Fairtrade’s 2027 banana price floors will rise for Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. Our comparison explains the changes by product and delivery basis, while the separate Premium remains USD 1 per box.
Why Credit History Still Matters for Online Loans
Credit history remains important when applying for online loans in South Africa. Learn how lenders consider income, existing debts and affordability when reviewing applications.
Family Tech Support: What South African Banks and Digital Services Can Learn
A Kaspersky-commissioned survey explores family tech support. For South African banks and digital services, it raises questions about accessibility, customer support and account control.
Virgin Atlantic to increase Johannesburg–London flights to 10 weekly from December
Virgin Atlantic plans to increase Johannesburg–London Heathrow services to ten weekly flights from December 2026 until late March 2027. Daily Airbus A350-1000 operations return on 25 October.
South African AI Users Report Frequent Use but Uneven Safety Habits
Findings from a survey of 364 existing AI users in South Africa highlight frequent use and uneven safety habits, with practical implications for workplace guidance, information verification and education.
Nigeria’s startbuddi Takes Aim at Small Businesses’ Software Overload
Built in Ibadan, startbuddi brings customer management, marketing and daily operations into one workspace. Founder Joanna Okedara-Kalu discusses Chip AI, its free plan and the commercial challenges ahead.
Building the Business Behind Africa’s Entertainment Industry
Darey Art Alade and Livespot offer a case study in the business behind Africa’s entertainment industry, from production capability and project financing to rights ownership and team development.
How Refreshi Exchange Is Building a Market for Surplus Stock in South Africa
Refreshi Exchange is building a B2B market for surplus stock in South Africa. Richard Honeyman explains why buyer diversity, shelf life and transaction costs matter.
Why a Public Career Narrative Matters in Africa’s Fragmented Hiring Market
Javier Martínez Samblas explores how career narratives, portfolios and work samples can explain candidates’ experience across African markets while protecting privacy.
Industrialization in Africa: Opportunities, Barriers and Lessons from UNIDO
UNIDO data and African business cases show what industrial growth requires: dependable buyers, reliable inputs, supplier capabilities, practical technology and working capital.