From left to right: Craig Irvine, group CEO of Irvine’s Africa; Brian Lever, chairman of AGT Foods; Désiré N’zi, CFO for Africa and the Middle East at Bühler Group; Marvin Nii Adom Armah, senior account manager at Farmerline; and moderator Bongani Bingwa. Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire and technology to track the movement of food throughout the production chain. These are some of the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector identified by a panel of industry players during Standard Bank’s Africa Unlocked conference that took place in Cape Town this week. In the meat sector,…
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A-Reece Responds To Kelvin Momo’s Remarks On Potential Joint EP. In the diverse world of music, artists from different genres can come together to create something truly remarkable. When their distinct styles blend, they have the power to craft experiences that resonate deeply with the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere. A-Reece Responds To Kelvin Momo’s Remarks On Potential Joint EP This synergy not only underscores the beauty of musical diversity but also enhances the artistic landscape, delivering fresh and captivating sounds that break through traditional boundaries. We’ve seen artists from various genres in the South African music scene…
Protests are continuing in China against strict COVID lockdown restrictions after a deadly apartment fire brought some people closer to a breaking point.Across the country, demonstrators took to the streets — a mass movement that is rare in China — and defied laws designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some appeared with sheets of blank white paper, in place of traditional protest signs, as a criticism of the censorship limiting citizens from speaking freely.After the fire in Xinjiang that left at least 10 people dead, which critics say was due to the stay-at-home measures that resulted in the building’s…
What began as a lean coaching cycle last offseason got a swift kick in the backside when Nick Saban retired as Alabama’s head coach. That began a massive domino effect that moved coaches nationwide, some leaving head coaching jobs for coordinator gigs. Another seismic move was when Jim Harbaugh left national champion Michigan for the NFL. No dominoes fell after his departure, but it meant that three of the four schools that made the 2023-2024 College Football Playoff (Alabama, Michigan, Washington) changed coaches this year. It’s quite an amazing situation.So, who did a good job plucking a coach off the…
Are you looking for business ideas with a strong revenue potential? It has become a widespread misconception that running a business with a huge profit margin requires a lot of hard work and dedication. While it’s partially true, it helps to know the right business ideas to invest your efforts in. Read and bust the myths and discover some of the best six-figure business ideas! 1. Consulting Services If you’re really knowledgeable in a certain area, like finance, management, or tech, you could start a consulting business. Companies are always looking for experts who can help them do better, like…
An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed more than 100 people including women and children, according to Palestinian officials, who expect the death toll to rise. The Israeli army on Saturday claimed its air forces struck a “command and control centre” that “served as a hideout for Hamas terrorists and commanders” at the al-Tabin school. It did not provide evidence and said it had taken steps to reduce the risk of harming civilians, while dismissing the death toll from Palestinian officials as inaccurate. Here are some reactions to the attack: Hamas “The massacre…
After another disastrous run in the highly-watched men’s 4x100m relay, USA track and field legend Carl Lewis is calling for changes. Team USA was disqualified after a botched handoff making Paris the fifth consecutive Olympics the U.S. men have not won a medal in the coveted 4x100m race. “It is time to blow up the system. This continues to be completely unacceptable. It is clear that EVERYONE at @usatf is more concerned with relationships than winning. No athlete should step on the track and run another relay until this program is changed from top to bottom,” Lewis posted on X.…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – US Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon repatriated 15 migrants to Dominican Republic, Friday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, Thursday night. One of the repatriated migrants was interdicted in a separate migrant voyage on July 30, 2024. During a patrol of Mona Passage waters, a US Customs and Border Protection Caribbean Air and Marine Branch aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector San Juan watchstanders of a 30-foot suspected migrant vessel sighting southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Cutter Richard Dixon and crew responded to the scene and successfully…
After a period of relative quiet, Natty King is back in full force, consistently delivering one solid tune after another. This time, Natty King has once again teamed up with House Of Riddim, the band behind his highly successful 2010 album Born To Be Free. In “Your Time Will Come,” the singer reflects on perseverance and life’s challenges that can hold a person back, reminding listeners to keep faith that their time will eventually come. As part of their 20th anniversary, the Austrian producer team and reggae band House Of Riddim, has decided to release a new song every Friday in…
NIL deals have enabled many gifted athletes in the US to earn from their name, image, and likeness as a form of compensation for their skills and popularity. While most NIL deals have been famously made with American college students such as USC basketball player Bronny James, University of Iowa’s basketball star Caitlyn Clark, and Olympic gymnast and gold medallist Jordan Chiles, some Caribbean athletes have also inked deals with major brands. Among them is Louisiana State University sophomore Brianna Lynston, who signed an NIL deal with Adidas in February 2024. Lynston is currently the collegiate leader in women’s 60m, and while the…