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African Bush Camps marks 10 years of guide training and expands women’s pipeline
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African Bush Camps is marking its 20th year in business, 10 years of guide training and five years of its Female Guides Program as it doubles down on guide development across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Taiwan and WUCWO launch digital empowerment project for women leaders in Africa
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The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and Taiwan unveiled a new digital empowerment initiative in Rome on August 18, 2026, aimed at women leaders and Catholic networks in five African countries.
Africa’s IoT growth hinges on uptime, industry insider warns
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Africa’s connected economy could stall unless regulators, operators and businesses build for network resilience, according to CommsCloud Managing Director Peter Walsh.
Genser Energy lands EUR 456M financing to expand across West Africa
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Genser Energy secured a EUR 456 million term and revolving credit package from RMB, Absa and Standard Bank to fund working capital, complete ongoing projects and support growth across West Africa.
Brand South Africa mixer ties Atlanta and Africa ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Brand South Africa drew more than 200 guests to Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta for a networking mixer centered on Pan-African culture, commerce, and diaspora connections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event highlighted growing links between…
Novoresume rebuilds resume templates for ATS in 2026
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Novoresume says it rebuilt all 16 of its resume templates for applicant tracking systems and published reviews from 14 recruiters, HR leaders and career coaches.
BBQ World Cup picks Caesars for $1 million Las Vegas finals
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The new BBQ World Cup & Expo named Caesars Entertainment as host of its inaugural $1 million championship finals, set for April 8 to 11, 2027 on the Las Vegas Strip.
Juicy Designs launches AI visibility framework for South African businesses
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Juicy Designs has launched a new AI Visibility framework to help South African businesses get cited in Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 US bookings for Pride of Africa journeys
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Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa has opened 2027 bookings for American travelers through its US agent, with fares published in dollars for classic rail journeys across Southern and East Africa.
OCFO Connects UK and South African Business Leaders at London Tech Week
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Outsourced CFO joined the South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 and hosted a business lunch in London to build ties between UK and South African founders, investors and business leaders.
Luxury Portfolio International releases dual report on global luxury housing
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Luxury Portfolio International released two reports on August 11, 2026, pairing macro research with real-time agent feedback from more than 40 luxury markets worldwide.
Johnson Matthey lands role in South Africa eSAF project
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Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for a planned electro sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Africa’s Western Cape. The project is expected to be among the world’s first commercial-scale eSAF facilities…
Africa Prize seeks Ugandan engineering innovators for 2027 competition
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Uganda to apply.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
AfriVest and Southern African traditional leaders sign tokenization pact
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AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa signed a master partnership on 30 July 2026 to structure community-held assets into regulated digital instruments in South Africa.
Ché Pierce sets October 2 release for 'Fant3sy' video single
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South African singer-songwriter Ché Pierce will release her new single “Fant3sy” and official music video on October 2, 2026. The Wyoming-shot visual marks a new creative era for Pierce, blending cinematic imagery with a darker narrative arc. Why…
Peter Mantu publishes fictional Bitcoin royal tale
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South African author Peter Mantu has released Bitcoin Royalty: The Rise of King-P, a fictional story set in a royal kingdom that uses Bitcoin and blockchain as narrative devices.
King Dr. Ruben M. West named among top 100 international leaders
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The International College of Peace Studies in Nairobi has recognized HRH King Dr. Ruben Maurice West of the United States for humanitarian service, peacebuilding and diplomatic work across multiple regions.
Young Africans turn more optimistic on Trump, survey finds
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A new 16-country survey finds roughly three in five young Africans think Donald Trump’s second term could improve their countries’ prospects, even as concerns persist over USAID cuts and U.S. access to African resources.
Chancen International targets 60,000 students with fair financing model
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Chancen International plans to expand its outcomes-based education financing model across Africa, aiming to reach 60,000 students and deploy $130 million by 2029. The Rwanda-based social enterprise says its repayment rate is above 95% after…
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