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ERB Inspects 1,315MW of Power Projects in Zambia

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is monitoring eight power projects with a combined capacity of 1,315 MW across Southern and Central provinces as the country works to bring more generation capacity onto the national grid.

Liberia has $6 million for small businesses, but getting a loan is still not simple

Liberia has a $6 million credit facility for small businesses, but having money available for lending does not mean that every business looking for finance can get it.

BYD Explores Electric Bus, EV Assembly and Battery Projects in DR Congo

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is exploring electric bus, vehicle assembly and battery projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the company looks at opportunities in the country's growing electric mobility and energy sectors.

How to register a business in Liberia: What startups and SMEs need to know

If you are starting a business in Liberia, the first question is not necessarily what the business will sell. It is what you are registering. A person opening a small retail business, two people starting a partnership and a foreign company entering Liberia will face different requirements.

SA Heart® highlights World Heart Month with Check My Beat, bringing heart health to Bara Taxi Rank

Africa’s car market is creating a bigger business around repairs and parts

There is a simple business that comes with every car on an African road: keeping it running. Someone has to replace the tyres. Someone has to fix the brakes

A journey defined by research, resilience and impact

Professor Muthumuni Managa’s research journey has been marked by resilience, collaboration and a determination to turn scientific knowledge into solutions for real-world challenges.

BuuPass targets cross border travel payments as African businesses expand

For a small business sending an employee to another African country, the travel booking is often the easy part. The employee still needs money for transport, transfers and other expenses once they arrive.

Meta Lets AI Handle WhatsApp Business Setup

Businesses can now use AI to handle some of the technical work involved in setting up WhatsApp Business, thanks to a new tool from Meta. The company says its AI tools can help create business accounts, verify phone numbers, set up message templates and test messaging features.