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Pola Maneli Port Elizabeth and BCKRDS Johannesburg are among the global winners in the ADC 104th Annual Awards Middle East & Africa Region along with agencies and designers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates (Image supplied)

2 South African agencies awarded in Global ADC 104th Annual Awards

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World Bank signs $500m infrastructure project for Congo's capital

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World Bank signs $500m infrastructure project for Congo's capital

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13 May 2021

YouTube Music to celebrate #AfricaMonth with panel discussions, live performances and Africa Day Concert

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12 May 2021

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Lauren Hartzenberg 11 May 2021

Futuristic computer game hopes to be tonic for climate change anxiety

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Futuristic computer game hopes to be tonic for climate change anxiety

Kim Harrisberg 11 May 2021

WTTC launches initiative to support women in travel and tourism

Tourism & Travel

WTTC launches initiative to support women in travel and tourism

11 May 2021

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11 May 2021

Judge Martha Koome attends the interview for the post of Chief Justice at the Supreme Court building in Nairobi, Kenya - 14 April 2021. Image ©: Zakheem Rajan/Judicial Service Commission/Handout via REUTERS

Law Practice

Kenya set to appoint first female chief justice at sensitive moment

Duncan Miriri 11 May 2021

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires share in Lesotho bottler

FMCG

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires share in Lesotho bottler

10 May 2021

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Food & bev. services

RIP to former Spur chief Pierre Van Tonder

10 May 2021

Remote training in bioinformatics to upskill scientists across Africa

Skills Training

Remote training in bioinformatics to upskill scientists across Africa

7 May 2021

Trucks loaded with goods had been waiting for weeks to cross the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana borders at Elubo/Noe. © Franck Kuwonu/Africa Renewal

Economy

Africans urged to trade more with each other

7 May 2021

IATA welcomes G20 Push to restart tourism

Aviation

IATA welcomes G20 Push to restart tourism

7 May 2021

Michel Doukeris to succeed Carlos Brito as AB InBev CEO

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Michel Doukeris to succeed Carlos Brito as AB InBev CEO

6 May 2021

International food prices continue to rise in April

Agribusiness

International food prices continue to rise in April

6 May 2021

Dubai to host first in-person global travel, tourism event since the onset of Covid

Tourism & Travel

Dubai to host first in-person global travel, tourism event since the onset of Covid

6 May 2021

Global citrus market holds strong despite Covid crisis

Agro-processing

Global citrus market holds strong despite Covid crisis

6 May 2021

Nearly 20 million more people hit by food crises last year

Food, Water & Energy Security

Nearly 20 million more people hit by food crises last year

Maytaal Angel 6 May 2021

Global air cargo demand up by 4.4% in March compared to pre-Covid levels

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo demand up by 4.4% in March compared to pre-Covid levels

5 May 2021

What does it take for African women to be successful entrepreneurs?

SMEs

What does it take for African women to be successful entrepreneurs?

Melissa Mbazo-Ekpenyong 5 May 2021

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

ESG

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

4 May 2021

ESG

Doing good is good for business: How brand purpose can steer your sustainability journey in Africa

Adeola Tejumola, Kantar 4 May 2021

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Education

DMAT launches the Global Academic Council

4 May 2021

BET Africa partners with KZN Film Commission

Film & Cinematography

BET Africa partners with KZN Film Commission

4 May 2021

Short-haul flight ban is a good start - now we need to reimagine the modern airport

Aviation

Short-haul flight ban is a good start - now we need to reimagine the modern airport

Enrica Papa and Luis Delgado 3 May 2021

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

E-commerce

Afrikrea launches SaaS platform to simplify global selling for African merchants

30 Apr 2021

Global competition invites startups, enterprises to change the face of food systems

Sustainable Farming

Global competition invites startups, enterprises to change the face of food systems

29 Apr 2021

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

E-commerce

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

29 Apr 2021

Oceania Cruises to restart operations in August

Tourism & Travel

Oceania Cruises to restart operations in August

29 Apr 2021

Climate-friendly farming strategies can improve the land and generate income for farmers

Research & Development

Climate-friendly farming strategies can improve the land and generate income for farmers

29 Apr 2021