May 29, 2025
We often think of gleaming skyscrapers and lucrative mines as the commanding heights of the economy. By Michael Write, executive head: growth and international at Kazang But the hundreds of thousands of township taverns, rural spaza shops, and informal salons serving...
May 28, 2025
Africa’s young, tech-savvy population is leading the charge in reshaping the continent’s future. As home to the fastest-growing demographic in the world, Africa’s youth are not only influencing tomorrow’s society but are also at the heart of innovation in financial...
May 26, 2025
In a country where more than 60% of the population is under the age of 25 and women remain underserved by formal banking, access to financial services can be a life-changing enabler. EmpowerBank, Zimbabwe’s youth-focused microfinance institution, is meeting that need...
May 16, 2025
Africa stands at a critical juncture where rapid technological advancements can be leveraged to address longstanding socioeconomic challenges and drive economic development. By Lungi Sangqu, CEO of Africa Digital Success The continent faces numerous hurdles, including...
May 14, 2025
AI can be transformative for Africa, but the continent must move quickly to empower its youth to optimise the technology’s potential. This is according to Prof. Abejide Ade-Abjola, Professor of AI and Applications at the Johannesburg Business School at the University...
May 14, 2025
With 2,5 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of solar capacity added across Africa in 2024 and 194,34 GWp expected in 2025, the continent is fast becoming a global hotspot for solar energy growth. Leading this shift are the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, where...
