MTN Group and Vodacom Group, the two giants of South Africa’s telecommunications sector, each clock up more than R1-billion in revenue in just two and three days, respectively. TechCentral analysed companies listed in the technology section of the JSE, along with those in the tech-heavy telecoms sector, to see just how quickly locally listed tech…
Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and market access, signalling how infrastructure and route stability now matter as much as farm output. According to the 2025 edition of the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review…
The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) officially launched in Johannesburg this week, marking a vital expansion of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute’s (MII) “Education Town” vision — an urban renewal project aimed at revitalising the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) by transforming it into a vibrant, safe world-class hub for learning that leads directly into…
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Africa’s eye on minerals as the be-all-and-cure-all for the continent’s development agenda is being tested by geopolitical gamesmanship as global superpowers jostle to carve new spheres of influence. Amid the turmoil unleashed by the United States President Donald Trump administration’s trade tariffs, African minerals have faced price volatility, which analysts say points…
South Africa stands at a critical juncture: our economy must diversify beyond traditional sectors if we are to remain competitive in a rapidly digitising world. The global race toward digital transformation is accelerating, and we cannot afford to watch from the sidelines while others adapt faster than we do. Becoming a significant African digital economy…
Interswitch Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a seamless and inclusive financial ecosystem across the African continent by advocating for a trust-driven infrastructure that will boost Africa’s cross-border payment. The company made the call during its recently concluded Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026, which held at the Kigali Convention Centre, in Rwanda. Speaking during the…
The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. The weekend was all about the 98th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to honour the best films released in 2025. For the 21st consecutive year,…
Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Photo: Lerato Sepotokele/DCDT Communications minister Solly Malatsi on Thursday published a draft policy direction aimed at cutting the red tape that has long frustrated network operators trying to roll out broadband infrastructure across South Africa. The draft, published in the Government Gazette, directs communications regulator Icasa to overhaul the country’s decade-old…
AGOA was designed to give investors predictability – yet its benefits are now threatened by the turmoil of shifting US trade rules. Like most of the world, Africa is perplexed by the rollercoaster ride of shifting United States (US) trade policy. That is particularly true of the changes to AGOA – the African Growth and…
On February 10-11, 2026, researchers and experts convened in Dakar, Senegal, for the first Africa Forum on Countering Foreign Interference (CFI). The forum brought together participants from Africa, Europe and America to examine the growing challenge of foreign information manipulation and its implications for governance, media ecosystems, and digital rights across the African continent. The…
