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Africa's Crypto Industry Faces a New Regulatory Reality
Several African governments are introducing clearer rules for cryptocurrency businesses, replacing years of uncertainty with licensing frameworks and compliance requirements. People and businesses now use digital assets for payments, remittances and investment. Instead of debating whether cryptocurrencies should exist, regulators are focusing on the businesses that offer crypto services and the risks they need to
PalmPay Explores Hong Kong Listing Amid Funding Talks
PalmPay is considering a public listing in Hong Kong, according to a Bloomberg report, as the fintech explores its options for raising fresh capital. The report says the company is in talks to raise about $200 million in a funding round that could value the business at more than $1 billion. It is also considering
MTN Wins Shareholder Approval for Full IHS Acquisition
MTN Group has secured shareholder approval to acquire the remaining shares in IHS Holding Limited, moving a step closer to taking full ownership of one of Africa's largest telecommunications tower companies. Shareholders voted in favour of the proposal during an Extraordinary General Meeting on 4 August, giving MTN one of the final approvals it needs
Africa Business Registration: How businesses are registered in Eswatini
Starting a business in Eswatini involves more than coming up with an idea or finding customers. Before a company can trade, entrepreneurs must register it and meet the country's tax and licensing requirements. Over the past few years, Eswatini has brought several government services together through its One Stop Business Facilitation Centre. The aim is
Sierra Leone Startup Programme Opens Doors to Investors and Global Tech Events
Five startups from Sierra Leone have secured places at technology events in South Korea and South Africa after impressing judges at the READY Salone Investor Day, a programme that connects local founders with investors. The event brought together 11 startups, which pitched their businesses to a panel of venture capital investors. The judges picked five
Capitec Rebrands Its Listed Holding Company as Capitec Limited
Capitec is changing the legal name of its listed holding company from Capitec Bank Holdings Limited to Capitec Limited, a move that brings the company's corporate identity in line with the brand most South Africans already know. The change was approved by shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting on 31 July. While the name
Weekly AI Tools: Notion AI Brings Documents, Projects and Notes Together
As startups grow, so does the amount of information they need to manage. Meeting notes, project plans, company policies and internal documents can quickly become scattered across different platforms. Keeping track of that information often becomes a challenge long before a company reaches its next stage of growth.That is one reason why more businesses are
South Africa’s Vehicle Sales Surge as Chinese Brands Change the Market
South Africa's new vehicle market is enjoying one of its strongest starts in recent years, with sales rising across every major vehicle segment during the first seven months of 2026. But while dealerships are celebrating higher volumes, the country's automotive manufacturers are facing a very different reality. The latest figures from naamsa show that 372,770
Terra Industries Teams Up With Miva to Train Nigeria's Future Drone Engineers
When Terra Industries announced fresh funding earlier this year, most of the attention focused on its investors and expansion plans. The company wants to increase drone manufacturing across Africa. Less attention was paid to another challenge: finding enough engineers to build those drones. The Nigerian defence technology startup has now partnered with Miva Open University
Airtel Targets Kenya's Small Businesses as Mobile Money Competition Shifts to Merchants
Airtel Money Kenya is stepping up its competition with Safaricom by targeting one of the country's largest business segments: small businesses. The company has launched Bizna Wallet, a digital wallet for merchants. It aims to strengthen its position in Kenya's mobile money market. The launch follows steady growth for Airtel Money. The company has increased
AI Can Screen CVs Faster, But Recruiters Still Decide Who Gets Hired
Hiring has become more complicated over the past few years. Companies are receiving more applications, candidates expect quicker responses, and recruitment teams are under pressure to fill vacancies without compromising on quality. AI is helping with some of that workload. Employers now use AI to organise applications, identify candidates with relevant experience and reduce the
Notto Uses Alternative Data to Expand Credit Access
In parts of Africa, building a house is rarely a six-month project. People build when they can afford to. They buy bricks one month, pour a slab the next, and stop for a year before returning to put up a roof. Dalumuzi Mhlanga grew up watching that happen in Zimbabwe. To him, the unfinished homes
An Export Deal Exposed a Problem Bigger Than Compliance. Green Giraffe Built a Business Around It.
Green Giraffe didn't start out building software. It was trying to export agricultural products. The Zambian company had secured interest from a buyer in the Czech Republic, but there was a catch. Before any shipment could move, the buyer wanted proof that every farmer in the supply chain met European compliance standards. It also wanted
Bolt users can now book rides through ChatGPT in Africa
Users can now search for fares and request rides through ChatGPT before completing their booking in the Bolt app. Bolt has integrated its ride-hailing service with ChatGPT. Users can now search for rides, compare fares and request a trip through the AI assistant before completing the booking in the Bolt app. The feature is available
MTN Nigeria's fintech revenue falls after Xtratime suspension
The telecom operator says the service has resumed after pausing it to comply with Nigeria's new digital lending regulations. MTN Nigeria's fintech business reported a sharp drop in revenue during the second quarter after the company suspended its Xtratime airtime and data credit service earlier this year. Fintech revenue fell 72.4% year on year to
Cash flow mistakes that hold SMEs and startups back
A startup can attract customers, generate sales and still run into financial trouble. The reason is often cash flow. Many founders focus on revenue and assume a growing business is a healthy business. However, if money is not coming in when bills need to be paid, even a promising startup can find itself under pressure.
Cabinet approves 10-year driving licence cards for South African motorists
South African motorists could soon spend less time renewing their driving licence cards after Cabinet approved a proposal to extend their validity from five years to 10 years. The proposal is one of several amendments to the National Road Traffic Act. Parliament must now debate and approve the changes before they become law. Until then,
Huawei launches 12 transport solutions for South Africa
The new technologies target rail, roads, ports and airports, with a focus on improving operations and reducing delays. Huawei has introduced 12 transport solutions for South Africa, adding new technologies for rail, road traffic, ports and aviation as transport operators come under pressure to improve efficiency and make better use of existing infrastructure. The company
US crypto bill faces fresh hurdles in the Senate
A group of US lawmakers has hit fresh hurdles in its effort to pass a bill that would create a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Senators remain divided over ethics rules and concerns raised by the banking industry. The proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act would define how regulators oversee digital assets and clarify the
Mercedes-Benz cuts sales outlook after R26.5 billion hit in China
Mercedes-Benz has lowered its expectations for 2026 after a difficult first half in China, where slowing demand and intense competition from local carmakers weighed on sales and earnings. The German automaker said its China business reduced first-half earnings by €1.392 billion (around R26.5 billion). The figure includes impairment charges, provisions and lower earnings from its