For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation by Lighthouse Reports and its…
Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a continent-wide initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich textile heritage by empowering creatives to tell stories of endangered fabrics, garments, and traditional craftsmanship through film. The competition brings together fashion, culture, and visual storytelling, inviting designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams…
Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp program, targeting growth-stage founders building businesses across the continent. The program will select 12 founders leading companies with proven traction. Participants will receive 12 weeks of training, including one-on-one support from investors, industry experts, and strategic partners. Cascador said the initiative focuses on leadership development and strategy,…
Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions. The 12-week “AI First” program is designed for Series A startups based in Africa or developing Africa-focused products powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Selected companies will gain access to Google’s technical…
Christo Greeff, Delivery Lead: App Modernisation, Mint Group. Companies are still relying on legacy systems that were never designed for the pace and scale of today’s market. They work, but they’re not agile enough and they’re expensive to maintain and slow to adapt. Companies sitting on legacy may be reluctant to change due to sunk…
Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, announced the official launch of its new-generation flagship smart module, the SP895BD-AP. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-8750 processor, the SP895BD-AP module boasts enhanced graphics processing capabilities, superior visual imaging effects, and advanced edge computing performance, meeting the requirements of high-end devices such as video conferencing…
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today unveiled its SRG091X and SRG093X series modules at CES in Las Vegas, delivering integrated CPU, memory and wireless connectivity built around the NXP® Semiconductors i.MX 9 series of applications processors. This new generation of modules is engineered for industrial environments demanding high levels of automation,…
Washington, December 3, 2025 — The United States government has temporarily suspended all visa applications from 19 countries, according to a statement released Wednesday. The move comes a week after an attack in Washington that killed two National Guard soldiers. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had already halted all asylum procedures last Friday….
The Information Regulator monitors and enforces compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions of SA’s data privacy law. The Information Regulator (InfoReg), South Africa’s data privacy enforcer, is looking for two members to come onboard. This is according to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, which has invited nominations and applications…
Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town now have the chance to secure vital support and funding, with applications open for the Orange Corners Designs Incubation Programme. Orange Corners is a global initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that supports young entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The South African programme is proudly…
