Township logistics start-up wins Liquid Tech Pitch-a-thon

Township logistics start-up wins Liquid Tech Pitch-a-thon

Estopini was recognised for its innovation, practical scalability and strong socio-economic impact. Pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has named township-focused logistics start-up Estopini as the winner of its latest Youth Tech Pitch-a-thon. It says the challenge underscores the growing impact of youth-led innovation in addressing real-world challenges across South Africa. The Pitch-a-thon, hosted virtually,…

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Africa: 2026 Oscars – Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature As Africa’s Wait Continues (Full List)

Africa: 2026 Oscars – Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature As Africa’s Wait Continues (Full List)

The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. The weekend was all about the 98th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to honour the best films released in 2025. For the 21st consecutive year,…

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Kaillie Humphries Armbruster of U.S. wins record-tying sixth Olympic bobsled medal; Germany’s Laura Nolte takes gold

Kaillie Humphries Armbruster of U.S. wins record-tying sixth Olympic bobsled medal; Germany’s Laura Nolte takes gold

American Kaillie Humphries Armbruster, in perhaps her Olympic bobsled finale, found her way to the medal stand for a record-tying sixth time Saturday in the two-woman bobsled, while Germany’s Laura Nolte won gold again.  Nolte is now the back-to-back two-woman Olympic bobsled champion, holding off teammate Lisa Buckwitz to grab gold at the Milan Cortina…

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Diana Orembe from Tanzania Wins the 7th Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition

Diana Orembe from Tanzania Wins the 7th Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition

Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, concluded its 7th edition in Kigali on 13th December 2025 with Diana Orembe, Co-Founder and CEO of NovFeed from Tanzania, emerging as the overall winner and Africa’s Business Hero. Diana was recognised for her pioneering biotech innovation that transforms organic…

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Africa: 2026 Oscars – Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature As Africa’s Wait Continues (Full List)

Africa: Somalia Wins Seat On AU Peace and Security Council for 2026-2028

Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday congratulated the Somali people and state institutions after the country secured a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council for the 2026-2028 term. The president described the development as a historic achievement and a sign of Somalia’s growing diplomatic progress and renewed leadership role…

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