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BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity – expanding trusted messaging infrastructure across Africa and beyond

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BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity. (Image: Supplied) BulkSMS, one of South Africa’s most established and trusted business messaging platforms, enters an exciting new chapter as part of Celerity, a newly launched parent brand focused on powering secure, scalable communications infrastructure across the continent and beyond. With over two decades of experience delivering…

Vodacom successfully tests first 5G voice call in South Africa

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Vodacom announced on Thursday that it has made South Africa’s first “native” voice call on a 5G test network. Known as Voice over New Radio (VoNR), this technology allows voice calls to be carried directly over the 5G network, which has previously been used only for data. Vodacom says it plans to introduce VoNR to…

South Africa pushes ahead with new Western Cape nuclear plant

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The Koeberg nuclear power station north of Cape Town. Image: Eskom The environment minister on Friday upheld a previous decision granting environmental authorisation for state-owned power utility Eskom to build and operate a new nuclear power station in the Western Cape. Environmentalists had appealed against the original 2017 authorisation for a new 4GW nuclear power…

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Africa: F6 Group Launches New VC to Invest $90m Across Middle East and Africa

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F6 Group has launched F6 Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm managing over $90 million in assets across six funds The new VC arm sits alongside Flat6Labs, the well-established startup accelerator, as part of F6 Group’s integrated strategy to support founders and ecosystems The firm is backed by a leadership team with extensive experience in…

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Africa: Turnstay Raises $2m to Scale Travel Payments Across Africa

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South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand across African markets The round was led by First Circle Capital and joined by TLcom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC, and Equitable Ventures The startup operates a merchant-of-record structure combined with payment orchestration, allowing card payments to be processed in…

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Africa: Visa Selects 22 Startups for Fourth Africa Fintech Accelerator

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Visa has selected 22 startups for the fourth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, a 12-week virtual programme aimed at scaling fintech solutions The programme is part of Visa’s $1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital and financial inclusion, pledged through 2027 Launched in 2023, the accelerator has supported 64 startups to date and facilitated nearly…

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Africa: Tanzanian Legends Abdalla Mputa, Sunday Manara Confirmed As Draw Assistants for CAF Interclub 2025/26 Season

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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially confirmed two iconic figures in Tanzanian football as Draw Assistants for the 2025/26 CAF Interclub Preliminary Draw, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 9 August in Tanzania’s capital, Dar es Salaam. The draw will be held at the state-of-the-art Azam Media Studios, home to CAF’s strategic broadcast…

Africa: Erasure or Empowerment? in Africa’s Sahel, Women Confront a Stark Choice

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In Africa’s Sahel region, deepening violence and poverty – driven by displacement, hunger and terrorism – are stripping women and girls of their right to safety, education and a viable future. Risks to women and girls across this vast region are severe and systemic, as political instability, environmental collapse and a declining international presence take…

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Africa: Sexual Health Is an Extra Struggle for Women With Disabilities – Findings From 10 African Countries

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Even after more than three decades of global efforts to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies, many women with disabilities in Africa still face serious challenges. Their rights are often overlooked, and they have limited access to contraception and other essential services. Lack of access to sexual health knowledge or contraception doesn’t happen in…

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Africa: Top 10 African Goalscorers in Epl History

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Over the years, the Premier League has become a stage where African footballers have consistently dazzled with their blend of speed, strength, creativity and determination. Africa has produced a great mix of brilliance, from commanding defenders to electric wingers and lethal strikers. These players haven’t just participated; they’ve redefined their roles and left legacies that…