric mobility firm, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects (RPCP) Pipeline, a major endorsement of its climate leadership and innovation in Africa’s transport sector. The...
Africa Focuses on Local Production for Pharma Growth
News Central TV
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July 11, 2025
Africa is building a new vaccine future through strategic investments, skilled workforce development, and local manufacturing. From Kenya to Rwanda, deals for new facilities and skills development promise to reduce reliance on foreign pharma...
Africa’s time is now: Smart farming and trade hold the key
Food For Mzansi
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July 11, 2025
In the midst of geopolitical tensions, Africa has been called to rise and unlock its full potential. That is the key to growth and development, and reduced dependency on other continents, making Africa a better place to live. Speaking at the...
Former 'Adulting' actor Mathews Rantsoma discusses unemployment after 'Scandal!'
Briefly
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July 11, 2025
Talented actor Mathews Rantsoma has called out the entertainment industry after not being able to secure a job in a year Rantsoma, who recently bagged a small role in Adulting, is famously known for playing the character of Nhlamulo on Scandal!...
Access to information huge challenge to intra-African trade – Dr. Kale
Business and Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Managing Director, Research and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has underscored the importance of quality and swift information flow as a critical tool for effective intra-African trade. He argued that not...
State Department fires over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
Naharnet
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The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad. The...
South Africans call for an end to race-based laws, says IRR
Bedfordview and Edenvale News
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July 11, 2025
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has reported growing public support for its call to repeal South Africa’s remaining race-based laws, following the momentum of its #WhatSACanBe campaign. Launched four months ago, the campaign promotes...
"It’s a heavy task": South African man breaks down Mkhwanazi’s Special Task Force uniform
Briefly
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July 11, 2025
A South African man shared insights into the distinctive uniform worn by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, sparking admiration and interest online This comes after the South African law enforcement official made serious allegations of...
Malaria, markets and machines: Economic case for tech-driven disease control in Africa
CNBC Africa
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July 11, 2025
Malaria remains a persistent challenge in Africa, affecting economic growth, public health, and resource allocation. The World Economic Forum estimates that eradicating malaria could potentially unlock $16 billion in annual GDP. In light of this...
Sundry Markets Limited- Owners of Marketsquare Supermarkets, listed as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025 by the Financial Times
Pulse
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July 11, 2025
Sundry Markets Limited (SML) has been honored by the Financial Times (FT) as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. In its 2025 edition, which is the fourth in the series, FT, in collaboration with Statista,...
Rail boosts 2025 South African citrus exports
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
The South African citrus export season of 2025 has hit its stride, with projections estimating the shipment of 171.1 million 15kg cartons of citrus by the season's conclusion. As the top agricultural export sector in South Africa, efficient...
State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump reorganization
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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The headquarters of the Department of State in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump...
STATEMENT: 8 African Nations Commit to 100% Sustainable Ocean Management
World Resources Institute
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YAOUNDÉ (July 11, 2025) – Yesterday, eight African nations — Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia and Nigeria — adopted the Yaoundé Declaration, committing to sustainably manage 100% of ocean areas...
Reflecting on the July 2021 unrest: How South Africa can heal and unite
IOL
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As South Africa marks the fourth anniversary of the July 2021 riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, sparked by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma, IFP councillor Jonathan Annipen and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)...
Joburg’s housing backlog needs R60bn and less red tape – Morero
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 11, 2025
Mayor commits to cutting bureaucracy as private sector urges action on service delivery and rising costs. Johannesburg faces a housing backlog of more than 300 000 units. The city’s approved housing budget for 2025/26 is R8.9 billion – far short...
United States: List of African migrants to be deported, Senegalese affected
Sene News
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July 11, 2025
While Washington is increasing pressure to conclude repatriation agreements with several African countries, Dakar is faced with a delicate choice: diplomatically cooperate with the United States or manage the massive return of compatriots...
Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks
The Conversation
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July 11, 2025
Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods...
South Africa: Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation
Zawya
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A spirit of purpose-driven innovation filled the Edge Growth offices in Hyde Park last week, as Bank of America and Edge Growth hosted the highly anticipated Fintech and Climate Accelerator Showcase Breakfast. The event brought together a dynamic...