From Hype To Highways: Finance Transformation Africa Charts Blueprint For Borderless Finance
Two years after the continent’s banking leaders declared that artificial intelligence could no longer be a sideline experiment, the 2026 Finance Transformation Africa (FTA) summit will force a harder question: Who has actually built the roads? Scheduled for 30 September to 1 October at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, this year’s gathering (expanding from banking […]
Africa’s Nursing Crisis Is Also A Healthcare Opportunity
How nurses are becoming the backbone of healthcare access, early disease detection and community resilience across Africa by Sokhu Sibiya Across Africa, nurses are the foundation upon which healthcare systems are built. They are often the first healthcare professionals patients encounter, the providers who remain closest to communities, and increasingly, the frontline workforce carrying the […]
Case Study: ACTOM Kenya Powers Industrial Efficiency With Tailored Electrical Solutions For FMCG Manufacturing Giant
ACTOM Kenya has successfully completed a comprehensive electrical upgrade for a leading FMCG manufacturer, shifting the site’s focus from reactive repairs to sustainable operational strength. Through the seamless alignment of modern low voltage systems with legacy infrastructure, the project delivered a robust power foundation. This strategic intervention protects the facility’s demanding production schedules while setting […]
How Healthcare Builds Long-Term Workforce Sustainability
By: Dr Mel Mentz, COO at Platinum Health Medical Scheme Health and safety in the mining industry is a critical, highly regulated area, focusing on preventing accidents and occupational diseases. Medical schemes play a vital role in complementing these statutory health and safety measures, by providing targeted, industry-specific healthcare, early disease detection and comprehensive medical support. […]
Cape Town Ranked Among Top Beach Adventure Destinations
Cape Town has been ranked the world’s second-best beach destination for travelers seeking experiences beyond traditional seaside vacations, according to a new study by cruise operator Sail Croatia. The study, which evaluated 40 coastal destinations globally, ranked Cape Town behind only Sardinia, Italy. Researchers highlighted Cape Town’s nearly 700 adventure activities, including paragliding, shark cage […]
Egypt advances metro expansion with airport connection
Egypt is advancing plans for the fifth phase of Cairo’s third metro line, which will extend the city’s transport network directly to Cairo International Airport. The 9.2-kilometer stretch will add seven new stations between Heliopolis and the airport, significantly cutting transit time for passengers, airport workers, and residents in surrounding areas. The project forms part […]
EU Targets South Africa in Minerals Investment Drive
More than 200 companies recently gathered in Johannesburg for the European Union’s first investment roadshow in South Africa, as the bloc moves to mobilize nearly $14 billion in investments as part of a 2025 clean trade partnership. Hosted at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the event underscores Europe’s urgency to diversify critical mineral supply chains from […]
Trump Administration Cuts African Visa Hubs
The Trump administration is set to cut the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa authorized to process visas from nearly 50 to just 20, according to officials and an internal State Department memo. The 20 remaining hubs span the continent and include cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, and Addis Ababa. […]
Africa Shifts Toward Self-directedSecurity Partnerships
Africa is reshaping its security landscape in a multipolar world, moving decisively away from dependency on foreign military intervention toward self-determined, regionally owned solutions. Historically, external powers established military bases and imposed security frameworks that served their own geopolitical interests rather than the needs of African nations. Today, African governments are integrating security priorities into […]
Malawi Windmill Story Becomes West End Musical
A musical adaptation of Malawian engineer William Kamkwamba’s celebrated memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, has made its West End debut in London. The play recounts how, during the devastating Malawian famine of 2001, a 13-year-old Kamkwamba built a windmill using scrap metal and salvaged physics textbooks, an invention that brought electricity to his […]
