The 2IC strategy is becoming one of the most effective ways for South African businesses to reduce staff turnover, retain institutional knowledge, and build long-term employee loyalty. High staff turnover is one of the most significant hidden costs in modern South African business. When a key employee resigns, the financial impact is staggering – it…
Inkomoko has been ranked the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times (FT), making it the only Rwandan company featured on this year’s list. The recognition highlights its rapid growth and its impact in supporting underserved micro and small businesses across Africa, including entrepreneurs in displacement-affected communities. This is the second year in…
ZIMBABWE is poised to reap significant tourism benefits as it prepares to host the African Skills Week (ASW) later this year. African Skills Week is an annual African Union (AU) initiative aimed at transforming skills development, strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and promoting employment opportunities across the continent. The initiative seeks to…
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Communications regulator Icasa has formally signalled that it cannot give full effect to communications minister Solly Malatsi’s December 2025 policy direction on broad-based black economic empowerment without an amendment to the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). In a brief media statement on Wednesday, the regulator said it had communicated its position to the ministry and remained…
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People’s Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa. The measure follows an announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 February 2026 that China would…
TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa On Tuesday, May 12, a high-level workshop organized by Trust Africa brought together researchers, activists, institutional representatives and academics at the Terrou-Bi in Dakar to reflect on the future of democracy and governance in Africa. Structured around two major discussions “What does it mean to reimagine…
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to ‘turn destruction into something useful’.
Low-Earth orbit satellites are used to deliver broadband connectivity to communities worldwide. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services form part of South Africa’s digital and connectivity future, communications minister Solly Malatsi told MPs yesterday. This, as connectivity gaps in the country continue to linger, with millions of South African households still without reliable and meaningful internet…
Nairobi — Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has launched a sharp rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his criticism of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, accusing him of undermining Kenya’s international reputation for political gain. Kuria said Gachagua’s remarks on the continental summit reflected a lack of national interest, arguing that Kenya hosting…
