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South Africa opposition parties merge

South Africa’s main opposition party has announced anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele will be its presidential candidate this year. Ms Ramphele, the companion of late black consciousness leader Steve Biko, only.

5 Amazing Places You May Never Have Heard Of

WISCONSIN’S EVER-CHANGING SEA CAVES Most of the world’s wonders are well trodden, but a few under-the-radar gems remain scattered across the globe. We chose our favourite among the more than.

Qatar To Strengthen Economic Ties With Gambia

Qatar is interested in strengthening trade and economic relations with The Gambia, Qatari Ambassador, Mohamed Nasser Al-Kaabi says. The Arab nation and Gambia has enjoyed a cordial relationship for about.

Tony Elumelu Invests In US Space Tech Startup

 Heirs Holdings, a Tony Elumelu-led pan-African proprietary investment company with interests in Barack Obama’s $7 billion Power Africa initiative, has announced an undisclosed figure investment in San Francisco-based Planet Labs’.

Young South African Music DJ set to be the first black African in space

No one in Mandla Maseko’s family has ever stepped outside South Africa, but the young township DJ is set to rocket into space next year. From the dusty district of.

Ten Business Tips From Kenyan Multi-Millionaire Chris Kirubi

Chris Kirubi is a complex man. One of Africa’s richest and most successful businessmen, he’s that rare blend of Donald Trump, Jeffrey Sachs, Richard Branson and American music star DJ Khaled, in African.

Five Lessons From Zimbabwe’s Richest Man, Strive Masiyiwa

Over two decades ago, Strive Masiyiwa took the Zimbabwean government to court in a grueling five-year legal battle. Masiyiwa had been planning to launch his own mobile telecoms company, but.

The Billionaire Bond in Africa

Bill Gates and Mo Ibrahim have more in common than the magnanimous Buffett-inspired billionaire Giving Pledge, and now their paths may cross again. At a recent private gathering at the Council on.

Central African Republic MPs meet to elect new leader

The Central African Republic’s interim parliament is meeting to elect a new president, amid continuing violence. Eight candidates are running for the post following the forced resignation of ex-leader Michel.