Africa's Young Disruptors: Part Two
In Part Two of our list of 20 entrepreneurs under 30, we introduce young leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the Gambia.
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BusinessDay 12th Aug 2026
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Cameroon: Cameroon's Biya Reshuffles Military During 2-Month Absence
[Daba Finance] Cameroon President Paul Biya reshuffled the military command while abroad, replacing commanders in 4 of the country's 5 joint military regions and promoting the head of the Presidential Guard. The changes were made through 3 decrees signed on Aug. 3 and announced on state radio. Biya,
West Africa: Nigeria Raises Military Pay Up to 80 Percent As Security Threats Persist
[Daba Finance] Nigeria will raise military salaries by as much as 80% from Sept. 1 as President Bola Tinubu seeks to improve troop welfare while the armed forces fight insurgents, armed gangs and kidnappers across the country. About 250,000 personnel will benefit from the new pay structure, accordin
Adire Has Never Looked This Bold, Structured & Fashion-Forward
Hand-dyed Adire textiles take center stage as wearable art, featuring bold geometric batik patterns, structured corsetry, and avant-garde tailoring for the cast reveal of Funke Akindele's upcoming film, The Four: No One Fights Alone. The post Adire Has Never Looked This Bold, Structured & Fashion-F
NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over alleged student data violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank and read more NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over alleged student data violations
FG tasks directors with digital transformation of cooperative ecosystem
Aliyu Abdullahi, the minister of state for agriculture and food security, has charged State Directors of Cooperatives across the 36 read more FG tasks directors with digital transformation of cooperative ecosystem
African venture funding hit decade-high $3.3bn in H1 as investors place larger bets on fewer companies
African startups and other ventures raised $3.3 billion in the first half of 2026, representing a 73 percent increase from read more African venture funding hit decade-high $3.3bn in H1 as investors place larger bets on fewer companies
“My Stories Are Beyond Me” — Tomilola Coco Adeyemo on Yeye Osun, Jazz, and the Making of Efun’s Jazz
Tomilola Coco Adeyemo has carved a space for herself in the literary space since her publishing deal with Masobe Books in 2024. The deal crowned her Mariah Carey of Nigerian literature, proven through her two successful Christmas-themed releases: A Very Gidi Christmas and A Nollywood Christmas. For
2027 Elections: Police, experts to address emerging security threats at Owerri conference
The conference will primarily involve officers of the rank of Commissioner of Police and above, with discussions expected to develop practical measures for enhancing the Force's capacity before, during, and after the 2027 elections. The post 2027 Elections: Police, experts to address emerging securi