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Data Centres, AI Ambitions, and Resource Constraints: Africa’s Balancing Act in the Global Digital Race
Forty cities worldwide have signed a new agreement led by the C40 Cities network aimed at establishing guidelines for how data centres are planned, built, and operated. The initiative seeks to ensure that the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure benefits local communities while limiting pressure on energy, water, and land resources. For Africa, this agreement
Breaking News Today – Thursday 25 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Salaries in South Africa Slump to Weakest Level in Two Years According to the latest PayInc Salary Index released this week, real wages in South Africa fell to their lowest level in two years during May 2026. The data reveals that despite nominal wage increases, inflation, rising living
Pan-African Business Sentiment Index – May 2026 Released
PABSI May 2026: First Signs of Stabilisation After Prolonged Decline The latest Pan African Business Sentiment Index (PABSI) for May 2026, released today, brings a cautious but welcome development. The continental score improved to -1.8, up from April’s -2.1. This marks the second consecutive month of recovery and the first notable lift after nine straight
No Free Lunch Podcast – Rewriting Smallholder Finance in Africa
In this episode of No Free Lunch, Host Greg Stewart speaks with Watson Vuyo Matsa, the co-founder and CEO of eSUS Farm, about how technology is being used to reshape smallholder finance across Africa. Watson’s background in logistics, supply chain management, banking, governance, credit systems, and auditing gave him the practical and financial insight to
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 24 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South Africa Achieves Major Rare Earth Beneficiation Milestone South Africa has taken a significant step forward in its rare earth minerals beneficiation strategy. Through a partnership between Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine and Mintek (the national mineral research organisation), the country has successfully produced high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC)
Business School – Building Resilience In Your Business
Geopolitical Risk & Scenario Planning: Building Resilience in Turbulent Times African entrepreneurs have always operated in environments of rapid change. Currency fluctuations, policy shifts, infrastructure gaps, and social dynamics are familiar challenges. Yet the past 18 months have presented an unprecedented convergence of shocks. Persistent supply chain disruptions, new tariffs in key markets, rising conflicts
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 23 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Public-Private-Partnership Updates Positive for SA The South African Treasury provided progress on several major public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructure backlogs in energy, transport, and health sectors yesterday. Several new initiatives are expected to reach financial close in the coming months, potentially unlocking billions in investment.
Creator Pulse – Keeping Connected
We didn't lose connection. But streaming changed how we find it Contributing Author: Mohale Moloi Growing up, I would come home from school, watch an episode of Dragon Ball Z with my cousins, and if we were lucky, catch Mnet Open Time, which meant dinner. By the time Generations reached its first ad break, I
Guinea's Gold Export Ban Bet Could Backfire
Guinea, which holds significant gold reserves and is one of West Africa’s emerging gold producers, has imposed a full ban on unrefined gold exports as of June 2026. The ban, aims to encourage local value addition and increase government revenue. Guinea has substantial gold reserves, estimated at over 1,000 tonnes (some industry reports put proven
Breaking News Today – Monday 22 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Brent Crude Prices Ease After Gains This Morning Brent Crude Oil prices shifted below $80 per barrel this morning, losing ground from earlier gains as markets reacted to signs of progress in the ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. According to a joint statement from Qatar
Africa's Weekly Startup Wrap-up 14-21 June 2026
The African Startup Landscape in Mid-2026 Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable strength despite a complex global and regional environment, that has seen inflation and economic pressure mounting over the last few months. While 2025 delivered record funding levels exceeding $3.4 billion, 2026 has started with more measured but steady momentum. Total disclosed funding
Startup Stack – Top 3 Accounting Software Packages for African Startups in 2026
Why the Right Accounting Software is Critical for African Startups Choosing the right accounting software is not simply a random operational decision. it should be a strategic one with the same weight as deciding where to establish your business or what products to develop. With a business landscape having fragmented regulations, multi-currency operations, volatile exchange
Breaking News Today – Friday 19 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Brent Oil Prices Continue to Fall Brent oil futures were trading around $79.70 per barrel this morning, on track to fall roughly -9% for the week. This is positive news for African States that have seen fuel costs rocketing over the last three months. The market has welcomed
No Free Lunch Podcast – Funding Construction SME Growth With Innovation From Lula
How Smart Financing Is Transforming Construction SMEs in South Africa Construction SMEs are often seen as the backbone of industry growth, yet they face unique challenges in securing funding. If you've ever wondered why many small construction businesses hesitate to ask for finance or how innovative financial solutions can boost their growth, the latest No
Breaking News Today – Thursday 18 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Kenya Finalising Critical Minerals Deal with USA Reports from the G7 indicate that a deal on critical mineral supply from Kenya to the USA is being finalised. The deal will include local processing of its raw material resources. This was revealed by Kenyan president William Ruto on the
Powering Progress: Mission 300 Milestone Unlocks Massive Business Opportunities Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in partnership with the World Bank Group and a coalition of stakeholders, has delivered a significant breakthrough in Africa’s energy sector. As announced in their June 16, 2026 press release, Mission 300, the ambitious joint initiative launched in 2024 to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, has
Business School – Startup Disciplines That Build Business
The Shift Toward Discipline and Resilience The era of unchecked growth at all costs has thankfully given way to a more measured approach of scaling in Africa. With funding on the continent shifting towards late stage and scaling operations it is critical that founders focus on business disciplines that will ensure they are a consideration
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 17 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Global Shipping Still At a Standstill in Hormuz Strait Ship-tracking data from MarineTraffic on Tuesday, indicated that there were more than 250 tankers and more than 330 cargo ships inside the Gulf waiting for passage through the strait. This is despite the peace agreement reached between the USA
The New BMW X5: A Leap Forward in Powertrain Diversity and Driving Dynamics
BMW has confirmed that the fifth-generation X5 is entering the final stages of development, with calibration drives underway at its Spartanburg, South Carolina production facility. Slated for market introduction in the coming year, this new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) marks a significant evolution from the current fourth-generation model (G05), particularly in its unprecedented range of
Exit Strategies: Preparing for IPOs and Acquisitions in Africa
The recent SpaceX IPO, which propelled the company to a valuation exceeding two trillion dollars amid massive hype, has reignited conversations about lucrative exit pathways for high-growth ventures. For African startup founders, however, the landscape still remains more measured. While global markets celebrate billion-dollar listings, the continent's entrepreneurs have to navigate thinner liquidity, regulatory hurdles,