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It’s all about convenience and experiential retail

Brands can reinvent themselves by targeting new markets and taking note of new shopping trends

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Why it’s vital to know the difference between branding and marketing

Being able to distinguish between the two concepts, and investing in both, could be the key to sustainable business growth

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Value-for-money Haval H7 is rugged and luxurious but slightly unresponsive

The sluggishness of the engine detracts from what is a comfortable, economical vehicle with unorthodox looks

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

A woman leading the African Development Bank would be a strategic investment

The AfDB has been led by men since it was founded in 1964.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

The unspoken debt: How South Africa benefited from Zimbabwe’s collapse

History and data shows people from Zimbabwe, who are not asking for handouts, have given a great deal to South Africa

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis

Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Boeing aims to soar in Africa

The continent will need 1200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, the firm says

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Ramaphosa to push for tariff relief, address refugee claims in US visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will use his Washington visit to demand an end to US trade tariffs and counter refugee claims of racial persecution.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector

A significant portion of the R100-billion transformation fund will be allocated to the transport sector with an aim to unlock inclusive growth in the mobility value chain.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Stylish but sluggish: The Starlet Cross is a necessary addition to Toyota’s line-up

The engine struggles on inclines and when overtaking but it’s a practical vehicle with stylish looks and great features in the crossover segment

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala

Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola

Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The holidaze of our lives

The mother of all celebration days should be extended to specials available the whole year round

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy'

Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Senior Bureau Official Fitrell Highlights U.S. Commitment to Stronger Commercial Ties with Africa During Visit to Côte d'Ivoire

[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] Abidjan -- During a visit to Abidjan from May 12-14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

It is high time African states re-asserted their health sovereignty

Some provisions of the World Health Organisation’s International Health Regulations and draft Pandemic Agreement impinge on the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship and centralise medical care

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections

[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2025 - Towards an Ambitious New Deal Between Public Governance and Private Investment

[Africa CEO Forum] Abidjan -- Concluded on May 13 in Abidjan, the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 - co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the IFC - brought together over 2,800 economic and political leaders from 90 countries. This 12th edition marks a strategic turning point in consolidating an ambitious public-private partnership for the continent. This year's edition stood out through concrete commitments: four major...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Romania recognises Africa’s essential role

Please share some of your highlights as a diplomat and in your personal capacity since arriving in South Africa. I was impressed by the meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of presenting my credentials, and the meetings I had with the South African officials at all levels. The warm way in which I […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says

The health minister said local investment and support from other global partners would keep the country’s treatment efforts going

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Suzuki Dzire first impressions: Game changer in the budget segment or the new rideshare vehicle?Β 

Building on the success of the Swift, Suzuki has released a budget sedan that could become a hit in South Africa

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Fuelling the future: Solar-powered charging for South Africa’s electric trucks

In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Namibia: 16 Namibian Companies Keen to Revive National Airline

[Namibian] A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob

[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: The Joint Learning Network's Concerted Effort to Strengthen UHC

[Nigeria Health Watch] Providing access to healthcare is widely recognised as a fundamental human right, as outlined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being".

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Minister of Information - 'We Trust China Will Continue to Support Sudan in Achieving Security and Stability'

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and government spokesman Khalid Al-Aiser said, in a post on his Facebook page, "We trust that China, as a friendly country, will continue its support for Sudan to achieve security and stability, and will not stand idly by in the face of attempts to undermine national security in Sudan, the region, and the world." He added, "China has always...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Chinese Chargé d'Affaires Affirms Strengthening Cooperation With Sudan

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and Government Spokesperson Khalid Al-Aiser met in his office on Friday with the ChargΓ© d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Sudan, Ambassador Zhang Xianghua. The meeting discussed overall bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to activate and strengthen them, particularly cooperation in the media...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Health Groups Confirm 58% Drop in Maternal Deaths in Two Nigerian States

[Premium Times] Project Aisha is being implemented by a consortium of four organisations: the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), Ingress Health Partners, mDoc Healthcare, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

[Premium Times] A Nigerian official said that the new digital platform was designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Family Accuses EFCC of Spreading Falsehood Against Suspected Member of 792 Internet Fraud Syndicate

[Premium Times] The family cited the circulation of Mr Friday's mugshot by the EFCC as part of the agency's efforts to prejudice his trial.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Fake EFCC Operatives, Others in Niger

[Vanguard] The police command in Niger says it has arrested three suspects, who posed as Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives, abducted and robbed students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, Lapai.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Harare Council Set to Evict Tenants Over Unpaid Rent and Leases

[263Chat] The City of Harare has announced a debt recovery operation targeting residents, businesses, and institutions occupying council-owned properties who have failed to meet their financial obligations.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Prof Moyo Blasts SABC Editor Over Victoria Falls Post

[263Chat] Former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has hit out at veteran South African journalist Sophie Mokoena over what he described as "divisive and misleading" commentary on the Victoria Falls.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica