Many African brands are now making efforts to regain the trust and loyalty of African consumers who have for years preferred foreign brands. Across the continent, foreign products from Europe, …
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Africa CDC, Youth Hub Africa, GIZ Empower Young People to Tackle Health Issues Through Bingwa PLUS Programme
The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with Youth Hub Africa and with funding support from the German development agency, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale …
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Geneith Launches ₦1 Billion Health Competition to Mobilise Nigerian Students in Malaria Fight
In a bold step to tackle malaria, one of Nigeria’s deadliest diseases, Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd has launched a groundbreaking ₦1 billion national campaign known as the Geneith Health Competition. The …
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Nigeria to Showcase Heritage and Innovation at 2025 London Design Biennale with Moniepoint Sponsorship
Nigeria is set to make history on the global stage with the unveiling of its first-ever federally supported pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale, themed Hopes and Impediments. The …
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Uganda Launches Africa Coffee Park to Boost Value-Added Coffee Exports under AfCFTA
Uganda has started a major project to improve its coffee industry and increase earnings from processed coffee products. The project, called the Africa Coffee Park, is being developed in Ntungamo …
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KoolBox Launches KoolBuy to Expand Solar Refrigeration Access in Nigeria
As part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s energy poverty and climate crisis, energy technology company KoolBox has unveiled KoolBuy, a new platform aimed at expanding access to solar-powered refrigeration for …
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SPAR Group Targets Growth with Expanded Product Range, Uber Eats Partnership, and Private Label Strategy
South African retail giant SPAR Group says it plans to grow its business by expanding its product selection, increasing sales of own-brand goods, and boosting on-demand delivery services, as competition …
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Marketsquare Operator, Sundry Markets Limited, Named One of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
Sundry Markets Limited (SML), the operator of the well-known Marketsquare supermarket chain, has again earned a place among Africa’s fastest-growing companies, according to the 2025 ranking. This is the second …
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Machakos Researchers Ask Senate for Protection Over Traditional Anti-Venom Innovation Dispute
Three researchers from Machakos County have taken their fight to the Kenyan Senate, seeking urgent protection for their rights to continue researching and commercializing a traditional, non-animal plasma-based anti-venom. The …
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Rivong Digital Agency Gains Global Traction with Scalable Tech Solutions
Rivong Digital Agency, a fast-rising Nigerian tech company founded in 2022, is carving a name for itself on the global stage. Led by entrepreneur and product designer Joshua Omojowolo, the …