Why African Investors Should Look Beyond the Ceasefire

The Middle East ceasefire has eased market tensions, but African investors should remain cautious. Cliff Bakashaba, Head of Investments at Jubilee Asset Management Limited, explains how geopolitical shocks continue to affect inflation, currencies, interest rates and investment performance across Africa. The article explores why long-term investors, insurers and asset managers must look beyond short-term market relief and focus on resilience, risk management and country-specific investment strategies.

Open Startup Marks 10 Years with The Science Road for African Science and Deep Tech Ventures 

Open Startup has launched The Science Road, a new pan-African strategy to accelerate science, deep tech and research-led startups as the organisation celebrates its 10th anniversary. The initiative combines startup acceleration, early-stage financing through the new Openers First investment arm, and strategic partnerships with universities, investors and industry leaders to help African innovations move from research labs to global markets. The platform aims to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem by supporting ventures in artificial intelligence, health, climate technology and other high-impact sectors.

South Africa Risks Turning BNPL into a Credit-Exclusion Trigger without Fairer Scoring Rules

South Africa risks turning Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) into a credit exclusion trigger if scoring systems fail to properly interpret short-term instalment data. Experts warn that integrating BNPL into traditional credit models could unfairly lower credit scores for responsible borrowers, particularly younger and lower-income consumers. Regulators have paused BNPL data integration as concerns grow over financial inclusion and scoring accuracy.

Brice & Burnett named South Africa’s Best Luxury Wine Retailer

Brice & Burnett, formerly Wine Cellar, has been named South Africa’s Best Luxury Wine Retailer by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, recognising 25 years of excellence in fine wine curation and client service. The brand is celebrated for its premium selection of local and international wines, investment portfolios, brokerage services, and expert cellaring solutions. This award highlights its leadership in shaping South Africa’s luxury wine market.

Driven by AI, customers now rival criminals for ecommerce fraud, say merchants

Global ecommerce fraud is entering a new phase as AI accelerates both criminal activity and customer-driven abuse, according to Ravelin’s Global Fraud Trends 2026 report. Merchants now report rising losses—averaging $11.4m annually—as fraud increasingly blurs the line between external attackers and first-party customers. With 64% experiencing AI-enabled fraud and one in three lacking AI defenses, businesses are struggling to keep pace with automated attacks such as card testing, refund abuse, and account takeover. The study highlights a widening “AI gap” in fraud prevention, where merchants lag behind increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered fraud tactics impacting revenue, reputation, and customer trust.

The imposter syndrome of a strategist: Paid to sound certain in an uncertain world

In this thought-provoking article, Inamangwe Mtumtum explores the growing imposter syndrome faced by strategists working in an increasingly uncertain world. Against the backdrop of South Africa’s economic challenges, unemployment, rising living costs, and shifting consumer behaviour, the article argues that brands must move beyond superficial empathy and embrace authenticity, accountability, and a deeper understanding of consumers navigating complex realities.

Why Your VA Keeps Failing You

Many founders believe a failed virtual assistant hire means delegation does not work. In this article, Daniella Bown explains why the real issue is often hiring the wrong type of support. As African businesses scale, founders need strategic executive assistance that can manage complexity, reduce bottlenecks, and create the operational capacity needed for sustainable growth.

Sumsub Launches Adaptive Deepfake Detection for Real-Time Fraud Prevention

Sumsub has launched its Adaptive Deepfake Detector, a real-time AI fraud prevention system that uses continuous online learning to identify emerging deepfake attacks instantly. The solution improves identity verification accuracy across fintech, crypto, and other high-risk digital sectors by combining multi-layered fraud signals and adaptive machine learning.

TheBoardroom Africa’s 2026 Industry Trends Report Identifies Structural Shifts Redefining How African Markets Operate

The Boardroom Africa’s 2026 Industry Trends Report highlights major structural shifts reshaping how African markets operate. It examines the rise of digital infrastructure, regulatory tightening, cross-border payments modernization, and data-driven financial ecosystems across the continent. The report underscores how these forces are redefining competitiveness and market efficiency in Africa.