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African Banks Turn to AI as Digital Transformation Picks Up Speed

African Banks Turn to AI as Digital Transformation Picks Up Speed

African Banks Turn to AI as Digital Transformation Picks Up Speed Banks across Africa are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation and improve banking services. This trend reflects

China’s global infrastructure efforts deepen ties with Africa and beyond

China’s global infrastructure efforts deepen ties with Africa and beyond

China’s global infrastructure efforts deepen ties with Africa and beyond The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ changes surrounding the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) kept countries around the world excited as they looked at the

US-based foundation ramps up support for Black small businesses through Giving Tuesday campaign

US-based foundation ramps up support for Black small businesses through Giving Tuesday campaign

US-based foundation ramps up support for Black small businesses through Giving Tuesday campaign The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. (AASBF) has initiated a new campaign for Giving Tuesday to

South Africa’s R700 Million Police Headquarters Still Empty After Over a Year

South Africa’s R700 Million Police Headquarters Still Empty After Over a Year

South Africa’s R700 Million Police Headquarters Still Empty After Over a Year South African Police Service’s (SAPS) new headquarters at the Telkom Towers Complex in Pretoria remains unused, 18 months

Angola’s $4 Billion Gas Plant: A Milestone for Energy Security

Angola’s $4 Billion Gas Plant: A Milestone for Energy Security

Angola’s $4 Billion Gas Plant: A Milestone for Energy Security João​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Lourenço, President of Angola, opened a $4 billion gas-processing plant in Soyo on 27 November 2025. This is much

US to Snub South Africa at 2026 G20, Says Trump

US to Snub South Africa at 2026 G20, Says Trump

US to Snub South Africa at 2026 G20, Says Trump After​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the United States’ decision not to participate in the G20 summit in Johannesburg in 2025, Donald J. Trump announced

Uber Rolls Out Electric Rides in South Africa to Cut Costs for Drivers & Reduce Emissions

Uber Rolls Out Electric Rides in South Africa to Cut Costs for Drivers & Reduce Emissions

Uber Rolls Out Electric Rides in South Africa to Cut Costs for Drivers & Reduce Emissions Uber Technologies has launched a fleet of zero-emission vehicles (EVs) in South Africa through

The Rise of African Startups: Innovation That is Changing Markets

The Rise of African Startups: Innovation That is Changing Markets

Africa is experiencing one of the fastest-growing startup movements in the world. According to recent estimates, African startups attracted over $5 billion in funding in 2023, a sharp rise compared

Green Business in Africa: How Sustainability Is Driving Growth

Green Business in Africa: How Sustainability Is Driving Growth

Africa has seen a steady rise in sustainable business practices over the last decade. According to the International Finance Corporation, Africa’s renewable energy market alone could grow to $60 billion

Africa’s New Trade Alliances: How China and South Africa Are Reshaping Commerce

Africa’s New Trade Alliances: How China and South Africa Are Reshaping Commerce

Africa has been changing the way it engages in global trade. According to recent figures, Africa’s trade with China exceeded $200 billion in recent years, making China one of the