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Nigeria Signs MoU to Integrate Digital Identity into National Health System

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has taken another major step toward fostering digital inclusion and strengthening institutional collaboration in Nigeria by signing a Memorandum…

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SA Agricultural Exports to US Show Resilience Amid Global Trade Challenges

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa's…

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First-Ever South African Brand to Make a Deal with Shein

Midrand: AfricUpdate - News Desk House of One has made history by…

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Gondwe Leads SA Delegation at Going Global Conference in London

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr…

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NYDA, NSFAS Partner to Empower SA Youth

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has…

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SA Rolls Out Plan to Curb Substandard Medical Products

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi…

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Uukwangali Recognised as Chief After 10 years

Windhoek: AfricUpdate - News Desk After nearly a decade of…

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Indonesia Expands Global Trade Reach with Focus on Africa, Latin America

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk Indonesia is preparing to expand…

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Flutterwave Doubles Profit Margins in H1 2025 as Global Expansion Accelerates

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Flutterwave, Africa’s largest payment technology…

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Mashatile Visits South Sudan to Boost Peace Talks

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Deputy President Paul Mashatile will undertake a working visit to Juba, South Sudan, on Thursday and Friday this week, in his role as the Presidential Special Envoy to South Sudan. According to the Presidency, this…

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NITDA, Bauchi Launch Digital Skills Framework

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk This initiative, announced on August 13, 2025, aims to improve digital literacy and prepare citizens for the global digital economy. The National Information Technology Development…

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Oracle and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Bring Gemini AI Models to OCI

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Oracle and Google Cloud have…

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POZI Secures €650,000 in Historic First Seed Round to Drive Connected Mobility Across Africa

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Gabonese startup POZI, a pioneer…

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T2 Mobile and Knot Solutions Team Up to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk At GITEX Nigeria 2025, T2…

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Ramaphosa Receives Honorary Doctorate in Malaysia

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Cyril Ramaphosa was conferred…

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President of Namibia Meets with Ambassador of Finland

Windhoek: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a farewell courtesy…

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Jumbo Enterprise, Jio Haptik Partner to Launch Agentic AI in GCC

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Jumbo Enterprise has teamed up with Jio…

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Zambia Launches Major Digital Push in 2026 Budget to Transform Rural Services

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Zambia has unveiled a bold digital agenda…

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Senegal Advances Digital Sovereignty with MP Training Workshop

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk From August 27 to 31, 2025, the…

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First Walmart Store in South Africa Ready to Open

Midrand: AfricUpdate - News Desk Retail group Massmart has lit up the…

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Food Festival Raises Awareness on Nutritional Value of Traditional Grains

Harare: AfricUpdate - News Desk THE importance of producing traditional grains and preserving indigenous seed varieties took centre stage at…

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Mozambique and European Union Sign Strategic Digital Partnership in Brussels

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Government of Mozambique and the European…

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Junior Commissioners Rise at Highschool Stilfontein – a Unified Stand against Bullying and Cyberbullying

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk “Standing Together Against Bullying and Cyberbullying –…

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Senegal Launch Interoperable Instant Payment Platform (PI-SPI) to Boost Digital Public Infrastructure

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Ministry of Communication and…

DIRCO Clarifies Foreign Policy After SANDF Chief’s Iran Visit

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The…

Stilfontein, N-West, Hosts 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot Finale

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk In…

Egyptian Reaches Wushu Sanda Final at World Games in China

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk Egypt’s…

China Mobile Activates 2Africa East Submarine Cable to Strengthen Africa’s Digital Backbone

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk China Mobile has officially activated the 2Africa East Segment of its submarine cable system, marking…

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Maroc Telecom Unveils New Visual Identity and Appoints Yassine Bounou as Brand Ambassador

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate: News Desk Maroc Telecom has unveiled its new visual identity, marking a major milestone in the company’s transformation…

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Orange Completes €5 Billion Bond Offering Amid Strong Investor Demand

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Orange has successfully completed a multi-tranche bond issuance in euros totaling €5 billion, underscoring strong…

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MTN Uganda Launches MTN Ads Platform to Revolutionize Digital Marketing

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk MTN Uganda has unveiled MTN Ads, a groundbreaking digital advertising platform designed to transform how…

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Kenya Deepens Global Partnerships to Drive Digital Transformation

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Kenya has reinforced its commitment to digital transformation through high-level engagements at the Global Digital…

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South Africa and Lesotho to Launch Joint Time Release Study Report

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, will today join the Revenue Service…

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Phaahla Urges G20 to Enhance Public Financing for Primary Healthcare

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - NewsDesk Health Department Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged Group of 20 (G20) leaders to address…

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MoneyHash Appoints Abdullah Khayat as Country Director to Drive Expansion in Saudi Arabia

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration platform in emerging and global markets, has announced the appointment…

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New Mobile App Puts Laboratory User Handbook at Clinicians’ Fingertips

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk In a significant advancement for digital transformation in public health, the National Health Laboratory Service…

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Ethiopia Launches Programme to Reconnect with Global Diaspora

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of the "Journey to the Homeland" programme,…

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Ramaphosa: G20 Must Prioritise Global Inequality

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to placing the fight against global inequality…

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President Ramaphosa Appoints IEC Commissioners

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The appointments were…

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Government Welcomes Boom in International Tourist Arrivals

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa’s tourism industry continues its strong recovery, recording an increase of 1 108 222…

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Biovac Opens new Product Development Laboratory in Cape Town

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote…

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Zohran Mamdani makes History as NYC First Muslim and African-Born Mayor

Cairo: AfricUpdate - News Desk The 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a state lawmaker and democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New…

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