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Fuel Import Dispute Between Dangote and Regulators Resurfaces
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a fresh lawsuit against Nigeria’s attorney general in an attempt to challenge fuel import licences issued to fuel marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), according to court documents seen by Reuters. The case marks another escalation in tensions around fuel imports and competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector,
Toyota Launches First Fully Electric Vehicle in South Africa
Toyota has officially launched its first fully electric vehicle in South Africa, introducing the bZ4X SUV at a starting price of R1,182,800 as the company expands beyond hybrids in the local market. The move marks a significant shift for Toyota South Africa, which until now focused mainly on hybrid and mild-hybrid vehicles instead of fully
Eni Explores Third FLNG Project in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin
Eni is exploring the possibility of adding a third floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) platform in Mozambique’s offshore Rovuma basin as the country pushes to expand its position in the global LNG market. The Italian energy company confirmed on Monday that the option is being studied, although it did not provide details on potential timelines,
Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Elon Musk’s legal challenge against OpenAI and Sam Altman has collapsed after a California jury unanimously ruled that the case had been filed too late for the claims to proceed. The lawsuit centred on OpenAI’s shift from its original non-profit structure into a more commercially driven artificial intelligence company. Musk argued that Altman moved away
Transport Strike Disrupts Nairobi as Fuel Prices Rise
Transport operators in Nairobi, including ride-hailing drivers, public transport crews, and long-distance truckers, went on strike on Monday over rising fuel prices and reported shortages, disrupting movement across Kenya’s capital. The action adds to growing pressure on the country’s economy as fuel costs continue to climb amid tensions in the Middle East. A spot check
Block Energy Expands Into Gabon With Offshore Licence Deal
Block Energy PLC is moving into Gabon’s offshore oil sector through a conditional agreement with UK-based Pilgrim Exploration Limited, targeting two production sharing contracts (PSCs) covering the Ndjila (G4-269) and Mpari (G4-270) blocks. The deal gives Block Energy access to adjacent offshore licences spanning roughly 5,331 square kilometres. The blocks already contain four identified oil
Orange Backs New Subsea Cable Project Linking Europe and West Africa
Orange has signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of telecom and digital infrastructure players to move forward with the Via Africa subsea cable project. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, May 12, brings together a consortium that includes Canalink, GUILAB, International Mauritania Telecom, Orange Côte d’Ivoire, Sonatel and Silverlinks. The partners will co-invest in
Creator Pulse – Forget the charts, the real magic in SA podcasting is in the growth curve
The most-streamed podcast in South Africa is hosted by a man whose most viral moments tend to also be his most condemned. Meanwhile, data shows that locally produced, women-hosted podcasts have grown 273% in listenership since 2019. To my eyes and ears, the charts and the audience are telling two very different stories about what we want
Egypt Signs Offshore Gas Deal with TotalEnergies Amid Supply Pressure
Egypt has signed a new offshore gas exploration agreement with TotalEnergies as it looks for fresh supplies. The agreement follows declining production at the Zohr gas field. The deal, announced Wednesday, is with the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). It focuses on deepwater exploration in the Mediterranean off Egypt’s northwestern coast. The agreement
Namibia Extends Namcor Oil Exploration Licence as Farm Out Talks Continue
Namibia has granted state-owned oil company Namcor an extension on its petroleum exploration licence for PEL 102, an offshore block in the Lüderitz Basin where the company holds an 80% operating stake. According to reports published Tuesday by Upstream Online, the extension gives Namcor and its Canadian partner Stamper Oil & Gas which holds the
Gambia Sets Seven-Day Deadline for Illegal Internet Service Providers
Gambia’s telecommunications regulator has issued a seven-day deadline for illegal internet service providers to comply with existing regulations or face enforcement action. The directive, released on Tuesday, May 12 by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), applies to anyone offering Wi-Fi hotspots, reselling internet services, or providing public access without proper authorization. It follows a
Kaspersky Expands Cyberattack Simulation for IT Organisations
Kaspersky has expanded its Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) with new cyberattack scenarios tailored for IT organisations. The update introduces simulations covering deepfake-enabled fraud, supply chain compromise, trusted relationship attacks and destructive wiper malware, aimed at helping businesses assess their readiness against increasingly complex threats. IT companies remain a prime target for cybercriminals. As attack
Ivorian Fintech Startup Cauridor Lands $2 Million Investment From Proparco
Proparco has invested $2 million in Cauridor, a fintech startup focused on cross-border payment infrastructure across Africa. The investment, announced at the Africa Forward summit held on May 11–12 in Nairobi, brings Cauridor’s total funding to $13 million since its launch in 2022 by Guinean entrepreneurs Oumar Barry and Abdoulaye Bah. The company plans to
Startup Fintech Company Chimoney Shuts Down Amid Scaling Challenges
Chimoney, a fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, is shutting down. Founder and CEO Uchi Uchibeke confirmed the decision, ending the company’s four-year run. The Nigerian-Canadian startup served businesses across North America, Africa and Latin America, but raised less than $1 million over that period. According to Uchibeke,
Tanzania Advances Kiswahili AI Model to Deepen Digital Access
The Government of Tanzania is moving ahead with the development of a Kiswahili-based language model as part of its national digital agenda. The announcement was made by Angellah Kairuki on April 30 during the presentation of the ministry’s 2026/2027 budget framework. The project is being led by the Tanzania ICT Commission, with a clear focus
Congo Maps Digital Infrastructure to Manage Climate Risk
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun mapping its core digital infrastructure with support from the World Bank. The aim is to understand how exposed these systems are to climate and environmental risks. The work feeds into ongoing efforts to make the country’s digital infrastructure more reliable under changing conditions. Assessing Risks and Setting
South African Businesses Are Rethinking Who Controls Their Enterprise Technology
South African organisations are increasingly questioning whether major enterprise technology decisions should be driven by vendor timelines rather than business priorities. Pressure is growing to reduce costs, manage risk, and show clearer returns on technology investment. Businesses running platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and VMware are taking a closer look at support and upgrade models.
Airtel Africa Delays Airtel Money IPO Amid Market Volatility
Airtel Africa has pushed back the planned IPO of Airtel Money to the second half of 2026, citing unstable market conditions linked to geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The listing, initially expected in the first half of the year, will now move forward once conditions improve. The proposed London listing could
The AI talent gap: South African Tech Industry Needs to Shift its Training Priorities
Contributing Writer: Lisa Jasper Tech Industry Must Act Now to Save the Next Generation of Developers "The risk of a 'missing middle' – a generation of engineers who never develop foundational competencies – is a genuine concern." The integration of AI into software development is not merely another industry trend. It represents a fundamental restructuring
South Africa’s Real Estate Agents Facing Tougher Compliance Requirements
Contributing Writer: Chantelle Frier As regulatory pressure intensifies, real estate agencies face a critical compliance deadline, and a growing need for smarter, tech-enabled solutions. South Africa’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of regulatory scrutiny following the introduction of Directive 11 of 2026 by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). For estate agencies, classified