August 17
Africa: Driver's License Verification in 2026: Stopping Fraud Without Slowing Onboarding
A delivery platform onboards a new driver late on a Tuesday night. The selfie lines up with the photo on the license. The license number follows the right format for the issuing… Read more »
August 13
Africa: The US-China Rivalry Is Gradually Shaping Pan-African Mining Dynamics
The global energy transition and the quest for critical minerals required to develop the new technologies and industries associated with this dynamic have contributed to Africa… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Summit 2026: Regional Threats, Challenges and Chaos Created by U.S.
The 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre on Monday, 17 August. Twelve Heads of… Read more »
August 06
Africa: Silverbacks Holdings Invests Record $37M in Global Mobility Company Moove
The landmark exposure marks one of the largest capital deployments by a single institutional investor into a single African-born tech startup to date. Read more »
July 27
Kenya: British soldier killed my Aunt Agnes Wanjiru. Fourteen years later, her daughter is still waiting for the UK to answer
The UK Ministry of Defence has found money to rebrand the base where Agnes died. It has not found the will to compensate her child. Read more »
July 26
Africa: Digital Entertainment Platforms and Africa's Growing Online Consumer Market
Africa's digital economy is expanding quickly as more people gain access to smartphones, mobile internet and digital payment services. This growth is creating a larger market for… Read more »
July 23
Africa: Electric Freight - From India To Africa, Drivers Will Benefit Only If Finance Keeps Pace
Drawing on a survey of more than 1,500 freight drivers across 11 Indian states, a report by Smart Freight Centre and the Shell Foundation finds that electric vehicles can improve… Read more »
July 22
Africa: Crisis At The Gates - The Economic Implications Of The Middle East Crisis For Africa
The decision by the administration of US President Donald Trump and Israel to launch coordinated military strikes against Iran on 28 February 2026, and Iran's subsequent closure of… Read more »
July 21
Africa: African Leaders unveil New Financing Dashboard and Call for Stronger Investment to Advance Africa's Health Agenda
The African Renaissance Trust (and Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF), convened a High-Level Interactive Policy Dialogue under the theme "Advancing Africa's Health Agenda… Read more »
July 20
Nigeria: How Nigerian Crypto Holders Are Converting Ethereum to Naira in 2026
Nigeria's cryptocurrency market is no longer an emerging story — it is a structural feature of the country's financial landscape. Millions of Nigerians now manage digital… Read more »
July 16
Africa: Africa's $23 Billion Online Gambling Opportunity: Why Regulation Must Shift from Control to Optimisation
Africa's online gambling industry is often framed as a regulatory challenge. New data suggests it should instead be viewed as one of the continent's biggest untapped economic… Read more »
Africa: Africa Does Not Just Want NBA Content. It Wants NBA Access
For years, the NBA has worked to transform itself into an entertainment machine around the world. Highlights travel instantly. Jerseys are seen in places away from NBA courts. It… Read more »
July 13
Africa: Private Chefs are Becoming the New Trend
Imagine a world where dining out isn't the ultimate culinary experience. Nowadays, private chefs are becoming the new trend, revolutionizing how people think about food and dining.… Read more »
July 08
Africa: Cyber Africa Forum 2026 - Cotonou To Host Africa's And The World's Top Digital Leaders On November 16-17
The Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), Africa's flagship event dedicated to digital acceleration and cybersecurity, will hold its sixth edition on November 16-17, 2026, at the Sofitel… Read more »
July 01
Africa: Africa's World Cup Betting Boom is a Tax Opportunity Governments Can No Longer Ignore
The 2026 World Cup is generating millions of bets across Africa. The winners shouldn't just be bookmakers and punters but governments with the tools to capture the revenue and… Read more »
June 30
Africa: Shadow Diplomacy: The U.S. Manipulates the EU Over Reparations
In high-stakes politics, it is not uncommon for official leaders to be unable to negotiate openly for fear of losing face or provoking the anger of their own constituents. For such… Read more »
South Africa: How Trump's Africaner Welcome Bags Mask a Disinformation Campaign Against South Africa
The Trump administration is reportedly finalising a plan to provide incoming white South African refugees with customised welcome packages in the coming weeks, a move that has… Read more »
June 17
Africa: Kyiv's Strategy Against Trump's Deal
Zelensky’s recent jab at Russia – whether in an open letter or an accompanying post on X – is yet another provocation that allows Kyiv to avoid real negotiations… Read more »
June 12
South Africa: South Africa Plans to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs After Economic Pressure from the United States
Trade relations between the United States and South Africa have entered a period of significant strain. According to a source from the South African Ministry of Finance, the… Read more »
Ghana: The Defining Role of the Osu Noryaa Mantse: A Fusion of Tradition and Governance
In the intricate landscape of Ghanaian traditional governance, the role of the Noryaa Mantse holds unique significance, especially in the Osu traditional area. While in many… Read more »
June 05
Africa: Governance Is Not Optional - Why Africa's Investment Future Depends on Protecting Companies That Play by the Rules
In May 2026, as health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan raised the alarm over a new Ebola “Bundibugyo” outbreak, one company in… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Young Africans are building income on their phones
You do not need to spend much time speaking with younger people across African cities to notice how differently many of them now think about work. A few years ago, the standard… Read more »
May 21
Southern Africa: U.S. Turning World Into a Jungle: SADC Summit and Region Threats
For the past year, the nations of the Global South have watched in silence as strategic partners were torn apart by the United States. A review of recent events suggests that the… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Yango Group Launches Yango Tech in Africa With AI and Digital Infrastructure Solutions for Businesses And Public Sector Organizations
The company expands beyond consumer services to offer AI consulting, smart city technologies and AI implementation programmes across African markets Read more »
May 18
Africa: The Rise of Emirati Aid Signals a Shift in Africa
Just days ago, the United Nations voiced deep concern after Iran launched missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, injuring at least three people and sparking a… Read more »
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