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world’s most important maritime chokepoints
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20 world’s most important maritime chokepoints, like the Strait of Hormuz

Twenty strategic maritime chokepoints, from the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, carry the bulk of global oil, cargo and trade flows.

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Isandlwana Lodge, luxury retreat at famous African battlefield, heads to auction in KZN.
Battle of Isandlwana

Historic Isandlwana Lodge in South Africa’s KZN heads to auction

One of South Africa’s best-known heritage tourism properties is heading to auction, drawing interest from investors and travelers who follow the country’s historic battlefield destinations. Isandlwana Lodge, a luxury retreat overlooking one of Africa’s most famous battle sites, will go under the hammer later this month in KwaZulu-Natal.  Set on a hillside above the historic battlefield, the lodge forms part of South Africa’s well-known Battlefields tourism route. The region attracts visitors from around the world who come to explore sites…

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South Africa’s richest man faces $2.2 billion loss amid global unrest

South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, loses $2.22 billion as Richemont shares slide amid global unrest.

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Fertiglobe 2025 dividend payout
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Fertiglobe approves $260 million dividend payout for 2025 after strong earnings

Fertiglobe, backed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, approves $260 million 2025 dividends, lifting total capital returns to $334 million after strong earnings growth.

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Beisa Mine Project, South Africa
Africa mining

Neo Energy Metals nears final approval for Beisa Mine deal with Sibanye

Neo Energy Metals nears last regulatory step to acquire the Beisa Mine from Sibanye-Stillwater

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Nigerian Breweries partners to launch food-grade rPET facility in Ogun State

Nigerian Breweries joins partners to launch food-grade rPET facility in Ogun State, advancing recycling and sustainability in Nigeria.

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Pareto secures full control of Sandton Convention Centre after Southern Sun exits $66 million deal

Pareto secures full ownership of Sandton Convention Centre and two hotels after Southern Sun exits the 66 million deal with Liberty.

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Air Seychelles adds Dreamliner, boosting capacity and range for long-haul travel.
Africa Europe travel

Air Seychelles launches direct Paris flights, strengthening Africa-Europe travel

Air travel between Africa and Europe is set to receive a short-term lift as Air Seychelles prepares to launch nonstop flights linking the Indian Ocean island nation with the French capital. The carrier said the new service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport will begin March 20, 2026, offering travelers a direct connection between Seychelles and one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.  The airline plans to operate three flights a week for an initial one-month period. The temporary service comes…

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TikTok invests $200K to strengthen AI literacy efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa
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TikTok boosts AI literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa with $200,000 investment

TikTok is stepping up efforts to improve artificial intelligence literacy across Sub-Saharan Africa, pledging an additional $200,000 in advertising credits to support organizations teaching users how to better understand AI-generated media.  The funding reflects growing concern among governments, technology companies and educators about how quickly artificial intelligence tools are spreading across social media. As more Africans come online—many of them young users—questions about misinformation, deepfakes and digital safety are becoming harder to ignore.  The announcement came during the third Sub-Saharan…

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