Before his return to frontline politics, President Cyril Ramaphosa played a pivotal but often understated role in one of South Africa’s most transformative technology moments, the disruption of Telkom’s long-standing monopoly over international fibre connectivity. In the late 2000s, as South Africa’s broadband market struggled under high data costs and limited access, theRead More
Watu, a leading asset-backed financing company operating in emerging markets, has marked a decade of impact across Africa with a renewed focus on accelerating economic mobility beyond basic financial access. The company, which began operations in Mombasa, Kenya, has expanded to eight African countries and two Latin American markets, supporting more than five million customers whose livelihoodsRead More
Payroll fraud continues to drain billions from South African companies and the public sector, with new evidence showing that frequent checks on employee bank account details remain one of the most effective tools for detection. The Public Servants Association reports that ghost employees are costing the state nearly R4 billion, while the Chartered InstituteRead More
The Gamble That Changed the Game. The AEW Story By Ajong Mbapndah L. In 2021, when the African Energy Chamber (AEC) announced the inaugural African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, skepticism was rife. Global consensus dictated that world-class energy summits belonged in Dubai, Houston, or London—not Africa. But for NJ Ayuk, theRead More
The IMIZI brand is rooted in quality and ethics. Crafted from fresh sugarcane from Rwandan soil and infusing them with locally grown botanicals, a flavor you can feel in your bones, a real taste of Rwanda itself. Founded by Pierra Ntayombya and Rohan Shah, IMIZI was born from a radical question: Can rum, traditionally tied to exploitative colonial sugar economies,Read More
Thinking of where to buy luxury African handbags, Anima Iris is the go-to-brand. Authentic handcrafted African fashion pieces that is rewriting the story of African designer bags. A proudly made in Africa brand, rooted in heritage, and innovation, this brand is redefining what luxury looks like by centering Africa in the global fashionRead More
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