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Google.org Partners with JA Africa on Child Online Safety Training
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa on Wednesday launched a digital literacy and online safety program in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The organisation said the move responds to increasing online risks for children who already live in mobile-first digital spaces. JA Africa aims to arm young learners with practical internet safety skills. It said access
Seriti Green Hands over Vunumoya Main Transmission Station to Eskom
Seriti Green has handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to Eskom through NTCSA, the state-owned operator that runs grid integration and power wheeling. The R1-billion station took 18 months to build and now anchors Mpumalanga’s expanding wind and solar grid corridor. The MTS is already carrying 155 MW from the Ummbila Emoyeni One
Founder Fridays: Lifeway Imphato Brands (LIB FOODS)
South African consumers spend more than R600 billion annually on food and non-alcoholic beverages. Yet, shelves still lean on imported and acid-heavy drink options. In Townships, convenience buying dominates and healthier options compete with sharp sodas and fast alcohol demand. Entrepreneur and Founder Patrick Thokkie is rewriting that balance. As the founder of LIB Food
THE MINING WRAP
Barrick Mining has finally reached a binding settlement with the Government of Mali, ending a two-year dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex. The settlement totals 244 billion CFA francs About US$430 million. As part of the agreement: Ivanhoe Mines completed the ramp-up of a 178-MW turbine at the Inga II hydropower plant, with initial power
Machine Learning in Modern African Mining Operations
Mines today sound nothing like the mines of 20 years ago machine learning is now part of the conversation. There’s less guesswork, more data, and a growing expectation that decisions should be backed by something measurable not just experience or instinct. Across the continent, sensors, fleet systems, drone surveys, drill logs, plant metrics, and underground
Is Cross-Border Trade Becoming Too Expensive for African Start-Ups?
Cross-border trade has become a critical pathway for African start-ups seeking growth. Still, for many, it has also become one of their costliest hurdles. While digital platforms have lowered entry barriers, real world constraints continue to raise the cost of moving goods, making payments, and reaching new customers across borders. African entrepreneurs have stopped building
How Limited Market Insight Slows Early-Stage Startups in Africa
Young small African business founders leading startups move fast, build quickly, and iterate on instinct. What they don’t always have is dependable market intelligence to match their ambition. In the early stages, startups often spend more time guessing than validating not because of poor strategy, but because reliable data is fragmented, outdated, or simply unavailable.
Impact of Limited Cold Chain Infrastructure on Small Agribusinesses
In agriculture, quality begins the moment after harvest. And for many small agribusinesses, that moment arrives long before the nearest cold room does.For small agribusinesses handling fruit, vegetables, dairy, poultry, or fish, cooling has quietly become the hinge on which value turns. The moment a crop leaves the field, the clock starts ticking, and without
Late Payments and Cash Flow Pressures on African SMEs
Amid Africa’s rising wave of entrepreneurship, where millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving innovation, employment, and economic growth, one challenge remains stubbornly persistent: late payments. While SMEs are becoming the backbone of Africa’s economic transformation, their momentum is often slowed by something deceptively simple clients not paying on time. In a landscape
Founder Friday: L&F Poultry Farming
In a sector known for long hours, unforgiving demands, and tight margins, agriculture entrepreneur Lerato Nkhumane, founder of L&F Poultry, is carving out a space defined by discipline, heart, and deliberate growth. Her approach to farming blends structure with intention a balance she guards carefully. Lerato separates her personal life from the business, uses clear
THE MINING WRAP
Sandvik Mining has committed €80 million to expand its Tampere engineering hub, targeting a new generation of autonomous underground machinery. Central to this push is “Amelia,” a drilling robot undergoing rigorous underground testing designed to navigate independently, analyse rock conditions in real time, and adjust drilling paths based on ground feedback. The platform aims to
BW Energy Confirms First Liquid Hydrocarbons In Namibia at Kudu
BW Energy has confirmed a major breakthrough offshore Namibia after completing the Kharas-1 appraisal well in the Kudu licence. The team drilled the well to 5,100 metres using Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Mira and met every technical target. Kharas-1 intersected several reservoir intervals. Shallow turbidite layers produced dry gas, while deeper fractured volcaniclastic zones revealed liquid
Tech Choices African Mine Managers Are Actually Prioritising
African mine managers are confronted with a long list of emerging technologies automation tools, AI dashboards, drones, digital platforms, safety wearables, real-time sensors, and more. But in practice, only a handful of these technologies are making it to the front of the queue. What mine managers prioritise isn’t driven by hype, it’s driven by operational
Meta Completes Core 2Africa Subsea Cable System ready to connect millions
Meta has finished building the core of the 2Africa subsea cable system, a project that stretches farther than the Earth’s circumference. Announced on November 17, the system now forms the world’s longest open-access subsea network, reaching 33 countries across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe. When its Pearls extension goes live in 2026,
New 2026 Toyota Hilux Gears Up with Diesel, Hybrid, and EV Options
The all-new Toyota Hilux has finally made its global debut, ushering in the ninth generation of the iconic bakkie. Toyota is sticking with what customers know and trust by retaining the familiar 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, now available in both a traditional setup and a 48V mild-hybrid option. But the brand’s broader “multi-pathway” strategy means
What Next-Generation Exploration Looks Like with AI and Geodata
African Exploration is entering a more sophisticated era one guided as much by algorithmic insight as by geological intuition. The familiar image of teams trudging across vast terrains with broad surveys and hopeful drill holes is gradually giving way to a data-driven approach that illuminates mineral potential with far greater clarity. This change isn’t cosmetic
Google Hustle Academy and AfCFTA Roll Out AI Training for African SMEs
Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have launched the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Program, a free initiative aimed at equipping 7,500 African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical AI and digital trade skills. As a result, the programme is expected to strengthen SME competitiveness and support broader participation in
Flexible Pricing Models for Digital Tools in Resource Constrained Settings
In resource constrained environments, access to digital tools can be a critical factor for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). High upfront costs, subscription fees, and infrastructure requirements often limit the adoption of technology in these settings. Flexible pricing models offer a practical solution, enabling businesses to access essential digital services without
WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Users and Businesses in 2026
After two years of testing, WhatsApp is preparing to let users and businesses hide their phone numbers and communicate through usernames a Switch that could meaningfully change how companies and customers interact on the platform. Rollout Plans and Early Guidance WhatsApp has begun notifying business accounts about the upcoming rollout, which is scheduled for 2026,
Amazon Leo Takes on Starlink, Expands Satellite Internet to Africa
Amazon has renamed its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, focusing on low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.. “Project Kuiper was a code name inspired by the Kuiper Belt, a ring of distant asteroids,” said CEO Rajeev Badyal. “‘Amazon Leo’ refers to the LEO satellite constellation that powers our network and delivers high-speed connectivity.”