Ugandan agritech startup SANDI AI has won a US$50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, giving founder Nabakka Sandra new resources to scale technology connecting community finance with agricultural and clean-energy solutions.
The Hidden Compliance Costs of Cross-Border Data Expansion for African Companies
African companies expanding into new markets face growing compliance costs arising from fragmented data protection laws, cross-border transfer requirements, cloud infrastructure and regulatory obligations. Early planning can reduce both financial and operational risks.
Africa’s AI Productivity Push Needs a Talent-Pipeline Strategy
Africa’s young workforce gives the continent a major demographic opportunity, but aggressive automation of entry-level work could weaken the pipeline of future managers, analysts and specialists. Employers can capture AI productivity gains while preserving apprenticeship, mentoring and real-world decision experience.
Ericsson and FIS Partner to Simplify Wallet-Led Digital Financial Services
Ericsson and FIS are planning a pre-integrated platform that combines digital-wallet infrastructure with payments and issuing capabilities.
Senegal’s Diamba Sud Gold Project Secures 14MW Power Plant Ahead of 2028 Production
Fortuna Mining’s Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal has secured a 14MW captive power plant from Wärtsilä, marking another significant infrastructure commitment as the Canadian […]
Cyberattacks Hit 82% of META SMBs as Password-Stealer Threats Surge 51% in Africa
Cybersecurity risks are intensifying for smaller businesses across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, with Kaspersky reporting rising phishing, credential theft and malware threats.
Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026 to Bring 170+ Exhibitors to Lagos as Construction Investment Expands
Big 5 Construct Nigeria returns to Lagos from 22–24 September 2026, bringing together 170+ exhibitors as infrastructure, housing and construction investment continues.
Time Out Expands South African Footprint With Durban Launch
Time Out has launched a dedicated Durban platform, expanding its South African media footprint and bringing locally curated food, culture, tourism and lifestyle coverage to KwaZulu-Natal.
AI Can Do It. But Who Gave It Permission?
As AI moves from answering questions to taking actions, African businesses face a new governance challenge: deciding what AI may do autonomously, what requires human approval and where machine authority must stop.
Africa’s Farm Output Has Doubled, but $180bn Financing Gap Threatens Next Phase of Growth
Africa’s agricultural output has roughly doubled over two decades, but a new AGRA report warns that a $180 billion annual financing gap, low productivity and weak links between farms and markets are preventing higher production from translating into broad farmer prosperity.