Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. The ranking came from the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country’s strong…
Bolt for Business expands corporate travel access through Stellr partnership. Bolt for Business recorded year-on-year growth of 38% in South Africa in 2025, driven by increased use of corporate mobility services and the addition of new distribution partners. Launched locally in 2019, the Bolt for Business addition allows organisations to book rides on a large…
Young people in Namibia are among the least interested in starting their own businesses compared to their peers across Africa. This is according to a new Afrobarometer survey on barriers to youth empowerment. The survey is based on 50 961 face-to-face interviews conducted in 38 African countries during Afrobarometer’s Round 10 surveys in 2024 and…
Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…
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…
Most businesses today have a customer relationships management (CRM) system. Sales teams track leads, log calls, send quotes and move deals through pipelines. On the surface, it looks like things are under control. But in many South African businesses, the CRM is still only doing one small part of the job. It stores customer information…
Shumei Lam Interview with Shumei LamFOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, POULTRY EAST AFRICA LTD Lives in: Singapore/Rwanda In most of the world, chicken is one of the more affordable protein options. However, when Singaporean Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, it was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions. The…
President Masoud Pezeshkian strikes conciliatory tone in interview broadcast on state TV but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens. Published On 11 Jan 202611 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to overhaul Iran’s struggling economy, saying his government is “ready…
Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA at Galix. (Image: Galix) Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. This reactive approach exposes organisations to avoidable risk. PCI DSS…
Lloyd Matthew, Co Founder and CEO. Untapped.AI, a South African AI consultancy, is rapidly gaining national attention after becoming the first local provider to deploy an AI voice agent that routes calls entirely through a South African call exchange. This breakthrough enables businesses to reduce call costs by up to 50% compared to AI voice…
