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This-Ability: Soccernet Nigeria partners with Raising Stars African Foundation to host charity football competition for children with special needs

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It is no longer news that football, the beautiful game we all watch, wields the power to cut across hearts, cultures, traditions and history, giving people hope and memories that will be etched into their souls for a lifetime, and…

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Kenya hosts South Sudan peace talks joined by African leaders

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The talks are between the government and rebel opposition groups that were not part of the 2018 agreement that ended the five-year civil war that left 400,000 people dead

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10th Okpekpe 10km Road Race: Organisers To Reward Athletes Who Break Course And African Records

With 14 days to the 10th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race in Okpekpe, Edo State, South South of Nigeria, organisers of the historic race say athletes who break the Course and African/World records at the event will…

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SABC won't flight DA's advert depicting a burning South African flag

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The SABC's decision is detailed in a letter to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) signed by SABC complaints specialist Nyiko Shibambo.

New sex-determining mechanism in African butterfly discovered

In a study of a species of African butterfly, researchers have discovered a previously undescribed molecular mechanism of how the sex of an embryo is initially specified.

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Lagos leads: 5 African cities with the least affordable real estate in 2024

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Real estate has been a cornerstone of human civilisation since ancient times, providing shelter, security, and wealth. From the grandeur

Introducing a New Wave of Creativity as Del-York Creative Academy Unleashes her Nurtured African Creatives

www.bellanaija.com

The creative industry is heralding a new era of growth and innovation as Del-York Creative Academy (DCA), the powerhouse at the forefront of this uprising, nurturing Africa’s raw creative titans, showcased its graduation ceremony on Sunday…

African nations vow to triple fertiliser production by 2034

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Countries committed to increase access, affordability for smallholder farmers

Meghan and Harry's 'private' Nigeria tour: Sussexes will arrive in African nation tomorrow morning before carrying out visit to military HQ during three-day trip that will also include stop in Lagos

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to arrive tomorrow morning before their first engagement which will be a visit to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

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Hope fades for 44 trapped in collapsed South African building

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Relatives of 44 construction workers trapped under a collapsed building in the South African city of George faced a fourth day of anguished waiting on Thursday as heavy machinery worked at the site in a race against time to find any…

5 African cities with the most financially stable people in 2024

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Purchasing power is the backbone of financial stability. It reflects individuals’ ability to navigate economic challenges. People with sufficient purchasing

African sci-fi: body hopping, artificial wombs and angry ghosts in a future Botswana

theconversation.com

Tlotlo Tsamaase’s first novel adds to an exciting and growing body of African science fiction.

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SA20 Considers Impact Player Rule: Boon or Bust for South African Cricket?

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The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a festival of sixes and centuries, largely attributed to the introduction of the new impact player rule. This rule allows teams to substitute one player from the starting XI with a…

Nollywood movies dominate 2024 New York African Film Festival

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The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) will feature, Over the Bridge and 2 other Nollywood movies, among a lineup of 50 films from over 25 countries.

Google’s Hustle Academy re-launches with AI Focus to empower African entrepreneurs

Business a.m. Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the…

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Dozens of people buried in rubble after South African apartment building collapses killing seven

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A total of 39 workers are still believed to be buried in the rubble of concrete and mangled metal scaffolding after an apartment building collapsed in George on the coast of South Africa

Google’s Hustle Academy re-launches with AI focus to empower African SMBs

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan...

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South African Star Ruby export estimate down by a million cartons

www.freshplaza.com

The South African grapefruit industry is strictly coordinating its exports, continuing what they started last year. After disastrous grapefruit campaigns in 2021 and 2022 when oversupplies far overshot demand, coupled with exorbitant…

South African avocado industry preparing to start first shipments to India, Japan and China

www.freshplaza.com

South African avocados have in the space of eight months gained market access to potentially reach over 2.5 billion people across India, China and Japan. It may seem like these big key markets suddenly opening, but it has taken around 15…