Township tech entrepreneur sets sights beyond South Africa
Luvuyo Rani established computer training centres in South Africa's poorest communities. Is the model transferrable to other countries?
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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Condemns Expulsion of Critical Lawmaker
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has strongly criticized the recent expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, describing the decision as a threat to freedom of speech and democratic governance.
Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery - Why It Matters for Tanzania
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration.
South Sudan: Famine in South Sudan Projected to Worsen Without Humanitarian Intervention
[IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.
Africa: May Day - African Workers Decry Rising Inequality, 'Vanishing Billions' and Elite Control
[Vanguard] Organised labour under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening inequality and economic hardship across the continent.
Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka
Meet Michael Emeeka, the Business and Customer Operations Lead and Country Lead for Blockchain.com in Nigeria, where he oversees user operations, market growth, and customer-centric strategies.
Nigeria: When Even Water Needs a Second Look - Nigeria's Dangerous Dance With Fake Products
[Premium Times] The counterfeit crisis doesn't just harm consumers and legitimate businesses. It fundamentally undermines Nigeria's competitiveness as an investment destination.
Africa: Zambia Govt 'Postponement' of RightsCon 2026 Slammed
[HRW] The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was
The new centre of market resilience
Africa's fast-evolving capital markets are reshaping the role of custodians, as investors demand greater resilience, real-time insights and seamless cross-border execution. Absa argues that custody has moved from a back-office function to a strategic, tech-driven cornerstone of market infrastructure