Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema Wins Second Term With 60% of the Vote
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing a 60% share of the vote,…
Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DR Congo) history
According to local authorities, the disease has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the 2,299 deaths recorded in the DRC’s 2018-2020 outbreak,…
How VezoPay is Changing South African Banks Payment Landscape
Smart ring start-up Vezopay has doubled its banking partners, and expects to have signed up five banks by year-end. VezoPay,…
How responsible mining will support Southern African Development Community (SADC) industrialisation
As global demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) continues to increase, local processing and value addition is the Southern…
VALR Hits Back at Proposed Cross-Border Crypto Ban
Barring South African companies from moving crypto assets across the country’s borders will backfire, VALR has warned. Barring South African…
World Bank Report Details South Africa’s AI Ppolicy Collapse
South Africa does not appear among the economies with a national AI strategy in a flagship new World Bank report.…
Mintoak Acquires Middle East-Headquartered Fintech ICC Loyalty
The acquisition marks the next phase of Mintoak’s evolution, expanding its capabilities beyond merchant payments and value-added services to include…
Google Cloud, AI Adoption Gain Momentum in Africa
The first Google Cloud Summit to be held in Africa generated strong excitement in the local market – a sign…
Afreximbank and Gebeya Launch ‘Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon’ for African Creators
The competition will provide creators with digital tools, technical support, prize funding and a platform to develop original music, video…
El Niño Threatens Agricultural Production and Food Security Across Africa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) advocates for timely anticipatory action As of July 2026, moderate El…