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African Development Bank to close continent's infrastructure gap

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Open call for startups to join ImpactAim SDGs Tech pre-accelerator

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TotalEnergies aims to restart $20bn Mozambique LNG project in 2022

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TotalEnergies aims to restart $20bn Mozambique LNG project in 2022

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Emerging African filmmakers shortlisted for 'African Folktales, Reimagined'

Film & Cinematography

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2022 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy calls for entries

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Nearly 40% of people in Ethiopia's Tigray lack adequate food - UN WFP

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Nearly 40% of people in Ethiopia's Tigray lack adequate food - UN WFP

Giulia Paravicini 31 Jan 2022

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Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

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Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

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Why SEZs will play a major role in Africa's mining industry future

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Retail in Africa: Set your FMCG business up for long-term growth on the continent

FMCG

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Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Agro-processing

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Adidas embarks on global hiring spree

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Marketing

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Danette Breitenbach 31 Jan 2022

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Media Freedom

SABC fires head of news

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Banking scams cost South Africans R295m last year

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East African Breweries sees lingering Covid concerns after strong first half

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Namibian court rules against gay couples seeking legal recognition

Nyasha Francis Nyaungwa and Emma Rumney 27 Jan 2022

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Greg Bailie 27 Jan 2022

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