Brand Africa announces the inaugural Africa CMO 100
Women, Financial Services, Telco and Southern African CMOs dominate the list of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Brand Builders JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 30 march 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent) and the African Media Agency, today launched the inaugural Africa CMO 100 […]
Common questions about gene drive, answered
Kampala, Uganda, 30 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Across Africa, scientists are exploring new tools to reduce malaria, a disease that continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year.At this year’s 39th African Union Summit in Ethiopia, African Heads of State and Governments issued a unified call for a new era of […]
Africa’s Strategic Shift: Infrastructure Built for Resilience, Trade, and Growth
Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Analysis in brief: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026 signalled the wisdom and foresight of African port infrastructure investment, which has shifted from capacity expansion to strategic resilience. This has been noted in not only ports but also in transportation hubs like airports, rail systems and from […]
Transcorp Invests $2 Million to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial engine is gaining fresh momentum as Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) deepens its investment in young business leaders. Through its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Group is supporting 625 entrepreneurs in the 2026 cohort, contributing to a continent-wide program that will equip 3,200 African founders with $5,000 each to launch and […]
HVACR Nigeria To Host Inaugural Edition In Lagos
Bringing a focused industry event to West Africa’s largest economy with AHRI and ASHRAE RAL endorsement Nigeria’s HVACR is projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.78% between 2025-29. Supporting this ambition, HVACR Nigeria, organized by dmg events and endorsed by AHRI and ASHRAE RAL will host its inaugural edition from 7 – 9 […]
Leah Nakazwe Kooma Appointed As CEO Of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026. With over two decades of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and media sectors, Leah’s appointment underscores […]
How Regional Growth And Data Sovereignty Will Shape Africa’s Data Centre Future In 2026
By Wiaan Vermaak, Group Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Parks Africa In 2026, Africa’s data centre industry stands at a critical point, driven by regional growth, evolving regulations, and an urgent push for data sovereignty. South Africa remains the continent’s digital hub, yet it is approaching capacity limits as infrastructure and power constraints intensify. While […]
Beyond The Login: Re-Engineering African EdTech For High-Velocity Impact
By Gigi Ncgobo, Venture Scale Lead at Injini So, you’ve successfully rolled out an EdTEch pilot programme. Thousands of tablets have been deployed, there are glowing dashboards, and you’ve got high “time-on-app” statistics. You may have even received some great press. But have you actually succeeded? After all, there are hundreds of EdTech startups across […]
Thebe Ikalafeng Inaugurated New Chancellor Of SPU In Ceremony Anchored In The Legacy Of Solomon Plaatje
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) formally inaugurated its second Chancellor, Thebe Ikalafeng, in a ceremony that placed the life, intellectual legacy and enduring relevance of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje at the centre of institutional expression. The ceremony was opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Debra Meyer, who welcomed guests and set the tone for the occasion as one […]
Kokoroko revives overlooked classics with new EP
London-based Kokoroko has always had a gift for finding musical treasure others overlooked—and their latest EP, from Metropolis Studios, doubles down on that instinct. It features a stunning cover of Sweet & Innocent’s 1972 Memphis soul gem Express Your Love and includes tracks from the eight-piece Afrobeat-jazz outfit’s 2025 album Tuff Times Never Last. Since […]
