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.
Travelstart Wins Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2026 Award
Travelstart has been named Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Zanzibar as the South African travel brand marks 20 years.
Why African E-Commerce Still Struggles to Scale Across Borders
African e-commerce is growing, but scaling across borders remains difficult. Payments, logistics, customs, data and trust are still major barriers for SMEs seeking regional growth.
From Remittances to Financial Connectivity: Africa’s Next Cross-Border Opportunity
Africa’s remittance networks could become the foundation for a much broader financial ecosystem connecting diaspora communities, businesses, payments, trade and investment across Africa, Europe and North America.