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South Africa Warns Young Women Against Dubious Russian Job Offers
Africa.com
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August 25, 2025
South Africa’s government has warned its citizens, particularly young women, to be wary of Russian job offers circulating on social media. This official caution follows reports that firms like Alabuga Start have been recruiting women...
Help Mieke become your next Miss Teen South Africa 2025
Nothern Natal News
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August 26, 2025
With a heart full of dreams and a passion to make a difference, Mieke Janse van Rensburg has officially been announced as a finalist for the Miss Teen South Africa 2025 pageant. The finals will take place on October 4 at Medley House in Brakpan....
The Media Line: Israel Downgrades Diplomatic Ties After Brazil Rejects Envoy Nominee
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 26, 2025
Israel Downgrades Diplomatic Ties After Brazil Rejects Envoy Nominee By The Media Line Staff Israel has downgraded diplomatic relations with Brazil after the South American nation declined to approve Jerusalem’s nominee for ambassador, the Foreign...
What's wrong with Africa's map? Does it concern India too?
India Today
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August 26, 2025
In June, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, speaking from the International Space Station, noted that India looked "much larger" from space than on standard maps. This very phenomenon, where tropical regions like India and Africa appear shrunken...
Where to watch Sudan vs. Madagascar: African Nations semis free stream
Syracuse.com - New York
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August 26, 2025
Madagascar will face Sudan in the semifinals of the African Nations Championships Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET. Madagascar has won its past three, while Sudan hasn’t lost a match since last November. How to watch: Fans in the USA can watch the match...
Nigerian Entrepreneur Spends $200,000 To Make U.S. Warehouse Free For African Exporters
Daily Independent
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August 26, 2025
3 El-ameen Ibrahim It started with a dream and a problem. Mr. Nduka Udeh, a seasoned Nigerian entrepreneur and export consultant, had spent over a decade helping African businesses export their products to the USA and beyond. He saw the incredible...
Strategic Content Partnership Between APO Group and Alexa News Nigeria to Amplify African Stories
Alexa.ng
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 26, 2025 — In a significant development for African media, APO Group, the continent’s leading multi-award-winning communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has announced a transformative...
Your Lens, Your Legacy: How The Visual Conference is Building a New Blueprint for African Creatives
Pulse
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August 26, 2025
Are you a photographer, artist, or visual storyteller looking to turn your passion into a thriving career? In a world saturated with images, standing out requires more than just talent—it demands strategy, mentorship, and a powerful network. This...
Sports27 minutes ago Ikpeba Backs Super Eagles To Revive World Cup Hopes Against Rwanda, South Africa Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, said he is confident that the Super Eagles can reignite their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign…
Naija News
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August 26, 2025
Nigeria’s qualification hopes have been hanging by a thread after recording just one victory in six matches. The three-time African champions currently sit fourth in their group with seven points, trailing leaders South Africa, who have 13 points...
Julius Malema calls for a united Africa with one president and no borders, South Africans divided
Briefly
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August 25, 2025
Julius Malema has made an impassioned speech about Africans uniting under one presidency and currency The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters believes that a united Africa will rival the United States of America South Africans shared their...
Pepsico appoints Nadine Essam as Head of Talent Acquisition, North Africa
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 26, 2025
Pepsico appoints Nadine Essam as Head of Talent Acquisition, North AfricaPepsiCo has named Nadine Essam as Head of Talent Acquisition, North Africa | Frontline & Professional Hiring. In her new role, Essam will lead the company’s talent...
Pupils shocked their teachers with old photos in a video that quickly spread and had social media laughing
Briefly
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August 26, 2025
A TikTok video of pupils surprising their teachers with old photographs has gone viral, leaving social media in stitches The lighthearted prank has drawn tens of thousands of likes and sparked amused reactions about how students managed to pull it...
IEC registers 34 new political parties, total hits record 472 in South Africa
IOL
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August 26, 2025
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has registered 34 new political parties since the 2024 general elections — pushing the total number of officially registered parties to an unprecedented 472. This dramatic rise reflects a vibrant and...
Intermex And Zeepay Announce Strategic Partnership To Expand Money Transfer Services To Africa
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) (“Intermex” or the“Company”), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced a new...
Moroccan influencer marketing startup Hypeo Ai secures funding
Disrupt Africa
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August 26, 2025
Moroccan influencer marketing startup Hypeo Ai has secured an undisclosed investment from Renew Capital to scale its AI-powered influencer marketing platform. Founded in 2024 by Meriam Bessa, Oussama Sekkat, and Salah Eddine Mimouni, Hypeo Ai...
Concerns mount over open advertisement of endangered wildlife on TikTok’s marketplace
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 26, 2025
Concerns are mounting over the open advertisement of endangered wildlife on TikTok, with new research revealing that traders in Togo are using the platform to market and sell bushmeat from protected species. Investigations by World Animal...
Nigeria News7 minutes ago ‘This Embarrassment Has To Stop’ – ADC Slams Tinubu Govt As Japan Denies Special Visa Creation For Nigerians The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to Japan’s denial of claims made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s a…
Naija News
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August 26, 2025
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to Japan’s denial of claims made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration regarding the creation of a special visa category for Nigerians. The interim spokesperson for the party, Bolaji...
Size matters? The truth about penis fillers in South Africa
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 26, 2025
A growing number of men are turning to penis fillers to increase size. It's more than anatomical say experts, it's a mental health issue. Size matters. It’s a two-word curse that every guy hears, and sometimes takes to heart, throughout his life....
Nigeria News12 minutes ago Why PDP, APC Zoned Their 2027 Presidential Tickets To The South – ADC Spokesperson The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has questioned the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Naija News
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August 26, 2025
The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has questioned the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unveil the zoning of their presidential tickets two years...
Remittances as development finance: Africa’s overlooked billions
Institute for Security Studies
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Remittances as development finance: Africa’s overlooked billions Other global south economies provide valuable lessons on successfully transforming remittance flows into broad-based growth. Published on 26 August 2025 in ISS Today By Julia Baum...