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.
Madica Funding: How African Startups Can Apply for Up to $200,000
African startups can apply to Madica for up to $200,000 through a SAFE. Here is who qualifies, how the rolling application process works and what founders should check before accepting an investment.
Africa Has More Than $4 Trillion in Domestic Capital. Why Isn’t It Financing Growth?
Africa has more than $4 trillion in domestic financial assets. Financing examples from Rwanda, East Africa and Morocco show how more could reach productive investment.
How to Turn a Creative Side Hustle into a Business in South Africa
Two South African creative entrepreneurs explain how to move from hobby to income, covering startup costs, pricing, customer acquisition, digital sales and the challenges of scaling.