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Beauty and beast versus 'animalistic' media: US envoys' awkward Beirut briefing
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack berated the Lebanese media in a widely televised press briefing on Tuesday. He scolded journalists for being “chaotic” and warned that he and deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus would walk out if reporters failed to “act...
It Has Become Known How Many Billionaires And Millionaires There Are In Africa
Charter 97
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3 The number of dollar millionaires in Africa will grow by 65% by 2035. The total number of millionaires living in Africa will grow by 65 percent in the next ten years, according to a (report https://t.me/henleypartners/218) by consultancy Henley...
Africa’s Tourism Future in focus as Akwaaba Travel Market returns with awards for 100 Influential Women
The Point
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This year’s edition will not only spotlight bold strategies for advancing African tourism, but also honour 100 exceptional women from Africa and the Diaspora with the prestigious Africa Travel Women Awards 2024/2025, a celebration of female...
SquirrelPR, Syncthesis Innovation Hub Forge Partnership to Power Africa’s Web3 Startups
TechEconomy
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August 26, 2025
Advertisements SquirrelPR, Africa’s pioneer PR management software, has entered into a strategic partnership with Syncthesis Innovation Hub, a leading communications and ecosystem enabler, to accelerate the visibility, credibility, and growth of...
South Africa sets date for 2026/27 local government elections
Xinhua News Agency
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's local government elections will be held between Nov. 2, 2026, and the end of January 2027, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced Tuesday. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo told...
Pan-African visa-free campaign targets $3.3trn market, deeper integration
Business Day
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August 26, 2025
A continent-wide campaign advocating for visa-free travel across Africa is gathering momentum, with its champions arguing that eliminating travel restrictions could unlock access to Africa’s $3.3 trillion economy and create jobs for its 1.4...
How African Football Captains Are Redefining Leadership | Koulibaly, Musa, Kgatlana And Ebi
Complete Sports
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August 26, 2025
Being captain used to mean leading the team out and shaking hands. Not anymore. Across Africa, the captains armband now represents tactical authority, cultural bridge-building, multilingual leadership, mental resilience, and social impact. In this...
Media Review: August 26
Bulgarian News Agency
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ARMS INDUSTRY The news that Bulgaria, together with Rheinmetall, Europe’s largest defence contractor, will build two joint facilities in the country for the production of gunpowder and NATO-calibre 155 mm artillery shells has been widely reported...
African scammers are 'targeting British women to get revenge for colonialism'
Daily Mail
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August 26, 2025
African romance fraudsters justify targeting British women as revenge for colonialism, a new study has found. Accra, the capital of Ghana, is known as a hub for organised groups including the notorious 'Sakawa Boys', who specialise in online...
Cemetery for African-American World War II veterans dedicated after restoration, local pastor calls it ‘glorious moment’
News4Jax - Florida
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August 26, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A once-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville was officially dedicated, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the community and the families of those buried there. The Historic St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist...
Ghana Charts Course as Africa’s Digital Trade Leader
News Ghana
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August 26, 2025
Ghana has unveiled ambitious plans to position itself as Africa’s premier digital commerce destination during a high-profile technology summit in Accra this week. The National ICT Week gathering brings together government officials, tech...
Meece to retire as Hayner’s music and marketing manager
Miami Valley Today - Ohio
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August 26, 2025
Terrilynn Meece will step from her position as the music and marketing manager for the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in October. Submitted photo TROY — The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s Music and Marketing Manager, Terrilynn Meece, will be retiring...
InsideData is First Company in Africa to Install Ricoh Pro VC80000
Printing Impressions
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August 26, 2025
Tinus Grobler, deputy CEO of InsideData Group InsideData Group is the first company in Africa to invest in the RICOH Pro VC80000, the newest generation of high-speed inkjet technology designed to meet growing demand for quality, speed and...
EchoHouse launches unique graduate internship program to kick-off marketing career
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
EchoHouse and The Echo Academy have introduced a new graduate internship program dubbed The Big LEAP, which aims to provide a practical learning experience for individuals seeking a career in the marketing field. The three-month program is...
Seun Kuti & Diallo Kenyatta Advocate for Pan-African Revolution on OkayAfrica’s New Podcast Show, ‘Bird’s Eye View’
OkayAfrica
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August 26, 2025
“We have to give thanks to Mark Zuckerberg!” Seun Kuti exclaims, his gaze intent on the blunt he’s rolling. The Afrobeat maestro is summarizing the origin story of connecting with Diallo Kenyatta, author and proud pan-Africanist, on the...
ISACA Kampala Chapter launches 14th annual East Africa Information Security Conference due in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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August 26, 2025
Experts and officials of ISACA pose for a photo after the launch Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ISACA Kampala Chapter has today announced dates for the forthcoming 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference. The 14th Annual East...
Bozell on VINCE Podcast: Media Trust Plummets, ‘Neck and Neck with Pelosi’s Approval Rating’
NewsBusters
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August 26, 2025
MRC President David Bozell joined Vince Coglianese on the VINCE podcast today to dissect the relentless tide of left-leaning media bias and the Media Research Center’s crucial role in holding the press accountable. “The Media Research Center has...
Africa can’t afford to be bystanders In tech advancement, says Amina Mohammed
New Mail
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August 26, 2025
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has said that Africa cannot afford to remain passive in the face of rapid technological change. Mohammed, who delivered an address at the 2025 Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in...
Club Med’s Richard De Villa on why customer experience should drive AI in marketing
The Drum
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The well-traveled travel marketer tells Tim Healey how Club Med uses innovations like digital wristbands and WhatsApp bots to enhance customer experience rather than just chase efficiency.You’ve held senior marketing roles at the Philippines Trade...
Burkina Faso Strengthens Ties With Russian Media in Response to Western Bias
Sputnik News
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August 26, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250826/burkina-faso-strengthens-ties-with-russian-media-in-response-to-western-bias-1122676408.html Burkina Faso Strengthens Ties With Russian Media in Response to Western Bias Burkina Faso Strengthens Ties With Russian...