Africa

Benedicta Lasi

January 29, 2026

Africa must organise faster to seize global industrial shifts, trade chamber chair says

Investment

January 27, 2026

Foreign investment to Africa plunges 38% in 2025, North Africa hardest hit – UN Report

Gold

January 27, 2026

China’s Zijin mining to buy Canada’s allied gold for US$4bn, expanding Africa presence

Green economy Summit

January 26, 2026

Cape Town to host Africa Green Economy Summit 2026, showcasing 50 bankable projects

Internet cut in Africa

January 23, 2026

UNESCO warns of costly internet shutdowns still widespread in Africa

Gates and OpenAI

January 21, 2026

Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch US$50m AI healthcare initiative in Africa

5G in Malawi

January 12, 2026

Africa sees 5G expansion as 53 operators launch services across 29 countries

China's top diplomat visits Africa

January 7, 2026

China’s top diplomat begins Africa tour focused on strategic eastern region

African economies

January 7, 2026

Africa faces complex risk landscape in 2026 amid global and regional pressures

Mastercard increase payment in Africa

December 29, 2025

Mastercard expands Africa payments network by 45% in 2025