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James A. Abi

James A. Abi Journalist

@Jamesabi

James Abi is a journalist, media entrepreneur and founder of Africa Pro 24 Media, an African-focused digital newsroom committed to telling stories that matter to the continent and its people.

His journalism focuses on African politics, business, development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation and the social and economic issues shaping communities across Africa. He is particularly interested in stories that go beyond headlines to examine the people, policies and forces driving change across the continent.

Through Africa Pro 24 Media, James is building a platform that gives African journalists and voices greater space to report on Africa from African perspectives, while producing credible, accessible and impactful journalism for audiences in Africa and around the world.

He is passionate about strengthening African journalism, supporting emerging journalists and using digital media to contribute to a better-informed, development-ready Africa.

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Articles by James A. Abi

Minister McKenzie Approves R3 Million to Ensure Team SA Hockey Sports Funding

Minister McKenzie Approves R3 Million to Ensure Team SA Hockey

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South African Men's and Women's National Hockey Teams to participate fully funded at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 14 to 30 August.

Jul 23, 2026 303
South Africa's Schools Face a Teacher Replacement Crunch as Workforce Ages and Vacancies Persist Education

South Africa's Schools Face a Teacher Replacement Crunch as Workforce Ages and Vacancies Persist

South Africa's public education system is heading toward a crisis as schools lose teachers faster than they can replace them, according to a parliamentary reply from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube.

Jul 22, 2026 234
Angola Launches "Nova Era Afronautas" AI-Powered Online Learning Platform Innovation

Angola Launches "Nova Era Afronautas" AI-Powered Online Learning Platform

A groundbreaking online teaching platform powered by Artificial Intelligence, called "Nova Era Afronautas," has been launched in Luanda, Angola, marking a significant step forward in the digital transformation of education across Africa.

Jul 22, 2026 283
UN Official: China-Africa AI Partnership Creates Critical Opportunities Artificial Intelligence

UN Official: China-Africa AI Partnership Creates Critical Opportunities

Cooperation between China and Africa in Artificial Intelligence is driving critical opportunities to improve productivity across Africa's key sectors through enhanced technological integration and strategic bilateral frameworks, a senior United Nations Economic Commission for Africa official has said.

Jul 22, 2026 333
Africa in the Driving Seat of Digital Solutions — President Ramaphosa Tech

Africa in the Driving Seat of Digital Solutions — President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa and the wider African continent have broken the cycle of playing "digital catch-up" and are firmly in the driving seat of a technological revolution that will catalyse jobs and modernise public services.

Jul 22, 2026 198
South Africa's Demographic Shift: 30 Years of Census Data Reveals a Changing Nation Features

South Africa's Demographic Shift: 30 Years of Census Data Reveals a Changing Nation

South Africa's population has grown from 40.6 million in 1996 to over 62 million in 2022, according to data released by Statistics South Africa to mark World Population Day.

Jul 22, 2026 457
CCG's Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator The Next 54

CCG's Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator

Chocolate City Group's Founders Fund Africa has officially opened applications for its inaugural Creative Economy Accelerator Programme, inviting ambitious founders building innovative startups across Music, Film & Media, Design and Creative Tech to apply for funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships and investor readiness support.

Jul 22, 2026 560
Catalyst Fund Secures $30 Million to Back Africa's Climate Tech Startups Entrepreneurship

Catalyst Fund Secures $30 Million to Back Africa's Climate Tech Startups

Catalyst Fund, a pan-African climate-focused venture capital firm, has completed the second close of its debut fund, bringing total commitments to $30 million as it advances toward a $40 million target.

Jul 22, 2026 209
South Africa's Inflation Jumps to 5% in June, Driven by Fuel and Transport Costs Economy

South Africa's Inflation Jumps to 5% in June, Driven by Fuel and Transport Costs

Annual consumer inflation in South Africa surged to 5.0% in June 2026, up from 4.5% in May, marking the highest reading since June 2024, according to new data from Statistics South Africa.

Jul 22, 2026 293
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