Around Africa

Funding options for transport and logistics businesses in South Africa are usually judged on cost, but the thing that often decides them is timing. There…

Grégoire Schwebig on growing AfricaWorks to seven cities across the continent.

[Premium Times] According to the report, 53 per cent of adults in the poorest wealth quintile remained financially excluded, compared with just 1 per cent in the richest quintile.

South African agri-tech startup Divisi is a farm management platform that helps smallholder farmers know what to grow, when and how, in order to minimise losses and consistently achieve high yields.  Founded this year by Isaac Chikutukutu, Divisi computes agronomy for one farmer’s actual field, rather than their distri

What are the biggest challenges holding your business back? What support do you really need to grow — and what needs to change to make it easier for South African SMEs and entrepreneurs to succeed? Unconventional Capital & Advisory (UCA) is conducting a national research initiative to better understand the real-world e

Sometimes a business idea does not start with a big plan. At times, it starts with a problem that needs to be solved. For Phumulile…

When Christopher Nash arrived in Zanzibar in 2021, he was not expecting to build a village.

[New Zimbabwe] NURSES say they have been betrayed by the government after it failed to honour an agreement to increase health-specific allowances.

Moroccan startups have the opportunity to access a share of US$37 million in funding after a government-backed funding mechanism reached a key stage. The Startup Catalytic Fund – launched by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration, and managed by Tamwilcom – is now active following the publication of Decr

CEM Africa 2026 concluded at the Century City Conference Centre following three days of strong engagement across Africa’s customer experience community. The 14th edition welcomed 970 attendees from more than 260 companies across 20 countries, bringing together senior CX, customer service, marketing, digital, technology

Deciding on the right trading hours is a decision that many South African business owners underestimate, yet it can directly influence turnover, staff costs and…

Herve Tuyishime started his own business with a simple ambition: to build a better life for himself and his family. A few years later, that same ambition cost them their home.

[New Zimbabwe] The parliaments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen legislative cooperation as the two countries pursue economic independence.

Applications are now open for the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme, an 18-month business growth programme for entrepreneurs leading commercially proven South African businesses that are either growing or poised for growth.  The Tholoana Enterprise Programme, delivered by Fetola, provides tailored support to

Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight line. For some, it begins with a long-held ambition. For others, with a question, an opportunity or simply the realisation that it is time to build something of their own. As South Africa marks Women’s Month in August, Bizmag speaks to four women entrepreneurs about the journe

Retrenchment is one of the most legally sensitive processes a business owner in South Africa will ever have to manage. When operational requirements force a…

Ten entrepreneurs from eight African countries are heading to the Grand Finale in Kigali.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Local sugar millers have urged the government to control the amount of sugar entering the country, saying unplanned imports are hurting them.

Madica, a structured investment programme for pre-seed African startups, has announced five new investments, expanding its portfolio into Algeria and Cameroon for the first time, while strengthening its presence across Africa. Launched in 2022, Madica is an Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme empowering underr

For Lusanda Meje and Sesethu Dingaan, entrepreneurship is about more than building an income. It is about independence, creating opportunities and proving to themselves – and to others – what is possible when determination meets opportunity. The two Cape Town women are among the young people who completed Engen’s New V

Production planning for small businesses isn’t about a perfect production line reminiscent of large manufacturers. It’s about optimising to work efficiently with what you have,…

Alan, the French health insurance company with footballer Kylian Mbappé as an investor, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Tanel.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is calling for stronger protection of Kenyans seeking employment abroad amid concerns over fraudulent recruitment, human trafficking, wage violations and unsafe working conditions.

Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry continues to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and growing maturity, with investors deploying ZAR2.48 billion (US$153 million) across more than 200 funding rounds in 2025, while increasingly backing existing portfolio companies through successive growth stages.  That i

In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the impo

The Standard Bank Top Women Conference returned to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8 and 9 September 2026, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and…

Why American investor Finn Walker is bullish on African equities.

[allAfrica] Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60

Cameroonian e-health startup Waspito has won the US$250,000 Grand LEAP Award at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded by Jean Lobe Lobe in 2020, Waspito connects users with medical doctors via instant video consultations from their smartphones. It also provides mobile laboratory services, with a lab

By the middle of the year, many South Africans are experiencing mid-year fatigue. You may even have found yourself saying, “I’m tired, but I don’t know why.” Following conversations with people across different industries and life stages, I’ve realised this is a different kind of exhaustion. It’s not necessarily burnou

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a practical tool for small businesses, helping owners save time, streamline tasks and work smarter. But getting useful results…

"If you want to outperform, you have to be a contrarian," says investor Finn Walker.

[Leadership] The federal government is strengthening an initiative that will boost oil and gas swap plan, embedded with a regulator-mandated netting mechanism, the first of its kind around the world, to enable refiners to bring down refining costs.

Egyptian AI company Synapse Analytics has raised US$13 million in Series A funding to scale its team, accelerate product development and expand international market reach.  Founded in 2018 by Ahmed Abaza and Galal Elbeshbishy, Synapse Analytics is an agentic decisioning platform that allows regulated financial institut

Scaling a business isn’t always about strategy or funding. Discover the five hidden leadership barriers that prevent founders from achieving sustainable growth. There comes a point in almost every founder’s journey where the challenge is no longer finding customers, generating revenue or refining the product. The busin

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow quickly, and usually that means changing things internally. This includes optimising the internal structures, assigning new roles to existing…

Ibrahim Sagna reveals the five things he looks for when investing in a company.

[Daily News] LINDI: PEOPLE with disabilities and other groups with special needs in Lindi Region have been urged to tap economic opportunities emerging from strategic projects being implemented in the Southern Zone, particularly in the oil and natural gas sector.

South African startup Vula Mobile, a medical referral app and online platform which hosts a network of health professionals, has passed the three million patient referral mark.  Launched in July 2014, Vula allows primary healthcare workers to connect with specialists to enable faster assessment of various conditions an

Consult Financial Adviser Juan Gebhardt believes you can, but that it takes patience, consistency and a “millionaire mindset”. While the old quiz show might have been called, “Who wants to be a millionaire?”, the question arguably would have been better posed as, “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Because – aside

Getting a customer to buy a product is only the first step. The next goal is to encourage them to buy a little more during…

We highlight five entrepreneurs building businesses in West Africa across sectors ranging from retail and footwear manufacturing to fitness.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), bringing together representatives of 181 member states, including Ethiopia, is underway in Vienna, with member states discussing nuclear safety and security, technology applications and the peaceful uses of nuclear scienc

Early-stage African startups are invited to apply for the SiGMA Pitch Startup Competition 2027, an international initiative that gives founders an opportunity to showcase their businesses to investors, venture capitalists, industry leaders and potential partners.  The competition is part of the SiGMA Startup Village an

When South Africans prepare to emigrate, the focus is usually on the visible milestones: securing visas, booking flights, choosing schools and packing up a home. Yet one of the most important parts of the journey is often left until the last minute: planning your financial emigration. For anyone considering financial e

Consuming bone broth is more than a health fad. Although it has recently become fashionable to drink, the recipe is an ancient supplement that truly…

The Top 20 were selected from an expanded Top 100 cohort drawn from more than 24,000 applications across all 54 African countries.

[Vanguard] Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to invest in the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

Nodjigno Pierre Yao Nihtael is well-known in the Togolese music scene, with his Façonné Music label having contributed to the digital distribution of music by more than 50 artists, including Togo Joachin Migos, SCENARIO and IROK. But though Façonné Music serves as the main platform for Nihtael’s activities in the music

South Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem falls behind, according to the 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) National Expert Special Report. South Africa has no shortage of entrepreneurs, but their ability to turn promising ideas into sustainable, job-creating businesses is let down by a weak support ecosystem t

Swahili Honey sources honey from 3,000 smallholder beekeepers in Tanzania and exports it around the world.

[Premium Times] The signing ceremony, which was held at the Government House, Dutse, was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Usman, who represented Governor Umar Namadi.

“I don’t come from a fashion background, so I tend to approach things purely from a business perspective,” says Wandia Gichuru, founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's economy, driven by the expansion of agriculture and manufacturing, development of natural resources as well as tourism and its large youthful population, can sustain the annual economic growth of between 9 and 11 percent over the coming decades, CBE's Capital Investment Bank CEO Zemedene

Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed unpacks the realities of exporting African fruits and vegetables.

[263Chat] Health workers have warned of possible industrial action after the government failed to honour a promise to review health-specific allowances with nurses accusing authorities of repeatedly reneging on commitments.

Richard Okello, co-founder of African investment firm Sango Capital, sees strong potential across a variety of sectors.

[This Day] * Insists he owed gratuity, salary arrears, left unpaid external, domestic debts

From farming chickens in Rwanda and growing moringa in Uganda to exporting dried hibiscus flowers from Nigeria.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ranked sixth among African airports by total seat capacity in August 2026, handling 567,644 seats, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

Ibrahim Sagna, executive chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, discusses the firm's origins and how it picks its investments.

[RFI] At least 60 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in southern Sudan, with many more still missing and feared dead beneath the rubble.

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

[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery reported $1.82 billion in net profit for the first half of 2026 as disruptions to Middle East fuel exports increased demand for products from its Lagos plant. Revenue exceeded $13 billion, compared with a $476 million loss for all of 2025, according to the refinery's IPO prospe

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.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bolt Comfort rides in Kenya have increased more than sixfold over the past year, while monthly passenger numbers have grown more than fivefold as the premium category expands in Nairobi and Mombasa.

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

[Premium Times] The Commissioner for Finance in the state, Izuchukwu Okafor, claimed during a podcast that Governor Charles Soludo's administration was still repaying loans and other debts incurred by Mr Obi and other past governors of the state.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have seized suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco after uncovering an underground chamber used to conceal the goods in Kimosop Central, Baringo County.