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Drew Taylor: A South African living in Cambodia and growing the country’s fashion industry
The Citizen (South Africa)
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September 4, 2025
South African fashion designer Drew Taylor has been living in Cambodia for 17 years now. He is one of Cambodia's leaders in fashion. It’s been said that risk is necessary for growth, and that’s what South African designer Drew Taylor did after...
Huawei SA And Henley Business School Africa Empower 40 Women To Lead In A Digital Economy
I Africa
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September 4, 2025
Huawei South Africa and Henley Business School Africa have completed the fourth edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme with 40 women entrepreneurs and government leaders, preparing them to scale in a rapidly digitising...
‘Blood Moon’ eclipse to light up skies over Asia, Europe and Africa this Sunday
Malay Mail
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September 4, 2025
PARIS, Sept 4 — Stargazers will be treated to a “Blood Moon” on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and large parts of Europe and Africa. The rare spectacle occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align, with the planet’s...
Farm to fork: Five ways Africa is boosting food security
Context
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What’s the context? As experts discuss food security, here are a few clever fixes that are already feeding people and fighting climate change. JOHANNESBURG/LAGOS - Be it AI pest detectors in Kenya or Nigerian soil-free farming, climate change is...
South Africa’s best stargazing spots for the September Blood Moon
The South African
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September 4, 2025
On Sunday, 7 September, South Africans will get front-row seats to one of the year’s most spectacular celestial events: the Blood Moon. As Earth’s shadow swallows the moon, it will glow a haunting red for over an hour. The best part? No telescope...
Benin Yam Festival has long history, but environmental threats loom
Amsterdam News - New York
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September 4, 2025
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Mauritania Joins the LNG Club: The Geoeconomics of West African Energy
Geopolitical Monitor
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September 4, 2025
Mauritania has just crossed a threshold that could redefine its place in the global energy order. With first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project flowing on 2 January 2025, a frontier state has moved into the ranks of energy producers...
Braai time? Here’s what weather to expect in Johannesburg this weekend
The Citizen (South Africa)
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September 4, 2025
Throughout the three-day period, overnight temperatures will remain consistently cool at 11°C, providing relief from daytime heat. Johannesburg residents can expect pleasant weather conditions over the coming weekend, according to the latest...
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29: Technological advancement holds the key to revitalizing Green Agenda
Azertag
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September 4, 2025
Baku, September 4, AZERTAC “The world today is unbalanced and fragmented. It’s filled with mistrust, conflict and sovereign egoism. With this in mind, it is doubly important that we managed to collectively take a number of historic decisions at...
Ghana to roll out solar irrigation pumps as ISA unveils $200m African facility
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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September 4, 2025
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana is set to roll out solar-powered irrigation pumps to boost agricultural productivity and reduce dependence on rain-fed farming, as part of its commitment to the International Solar Alliance (ISA) agenda for clean...
Ghana showcases billions in mining investment opportunities at Australia-Africa conference
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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September 4, 2025
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana has positioned itself as Africa’s premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment, unveiling billions of dollars in opportunities at the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, Australia. Addressing...
Sanity Africa Poll explains why NDC won Akwatia by-election
MyJoyOnline
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September 4, 2025
The Executive Director of Sanity Africa Poll, Nathaniel Alpha, has shared insights on how his outfit accurately predicted a win for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the recent Akwatia by-election. Mr. Alpha said their...
Africa Climate Summit Marks New Era of United, Solution-driven Climate Leadership
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, September 4, 2025 (ENA) -- The Second Africa Climate Summit marks a new era of united, solution-driven climate leadership for the continent and the world at large, Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) Technical Committee Chairperson Adefris...
Africa: Women gain, cities breathe easier with e-motorcycles
ESI Africa
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September 4, 2025
As the streets of Kampala, Uganda come to life early in the morning, Dorothy Namawejje fastens her helmet and revs the engine of her electric motorcycle. Namawejje, a single mother of two, is a taxi driver who ferries passengers around the city’s...
Africa’s blue economy and climate change: status and emerging pathways
Institute for Security Studies
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The blue economy, defined as the sustainable use of ocean and aquatic resources for economic growth while preserving aquatic ecosystems, represents a significant opportunity for Africa's development under Agenda 2063. However, Africa's marine and...
Rwanda partners with China's CRBC to launch Africa's first self-flying air taxi
Xinhua News Agency
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KIGALI, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) have partnered to launch Africa's first-ever public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi in the country, the Rwandan government said. The initiative solidifies...
Unleash Africa's energy, critical minerals to uplift continent, Boston Consultancy exhorts
Engineering News
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JOHANNESBURG (miningweeky.com) – With the world's energy transition accelerating and nations scrambling to secure resilient supply chains, Africa has what the world needs. In fact, the continent is seen to be in pole position to contribute to...
Food industry must act now to avoid climate disaster
Food Navigator
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How is climate change impacting food security? Summary Climate change is causing extreme weather and catastrophic crop failures EU agriculture loses €28.3bn yearly from climate-related disruptions Tech like AI, IoT, and blockchain helps farmers...
IMF supports Gambia with $165M for economic reforms, climate finance
The Point
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President Adama Barrow received the announcement during a courtesy call at State House in Banjul from Dr Outtara Wautabouna, IMF Executive Director for West Africa Constituency 1. Dr Wautabouna praised The Gambia’s macroeconomic progress,...
Ripple makes Africa expansion push with $700M RLUSD stablecoin
Cryptopolitan
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September 4, 2025
Ripple, the US-based stablecoin issuer and digital payments company, announced in a press release on Wednesday that it is bringing its stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) to institutions in Africa, in partnership with Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow...