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Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

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Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

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AfDB calls for more climate finance for Africa to support global goals

Ahmed Eljechtimi 7 Jul 2022

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Source: © dolgachov The WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2022 finalists have been announced

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Healthcare

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Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

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