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The Future Of Business Models In Africa
Written from Ehidiamhen Okpamen | From Ventures Africa Business in Africa is exciting, and this is more of fact than sentiment. But, in the 21st century, change is the new normal and stability is the...
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What Business Is Brazil Really Doing In Africa?
From Nigeria Technology.comBrazil’s foreign policy elite like to talk up their political solidarity and cultural affinity with Africa. Sympathetic observers note that Brazilians are more involved there...
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15 Perfect Honeymoon Destinations In Southern And Eastern Africa
The beach, the bush, the mountains, desert, tropical forests and intimate islands — you really do have a great selection of places to visit in southern and eastern Africa for your honeymoon. Whether...
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South Africans To Receive Credits For Rooftop Solar Electricity
Written by Paul Burkhardt | From Bloomberg South Africa’s energy regulator is looking at a framework that would enable homes and businesses to receive credits for feeding surplus power they generate...
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How Large-Scale Agricultural Businesses Displaced People In Ethiopia
Written by Matthew Newsome | From BBC News The construction of a huge dam in Ethiopia and the introduction of large-scale agricultural businesses has been controversial – finding out what local people...
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MTN Takes On Tech Startups With New Video-On-Demand Service
Telecommunication provider MTN South Africa launched a video-on-demand (VOD) service that will provide its customers access to movies and television shows for as little at $15 (179 Rands) per month....
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Congo’s Civil Servants Get Pay Via Mobile Banking
Mobile Banking is changing the way people manage money in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Government announced last year that it will exclusively make salary payments to civil servant via mobile...
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Why ICC’s Case Against Kenyan President Kenyatta Failed
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was forced on Dec. 5 to abandon its case against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. The embattled international court has faced severe obstacles since its formation...
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Things You Didn’t Know About Angolan Billionaire Isabel dos Santos
Isabel dos Santos, oldest daughter of Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos, has amassed a fortune of more than $3 billion USD, making her the richest woman in Africa. With investments in a wide...
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15 Books About Animals That Are Total Tearjerkers
A stray kitten named Dewey Readmore Books (yes, that is his name) seeks shelter in a library one bitterly cold winter. He's barely alive when the librarians take him in, but grows up to be a healthy,...
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Egypt Sees Fastest Business Growth Over Past Three Months
From Ahram Online Business activity in Egypt expanded at its fastest rate in three months in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, with rising output and export demand bolstering a fragile economic...
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Taking Advantage Of ‘Slim’ Retail Competition In Zimbabwe
Written by Kate Douglas | From How We Made It In Africa Choppies is a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer that was born and bred in Botswana. Over the last 15 years the company has...
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SABEF: Integrating Black SMEs Into South Africa’s Industries [Part 1 of 2]
AFKInsider catches up with Matsi Modise, national director of the South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum (SABEF). She talks about why this demographic needs the most help and how the organization...
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Uber Cape Town Faces Business Hurdle As Police Impound 33 Cars
Following the launch in Johannesburg and prior to the launch in Durban — in October of 2013, Uber announced its official launch in Cape Town rounding out service in South Africa. Now, the tech-savvy...
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Playing Robinson Crusoe: Off The Grid In Nosy Be, Madagascar
If you thought Nosy Be was remote, wait until you read about these five islands scattered off its coast. Home to palm-fringed and porcelain beaches, they make fabulous get-away-from-it-all destinations...
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New Year’s Resolutions You Don’t Hear Very Often
Many people have similar New Year’s resolutions -- exercise more, eat less, be nicer. Here's a New Year's resolution you don't hear very often: be less productive at work. I often feel that I am being...
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Ebola Had No Impact On Most Of Germany’s Africa-Based Businesses
According to a report by Deutsche Welle, the majority of Germany’s Africa-based enterprises have not endured harsh impact as a result of the Ebola epidemic. The report examined a survey by the...
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15 Famous Last Words That Will Make You Think About Living
"It was the food! Don't touch the food!" These were the distressing last words of famous Irish actor Richard Harris as he was wheeled out to the ambulance from a hotel. He died from Hodgkin's disease....
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15 Ways To Help Combat Post-Holiday Blues
Maybe you're one of those weird people with willpower and self control, and you have every intention of actually keeping your New Year’s resolutions. Enjoy the feeling of superiority over others who...
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Ghana Heads Toward Sealing New IMF Deal
From Vibe Ghana Ghana is expected to conclude a program with the International Monetary Fund by end of February this year. This was revealed by the leader of the government’s team of negotiators...
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