Entrepreneurs from Across Africa Gather in Kigali for the Africa’s Business Heroes Summit
Kigali hosted the grand finale of the seventh Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, an initiative supported ...
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Africa’s G20 Moment: Why Business Must Play Its Part
The G20’s South African presidency marks a pivotal moment for Africa to shape the global agenda. ...
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Visa Sets Sights on Africa’s Expanding Digital Economy with Johannesburg Data Centre
On 23 July 2025, Visa Inc. , a global leader in electronic payments technology, formally inaugurated ...
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South Africa Deepens Trade Engagement with China Ahead of Key Supply Chain Expo
South Africa is set to reinforce its strategic trade partnership with the People’s Republic of China ...
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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Ambitious $800 Million Fund to Propel Tech Innovation
Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a substantial 450 billion CFA franc initiative (approximately USD 800 million) aimed ...
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Cameroon Convenes National Forum to Explore Artificial Intelligence
The Republic of Cameroon has inaugurated a two-day national forum in Yaoundé to deliberate the prospects ...
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Ruto Calls for Growth-Driven Investment at The Africa Debate 2025
Africa’s development aspirations took centre stage at this year’s Africa Debate 2025, held on 2nd July ...
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Digital Access in Africa: The Role of Price Floors in Achieving Equitable Connectivity
Access to mobile internet continues to be a structural challenge across much of Africa, affecting the ...
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Angola Sees Substantial Growth in Wireless Service Penetration
Angola has recorded a significant increase in wireless service uptake, with approximately 74 out of every ...
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Southern Africa Moves Towards Flat Data Roaming Tariffs in EU-Style Framework
The Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) has set its sights on introducing a standardised flat data ...
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