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Google Unveils New Data on AI’s Environmental Impact
Amid mounting global concern about the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence (AI), Google has taken a step by publishing new data on the energy, water, and carbon costs of its Gemini AI service. According to the company, sending a single text prompt through Gemini consumes as much energy as watching television for nine seconds Economic
How to Attract Angel Investors for Your SME
Traditional bank loans often come with stringent requirements and high interest rates, leaving many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa with significant challenges in securing capital for growth. As a result, entrepreneurs end up searching for alternative funding routes. This is where angel investors step in, high-net-worth individuals who use their personal funds to
Africa's Minerals Come into Focus at 2025 Critical Minerals Summit
Despite being endowed with vast Critical Mineral resources, Africa's true wealth remains largely untapped, with the continent's minerals often being extracted and exported in raw form, only to be transformed into value-added products elsewhere. This missed opportunity means that Africa has not realized the full value of its mineral wealth, with the benefits of its
Andrada Mining Completes Second Tin Processing Plant at Uis Mine Namibia
Andrada Mining and exploration has completed construction of a second tin processing plant at its Uis mine in Namibia. Known as the jig plant, the facility was delivered on schedule and without budget overruns. Commissioning is set to begin in the final week of August 2025, with anticipations of stronger production. The Uis mine in Namibia’s
How Solar Energy is Energizing Remote African SMEs
In many parts of Africa, access to reliable electricity remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth. For entrepreneurs in remote communities, frequent blackouts or the absence of grid connections often challenges productivity and limit opportunities for expansion. However, solar technology is changing this narrative. From small-scale shops to larger agro-processing ventures, solar solutions
Common Digital Transformation Mistakes to Avoid
While the promise of automation, data-driven insights, and improved customer experiences is appealing, the reality is that countless initiatives fall short of expectations. The problem is rarely the technology itself, it’s how businesses approach the process. Without careful planning and execution, transformation efforts risk turning into challenging experiments that fail to deliver lasting value. Lack
Ethical AI in Education Enhancing Critical Thinking and Innovation
As artificial intelligence AI becomes increasingly integrated into education, its ethical and purposeful use is paramount. Therefore, AI should not merely serve as a shortcut for students to complete tasks, instead, it must act as a tool that enhances creativity, critical thinking, decision-making, and innovation. Ultimately, the goal is to produce graduates who are not
Voices of Africa “Founder Fridays” Base Five Media Agency
In the fast-paced world of South African media, agility, authenticity, and innovation have become key factors that determine success. Few agencies personify these values as strongly as Base Five Media Agency, formerly known as Imizamo Media a female-founded and female-led company that has grown into one of the most resilient players in the South African media industry.
Uganda Steps Up Gold Production with New Mining Investments
Uganda has officially opened its first large-scale gold mining and refining operation, the operation is expected to increase the country’s mineral value addition and strengthen its role in the global gold markets.The Wagagai Gold Mining Project, located in Busia district is expected to shift the country’s small-scale artisanal mining operations to industrial-level gold production. Advanced
Checkers introduces Smart Trolleys to Beat the Queue
Checkers has introduced its smart self-service trolley to make shopping quicker and more convenient for customers on the move. This innovative trolley lets shoppers scan items as they go, track spending in real time, and skip the traditional checkout queue. The smart trolley is currently being trialed at two Western Cape stores Brackenfell and Constantia.
Eduvos Launches 2025 BioVerse Competition for Africa by Africa in Africa
Eduvos has launched the 2025 Eduvos BioVerse Competition, a pioneering science and innovation challenge that seeks to ignite bio-entrepreneurship among Africa’s next generation of scientists. The competition specifically invites all third year and honors-level students across South Africa to present bold, early-stage ideas in biotechnology, biomedicine, and related fields. Moreover, it emphasizes solutions created for Africa,
Affordable Tech Tools for Small Businesses
Small businesses often operate with limited budgets, which makes investing in technology seem like a luxury. However, affordable digital tools are now widely available, helping entrepreneurs save time, reduce costs, and compete with larger companies. From communication platforms to financial software including Healthcare, these solutions are transforming how small businesses run. Below is a selection
ILO Backs Rwanda’s Push for SME Digitization
Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has entered into a new partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to strengthen digital skills and accelerate the digitization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The agreement, signed in Kigali, forms part of the country’s broader ambition to harness technology as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development.
Ripple Effects of Automation in African Mining
African mining industries are undergoing significant transformations with the adoption of automation, bringing advanced technologies like autonomous haul trucks, AI-driven monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance tools to the forefront. These innovations are changing the way mining companies operate, boosting efficiency, improving safety, and reducing operational errors. By leveraging automation, mining companies aim to optimize productivity,
Eskom Expands Solar Push for Large Power Users in South Africa
Eskom has taken a step in South Africa’s energy journey. The utility announced a new offtake arrangement that will unlock 291 megawatts of solar PV capacity for large power users. This move, part of a broader transformation strategy, is designed to reduce coal dependency and create a cleaner, more secure energy future. Eskom’s Vision for
African Mines Adopt Hybrid Energy Systems to Cut Costs and Emissions
Mining has long been the backbone of many African economies, supplying the world with gold, copper, cobalt, graphite, and other critical minerals. However, the sector has also faced mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint and cut reliance on expensive, carbon-intensive fuels. In response, a growing trend is changing mining operations across the continent the
Funding opportunities for African SMEs driving economic growth
SMEs and Entrepreneurs across the continent are driving big change, reshaping economies with their innovation, resilience, and creativity. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are at the front of this change, creating jobs, boosting local markets, and introducing solutions to long-standing challenges. However, despite their crucial role, many SMEs continue to struggle with a long standing
New Report Highlights a Paradox in Africa’s Cybersecurity Readiness
A new report by KnowBe4 has revealed a worrying disconnect between how African organisations perceive their cybersecurity readiness and the reality experienced by employees. The Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025, which surveyed decision-makers across 30 countries, highlights a mismatch that could leave key industries dangerously exposed to cyberattacks. At the heart of the findings
Africa Data Centres Earns Level One B-BBEE Certification
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has reached an important milestone by earning Level One Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certification. This top rating under South Africa’s empowerment framework reflects the company’s steady progress in combining business growth with social inclusion. As the first carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in the country to achieve this certification,
Namibia Adopts RASME for Advanced Digital Project Monitoring
Namibia officially launched the Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RASME) initiative, introducing a digital system designed to strengthen oversight of development projects. Moreover, the project, implemented by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the Namibian government, places the country among 37 African nations already utilizing real-time data tools for project management. Transforming