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Journalist turned multimillionaire talks - here’s how media in Africa can improve

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French-Gabonese journalist, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is the mastermind behind game changing media company, APO Group, a business he started in his own room.

Having saved up and invested into his future with €10,000 we speak to Pompigne-Mognard about the media landscape in Africa and what can best be done to improve it.
19 Aug 2019 Other South Africa Careers · Health & Fitness

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