South African farming communities have received their first carbon revenue payments from the GRASS project, showing how carbon finance can create new income opportunities while supporting regenerative agriculture and climate resilience.
Southern Africa’s Wildfire Challenge: How Technology Is Helping Communities Build Climate Resilience
Southern Africa is facing increasing wildfire risks driven by climate change, extreme weather, and dry conditions. This article explores how technologies such as portable water pumps, monitoring systems, and improved water management can help rural communities and agricultural businesses build resilience.
AI Adoption in Africa Accelerates Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across organisations, creating new opportunities for productivity and innovation while introducing new cybersecurity challenges. A Kaspersky survey of 1,800 IT and cybersecurity professionals highlights growing concerns about AI-related risks and the need for stronger governance, employee awareness and responsible implementation strategies, particularly as African businesses expand their digital capabilities.
Paystack Opens Applications for SME Growth Programme Supporting Nigerian Merchants
Paystack has launched applications for its new Small Business Launchpad, a four-week growth programme offering Nigerian SMEs expert mentoring, business clinics, priority support, and free payment processing incentives.
Kenya’s Zetech University Receives UK Grant to Document Women’s Role in Coastal Maritime Safety
Zetech University has received a Lloyd’s Register Foundation grant to document women’s contributions to coastal maritime safety in Kenya. The project will preserve oral histories and explore how traditional knowledge can support safer and more sustainable coastal communities.
Stellantis Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Position in Middle East & Africa Despite Market Decline
Stellantis maintained a strong position in the Middle East & Africa region in Q2 2026, increasing market share despite a challenging automotive market. The company reported regional growth driven by Türkiye, Algeria and commercial vehicle leadership.
AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App Connects Thousands of Young People Across Africa and Europe After First Year
The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App connects thousands of young people across Africa and Europe through digital learning, networking, and new opportunities.
Beyond GDP: Why Africa Needs Consequence Metrics to Measure Real Development
Beyond GDP explores how Africa can rethink development measurement by focusing on value retention, local capability, accountability and the real consequences of economic growth.
South Africa’s Digital Healthcare Transformation: Growth, Innovation and the Challenge of Access
South Africa’s digital healthcare transformation is creating new HealthTech opportunities while addressing challenges around connectivity, infrastructure and digital skills.
Is the MVNO Market Overcrowded? The Future of Telecom Growth
MVNO markets are becoming increasingly competitive as banks, retailers and other brands launch mobile virtual network operators to strengthen customer relationships. While consumer MVNO growth faces rising competition, new opportunities are emerging through enterprise connectivity and IoT solutions, where large-scale device connectivity could define the next phase of telecom innovation.