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#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

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ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

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Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

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Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

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SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

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Evan-Lee Courie 18 May 2021

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