Around Africa

The UNESCO designation is expected to boost international support for conservation and could help attract tourism and funding to protect one of Africa's most spectacular natural ecosystems.

The spokesman for the UN secretary general has announced that the number of confirmed cases of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3200, putting strain on response efforts.

Beyond their architectural and agricultural importance, the sites also preserve the memory of thousands of workers who were brought to the islands under harsh conditions during Portuguese rule.

Analysts say Zambia's growth prospects will depend on securing a new IMF agreement, resolving outstanding creditor issues, improving efficiency in the copper sector and maintaining fiscal discipline.

UNAIDS warned Monday that global funding cuts, growing inequality and setbacks to human rights are threatening decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The internationally-recognised government in divided Libya said it has ordered the army to regain control of a gas plant after a group of protesters forced their way in, risking a blackout.

Managing cash flow is one of the more important elements of running a business. A healthy cash flow allows small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to…

In Moroni, some residents are waking up every day before dawn in the hopes of getting water from one of the few communal water points in their district.

The South African manufacturing industry is wrought with legislation and mandatory regulations – and with good reason. Not only is manufacturing one of the biggest…

Despite the trauma, daily life is gradually returning to Komanda. Markets and shops have reopened, and residents say security has improved, with increased patrols by police and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as the FARDC.

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Seven other defendants received prison sentences ranging from several years to life imprisonment, while three military suspects remain fugitives.

Lagos is almost six thousand kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz but the ongoing conflict in Iran is hitting the Nigerian city hard. Electricity almost never comes and the rising price of fuel is bringing many businesses to a near standstill.

Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa.

The room at this year’s SME Funding Summit had heard some version of this talk before. Access to capital. Barriers to entry. The funding gap…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.

Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.

Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biya’s absence.

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK), the South African fintech company behind Kazang, Cash Connect, Adumo and GAAP, is bringing all four businesses together…

For sixteen years, Nigeria’s war against terrorism in the northeast has been fought on two fronts: the visible one, waged in the scrublands of Borno and Yobe against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-aligned offshoot, ISWAP; and the invisible one, waged within the ranks of the very institutions tasked with winning it. T

Solar energy, fishing, and the local manufacturing of imported consumer goods identified as three promising areas for investment.

Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.

Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and investment hub.

Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.

Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.

Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.

Prevention of cybersecurity breaches is critical for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in such a tech-driven business landscape. Should an SME experience a cyberattack,…

Social media platforms are unusual in that most of them are free to use. From Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok to WhatsApp and LinkedIn,…

Expansion starts long before growth begins. Most entrepreneurs in South Africa start their businesses with survival as one of the most pressing needs in mind.…

The Africa Jobs Fund backs companies that can raise incomes for Africans, focusing on international labour mobility and export manufacturing. We speak to founding partner Daniel Yu.

Business process mapping refers to a technique where work is visually documented from beginning to end. This includes the use of maps, charts, graphs, and…

Property owners have a great asset. It does not lose value like a vehicle or equipment, and although the revenue from a sale is market-dependent,…

Hiring a new employee is an exciting period for businesses. It represents growth, expansion in operations and financial improvements. The process of hiring is quite…

In Nigeria, informal retail channels account for 90% of consumer goods sales. Discover how cookie company Fastizers persuaded these vendors to stock its products.

Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years.

Africa's agricultural potential is widely recognised. But how easy is it really to build an export business around it?

The book was praised for its accessibility and its relevance to SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Charles Antwi-Boahen is the founder of Kab-Fam, an electronics and home appliance retailer that has grown from humble beginnings to a 16-store chain across Ghana.

Across cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali, Accra, Cairo, and Cape Town, entrepreneurs are not waiting for perfect conditions. They are building in spite of them.

From US value stocks to Swiss francs, Adenia Partners' Alexis Caude reveals the strategy behind his personal portfolio.

From July 6 to 11, Stellenbosch University, near Cape Town, will host the African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship.

Investor discusses the operating environment and some of the region’s untapped business opportunities.

“Families will do anything to ensure that their children get a high-quality education," says Danladi Verheijen, co-founder of Verod Capital Management.

Expanded cohort reflects the scale, diversity, maturity, and economic impact of African entrepreneurship.

Alexis Caude discusses his entrepreneurship journey, his investment successes in Africa, and how he manages his personal money.

Bamba Lo founded delivery company PAPS with two scooters and a Facebook page.

Seid Mohammedbirhan credits his business success to 20% luck and 80% hard work.

Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for the fast-casual chains she had grown accustomed to while living overseas.

[AIM] Maputo -- The mandatory reserves held by Mozambique's commercial banks increased to 308.9 billion meticais (4.8 billion US dollars at the current exchange rate) last May, which corresponds to almost 31 percent.

[AIM] Maputo -- Over 1,200 Mozambicans have been identified to receive pensions based on contributions made while they were working in South Africa mining companies.

The fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to impact the results  from the ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). The quarterly survey, which was  conducted between 3 and 17 June, before the renewed fighting and resumption of the U.S. naval  blockade, highlights how geopolitical tensions, persi

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., accompanied by senior government officials and key international development partners, is expected to dedicate the newly completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga-Salayea Road Corridor while officially breaking ground for two additional road projects aimed at completing a mod

[Nile Post] The Director of Liberty Motors Uganda Limited, Muhangi Shadaya, has been charged in connection with the fatal King David Junior School bus crash, with police alleging that the driver involved was operating the vehicle using his brother's driving licence.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Nairobi has been moved to compel the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to disclose records relating to the development of the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, with a petitioner arguing that the public has a constitutional right to scrutinize the project.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kapchorua Tea Kenya is planning to build a 1.17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Nandi County as tea manufacturers increasingly turn to renewable energy to cut electricity costs and improve energy reliability.

Franchising is fast emerging as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across the African continent. In a rapidly evolving business environment, the sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability, offering scalable opportunities for small business owners while strengthen

By Kabelo Dlothi, Director, Co-Head of Corporate & Commercial, and Mankope Malebye, Associate at CMS South Africa Africa possesses the essential ingredients to become a global manufacturing powerhouse: a young workforce, abundant natural resources, and expanding consumer markets. Yet, persistent challenges – unreliable

[Vanguard] The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria's industrial sector and accelerate economic growth.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, believes that the expansion of investigative infrastructures is crucial to speed up agricultural production and strengthen food security.

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) yesterday embarked a Regional Investment Roadshow across the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities.

[Ghanaian Times] Investor demand for Ghana's Treasury bills continued to strengthen at the latest primary market auction, with total bids significantly exceeding the government's target for the three instruments.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is preparing to unlock trillions of shillings in pension savings to help finance major infrastructure, manufacturing and county development projects in what could become one of the biggest shifts in the country's investment landscape.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police on Tuesday intensified their crackdown on pedestrians crossing busy roads at undesignated points, leading to more arrests at Nairobi's General Motors (GM) footbridge.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Key policy drivers and financial leaders have made proposals to tackle Uganda's transition from power generation to universal access. This, at the 2nd Energy Convention held at Four Points by Sheraton, whixh saw a high-level dialogue and a ministerial plenary session, capped by robust

[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged government support for the establishment of the Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke District, a landmark agro-industrial project expected to transform Uganda's coffee sector through large-scale value addition, job creation and expanded export markets.

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Dr Ebiekure Eradiri has honoured President Advocate Duma Boko with the UbuntuSusu Continental SME Billion Fund recognition.

South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is beginning to close one of the most important gaps in its growth story, according to two new studies. Exits. Two new studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA claim to provide “compelling evidence” that local venture capital can deliver both meaningful invest

[The Conversation Africa] The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock as they destroy grazing lands and pastures.

[Daba Finance] West African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to launching the ECO single currency in 2027, adopting a phased approach that will allow only member states meeting the bloc's macroeconomic convergence criteria to join the monetary union at its launch.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's annual ZiG inflation rate fell to 3.2% in July 2026, down 1.5% from the previous month's 4.7%.

[Daily Maverick] Where most countries wrestle with financial inequality through inheritance, in South Africa the legacy of apartheid means only a few South Africans see wealth pass from one generation to the next.

[Daily Maverick] South African employers are required to make a good faith effort to ascertain whether a foreign national's status authorises the particular employment concerned. Verification routes exist, but there is no universally understood or standardised employer process explaining which route to use, what eviden

A growing network of telehealth centers is helping rural Zimbabweans access medical care they might not otherwise have been able to. Launched in 2024 by ZimSmart Villages alongside state telecom and postal partners, the initiative operates 28 centers across seven provinces. It has facilitated more than 28,000 consultat

Applications are open for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab, which aims to provide AI entrepreneurs and researchers with technical support and early access to Google AI models.  Based at the Accra AI Community Centre (AICC) in Ghana, the Google Africa Applied AI Lab supports founders from across the continent interested

Pitchwise is a document-sharing and virtual data room platform that enables African founders, dealmakers, and teams to share pitch decks, data rooms, and other sensitive documents through a single link. Built by Bantaba, a Stockholm-based company founded by Gambian entrepreneur Lamin Darboe, Pitchwise allows startups t

HALIMA Shehu, the suspended National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), has broken a long public silence with an extraordinary counter-offensive: a direct, unqualified denial that she diverted a kobo of the ₦44 billion ($30.9  million) at the centre

Nigerian fintech startup Rank has launched three new community-powered financial services products – Money Circles, Tribe and Perks – designed to dismantle structural barriers to wealth creation for young Africans.  Rank is an integrated financial services and wealth management platform dedicated to unlocking shared pr

African founders with climate adaptation prototypes that need testing have been invited to apply for the eight-week, cohort-based ASIF Ignite Africa programme. Organised by BFA Global, ASIF Ignite Africa is designed for founders building climate adaptation or resilience solutions for vulnerable communities with a proto

Small steps have been taken towards greater gender diversity within the African tech startup ecosystem over the last two years, but much more needs to be done if anything close to parity is to be achieved, with funding for female-founded ventures still a major issue. That is according to the third edition of “Diversity

Egyptian e-health startup Reme-D has raised US$1.45 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its manufacturing capacity, regional footprint, and diagnostic product portfolio. Founded in 2023 by Salma Tammam, Reme-D develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic tests for diseases including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, hepa