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Appetite for 5G Technology in Africa
There is a significant gap in terms of technology uptake in Africa, with more developed economies like South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria having significant 4G coverage. The likes of the DRC, Ethiopia and Eritrea, meanwhile, still struggle to provide basic connectivity.
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Madagascar's Booming Vanilla Industry
Thanks to rapidly growing Chinese demand, and snobby Western consumers shunning artificial flavourings, the world seems to have developed an insatiable appetite for the fragrant spice grown in this corner of the world.
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Emerging from Financial Shackles
Zimbabwe's business community has called for all international sanctions to be lifted in order to help improve the struggling economy.
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Gambia's Economic Story
Economic growth in 2017 is projected at 3% with a strong rebound in tourism and trade, and renewed interest from foreign direct investors in energy, tourism, agriculture and transportation,
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The Dark Side of Africa’s Tobacco Industry
Dr. Tedros, the first African to head the W.H.O., called Africa “ground zero for the war on tobacco” as the industry, losing customers in the West, seeks new markets there.
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African Women in Tech: Temie Giwa-Tubosun
The case of Nigeria’s Oil Prospecting Licence 245 was due to reach court this week in Italy, where Royal Dutch Shell and Eni face prosecution for alleged bribery in connection with a $1.3bn payment in 2011 to gain control of the prized asset.
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Probing Food Products Sent to Africa
Recent research by the Confederation of Tanzania Industries, estimates that over 50% of all goods, including food, drugs and construction materials, imported into Tanzania are fake.
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Obama Foundation Seeks Emerging African Leaders
The objective of the program is to build a growing network of innovative and ethical changemakers, who seek to drive positive change in their communities.
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Nigerian Cosmetics Range That’s Good Enough to Eat
When she realised her traditional beauty products were causing her problems, Nigerian entrepreneur Blondie Okpuzor decided to make dessert-inspired treats for her skin.
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