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China is preparing new traffic rules for a world of self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are getting better at driving themselves. The harder question is what happens when they get something wrong. China is now looking at that problem directly. The country is reviewing changes to its Road Traffic Safety Law that would create specific rules for autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest changes could be who is
Angola Steps Up Luanda Water Investment With €538 Million Deal
Standard Chartered has arranged €538 million in financing for Angola to support the second phase of the Quilonga Grande Water System, a project that will expand potable water distribution across the Greater Luanda Metropolitan Area. The project was commissioned by Empresa Pública de Águas (EPAL) under Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water. Phase 2 will
GCRAI Appoints Michael Michie Kamau as Kenya’s Responsible AI Governor
Kenyan technology leader Michael Michie Kamau has been appointed Responsible AI Governor for Kenya by the Global Council for Responsible AI (GCRAI), giving the country a representative in international discussions around AI governance and deployment. The appointment comes as Kenya develops its AI sector through policy, skills development, infrastructure and investment, while businesses and public
Stellar and CV Labs Select 10 Startups for New Accelerator
The Stellar Development Foundation and CV Labs have selected 10 startups for the first Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator, a 12-week programme supporting early-stage companies working in payments, decentralised finance (DeFi) and real-world assets. The selected startups are based in or serve markets across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the US. Each company can
Google Gives Readers More Control Over Which Publishers They See
Google is giving users more say over which news publishers appear in their search results and feeds, while giving publishers a new way to encourage readers to choose their websites. The company has introduced a Preferred Sources button that publishers can place on their websites. Readers who select the option can tell Google which publishers
Tanzania Upgrades Dar es Salaam Port as Regional Trade Grows
Egyptian construction group EDECS has started work to modernise Terminal 1 at Tanzania’s Port of Dar es Salaam under a contract awarded by DP World, which operates the terminal under concession. The project covers the construction of seven cargo-handling yards spanning 90,000 square metres, along with supporting infrastructure. EDECS will also install fire protection systems
Tanzania Upgrades Dar es Salaam Port as Regional Trade Grows
Egyptian construction group EDECS has started work to modernise Terminal 1 at Tanzania’s Port of Dar es Salaam under a contract awarded by DP World, which operates the terminal under concession. The project covers the construction of seven cargo-handling yards spanning 90,000 square metres, along with supporting infrastructure. EDECS will also install fire protection systems
South African startup Verascient raises R19.5m to help businesses make better use of AI
Businesses are buying AI tools, but there is a problem that does not get talked about enough.The information those tools need is often sitting everywhere. A customer's details might be in one system. Their payment history could be in another. Someone's email may contain an important decision, while a spreadsheet holds the numbers needed to
FCSL launches app that lets Nigerians practise stock trading before risking real money
Getting someone interested in investing is easy. Getting them to put their money into the market is harder. FCSL Asset Management wants to tackle that problem with InvestEd+, a new mobile app that lets Nigerians learn about the stock market and practise trading before using real money. The app uses live Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market
Starlink has landed in Uganda – and African businesses are the target
Starlink has officially entered Uganda, but the bigger story is not another country being added to its African footprint. It is what the service could mean for businesses operating far away from the major cities. Paratus Uganda has launched Starlink services in the country, giving businesses another way to get online without relying entirely on
Zambia's new power projects could ease pressure on small businesses
Zambia has approved energy projects worth about ZMW18.4 billion ($971.5 million) in proposed investment. The Energy Regulation Board approved 23 licences, 20 construction permits and additions to existing licences across electricity, renewable energy and petroleum. The approvals include 11 utility scale solar projects, as well as fuel stations, renewable energy businesses and petroleum transport operations.
SMEs are hiring before they know what they actually need
For a small business, hiring usually happens when things start getting busy. There are more customers coming in, more work to finish and not enough hours in the day. The owner is doing things that someone else should have taken over a long time ago. So the business starts looking for another employee. That is
US DFC Commits $62.8 Million to Four African Rare Earth Projects
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed $62.8 million to four rare-earth projects in Africa, as Washington works to diversify critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China. The projects are located in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa, but none has reached commercial production. The largest allocation, about $50 million, is
MTN’s network spending reveals a growing gap between South Africa and Nigeria
MTN is still spending billions on its South African network, but the latest numbers show that more of its money is going into Nigeria.The group spent R2.64 billion on its South African network in the six months to June, excluding leases. That is down 17.1% from the same period last year. Nigeria received R7.34 billion.
Startup Mondays: When Should You Hire Your First Employee?
Growing a startup eventually changes how much one person can realistically manage. What started with a few customers and manageable day-to-day tasks can quickly become more demanding. There are customers to respond to, accounts to keep up with and new business to chase. At some point, the founder becomes the person responsible for almost everything.
Ethiopia Completes AI Startup Bootcamp at Addis Ababa UniPod
The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University and the UNDP have completed a two-week bootcamp for AI startups at the minimum viable product stage, marking the first major programme delivered through the AI UniPod since its launch in Addis Ababa in February. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh unveiled the UniPod as a centre for
Standard Chartered Foundation Launches Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt
Standard Chartered Foundation has launched the second edition of its Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt, in partnership with entrepreneurship platform Entlaq and impact investor Village Capital. The 2026 programme will select 12 women-led technology startups for an accelerator focused on business development, mentorship, investment readiness and access to entrepreneurial networks. Three participating startups will
Startup Abuja Launches ₦50m Scholarship Programme
Startup Abuja has launched a ₦50 million nationwide scholarship programme to support students in Nigerian tertiary institutions while helping them develop skills needed in the changing global job market. The programme is open to students at universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria. Successful applicants will receive full tuition sponsorship for one academic session,
Togo Resumes Mineral Exploration Permits After Suspension
Togo has resumed issuing mineral prospecting authorisations and exploration permits after several months of suspension, reopening the application process for companies and investors seeking to explore for minerals. The decision follows an order signed on August 18, 2026, by Minister Delegate for Energy and Mineral Resources Robert Koffi Messan Eklo. It applies nationwide and comes
Vale is getting more Nigerians to use its platform for everyday finance
Vale Finance has grown into a much bigger business than the savings and investment platform it started with. The Nigerian fintech says customer placements have grown from ₦100 million in 2022 to more than ₦10 billion in 2026. At the same time, transaction value on the platform has gone from ₦15 billion in 2022 to