Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa

Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa

Only an integrated approach to value addition will elevate African economies, create new jobs and leapfrog development stages. Industrial policy expert and former CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers Phyllis Wakiaga says that without a well thought-out and executed industrialisation and value addition policy, African countries will continue lagging in development. “You get the…

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New poll undermines the case against a Starlink deal

New poll undermines the case against a Starlink deal

Nearly six in 10 South African registered voters would accept exempting US companies from black economic empowerment requirements if it brought investment and jobs, according to polling published by The Common Sense – and support is strongest among black voters. The Social Research Foundation’s (SRF’s) second-quarter 2026 market survey found 47% of voters strongly agreed…

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NSFAS opens theft case against former board member

NSFAS opens theft case against former board member

The stolen laptops were earmarked for under-resourced schools. The National Student Fund Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened a case of theft against a former board member for allegedly stealing laptops earmarked for under-resourced schools. The NSFAS said yesterday the former board member allegedly retained 10 of 30 laptops that were allocated to six high schools…

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The rands-and-cents case for electric trucks

The rands-and-cents case for electric trucks

TechCentral is proud to present the first episode of Watts & Wheels with Wills, our new interview show about electric vehicles and the fast-changing world of e-mobility in South Africa. In the debut episode, host William Kelly speaks to John Ford, sales manager at Aeversa, a fleet-focused electrification specialist helping some of South Africa’s biggest…

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Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case | Donald Trump News

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case | Donald Trump News

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging US President Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation. Published On 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026 A former US Olympian has pleaded not guilty to vandalising the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, in a case that has drawn national attention amid accusations that the administration of US…

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U.S. Olympian David Hearn to be arraigned on charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

U.S. Olympian David Hearn to be arraigned on charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn is set to be arraigned Thursday in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Hearn will be arraigned in D.C. Superior Court following a grand jury indictment on…

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