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Analysis of the Best Five African Startups in 2025
Africa’s startup ecosystem is a remarkable sector driven by a youthful and dynamic population of innovators born out of necessity. Most Africanstart-up companies are formed by addressing local challenges with the hope of attracting global investment. In the global business arena however, many of these are overlooked by media who have their focus on major
How to Leverage Cloud Computing for Your Business
Cloud computing has transformed how businesses operate. From startups to multinational corporations, more companies are shifting their operations to the cloud to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and scale with ease. But adopting cloud technology isn’t just about going digital it’s about doing business better. Understand What Cloud Computing Offers At its core, cloud computing delivers
AI-Powered Innovation: Africa’s Role in the Global Tech Revolution
While Africa still battles to lift its AI investment levels, several AI development hubs on the continent are emerging as a dynamic growth points for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. These tend to leverage AI technology to address pressing social and business challenges while contributing to the global tech revolution. Africa, with the most youthful global
Breaking News Today – Thursday 17 July 2025
Business & Tech News Nigeria's Inflation Improves again: The latest data from the Nigerian Bureau of statistics, indicates that Nigeria’s annual inflation rate fell for the third consecutive month to 22.22% in June 2025, hitting the lowest inflation rate in moree than two years. Food inflation, the largest component of the inflation basket measured, increased
Open banking is the wake-up call for Africa’s legacy systems
For years, banks across Africa relied on legacy, monolithic systems to deliver financial services. These systems, once the reliable core of operations, are quickly becoming barriers to progress. Built to handle internal workflows rather than external collaboration, they lack the agility required in a digital-first economy. As integration, responsiveness, and customer expectations rise, cracks in
Lessons learned in building a pan African impact sourcing model
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 60% of people aged between 15 and 35. Yet, youth unemployment remains a major concern. According to the International Labour Organisation, in 2023, 21.9% of young people in sub-Saharan Africa were not in employment, education, or training. This situation reflects a growing crisis, especially
Why Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Should be the Next Frontier for Global Venture Capital
Africa’s startup ecosystem is rapidly emerging as a global hub for innovation, driven by the continent’s unique ability to address extreme challenges with creative, sustainable solutions. The combination of a young, tech-savvy population, increasing digital penetration, and a resilient entrepreneurial spirit is positioning Africa as an attractive destination for venture capital (VC) investment. African entrepreneurs
How to Implement AI and Machine Learning in Your Business
AI and Machine Learning offer practical solutions to modern business challenges. When implemented strategically, these technologies improve efficiency, sharpen decision-making, and unlock competitive advantages. Yet, adopting AI isn't just about new tools it’s about reshaping how your business thinks and operates. Begin with a Business Problem, Not the Technology Many companies rush into AI by
Annual GirlCode Hackathon set to Empower Women in tech across Africa
In a world where innovation drives progress, and technology continues to shape how we live and work, women are increasingly making their mark in the tech sector. From classrooms to boardrooms, they are bringing new perspectives, solving complex challenges, and developing solutions that contribute not only to industry growth but also to broader societal impact.
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 16 July 2025
Business & Tech News Cocoa Futures Slump Cocoa markets were hit with a price plunge of over -6% this morning after seeing steady gains over the last week. The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) estimates global cocoa output will grow by 8% year-on-year to 4.84 million tonnes, driven by an 11% increase in Ivory Coast (1.85
Koeberg Unit 1 Delayed, Eskom Assures Minimal Loadshedding Risk
Eskom has announced a revised return date for Koeberg Unit 1, pushing its re-entry into the grid to the end of August 2025. This delay follows an extended maintenance outage that began earlier in the year as part of the unit’s long-term operation programme a key condition of its 20-year life extension granted by the National
ESG Africa Student Innovation Makes Steady Progress as Submissions Flow In
In a bid to elevate Africa’s next generation of changemakers, the ESG Africa Conference recently launched the Student Innovation Competition. This initiative aims to spotlight university and college students who are ready to tackle real-world environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges with purpose driven solutions. Innovation with Purpose at Its Core Unlike traditional academic contests,
Meta Commits Billions to Superintelligent AI Infrastructure
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday that the company is investing hundreds of billions of dollars into building some of the world’s largest AI data centers, intensifying its push toward artificial superintelligence. The announcement, shared via his social platforms on July 14, 2025, marks one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the tech
Business Chat – E-hailing Industry Challenger
Navigating Growth and Challenges in South Africa's E-Hailing Market In This episode of Business chat we speak to Ashif Black, the South African country representative for Indrive – the e-hailing disruptor in South Africa. Growth Potential and Market Size: The e-hailing market in South Africa is vast, with inDrive already operating in 16 cities across
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 15 July 2025
Business & Tech News US Start-up Investments Spike on AI Developments: U.S. start-up funding saw a remarkable growth in H1 of 2025 of 75.6%. This was primarily driven by the current AI industry explosion and further developments in the related cloud computing and data management. Start-up funding from Jan-June 2025, grew to $162.8 billion, making
Creating a Budget That works for you and your Income
Creating a personal budget might seem daunting, especially if you’ve struggled with managing money in the past. But having a functional, realistic budget is one of the most effective ways to take control of your finances and reduce stress. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, save for a major purchase, or simply spend
Google’s MedGemma 27b and MedSigLIP Could Bridge the Global Healthcare Gap
In a major leap that could change how artificial intelligence is applied in healthcare, Google has released a set of open source medical AI models MedGemma 27B Multimodal and MedSigLIP to the global medical and research community. Unlike many models locked behind paywalls, these tools are freely accessible, modifiable, and designed to run on local
Has Crypto Just Become Mainstream Money?
There has been a crypto currency tailwind blowing over the last few months, indicating that the crypto market and Bitcoin in particular may well have just moved into a whole new dimension of mainstream acceptance. There have been many indicators that have all started to show greater market adoption, from institutional buying with several large
Barrick’s $2B Lumwana Super Pit Construction Making Steady Progress
Barrick Gold Corporation has made steady progress on the $2-billion super pit expansion at its Lumwana mine in Zambia. The project marks a significant move toward transforming Lumwana into a world class, Tier 1 copper producer. During a recent visit to Lusaka, Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow highlighted how the expansion builds on the
Business School – Building Effective Customer Loyalty
As Africa grapples with challenges within a shifting global business environment with disrupted supply chains, import tariff changes, high inflation and interest rates and business uncertainty. There are also solid and foundational ways to assist your business to grow, and a key method is ensuring that you establish solid customer loyalty. Not only will improving