The Trust Gap In Energy Transitions
It’s about the right people, not just the right panels, says SolarAfrica’s Head of Commercial Brandon Horn. As the race to renewables speeds up, a trust gap is emerging. Too many businesses have been burned by botched installs, fly-by-night providers, and confusing financing – while others simply don’t know enough to ask the right questions. Brandon Horn, Head of […]
From Access To Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap At The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
Over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent’s industrial potential is vast. The challenge is no longer just access—it’s how to power industries, create jobs, and fuel digital economies for sustainable growth. The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba is set to address this critical issue, bringing together stakeholders to explore how reliable energy can unlock Africa’s […]
Why The Advertising Industry Needs Intentional Knowledge Exchange
By Tinyiko Ndlala, Business Unit Director at Leagas Delaney South Africa Tinyiko Ndlala, Business Unit Director at Leagas Delaney South Africa, argues that the advertising industry needs to move beyond superficial mentorship programmes and create structured systems for meaningful knowledge transfer between generations of talent. One of my fondest memories from being a Grade 1 learner […]
Uber Launches Women Drivers In South Africa, Putting Safety And Choice In Women’s Hands
Uber has launched Women Drivers in South Africa, a product designed to empower women through choice. The product allows female riders to select female drivers, responding to the growing demand for safer, more inclusive mobility options while reinforcing Uber’s commitment to innovation, empowerment, and trust in the local market. The product draws on extensive testing […]
Mutharika vows to end corruption and revive economy
Peter Mutharika has been sworn in for a second term as Malawi’s president after a decisive electoral victory over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. The 85-year-old leader addressed a large crowd in Blantyre, acknowledging that he inherited a nation in profound economic crisis. He pointed to severe challenges, including acute food shortages, a crippling lack of foreign exchange, and […]
South Africa grants flight permit to US-sanctioned Russian airline
A Russian cargo plane operated by Abakan Air, a company under US sanctions for transporting military equipment, recently landed in South Africa. The country’s transport department confirmed that it had issued a flight permit for the aircraft, stating it was unaware of the US blacklisting and noting that it had not imposed its own sanctions on the […]
Kenya announces sovereign wealth and infrastructure funds to fuel growth
Kenya is taking a strategic step to strengthen its economy by establishing a sovereign wealth fund and an infrastructure fund, President William Ruto has announced. The initiative aims to attract investment in critical sectors while avoiding the heavy borrowing that has burdened public finances in recent years. The government plans to raise capital through the privatization of […]
Ethiopia celebrates unity and tradition at Irreecha festival
Addis Ababa recently witnessed a powerful display of culture as thousands of Oromo people, adorned in traditional white attire, gathered to celebrate the annual Irreecha thanksgiving festival. This vibrant event serves to thank God, known locally as Waaqa, while promoting messages of peace and unity across Ethiopia. For many attendees, the celebration holds deep significance as it […]
Lagos hosts Africa’s first E1 powerboat grand prix
Lagos made history this weekend as the E1 Series, the first all-electric powerboat racing championship, held its African debut on the city’s iconic lagoon. This championship, featuring high-speed electric powerboats, saw Team Brazil claim its first win of the season. The event showcased innovative “RaceBird” boats, which use hydrofoil technology to glide above the water, minimizing drag […]
Acumen secures funding to power Africa’s hardest-to-reach communities
Impact investment firm Acumen has raised $246 million for its Hardest-to-Reach Initiative, a major initiative to expand electricity access across 17 of Africa’s most underserved nations. Announced during New York Climate Week, the fund will channel financing into off-grid solar projects, leveraging lessons from success stories in Nigeria and Kenya. Despite skepticism from global critics of renewable […]
