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Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

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Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

26 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has launched the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation, a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to address the specific demands of Africa’s diverse business environments

Education

AMC launches Certified Professional Marketer for Africa specific to the continent

26 Aug 2025

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Mining

Can Africa's critical minerals power the next industrial boom?

26 Aug 2025

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Botswana's medical supply chain collapse triggers public health emergency

26 Aug 2025

Google launches AI Mode in search for users in Africa

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Google launches AI Mode in search for users in Africa

21 Aug 2025

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Medtech

Nigerian innovation brings hope with affordable bionic arms for amputees

Kazeem Sanni 21 Aug 2025

Scan Display shines at the Women in Mice 2025 awards

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Scan Display shines at the Women in Mice 2025 awards

Scan Display 20 Aug 2025

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Diphtheria outbreak in Somalia worsens with vaccine shortages

19 Aug 2025

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Climate Change

African universities urged to spearhead climate research

19 Aug 2025

Branding

Playing it safe is killing your brand

eatbigfish 18 Aug 2025

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WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

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Uganda launches major Chinese-backed gold mine to boost economy

18 Aug 2025

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Mining

Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

15 Aug 2025

Warc has revealed insights from the winners of the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions 2025 (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Warc: 3 themes from Cannes Lions for commercial success

14 Aug 2025

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

Mining

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

Giulia Paravicini and David Lewis 14 Aug 2025

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Child malnutrition is a sign of conflict to come: Nigerian study links climate change, food and violence

Marina Mastrorillo, Chun Song, Grazia Pacillo and Victor Villa 14 Aug 2025

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Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

13 Aug 2025

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13 Aug 2025

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Mining

Diamond discovery: De Beers unearths new kimberlite field in Angola

13 Aug 2025

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Gold

Will US impose new gold tariffs? Barrick CEO shares outlook

Divya Rajagopal 12 Aug 2025

Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

Media Freedom

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif dies in Israeli attack

11 Aug 2025

Kionna Moodley is the shopper marketing lead for PepsiCo. Source: Supplied.

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Kionna Moodley's shopper marketing vision for PepsiCo in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Aug 2025

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25 million people acutely food insecure in Sudan

11 Aug 2025

AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

Technology

AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

Blessed Hwaire and Shobhit Jain 11 Aug 2025

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TV

SuperSport pioneers Africa's first 24-hour women's sports channel

8 Aug 2025

All 13 Pick n Pay stores in Botswana now under full corporate ownership

Retailers

All 13 Pick n Pay stores in Botswana now under full corporate ownership

7 Aug 2025

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Mining

Congo's cobalt ban leaves Glencore with unsold stockpiles

7 Aug 2025

Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi

Retailers

Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi

Nqobile Dludla 6 Aug 2025

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