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Uber has unveiled a new product in Kenya that allows customers to book guided trips to the Nairobi National Park directly through its app. The service, called Uber Safari, marks the company’s first move into wildlife tourism in the country and is being piloted in Nairobi due to the park’s unique location just minutes from the capital city.

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One of South Africa’s most iconic retail dynasties is entering a new phase as Saul Saltzman, Executive Director of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, steps down after nearly two decades of leadership.

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Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is preparing to open its first branded stores in Africa before the end of this year, the company announced on Tuesday. The move marks a significant expansion for the U.S. retail giant, which has operated in South Africa for more than a decade through its ownership of Massmart but has never rolled out stores under the Walmart name on the continent.

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In a major shift to its archival features, Snapchat has announced that users who exceed 5 GB of saved “Memories” will now be required to subscribe to a paid plan if they wish to retain their content. The change affects those with large collections of Snaps and Stories stored in the app.