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Alistair Mokoena is the new CEO of Ogilvy South Africa.
SOUTH AFRICA
Alistair Mokoena appointed Ogilvy South Africa's new CEO
Alistair Mokoena has been appointed as Ogilvy South Africa's new CEO, following Abey Mokgwatsane's decision to move to Vodacom... read
Business-leisure market in Africa grows
AFRICA
Business-leisure market in Africa grows

Elzaan van Rhyn

African conferencing facilities are becoming more than just venues for local gatherings and are now attracting major international events... read
Nigeria's first ecommerce bot from Jumia
NIGERIA
Nigeria's first ecommerce bot from Jumia
Jumia has introduced an ecommerce bot in Nigeria that works by asking customers what they're looking for, and then using their answers to uncover the best offers... read
Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer
EAST AFRICA
Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer
Deacons East Africa Plc has received board approval to enter into negotiations for the sale of the Mr Price franchise in Kenya... read
Dove apologises for ‘racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept
SOUTH AFRICA
Dove apologises for ‘racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

Jessica Tennant

NEWSWATCH: Dove comes out unclean after apologising for its latest advertising campaign that depicted a black woman turning white after using its shower cream... read
The economic impact of internet disruptions in sub-Saharan Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
The economic impact of internet disruptions in sub-Saharan Africa
Internet shutdowns in sub-Saharan Africa have cost the region up to $237m since 2015, according to a report to be released by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa... read
International
EU pauses inquiry into Bayer-Monsanto takeover
SOUTH AFRICA
EU pauses inquiry into Bayer-Monsanto takeover
The EU said Thursday it had "stopped the clock" on its probe into German chemical firm Bayer's proposed mega-takeover of US agri-giant Monsanto while it waits for the companies to provide information... read
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AFRICA
The immense challenge of desertification in sub-Saharan Africa

Nabil Ben Khatra, Maud Loireau

12 million hectares of arable land are being lost each year globally, to desertification and drought, when 20 million tonnes of cereals could have been cultivated in this area... read
Photo by Gleb Kozenko on Unsplash
KENYA
Motorists switch to digital driving licences in October

James Kariuki

Kenyan motorists will later this month switch to digital driving licences, but will be spared instant fines that come with the smart card due to a pending court case... read
Coega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub
SOUTH AFRICA
Coega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub
With construction well on its way in zone one of the Coega SEZ BAIC site, the vehicle plant is being positioned as a new automotive hub on the continent... read
Caterpillar to invest more than R1bn in Southern Africa in next decade
SOUTH AFRICA
Caterpillar to invest more than R1bn in Southern Africa in next decade

Mark Allix

US construction vehicle maker Caterpillar will spend R1.3bn over the next 10 years on South African enterprise and supplier development... read
FNB @Parkside achieves five-star Green Star Africa As Built rating
NAMIBIA
FNB @Parkside achieves five-star Green Star Africa As Built rating
FNB @Parkside in Namibia is the first five-star Green Star rated building in Namibia and Africa, outside South Africa, after being awarded its As Built rating by the Green Building Council... read
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