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While African painted dogs usually live with a pack of like-minded predators in the wild, the canine that is taking care of them at the zoo is a golden retriever. Source

Countries in Africa find themselves on the frontlines of climate change, but many are reluctant to power down development as part of the push to cut out polluting oil, coal and gas. 

Advanced economies are looking to secure access to critical raw materials to deploy clean technologies, and Africa’s abundant resources place the continent at the centre of discussion. Focusing on the battery value chain, Poorva Karkare and Alfonso Medinilla look at how African countries can seize the opportunity and benefit from the rising demand for the minerals that feed directly into green tech.

Digital transactions are now woven into the fabric of everyday life in Africa. This summer, the continent saw a 17% increase in fintech companies, reaching nearly 700, affirming Africa's status as a burgeoning fintech hub.

Showmax announced, last week, that it would discontinue its streaming services outside Africa by December 1, 2023. More in #TCDaily.