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Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South
African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.
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Is All Blacks’ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
Is New Zealand’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
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The Making of Paul Simon’s Most Controversial but Beloved Album
Paul Simon 1965 in London..© Chris Walter.. Paul Simon had pure intentions behind Graceland. He fell in love with South African rhythms and melodies and decided to blend them with his folky sound. Nevertheless, this album landed him in plenty of hot water. The timing of his album’s release shrouded it in controversy. Learn more…
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The Hotspot | Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive
In today’s newsletter: how climate crisis is affecting athletes and what steps are being taken to protect them from rising temperatures The mercury-shattering European summer pants alongside us on the back straight, looming as we hug the shadows, sweaty sandals on the parched earth. Across Asia, Africa and North America too, inhabitants have endured the…
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Hundreds of Ceuta migrants stage protest demanding Spain asylum after being left sleeping on beach following ‘invasion’ – as medics fight disease outbreaks
Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on Sunday, urging Spanish authorities to grant them asylum
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You think our potholes are bad? South African mayoral candidate poses with stuffed giraffe to show sheer size of crater
A South African political party placed a stuffed giraffe’s head in a huge crater to highlight the country’s pothole problem – only for the move to backfire dramatically when rescue teams were called.
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Fans Choose Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The Nigerian singer’s new album brought in more than 87% of the vote.
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‘Ghana was the crime scene’ – the country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Ghana has become Africa’s leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
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Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi
Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Moment hundreds of migrants try to storm Ceuta in second ‘invasion’ attempt before being beaten back and arrested by riot police
Huge crowds of men were seen storming the border crossing at the northern tip of the African continent.