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African Mobile Technology Market
During Covid-19, the mobile-first African continent is using phones to forge a new future for healthcare, commerce and rural connectivity.
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Intel aims to close the gender technology gap
Silicon Valley corporation Intel is to teach five million women in developing countries basic digital skills.
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Teranga champions Pan-African cuisine
The new restaurant in Harlem’s Africa Center aims to introduce the continent’s unique culinary offerings to a wider audience.
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Mobile agriculture
Kenya – Africa’s mobile awakening is leading to a small revolution in agricultural practices, thanks to a new SMS service.
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Africa’s mobile banking revolution
In developing countries, more than one billion people who own a mobile phone lack a bank account, according to Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association (...
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Sky-high spenders
London – Developed for heads of state, London Heathrow’s VIP service is now driving luxury retail spending by private shoppers at Europe’s busies...
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New Emerging Affluents
First identified by LS:N Global back in 2012, the New Emerging Affluents (NEAs) have come to define global luxury, retail and fashion, shifting t...
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Mobile World Congress 2013
Consumers and technology companies from emerging markets are taking centre stage at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
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Salooni celebrates the history and artistry behind black hair
London – The pop-up installation and hair salon will explore ‘the politics woven through and straightened out of black hair’.
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Most Nigerians plan to spend more
Most Nigerians plan to spend more
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Luxury brands slow to see African potential
Luxury brands slow to see African potential
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Riding a new wave
Cape Town – Surf brand Mami Wata has created a campaign that explores the African mythology around surfing.
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The emerging youth zines causing media anarchy
Zines are becoming the platform of choice for youth in Malaysia, South Africa, China and Brazil to express alternative views away from regulated me...
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Solar opportunity for expanding African mobile market
Solar opportunity for expanding African mobile market
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IHT Luxury Conference 2012- Overview
Rome – The promise of Africa as a producer and consumer of luxury goods is now a reality, according to fashion designers and business leaders ...
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Primed but not ready
Africa – A new report from Pew Research reveals insights into Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile phone usage.
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Thought-starter: How fintech is transforming Africa’s financial systems
Once riddled with corruption and hyperinflation, the financial infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa is being overhauled to establish a more cohesiv...
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A virtual showroom for African fashion
Industrie Africa has launched an innovative digital retail platform highlighting the talent of African design.
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The Download: Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2024
Cutting through the chaos and overwhelming nature of fashion month, we distil the key insights from Paris Fashion Week.
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Stat: Johannesburg confirmed as Africa’s wealthiest city
The World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023 has confirmed Johannesburg as the only city on the African continent to host 14,600 high-net-worth indivi...
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Down to a tea: Vending machine rewards tweets
Down to a tea: Vending machine rewards tweets
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Thought-starter: Is access to the future a privilege?
Rasheedah Phillips, an attorney and author, delivered the final talk of IAM Weekend 19.
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Beauty Futures 2017: Global Market Overview
From the rise of lucrative colour cosmetics to emerging opportunities in developing markets, discover our latest beauty market insights.
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African mobile payment system branches out into Europe
Vodafone is rolling out its popular mobile payment system M-Pesa in Europe for the first time.
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Christmas list: What New Luxury Millennials want
After a year of jet-setting around the world, New Luxury Millennials will want some time out over the Christmas break, just enough to recharge the ...
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