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 across borders face fragmented data rules, transfer requirements and cloud obligations. Early planning can help manage compliance costs and risks.
Africa’s AI Productivity Push Needs a Talent-Pipeline Strategy
AI can raise productivity, but automating entry-level work may weaken Africa’s talent pipeline. Employers need to preserve learning, mentoring and practical 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
Diamba Sud in Senegal has secured a 14MW power plant as the gold project prepares for planned first production in 2028, according to the companies involved.
82% of Surveyed META SMBs Report Cyber Incidents; Password-Stealer Detections Rise 51% in Africa
Kaspersky reports cybersecurity incidents among 82% of surveyed SMBs in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, alongside separate malware-detection statistics for Africa.
Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026: 170+ Exhibitors Announced for Lagos
A September preview of Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026, with organiser forecasts for the Lagos event and context on Nigeria’s construction supply chain.
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.