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September 30, 2024
African Startups Shine on 2024 Impact/100 List
Nine innovative African startups across various sectors have made it to the prestigious 2024 Impact/100 list, showcasing Africa’s potential to tackle global issues.
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September 27, 2024
Africa’s Urban Wealth Boom: A Look at Eight Key Cities
Eight African cities now host more than ten centi-millionaires each, making Cairo, Cape Town, and Lagos the latest global hotspots for the ultra-rich as Africa’s wealth boom reshapes the continent’s financial landscape.
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September 26, 2024
bird TenX: 10 largest Intra-Africa export countries
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) is the world’s largest single market by geography and population. It is expected to grow to 1.7 billion people and 6.7 trillion US dollars by 2030. Here is a list of the top ten countries already taking advantage of trade with their neighbours.
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September 25, 2024
Cape Town Marathon attracts Africa’s running royalty
Running royalty is heading to Cape Town next month to race the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) in what is a foretaste of what is to come in the next few years.
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September 25, 2024
Africa Airlines Set to Double Fleet Size on Travel Demand, Says Boeing
Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing the need for new aircraft at unprecedented rates.
Boeing forecasts that 82% of new aircraft purchases on the continent will be for expansion rather than replacement, marking the highest growth rate of any region globally.
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September 23, 2024
Kenyan-built fintech breaks traditional banks’ stronghold in Eswatini
A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini’s mainstream banks and telcos, proving that African expansion can be a gainful strategy for Fintech startups.
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September 17, 2024
bird TenX: Top 10 Investors in African Tech Startups
Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors.
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September 10, 2024
Green job opportunities surge in Africa
African cities are among those reaping the rewards of ongoing rapid investment in climate action and related interventions. A new report shows more than 11% of all jobs on the continent are now green jobs – 7.5% direct jobs and 4.4% indirect jobs.
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September 7, 2024
SA's MeerKAT telescope unveils unique discovery in major leap for space discovery in Africa
SA's MeerKAT telescope unveils unique discovery in major leap for space discovery in Africa
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September 6, 2024
Africa's top 10 dating apps
As more Africans are turning to the digital realm to find their perfect match, more dating apps are gaining ground - but Tinder is still dominating by a landslide.
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September 5, 2024
China-Made EV Brands Turn to Africa
Chinese electric vehicle auto brands – many in operation for just over 10 years – are shifting their focus to Africa as an alternative market as they shy away from high import tariff regimes in Europe, the US and Canada.
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September 2, 2024
Lagos embraces blockchain to tackle land fraud
- Lagos is planning to revamp its land registry using blockchain technology.
- The adoption of blockchain is expected to address issues of corruption and inefficiency in the current land registry system.