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(CNN) - Last February, tens of thousands of moviegoers stormed cinemas around the United States to watch “Chronicle,” turning the superhero thriller into a surprise hit that topped the U.S. box[...]
Safcom, South Africa’s clearing house appointed by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to provide services to the local exchange-traded derivatives market, on yesterday became the first in the world to[...]
LinkedIn, the online network for business professionals has announced that there are now up to two million South African users signed up on its network. It also announced that the[...]
In the foreword of the recent 2012 report, South Africa’s Basic Education Minister, Mrs. Angie Motshekga says “It is my proud privilege to announce the performance of learners who wrote[...]
Apple has launched its online iTunes Store in South Africa. This will allow customers in South Africa to have access to 20-million songs by international and local artists, at a[...]
Sasol, a South African energy company, has announced that it will build America’s first commercial plant to convert natural gas to diesel and other liquid fuels. Sasol is based in[...]
Shanduka Group Ltd, an investment company based in South Africa and led by Cyril Ramaphosa, has bought a $335 million stake in MTN Nigeria, which with over 45.6 million subscribers,[...]
The Coca-Cola Company has announced strong progress toward its goal to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs across the Coca-Cola value chain by 2020. The initiative, known[...]
Video – CNN interviews Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her novel, “Americanah” and her literary careerMay 23, 2013
“I see Dropifi becoming the Salesforce for small businesses” – CP-Africa interviews David Osei of Dropifi.com – 500 Startups’ first African founded companyMay 23, 2013
Ushahidi’s Ory Okolloh joins Omidyar Network as Director, InvestmentsMay 22, 2013
Okonjo Iweala on CNN – “Africans must find African solutions to African problems”May 22, 2013
Millicom International invests an additional €35 million into Jumia, Kaymu, Hellofood & VamidoMay 21, 2013
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