South Africa
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Tech: African Development Bank backs Breega Africa Seed I with €7.5 M investment to boost tech start‑ups
The African Development Bank Group Board approved on 25 March 2026 in Abidjan a €7.5 million equity investment in the Breega Africa Seed I fund…
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South Africa: McKenzie launches cultural and creative industries clusters
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the official rollout of clusters dedicated to cultural…
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China : Vice President tours East and Southern Africa
China’s Vice President Han Zheng is visiting Africa from March 22 to 30, with stops in Kenya, South Africa and…
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Mauritius: 5.83/10, Africa’s happiest country in 2026
The World Happiness Report 2026 (Oxford / Gallup), based on 2023-2025 data, ranks Mauritius first in Africa with 5.83/10, ahead…
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Editorial
Nardos Bekele-Thomas “SA’s G20 presidency : a catalyst for Africa’s development”
By Nardos Bekele-Thomas The world is at a critical juncture, facing unprecedented global uncertainty, flux, and polycrises. Climate change, inflation,…
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South Africa : Microsoft announces $290 million investment to boost AI and cloud infrastructure
Microsoft will invest $290 million in South Africa over the next two years, focusing on AI and cloud infrastructure, as…
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Mining : Botswana Diamonds secures permit for Thorny River
Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining license for the Thorny River diamond project in South Africa. This approval paves…
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News
Cyril Ramaphosa : « Our interdependence unites us in a common home »
*By Cyril Ramaphosa We want to start off by thanking the World Economic Forum and for giving South Africa this…
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National Geographic : Senegal, Tunisia, and South Africa feature among the 25 best places to visit in 2025
Senegal, Tunisia, and South Africa feature among the 25 best places to visit in 2025, according to National Geographic. In Tunisia,…
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South Africa : $2.3 billion investment for a sustainable energy transition
South Africa is making a bold move towards energy transition with a R44.2 billion ($2.3 billion) investment to modernize its…
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