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#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

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In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4.7 billion by 2026

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Heineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

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Africa-focused Lekela plans to spend $2bn to double renewables capacity

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Africa-focused Lekela plans to spend $2bn to double renewables capacity

Marwa Rashad 15 Nov 2021

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Kiwi Pay Group to roll out online marketplace in Africa, starting in Cameroon

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