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Nigeria Caps Aviation Fuel Prices After Sharp Cost Surge
Nigeria has introduced price ceilings on aviation fuel to prevent disruptions in air travel after a sharp rise in costs. The move targets a sector already under strain from higher operating expenses. On April 28, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) set fuel price ranges of 1,760 to 1,988 naira per litre
Amazon LEO Applies for Kenya Telecom Licence to Enter Broadband Market
Amazon’s satellite internet project, Project Kuiper, now rebranded as Amazon LEO, is seeking regulatory approval in Kenya as part of its broader expansion across Africa. The company has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) for a Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 licence. A regulatory notice dated April 17, 2026, states that the
Breaking News Today – Thursday 30 April 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today OPay’s Valuation Tops $3 Billion with IPO Plans in View Nigerian super-app OPay is reportedly valued at over $3 billion, with early backers suggesting an IPO could be on the horizon. The company has achieved strong profitability and user growth in payments, lending, and e-commerce. The valuation reflects
No Free Lunch Podcast – A Micro Lending and Micro Business Model That Works
Listen to the Podcast Here: This episode of "No Free Lunch" features a conversation between host Greg Stewart and Cameron Kyle Perumal, the Commercial Strategy & Ops Leader and General Manager of M-KOPA South Africa. The discussion centres on the growth of micro-lending and micro-business opportunities in South Africa, focusing on financial inclusion and the
Canal+ Sets Date for JSE Listing as MultiChoice Integration Advances
Following its acquisition of MultiChoice last year, Canal+ has confirmed it will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 3 June, becoming the first French company to do so. Final approval from the JSE is still pending, although clearance is expected soon. The listing follows commitments made to South African competition authorities and will
AI Agent Cost – Crushing AI Value in Business Adoption
The promise of AI was simple: massive productivity gains at a fraction of human labour costs. That narrative however just took a major hit. In a widely discussed report published on 26 April 2026, Axios revealed that some companies are now spending more on AI compute and tokens than they would to pay the human
Dangote Targets Multi-Exchange Listing to Fund Refinery Expansion
Aliko Dangote plans to sell about 10% of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through listings on several African stock exchanges, widening the offering beyond Nigeria and opening it up to a broader pool of investors. The sale is intended to raise funding for a $40 billion investment programme scheduled over the next five years. The plan
Scaling a Startup Without Burning Out
One of the main causes of small startup business failure is something that commonly goes unchecked, and in some cases has been normalised especially in many African business environments, where it is mistaken for “working hard.” Long hours, constant pressure, and doing everything alone are treated as commitment. But what looks like hard work is
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 29 April 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Temporary Fuel Relief Measures for South Africa South African National Treasury has extended the temporary reduction of the general fuel levy of R3 per litre into May and June this year and has further cut the diesel levy to zero, effective as of 6 May. National Treasury and the
Petrosen Takes Full Control of Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project After Kosmos Exit
Senegal’s state oil company Petrosen has taken full control of the Yakaar-Teranga gas project after U.S.-based Kosmos Energy withdrew from the development. The two sides signed an exit agreement covering the Cayar Offshore Profond block, according to the Senegalese Press Agency. The deal transfers full license rights to Petrosen, giving the national company sole control
Nigeria Steps Into Venture Capital With State-Backed Startup Funds
Nigeria is stepping into venture capital, moving beyond oversight to invest directly in startups. Over the past six months, the federal government has launched a series of funds and programmes to back early-stage companies and draw private capital into the country’s tech sector. Public Capital Targets Startup Funding Leading this effort is the USD 617.7
Business School – Understanding the New Direct Marketing Compliance Requirements
The newly created National Opt-Out Registry (also called the Opt-Out Registry System or OORs) is a central, government-run database in South Africa, where consumers can register a pre-emptive block against unwanted direct marketing communications (phone calls, SMS, emails, etc.). Consumers can block specific marketers or the entire direct marketing industry. OORs was created under Section
Guinea Targets Medusa Cable Link to Boost Internet Resilience
Guinea is looking to diversify its international internet links by exploring a connection to the Medusa submarine cable system. The move is aimed at strengthening the reliability and capacity of the country’s digital infrastructure. The proposal was discussed during a cabinet meeting on Monday, April 27, according to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and
How Zambian Startup ZeroAI Brings STEM to Underserved Schools
Zambian startup ZeroAI Technologies is changing how robotics and intelligent systems are introduced in schools. This is especially true in places where infrastructure is limited. Instead of relying on internet access or stable electricity, the company builds practical, self-contained lab setups. These allow students to learn by doing, regardless of their environment. Founded in 2014
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 28 April 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today DRC creates $100 million 'Mining Guard' force to protect critical minerals The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new $100 million state-backed security force (“Mining Guard”) to protect strategic mineral sites (cobalt, copper, etc.). It is backed by US and UAE support, the unit aims to reduce
Startup Mondays : Validating a business idea before building
One of the biggest early mistakes founders make is building too quickly without first validating their business idea. It’s tempting to jump straight into developing a product, designing a brand, or launching a full platform, but without clear evidence of demand, that effort can easily go to waste. Validation is not just about testing an
Freedom Day – When Will We See The Fruits of Freedom in Africa
On this day – 27 April 1994, South Africa held its first democratic, non-racial elections after decades of apartheid rule. This year, marked a critical departure point for the country, where for the first time in the country’s history, all citizens over the age of18, regardless of race, were allowed to vote. Those first-time 18-year old voters in 1994
Creator Pulse – The True Cost of Creating a Podcast
Contributing Author: Mohale Moloi I have been trying to explain to my mother, who is approaching seventy, that talking into a camera in your living room can be a lucrative career. For her generation, where a real job meant being a teacher, lawyer, social worker or cop, the modern creator economy sounds absurd. Yet this
Your African Startup Wrap-up – April 17–23 2026
WelcomeA big shout-out to all the African startup founders and entrepreneurs and welcome to our first African Startup Wrap-up Weekly, where every Friday we will be bringing you a wrap-up of what actually moved the needle on the continent in the week. No hype, just the real deals that founders are buzzing about over coffee
THE MINING WRAP
Komatsu has reached a major global milestone in its autonomous mining programme by commissioning its 1,000th ultra-class autonomous haul truck under its FrontRunner system. The truck is a Komatsu 930E-5AT, deployed at Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines in the United States. The deployment marks one of the most significant scaling points in mining automation. Booi Industries