Marrakech, Morocco — Somalia’s deputy minister of commerce and industry, Mahmoud Ahmed Abdullahi, took part in the second Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum held in Marrakech, Moroccan and Somali officials said. The meeting brought together African trade ministers, heads of trade institutions and business leaders to discuss coordinated and transparent implementation of…
Sebenza Wi-Fi, the free connectivity service used by two million South African commuters annually, is accelerating its expansion through a strategic partnership with Toyota. This collaboration will see Sebenza hotspots pre-installed into all new Toyota Quantum taxis, streamlining the rollout of internet access across the country’s public transport network. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project…
Nairobi — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to shift from exporting raw materials to producing high-value finished goods, calling for a new era of economic independence to match the political liberation achieved by earlier generations. Speaking as Chief Guest at Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, Mahama…
Nairobi, Kenya — The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025. This landmark achievement, transitioning from successful trials initiated in November 2023, will allow any airline to plan and…
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across African states, arguing that such barriers undermine the continent’s integration and economic growth goals. Speaking during the International Business Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Rwabwogo asked why a Ugandan still needs…
Sola Group on Tuesday launched the 195 megawatt-peak (MWp) Springbok solar power project in Virginia in the Free State. The renewable energy company said the pioneering flexible multi-buyer platform allows South African corporate buyers to buy clean energy from a single source. The solar project also features South Africa’s first operational virtual wheeling power purchase agreement,…
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Google has announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18 and above in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, providing them with access to Google’s…
Vodacom has launched its ambitious Summer 2025 specials, featuring a blend of aggressive data bundles, extended free access to premium streaming services, and a massive rewards program designed to make eight customers millionaires. The promotions cater to both prepaid and contract customers and are available until the end of February. Read: Sony ULT Field 5…
While many Xbox fans are still reeling from the news of a 50% price hike for the Game Pass Ultimate subscription, Microsoft appears to be preparing a counter-move to attract new users: a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Read: Sony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based Sources familiar with Microsoft’s strategy have told…
