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Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

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Shoprite to stage cleanup events across Africa on World Cleanup Day

Shoprite to stage cleanup events across Africa on World Cleanup Day

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The outbreak of listeriosis is over - Motsoaledi

The outbreak of listeriosis is over - Motsoaledi

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Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

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7 ways to create in-store experiences that drive traffic and sales

Higor Torchia 31 Aug 2018

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General.

Africa has phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade

Zipporah Musau 30 Aug 2018

African Union chairperson and president of Rwanda Paul Kagame (from left); president of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou and African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali in March 2018. Credit: Office of President Paul Kagame.

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#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

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Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Tom Jackson 13 Aug 2018

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

Stuart Scanlon 8 Aug 2018

Mark Read, WPP Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied.

#NewBiz: WPP entrusted with stewardship of Unilever's Sunlight brand across Africa

7 Aug 2018

Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

Tom Jackson 30 Jul 2018

CEM Africa kicks off this week!

CEM Africa kicks off this week!

27 Jul 2018

#Apex2018: How to build a global brand with a local insight

Jessica Tennant 26 Jul 2018

#MobileCommerce: Embrace international markets

#MobileCommerce: Embrace international markets

Megan Roper 26 Jul 2018

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

25 Jul 2018

AfCFTA phase 11 negotiations ahead

AfCFTA phase 11 negotiations ahead

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Budweiser most talked about brand on Twitter during Fifa World Cup

25 Jul 2018

(L-R): Allen Semboze, Regional Head Africa of Unimoni, and Promoth Manghat, Executive Director of Finablr.

Unimoni rebrand targets 14 African markets

23 Jul 2018

5 expectations of the African millennial consumer

5 expectations of the African millennial consumer

19 Jul 2018

New Pan-African B2B marketplace "a one-stop-shop for all things African"

New Pan-African B2B marketplace "a one-stop-shop for all things African"

18 Jul 2018

AfricaCom 2018 launches conference, expos

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AGOA must support AfCFTA

AGOA must support AfCFTA

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The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

Sarah Quinlan 13 Jul 2018

Absa embraces Africa with new brand

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NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

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Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

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Shoprite to stage cleanup events across Africa on World Cleanup Day

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4 Sep 2018

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

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7 ways to create in-store experiences that drive traffic and sales

Higor Torchia 31 Aug 2018

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General.

Africa has phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade

Zipporah Musau 30 Aug 2018

African Union chairperson and president of Rwanda Paul Kagame (from left); president of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou and African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali in March 2018. Credit: Office of President Paul Kagame.

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Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

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#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

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Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

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Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Tom Jackson 13 Aug 2018

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

Stuart Scanlon 8 Aug 2018

Mark Read, WPP Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied.

#NewBiz: WPP entrusted with stewardship of Unilever's Sunlight brand across Africa

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Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

Tom Jackson 30 Jul 2018

CEM Africa kicks off this week!

CEM Africa kicks off this week!

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#Apex2018: How to build a global brand with a local insight

Jessica Tennant 26 Jul 2018

#MobileCommerce: Embrace international markets

#MobileCommerce: Embrace international markets

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The feed processors' approach to salmonella

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

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AfCFTA phase 11 negotiations ahead

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(L-R): Allen Semboze, Regional Head Africa of Unimoni, and Promoth Manghat, Executive Director of Finablr.

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23 Jul 2018

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5 expectations of the African millennial consumer

19 Jul 2018

New Pan-African B2B marketplace "a one-stop-shop for all things African"

New Pan-African B2B marketplace "a one-stop-shop for all things African"

18 Jul 2018

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AGOA must support AfCFTA

AGOA must support AfCFTA

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NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

NEPAD to transform into new AU Development Agency

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Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

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#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Jul 2018

African entrepreneurs join Alibaba's eFounders Fellowship in China

African entrepreneurs join Alibaba's eFounders Fellowship in China

Gabriella Mulligan 6 Jul 2018

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Andy Walker 5 Jul 2018

Visa partners Ivorian government to bring e-payment solutions

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5 Jul 2018

SA signing AfCFTA a significant step towards intra-African trade growth

SA signing AfCFTA a significant step towards intra-African trade growth

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How to access Africa's booming FMCG opportunities

How to access Africa's booming FMCG opportunities

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AfCFTA will foster partnerships among e-commerce firms: Jumia CEO

27 Jun 2018

Key insights into the global lemon market

Key insights into the global lemon market

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Implement GDPR or organisations risk losing business

Implement GDPR or organisations risk losing business

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Harnessing the evolutionary power of smart packaging in Africa

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