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World-renowned artists, athletes, and others to join The Earthshot Prize in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, October 28, 2024 – Some of the world’s most influential artists, athletes, musicians, and advocates will join The Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa this November to spotlight inspiring environmental…
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South Africa: Cabinet approves funding policy for small businesses and cooperatives
JOHANNESBURG, October 29, 2024 — The South African Cabinet recently approved the final funding policy for micro, small and medium enterprises [MSMEs] and cooperatives, for implementation. This was revealed by the Minister…
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African ministers chart continent’s energy future at closed-door sessions
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2024 — Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened yesterday for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott Expands Footprint in Africa with New Openings in Nigeria and Zambia
CAPE TOWN, October 9, 2024 — Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, has opened two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in…
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AU launches African Cooperatives Centre to promote Social Solidarity Economy
JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2024 — The African Union [AU] officially launched the African Cooperatives Centre [ACC] days ago. The initiative aims at advancing the Social Solidarity Economy [SSE] across Africa. Unveiled at…
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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event
CAPE TOWN, October 6, 2024 — Africa Oil Week [AOW]: Investing in African Energy– Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior…
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IFC invests in Equator Africa Fund I to support African climate sector tech businesses
NAIROBI, October 4, 2024 –The International Finance Corporation [ IFC ] is to invest in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever investment in a venture capital fund entirely focused on supporting…
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UN turns to cultural institutions to revive values and ethics
KAMPALA, September 25, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] has launched a campaign called Obuntubulamu, aimed at reviving and restoring values and ethics among Ugandans. Obuntubulamu embodies the human qualities…
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M-KOPA reaches 5mln customers, unlocking US$ 1.5bln in credit across five markets
KAMPALA, September 25, 2024 — MP-KOPA, a leading emerging market fintech, announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Two million of these customers…
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Uganda’s annual coffee exports hit Shs 5 trillion
KAMPALA, September 23, 2024 — Coffee exports for twelve months [September 2023- August 2024] were 6.39 million bags worth US$ 1.35 billion [ about Shs 5 trillion] compared to 6.08mln bags worth…
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