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Kampala, Uganda. Source: Keith Kasaija/Unsplash

Telecoms & Networks

MTN launches first 5G network in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 28 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Marketing

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

CIMA partners with ICAZ to elevate the accounting and finance profession in Zimbabwe

Accounting & Auditing

CIMA partners with ICAZ to elevate the accounting and finance profession in Zimbabwe

AICPA & CIMA 28 Jul 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Here are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 Jul 2023

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Mining

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Susa Maleba and Wouter Jordaan 28 Jul 2023

The winners were announced on Monday. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

SA filmmakers win 8 awards at Durban FilmMart

27 Jul 2023

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

27 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters. A view shows an ecoguard walking on a path in the Arboretum Raponda Walker during a press visit of this protected forest aera on the eve of the opening of the One Forest Summit in Libreville, Gabon, February 28, 2023.

Banking

Gabon launches tender for Africa's first debt-for-nature swap

Marc Jones and Rachel Savage 26 Jul 2023

Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

Food Security

Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

Simon Roberts and Ntombifuthi Tshabalala 26 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Yuan jumps as Beijing vows to bolster economy

Rae Wee 25 Jul 2023

Burnt trees and vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria, 25 July 2023. Reuters/Ramzi Boudina

Climate Change

Deadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

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Informal Retailing

Small-scale retailers will need to adapt to survive and thrive

25 Jul 2023

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

Markets & Investment

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

David Lewis 24 Jul 2023

Nigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

Infrastructure & Utilities

Nigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

Felix Onuah 21 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Nigeria's naira hits record low on black market ahead of central bank meeting

Elisha Bala-Gbogbo 21 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Public Health

WHO says contaminated cough syrup sold in Cameroon

Leroy Leo 20 Jul 2023

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Sales

Retail sales drop 1.4% for May

20 Jul 2023

Fashion & Homeware

President and CEO of Gucci to step down

20 Jul 2023

Egypt cuts power to ease load during heatwave - cabinet

Energy

Egypt cuts power to ease load during heatwave - cabinet

Nayera Abdallah 20 Jul 2023

EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

Energy

EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

19 Jul 2023

Cocoa prices hit highest in 12 years in New York

Agro-processing

Cocoa prices hit highest in 12 years in New York

Marcelo Teixeira 19 Jul 2023

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

Telecoms & Networks

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

18 Jul 2023

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

Mining

New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35%

Felix Njini and David Lewis 18 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar teeters near one-year low; euro climbs to 17-month peak

Rae Wee 18 Jul 2023

IWG signs new Regus, Spaces and HQ partnerships in Kenya, as demand for hybrid working rises

Office Property

IWG signs new Regus, Spaces and HQ partnerships in Kenya, as demand for hybrid working rises

GO Content Lab 18 Jul 2023

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Construction & Engineering

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Mohamed Abdel-Ghany 18 Jul 2023

Shell to supply Morocco with LNG in 12-year deal

Coal, Oil & Gas

Shell to supply Morocco with LNG in 12-year deal

Ahmed Eljechtimi 17 Jul 2023

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

Food Security

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

David Ubilava 17 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

Grieving Gambian families take govt to court over mishandling of cough syrup

Edward McAllister 14 Jul 2023

Heath tech is changing Africa. Source: Artem Podrez/Pexels

SMEs

5 startups addressing Africa's healthcare gap

14 Jul 2023