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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Technologies has launched a fleet of zero-emission vehicles (EVs) in South Africa through
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
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 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