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Flamingo Casino
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Sun International closes Flamingo Casino in South Africa after 24 years

Sun International closes Flamingo Casino after 24 years as mounting losses, online betting and Kimberley's economic struggles reshape the industry.

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Uganda turns to Greek firm in push to revive cotton production
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Uganda turns to Greek firm in push to revive cotton production

Uganda seeks Greek investment to revive cotton production, expand textile manufacturing and reduce raw cotton exports as output falls sharply.

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Cameroon’s $600 million railway plan draws interest from Poland
BusinessTechnology

Cameroon’s $600 million railway plan draws interest from Poland

Cameroon is advancing a $600.7 million railway overhaul as Poland explores opportunities in railway equipment, technology and infrastructure development.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group.
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Dangote targets Namibia’s fuel market with new Walvis Bay storage project

Dangote plans a $3.5 billion fuel hub in Namibia, with 1.6 million barrels of storage and pipeline ambitions across southern Africa.

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Ghana’s cocoa farmers bet on March harvest after months of weather damage
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Ghana’s cocoa farmers bet on March harvest after months of weather damage

Ghana’s cocoa output faces a 16% decline as weather damage hits farmers, who are hoping for a March 2027 harvest recovery.

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Pick n Pay
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Pick n Pay expands AI-powered technology to more than 720 stores

Pick n Pay is rolling out AI technology across 720 stores after a pilot cut online grocery order-picking times by 30%, as digital sales climb.

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Standard Bank
BusinessEnergy

Standard Bank, Mozambique oil and gas chamber sign deal to support local firms

Mozambique's LNG suppliers face financing gaps and payment delays as Standard Bank partners with the Oil and Gas Chamber to support local firms.

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Cape Town’s Table View beachfront upgrade
TourismGlobal News

Cape Town’s Table View beachfront upgrade nears festive-season completion

Cape Town’s Table View is getting a $5.2 million beachfront upgrade, with improved beach access and facilities ahead of the 2026 festive season.

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Kenya's Mrima Hill mineral race narrows as Chinese bidders withdraw
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Kenya’s Mrima Hill mineral race narrows as Chinese bidders withdraw

Kenya's $billions Mrima Hill mineral project draws five international bidders after two Chinese companies withdraw, with three US-linked groups competing.

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ADNOC
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ADNOC taps OpenAI to deploy advanced AI across its energy business

ADNOC partners with OpenAI and G42 to deploy advanced AI across its energy operations, becoming the first energy company to use the technology.

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Air Algérie
BusinessTourism

Air Algérie restores Algiers-Tripoli flights after 12 years, expanding African travel

Air Algérie has resumed flights to Libya after 12 years, seeking to expand Algiers as a hub for African and international travellers.

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Africa Energy Bank begins operations as Helmy Ghazi becomes first president
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Africa Energy Bank begins operations as Helmy Ghazi becomes first president

Africa Energy Bank begins operations in Abuja with Helmy Ghazi as president, targeting Africa’s $200 billion energy financing gap.

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