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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
A major business leader is calling for unity across Africa, pushing back against rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Mcebisi Jonas says blaming foreigners distracts from real solutions to economic challenges.
Tyler Vivier turns everyday kindness into powerful stories that unite South Africans. Her readers have funded surgeries, rescued animals, and proved good news changes lives.
Kemi Busari from DUBAWA Nigeria just earned a seat on the committee guiding fact-checking across an entire continent. His election shows how West Africa is stepping up to protect truth in the digital age.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
The Technology Innovation Agency highlighted breakthrough water solutions at University of Johannesburg's Africa Day celebration. The event brought together innovators solving Africa's water challenges through science and collaboration.
A groundbreaking pan-African campaign is showcasing the continent's momentum with proof that Africa has already arrived on the global stage. Entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators are inviting the world to catch up.
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Google just opened Africa's first applied AI lab in South Africa, betting big that the continent will become a producer of world-class AI innovation. The tech giant is shifting from just expanding internet access to building a complete AI economy across Africa.
The University of Ghana School of Law has claimed the top spot in West Africa and sixth place across Africa in the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings. It's the only Ghanaian law school to make the global list, competing against 425 universities worldwide.
The Africa Finance Corporation just secured $100 million from India's export bank to build critical infrastructure across the continent. This five-year partnership marks a growing bridge between Asia and Africa in funding roads, power plants, and industrial projects that drive economic growth.
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Hoosen Kolia walked into a newspaper at 17 to feed paper into machines and left 30 years later as one of South Africa's most respected editors. His journey from the printing floor to leading the Sunday Times inspired a generation of journalists who remember his integrity, mentorship, and dedication to independent journalism.
Smart Africa and Rwanda's Certa Foundation just joined forces to help African governments build stronger digital policies and train the next generation of tech leaders. The partnership aims to tackle infrastructure gaps while ensuring Africa controls its own digital destiny.
New satellite technology is mapping Africa's lakes, rivers, and dams in real-time, giving communities data to protect their water sources. Digital Earth Africa turns decades of space imagery into tools that help governments and researchers predict droughts and plan for the future.
France is transforming its relationship with Africa, moving beyond colonial history to focus on youth partnerships, innovation and diaspora investment. The Africa Forward summit in Nairobi marks France's first major gathering in English-speaking Africa.
South Africa is changing its telecommunications law to welcome SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, potentially bringing affordable connectivity to millions in Africa's most industrialized economy. The move signals a continental shift toward closing the digital divide through space-based technology.
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Google is delivering on a landmark settlement with South Africa, investing millions to help local language publishers thrive in the digital age. The tech giant's nationwide training roadshow is teaching community news outlets how to use digital tools in their own languages.
Africa is taking charge of its own health crisis response as South Africa commits $5 million to combat the continent's second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Ten African nations are stepping up with homegrown solutions and shared solidarity.
A new World Bank report reveals how Africa can transform its economy by trading processed goods instead of raw materials. Regional integration could unlock jobs and growth across the continent.
Africa is the only region in the world where renewable energy deals are growing, driven by soaring fuel costs and a push for energy independence. East Africa saw investment jump 75% in one year.
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