Starlink’s 16-Market Africa Expansion Plan Tests the Continent’s Broadband Rules
Starlink's map now points to launches in 16 additional African countries in 2026, putting satellite broadband,…
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Sasol’s 9% Earnings Rise Shows South Africa’s Energy Transition Is Still Running Through Coal
Sasol reported stronger FY2026 earnings and lower net debt, but the result also shows why South…
Mamor Capital’s R300 Million First Close Signals a More Mature South African Tech Funding
Mamor Capital Ventures has reached a R300 million first close for its debut fund, giving South…
Nigeria’s $4 Million Mini-Grid Deal Shows How Africa’s Energy Gap Can Be Closed Faster
All On and Energise Africa are backing Maskh Nigeria to deploy solar mini-grids across 19 underserved…
Eskom’s R30.3 Billion Profit Shows South Africa’s Power Crisis Has Entered a New Phase
Eskom has posted a second straight annual profit, but lower electricity demand and rising municipal arrears…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Court Order Raises a Bigger Test for Africa’s Energy Security
A Federal High Court order barring NMDPRA from disrupting Dangote Refinery operations has turned a legal…
The Gambia’s Nigeria Tourism Push Signals a Bigger Intra-African Travel Bet
The Gambia is using Akwaaba 2026 in Lagos to deepen tourism ties with Nigeria and position…
South Africa’s Independent Grid Operator Is Now the Core Test of Energy Reform
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's plan for an independent state-owned Transmission System Operator, making…
Tanzania’s EAC Labour Migration Role Puts Worker Mobility Rules Back on the Table
Tanzania has taken over a key East African labour migration committee, raising expectations for reforms to…
Kenya’s JKIA Strike Shows How Labour Disputes Can Become Regional Transport Risk
Aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have resumed strike action, delaying passengers and testing Kenya's…
Sao Tome’s UNESCO Roças Face the Hard Test of Preserving Memory Without Erasing Communities
Sao Tome and Principe's UNESCO-listed roças are attracting preservation and tourism interest, raising questions about memory,…
Kenya’s Import Duty Protest Shows the Cost of Tax Enforcement for Small Traders
Small-scale traders in Nairobi protested Kenya Revenue Authority's new Sh3.2 million benchmark for consolidated cargo, saying…