Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Across Africa, a new generation of entrepreneurs is quietly transforming the continent’s economic and social landscape. They are not waiting for opportunity – they are creating it. In every sector, from finance to food, transport to technology, these founders are proving that Africa’s most valuable resource is its people’s ability to…
The Africa Tech Festival is described as Cape Town’s premier event for tech trends, innovation, and networking from Africa and elsewhere. Held from 11-13 November (10-13 November for VIP and partner events), the festival’s aim is to unite tech leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers to spark innovation. But how much power does one festival have, and…
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations agencies, research…
By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustainable development. “We stand at a pivotal moment, one that marks a profound shift from viewing these nations as isolated and constrained by geography to recognizing them…
