Africa’s informal economy: a burden and lifeline
Abidjan – Across the pavements, residential areas and public spaces of African cities, the informal economy is booming under... Read more
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South Africa ranks among Africa’s 10 most expensive diesel markets
Johannesburg – Malawi has emerged as the African country with the highest diesel prices in August 2026, with motorists... Read more
31 Aug
Samsung hit with $11.6m bill over copied luxury watch designs
Johannesburg – South Korean technology giant Samsung has been ordered by a London court to pay $11.6 million (about... Read more
31 Aug
Why this African telecom giant is making a bold move into banking
Johannesburg – MTN Group is considering obtaining banking licences in selected African markets as the continent’s largest telecommunications operator... Read more
26 Aug
South African telecom veteran Mike Silber appointed AFRINIC CEO designate
Cape Town – South African telecommunications and internet governance veteran Mike Silber has been appointed CEO designate of the... Read more
24 Aug
MTN booms across Africa, but South Africa struggles to keep pace
Johannesburg – MTN Group has reported strong financial growth for the first half of 2026, driven by its operations... Read more
24 Aug
From beaches to safaris: 10 of Africa’s safest holiday destinations in 2026
Cape Town – Africa is home to some of the world’s most spectacular holiday destinations, from tropical islands and... Read more
22 Aug
The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies
Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s... Read more
18 Aug
Cape Town ranks eighth worldwide, only African city in stunning luxury homes and design top 25
Cape Town – Cape Town has been ranked the eighth-best destination in the world for travellers seeking luxury homes... Read more
17 Aug
How Airtel and Starlink are changing mobile connectivity in Africa
Kinshasa – Airtel Africa and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-phone service in the Democratic Republic... Read more
17 Aug
