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Young Women Leaders Speak: The South Africa We Want By 2050

Ruta Sechaba Foundation learners seek end to GBV and poverty, and a move to green energy What does the future look like 25 years from now? Well, for a cohort of young girls there is an overwhelming belief that by 2050, leadership in society will be overwhelmingly female. And the key priority areas for these […]

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The Director of TVETs at the State Department for TVET Dr. Joseph Kanyi inspecting one of the stands

African Union’s Continental Teacher Awards To Expand With New Category Honouring Rural Excellence

The African Union Commission announced the introduction of a new category for the teachers prize, the Rural Continental Teacher Award, within the African Union Continental Teacher Awards (CTA), to begin in 2026 and continue for an initial period of three years. The new category, developed in partnership with Humana People to People and the Humana People to […]

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4th Edition Of The Africa Fintech Forum

The 4th Edition Of The Africa Fintech Forum To Shape The Future Of Finance In Kenya On October 15

Africa Fintech Forum Returns to Nairobi: Driving Innovation and Financial Inclusion The 4th edition of the Africa Fintech Forum will take place on 15th October 2025 at the Pullman, Nairobi, Upper Hill, bringing together leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the African financial technology ecosystem. The forum will feature 20+ distinguished speakers and host 100+ […]

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Tems Speaking at LVI Kenya (1)

Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Concluded Kenya Edition In Partnership With Hennessy

Continuing Its Mission To Support and Connect Emerging Women in Music  The Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), founded by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Tems, in partnership with Hennessy, has successfully concluded its Kenya edition on September 29 at The Social House, Nairobi. Following its inaugural program in Lagos in August, this edition brought […]

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African SLM

Africa’s AI Leap: Building SLMs for Impact Without Infrastructure Overhaul

By: Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd Africa’s optimal AI path lies in application development and strategic use of global computing resources rather than replicating expensive data center buildouts. India’s emergence as an AI superpower through its massive user base and application ecosystem, rather than infrastructure ownership, validates this […]

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Goya by Yango launches exclusive collaboration with Kente Gentlemen in Côte d’Ivoire.

Goya by Yango launches exclusive collaboration with Kente Gentlemen in Côte d’Ivoire.

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 8 October 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Goya by Yango, the premium ride-hailing option designed to elevate the everyday ride experience in Abidjan and integrated within the Yango SuperApp, is proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with Kente Gentlemen, a premium fashion brand celebrating Ivorian craftsmanship. This partnership brings the artistry of local design […]

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Africa Energy Indaba

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 To Spotlight Aggregated Energy Procurement: A New Era For Africa’s Power

As African nations accelerate energy sector reforms and open markets to increased private participation, the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 in Cape Town, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators to explore one of the continent’s most transformative trends: Aggregated Energy Procurement. Across Africa, governments are liberalising their energy sectors […]

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Lagos Cocktail Week

Cocktails Take Center Stage As Lagos Cocktail Week 2025

Africa’s biggest cocktail experience is back and upgraded like never before! Lagos Cocktail Week 2025 (LCW) will take place from October 17th – 24th, 2025, featuring a full week of epic bar hops, exclusive brand collaborations, and unforgettable experiences—all leading up to the grand finale at the Cocktail Village. For over a decade, LCW has […]

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Gugu Peteni wins the Trans seasonal Award presented by Country Road in 2024 (1)

Final Call: Entries For The Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards Close On 12 October

Cape Town, South Africa — Designers, innovators and changemakers in South Africa’s sustainable fashion industry have just a few days left to enter the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025. The final deadline for submissions is midnight on Sunday, 12 October 2025. The awards celebrate excellence in sustainable fashion and recognise creative leaders who are reimagining the future […]

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Heirs Energies PPE

Made In Nigeria: Heirs Energies Leans On Local Talent To Revive OML 17

With investments in training and indigenous contractors, Heirs Energies restored production at a once-struggling asset, signalling confidence in Nigerian expertise and the future of domestic energy. When Heirs Energies took over Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 in 2021, the asset was struggling. Production had dwindled and infrastructure was ageing. Four years later, the story has […]

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E1 PILOT MEDIA SESSION

Pilots Anticipate Historic Debut Of Powerboat Racing In Lagos

Lagos is set to make history this weekend, the 4th and 5th of October, as it welcomes the first ever UIM E1 World Championship in Africa. The atmosphere is already electric as RaceBird pilots from nine international teams expressed their excitement and readiness during the official media session on Thursday. The E1 Series is the […]

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Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (9)

Out Of The Book – Celebrating The Wonderful World Of Imagination

By Theresa Michael CEO Afrika Tikkun Bambanani Books are not just pages bound together. They are doors. Secret passageways. Portals to galaxies, kingdoms, and adventures waiting to be discovered. Every year September is International Literacy Month and we are reminded that when children read, they don’t just stay in the book – they leap out […]

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