Last updated: 30 June 2021

Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd (“GAN”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) operates www.globalafricanetwork.co.za, www.southafricanbusiness.co.za and www.bluechipdigital.co.za (the “Sites”).

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