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Kavango Taps Veteran African Mining Executive Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO

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Former AngloGold Ashanti executive brings 27 years of mining experience as Kavango seeks to build a substantial gold-production business in Southern Africa LONDON — Kavango Resources plc has appointed Zimbabwean mining executive Jasper Musadaidzwa as chief executive officer and executive director, placing a veteran operator at the helm as the company moves into its next […]

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Kendra Young Ausby Appointed to Maryland Appellate Court, Bringing Decades of Public Service

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE- Kendra Young Ausby Appointed to Maryland Appellate Court The longtime Baltimore judge brings experience in public defense, state counsel and judicial leadership. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of Judge Kendra Young Ausby to an at-large seat on the Appellate Court of Maryland on Sept. 2. “It is

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James Mworia Takes the Helm of Kenya’s $38.6 Billion Infrastructure Investment Ambition

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Former Centum chief executive appointed founding CEO of Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund, with a mandate to build an investment institution capable of attracting large-scale infrastructure capital. NAIROBI, Kenya — James Mworia has been appointed founding chief executive officer of Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund, placing James Mworia, the veteran investment executive, at the center of an

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MIXTAPE GOLF: BUSINESS INVITATIONAL – Vol. 1

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Mixtape Golf Business Invitational Brings Golf, Business and Entertainment to Baltimore’s Forest Park

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Inaugural November 2 event features a four-person scramble, local business experiences and networking; early-bird registration available through September 20. By participating in the Mixtape Golf Business Invitational, you can expect to expand your network, enhance your skills, and enjoy a fantastic day filled with golf, entertainment, and business opportunities. Together, let’s create a brighter future

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Ola Fadiran Raises $1.9 Million to Build an African Semiconductor Talent Pipeline for the Global Chip Industry

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BBR Power Move Score: 97/100 ChipMango’s seed round could help position African engineers inside one of the world’s most strategically important and technically demanding industries. Ola Fadiran is working to change Africa’s place in the global semiconductor economy. Ola Fadiran believes this initiative will reshape the engineering landscape for African professionals. Ola Fadiran’s vision for

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Tonya Smith-Duncan Transforms Love, Loss and Resilience Into Hand-Painted Graphic Stories

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Tonya Smith-Duncan Transforms Love, Loss and Resilience Into Hand-Painted Graphic Stories The Black author and illustrator’s new collection uses original artwork and character-driven narratives to explore some of life’s most powerful emotional experiences. Ready to experience Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories? Purchase your copy today on Amazon and discover a

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Cliffon Green’s Straight, No Chaser Named Black Business Review’s 2025 Book of the Year

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Powerful exploration of life, love, betrayal and resilience earns top literary recognition from Black Business Review and The Author Market BALTIMORE — Sept. 4, 2026 — Black Business Review and The Author Market proudly announce Cliffon Green as the recipient of the 2025 Black Business Review Book of the Year Award for his compelling book,

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Cheick-Oumar Sylla Named CEO of Africa50 Project Development Fund to Build Africa’s Next Generation of Infrastructure Deals

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Africa50 has appointed veteran investment and development finance executive Cheick-Oumar Sylla as CEO of its Project Development Fund, placing him in charge of transforming some of Africa’s most pressing infrastructure needs into viable, investment-ready projects. Cheick-Oumar Sylla’s vision for infrastructure development is crucial for addressing Africa’s immediate needs. Under the leadership of Cheick-Oumar Sylla, Africa50

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Power Moves: Russell Westbrook Takes Ownership Stake and Executive Role in Global Basketball League Project B

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Russell Westbrook is beginning his next chapter the same way he played basketball: aggressively, strategically and with no interest in remaining on the sidelines. Russell Westbrook is ready to make waves in this new venture. This opportunity allows Russell Westbrook to leverage his extensive experience. With Russell Westbrook at the helm, Project B is poised

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