Audio streaming giant Spotify’s royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two biggest African markets – spiked to around $59m last year as performers rode a wave of growing interest in music from the continent. The Swedish company paid out some $10bn in royalties worldwide in 2024. And while Africa represents...
Day: <span>8 April 2025</span>
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Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia prepare joint bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia plan to launch a joint bid to host the 2035 or 2039 Rugby World Cup, according to the president of the Asia Rugby confederation. Asia Rugby will back any bid from the three countries in a bid to bring the tournament back to Asia for the first...
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Proudly SA Summit: An opportunity to reflect on how we maximise benefits of global trade
In March, Proudly SA convened its annual summit in Johannesburg. While most South Africans primarily associate the organisation with its consumer-facing initiatives, the annual summit presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on the role of business and policymakers in advancing a Proudly SA ethos and agenda. This holds true not only for local enterprises but...