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Africa's women have invented finance's future

Across Africa, women are driving financial innovation through community finance groups like stokvels. These sophisticated institutions pool money, provide loans, and support…

Joshua Harvey

Joshua Harvey is helping redefine what technology consulting looks like in Africa. As chief executive of Specno, he sits at the intersection of strategy, talent and innovation,…

Tebogo Lucky Mamela

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the world and Tebogo Lucky Mamela, 30, is working to ensure Africa helps shape that future rather than simply adopting…

Zaheer Sooliman

Zaheer Sooliman, 24, is helping reshape how young Africans engage with global diplomacy. As co-founder and executive director of the Global Africa MUN Agency (G.A.M.A.), he is…

Keagile Makgoba

As global technology reshapes economies and societies, Keagile Makgoba is helping define how those conversations unfold across Africa. As head of communications for TikTok in…

Space Technology, Ground-Level Impact: NWU Expert Shows How Africa Can Turn Satellite Data into Development Solutions

Prof Amare Abebe, director of the Centre for Space Research at North-West University, argues that Africa's space future extends beyond satellites, focusing on using knowledge and…

#Aids2026: Daily pill. Monthly pill. Six-monthly jab. Why choice matters

For the first time, Merck has granted generic manufacturers, including three African companies, permission to produce an investigational monthly HIV prevention pill, alimatravir,…

Missed opportunity: African countries rich in minerals, agricultural land, energy resources and human capital have struggled to convert the assets into prosperity. Photo: Dominik Vanyi

Africa's great untapped wealth

South Africa's debate on undocumented migration often focuses on border control and job competition. This article argues that migration is a symptom of deeper issues,…

Botswana signed the Artemis Accords – so why hasn't South Africa?

Botswana recently became the sixth African nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative for peaceful space exploration. However, South Africa, despite its advanced…

When sewage floods your home, it floods your mind too

In Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben, residents face a grim reality: homes repeatedly flooded by sewage due to dysfunctional drainage. This article explores the profound psychological…

Epson bets on connected innovation, sustainability and African growth

Epson is redefining success in the digital economy by creating seamless technology ecosystems that integrate printers, projectors, and digital platforms, all while prioritizing…

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Rwanda’s bold bet on Aston Villa - global branding for tourism and economic growth

Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner,…

Dr Mpopi Lenake says collaboration, research and investment are key to improving access to specialist eye care across Africa.

The Fight to Save Africa's Sight

As South Africa hosts the African Ophthalmology Council Congress, ophthalmologist Dr. Mpopi Lenake highlights the critical need for stronger partnerships, research, and…

The transatlantic rift and South Africa’s new matrix of economic diplomacy

Amidst a fractured global landscape and a deep transatlantic rift, South Africa is charting new pathways of autonomous engagement. By fostering a resilient partnership with the…

Using risk for lasting impact

Africa's ultra-high-net-worth families, largely self-made entrepreneurs, approach wealth management differently from their global peers. Their strategies are shaped by a deep…

The DRC may have lost against England but they achieved something arguably more significant

The Democratic Republic of Congo's return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years transcended football, becoming a powerful platform to challenge enduring stereotypes about Africa…

Mapping Africa’s changing coastline

A new interactive platform, developed by Harvard University and partners, is mapping sea-level change across Africa's coastline from 1900 to 2100. It provides crucial local data…

Malawi bets again on digital taxes after first system faltered

Malawi is implementing a new digital tax system, the Electronic Invoicing System, for the second time in a decade, aiming for improved compliance and higher revenue. While…

Behind the March and March hype

In the current hype surrounding 'mabahambe' (they must go) in South Africa, we risk losing an important opportunity for serious intellectual and analytical engagement. This piece…

Tanzania is paying its own way and investors are taking note

Tanzania unveils its most ambitious budget yet, a record $23.8 billion spending plan for 2026-27, largely financed by domestic sources. This move signals a strategic shift…