As Africa’s digital economy moves toward seamless, borderless transactions, Converge Africa 2026 is setting the agenda for the leaders shaping that transformation. Returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 4–6 May 2026, the event represents more than a conference; it is the strategic intersection of commerce, technology and innovation for the continent’s fastest-growing sector….
Aptiv unveils new Gen 8 Radars Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company focused on enabling a safer, greener, and more connected future, today announced its most advanced radar technology to date—engineered to meet the evolving demands of future advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Powered by Aptiv’s proprietary antenna and silicon design, the Gen 8…
Accra, Ghana — Regional, continental, and global education leaders, partners, and innovators gather in Accra to articulate a fresh direction for education and skills development in Africa The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Education, are convening a crucial conversation on the direction…
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…
TechCentral broke the news earlier on Thursday that BYD – often called “China’s Tesla” – plans to build a megawatt-class EV charging network in South Africa. This is a significant development – and forms part of a far bigger story taking shape in China, one that promises to transform electric mobility in South Africa in…
This October 22 and 23, history will unfold in Nairobi. For the first time, Africa will host a Pan-African festival dedicated to reparations for slavery and colonial crimes. The event, titled Wakati Wetu – Swahili for “Our Time” – will bring together more than a hundred artists, musicians, policymakers, activists, scholars, and philanthropists from across…
The second Africa Skills Week (ASW) which promotes youth skills development and fosters collaboration across the continent, is currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe is leading South Africa’s delegation to the gathering which began on Monday. It is being hosted by the African Union Commission’s Department…
The Controller and Accountant-General, in partnership with the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Secretariat, has announced the 3rd annual AAAG conference. Slated for November 24-27, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, the landmark event, according to a statement issued in Accra by the Controller and Accountant-General, would bring together over 2,000 public accountants,…
A New Scramble, Waged in Data Africa is once again at the center of a global scramble. This time not for rubber, gold, or oil, but for data. Every mobile payment, social media post, satellite image, and biometric enrollment enriches the digital empires of Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, and other power centers. The pattern is hauntingly…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at the 24th COMESA Summit, emphasized that urgent digital transformation is critical to unlocking Africa’s growth and shaping its future. COMESA leaders are convening in Nairobi for 24th Summit, Pulse of Africa reports from the spot. In his keynote speech, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy said Africa…
