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Utilities must ground AI use in strategy, not hype

Utilities in Africa must critically assess their needs before investing in new technologies, says Barry MacColl, EPRI Senior Regional Manager
  • August 15, 2025
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Municipalities must change water funding models

African cities and municipalities must overhaul how they finance and manage water projects, shifting from ad hoc funding to sustainable, multi-level partnerships. This was the key message conveyed by municipal sector players and financiers at the AU-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • August 15, 2025
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Nedbank buying one of South Africa’s companies for R1.65 billion

Nedbank is spending roughly R1.65 billion in cash to acquire iKhokha, the maker of card machines in South Africa.
  • August 15, 2025
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Gold and platinum shares steal the show as JSE cracks new high

Year-to-date returns range from 90% to 161% for leading gold and platinum counters.
  • August 15, 2025
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Nasdaq and AWS Unlock New Era of Growth for Global Capital Markets with Next Generation Infrastructure Solutions

As part of the modernization blueprint, Nasdaq is introducing a new brand for its complete suite of next generation marketplace technology solutions, Nasdaq Eqlipse, delivering cloud-ready capabilities and data intelligence across the full trade lifecycle
  • August 15, 2025
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Younger Africans Are Taking On More Debt Than Older Generations

Younger African consumers are taking on more debt than older generations, and they may have trouble maintaining it in the future.
  • August 15, 2025
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SA will continue leading legal case against Israel as more countries apply pressure

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  • June 17, 2025
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SA’s informal economy likely much bigger than thought, says bullish Vukile

The informal business sector of South Africa is greatly underappreciated and has not reached its full potential in any respect, as of May 2024 the South African informal economy was valued at an estimated R750 billion.
  • June 17, 2025
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Oil climbs after Trump’s Tehran warning, Sasol now up 80% since April

Oil rose as comments from U.S. President Donald Trump reined in speculation about a quick end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, keeping the market on edge about potential crude supply disruptions in the Middle East.
  • June 17, 2025
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WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans

Malnutrition rates are rising in Gaza, emergency treatments to counter it are running out and hunger could have a lasting impact on “an entire generation”, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.
  • June 23, 2025
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Probe into corruption in SA policing to juggle state security

The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in South Africa’s (SA) Criminal Justice System will strive to balance the public’s right to know, with matters of state security
  • June 24, 2025
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Oklahoma City Thunder Clinch NBA Title in Thrilling Finals

The Thunder defeated the Miami Heat in a nail-biting Game 7, with a final score of 102-99.
  • June 25, 2025
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Mariamo Hassamo

A Producer and presenter of the Portuguese service desk with over 10 years of experience in the…
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Thami Ngubeni

Award-winning, multi-skilled broadcaster, Thami Ngubeni, was once labelled a ‘Media Chameleon’ by a local publication
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Jacob Tivane

He is Presenter/Producer for Channel Africa’s Portuguese service desk.
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Morris Muvunzi

Host of Afro Republic, is a seasoned broadcaster with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
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Jean Abedi

Jean Abedi is a Producer/Presenter for Channel Africa’s kiSwahili desk.
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Benjamin Moshatama

Benjamin Moshatama, who identifies as Pan-Africanist, has been a broadcasting and print journalist for over 15 years.
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[ON AIR] A Mozambican on the SERNIC most wanted database has been killed in South Africa . SERNIC is responsible for serious organized crime investigations in that country. The suspect who goes by the nickname of Dollarman- is a wanted kidnapping kingpin in both South Africa and Mozambique. For more on this, Lulu Gaboo unpacks with South African police Service spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. #AfricaUpdate Lightbox link for post with description [ON AIR] A Mozambican on the SERNIC most wanted...

[ON AIR] A Mozambican on the SERNIC most wanted database has been killed in South Africa .

SERNIC is responsible for serious organized crime investigations in that country.

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News and Current Affairs show that provides the latest updates on major news stories. Covers breaking stories as we round up all the news events of the day, especially on the African Continent. Tune in for your Africa Update podcast updates with Lulu Gaboo until 14:00 CAT. Lightbox link for post with description News and Current Affairs show that provides the...

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@taupalesavoice & @ben_moshatama speak to Phinnah Chichi, Parenting & Teens Coach, about the challenges of long-distance grandparenting and strategies for bridging these gaps effectively. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and @sabcplus #OnTheMove #grandparenting Lightbox link for post with description @taupalesavoice & @ben_moshatama speak to Phinnah...

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[ON AIR] Palesa Tau & Benjamin Tshimologo Moshatama speak to Phinnah Chichi, Parenting & Teens Coach, about the challenges of long-distance grandparenting and strategies for bridging these gaps effectively. YouTube: https://short-link.me/18wg3 #OnTheMove #Grandparenting #Children Lightbox link for post with description [ON AIR] Palesa Tau & Benjamin Tshimologo...

[ON AIR] Palesa Tau & Benjamin Tshimologo Moshatama speak to Phinnah Chichi, Parenting & Teens Coach, about the challenges of long-distance grandparenting and strategies for bridging these gaps effectively.

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