Your phone rings. It’s an unknown number. You stare at the screen, let it ring out and wait to see if a WhatsApp message follows. Sound familiar? You’re not alone – and you’re part of a growing problem for South Africa’s mobile operators. The reflex to reject or ignore unfamiliar callers has become so deeply…
PARTNERS IN PURPOSE: A long-term partnership sealed with purpose, Cartrack SA CEO, Joshua Victor (left), and Maharishi Invincibility Institute Co-Founder and CEO, Dr Taddy Blecher, join forces to open doors and create opportunities for the next generation. Picture: SUPPLIED Cartrack, a leading global software platform for operational excellence and subsidiary of Karooooo Limited (NASDAQ: KARO),…
Mozambique has overtaken Senegal as Africa’s most distressed sovereign borrower, as rising global energy costs add pressure to its finances. The country’s sovereign yield spread widened to 1,473 basis points, surpassing Senegal’s 1,423 basis points, according to data tracked by JPMorgan Chase. Spreads above 1,000 basis points are widely seen as a sign of distress….
As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. From Nairobi’s elevated expressways to Lagos’s airport upgrades and Addis Ababa’s new riverside developments, Chinese-backed projects are transforming skylines and daily life across the continent. I study China’s economic engagements in…
Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of education in Africa. The recognition further reinforced the university’s growing reputation as a hub for nurturing exceptional leaders to advance the development of the continent. The honour was conferred at the 4th Africa Education Summit,…
The recent targeting of African women exposes how tech-facilitated gender-based violence is outpacing law and accountability. In February, a purportedly Russian national allegedly secretly recorded and circulated sexual encounters with women in Ghana and Kenya without their consent. The case involved women across multiple jurisdictions, with some footage monetised on a subscription-based Telegram channel. The…
East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future. Speaking at the 4th East African Community (EAC) Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali, Mahlet Teshome Kabede, the Principal Policy Officer for…
Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses. In many places, they fill the gap left by limited public transport….
Nairobi — The global economy is being stress-tested — not by a lack of demand or capital, but by the vulnerability of the routes that connect them. From the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab al-Mandab, a handful of narrow chokepoints carry a disproportionate share of the world’s energy, goods and trade. Today, that system…
The launch of South Africa’s wholesale electricity market has been pushed back from 1 April to the third quarter of 2026, the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) said on Thursday. The NTCSA said “additional work” is required to ensure that all market, operational and regulatory requirements are in place, but in a statement on…
