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

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L'Oréal unveils inclusive beauty tech at CES for persons with limited mobility

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Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

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Botswana's ex-president Khama asks court to set aside arrest warrant

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Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

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Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Angolan oil firm Sonangol to keep stakes in Galp, Millennium bcp

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Angolan oil firm Sonangol to keep stakes in Galp, Millennium bcp

Sergio Goncalves 5 Jan 2023

COP27 in review: climate talks delivered big gains for Africa, but also several challenges

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COP27 in review: climate talks delivered big gains for Africa, but also several challenges

Saskia Werners and Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola 5 Jan 2023

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Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

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Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

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DFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

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Three prominent opponents of Tunisian president say they are under investigation

Tarek Amara 3 Jan 2023

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Lamine Chikhi 3 Jan 2023

Italy's Eni sets up sustainable transport services company

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Italy's Eni sets up sustainable transport services company

Francesca Landini 3 Jan 2023

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Fundraising to develop mining projects in West Africa announced

30 Dec 2022

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Kaushik Ramaiya 30 Dec 2022

Helping Africa's farmers control climate-induced pests

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Helping Africa's farmers control climate-induced pests

Gilbert Nakweya 30 Dec 2022

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African Union member states pledge to improve nutrition and food security in Africa

29 Dec 2022

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YouTube partners with All-Africa Music Awards

29 Dec 2022

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Angolan court orders seizure of dos Santos's assets

Catarina Demony 29 Dec 2022

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Dubai influences, chefs to showcase dairy butter journey from farm to plate

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Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change

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Egypt's central bank taking action to regulate forex market

Ahmed Tolba 28 Dec 2022

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German companies plan to invest more in Africa in 2023

Rene Wagner 28 Dec 2022

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Trailblazing equity crowdfunding in Africa

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