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By Gerhard Stander, Director, Retail & Agriculture, CHEP Sub Saharan Africa Across South Africa’s baking industry, millions of reusable bread crates move through supply chains every day, transporting products from bakeries to retailers and ultimately to consumers. These crates are a critical but often overlooked component of the country’s food ....
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Contributed by Global South World More than half of Zimbabwean companies say they are facing supply chain disruptions, with delays in the delivery of raw materials emerging as a major problem as the US–Israel conflict with Iran continues to shake global shipping and energy markets. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) said 56.1% of local firms […]
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By Raadhika Sihin, Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) In March 2026, the global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF 2026), where Africa’s policy priorities, innovation realities, and cross-border ambitions take centre stage. Africa is not “catching up.” Africa is building, […]
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Author Sokhu Sibiya Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation — and global brands are starting to take notice. Uber’s decision to drop card giant Visa in Kenya is more than a tactical shift; it reflects a deeper realignment toward mobile-first, locally rooted financial ecosystems. In this Q&A, Clarice Leaman, Alternative Payment […]
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By Ademola Ajagbe and Eddy Njoroge Nairobi is approaching the limits of its water supply. As the city expands, demand continues to rise while the capital remains heavily dependent on rivers originating in surrounding counties. Groundwater has increasingly been used to bridge the shortfall, but boreholes are not a long-term solution. If Nairobi’s water future […]
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By Adam Molai, African industrialist and founder of TRT Investments Every Women’s Month, we talk about empowerment. We talk about inclusion. We talk about closing gaps. But perhaps the real question is: what if women had never been absent from the economy in the first place? What if we have simply been measuring economic power […]
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by Enoch Antwi, Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). These minerals are […]
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Contributed by Human Rights Watch Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? Since February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials connected to the country’s oil and financial sectors. Officials have not confirmed whether formal charges have been filed. Speaking to the media, Minister of Information Ateny Wek Ateny […]
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As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 16 to 20 March 2026, the WILDLANDS programme of the conservation focused NGO, WILDTRUST, shines a spotlight on the Upper uThukela Water Fund (UTWF) project — a pioneering initiative dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most vital and strategic water sources in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa through […]
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By Bernard Vilakazi, Sector Specialist for Transport and Logistics at Absa Business Banking For the 2026 fiscal year, the South African government has placed transport at the centre of its recovery strategy. In his recent Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a raft of public-sector infrastructure spending set to exceed R1 trillion, much of […]
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Africa’s fintech sector is growing rapidly, with revenues projected to reach nearly $47 billion by 2028. But unless regulatory fragmentation across the continent is addressed, many of its most promising companies will struggle to scale beyond national markets. By Jean-Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer, Kigali International Financial Centre Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining […]
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By Eric Osiakwan On January 30, 2026, we woke up to the chilling effect of the insolvency of Koko Network, a Kenyan climate tech startup once touted as the poster child of clean cooking in Africa, shutting down after accumulating more than $60m in debt. This represents a stunning reversal of the company’s fortune, having […]
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– Kenya strengthens its role as a continental hub for urban diplomacy and sustainable infrastructure innovationThe Government of the Republic of Kenya, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), have officially declared their readiness to host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), scheduled for 8–10 April 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) […]
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Mining communities have typically required focused TB management, highlighting the importance of strong health programmes, regular screenings and sustained preventative care. These measures play a critical role in early detection, consistent treatment and protecting long-term community health – demonstrating that prevention works. The progress made in reducing TB within mining communities illustrates the practical impact […]
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