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Absa Group holds discussions with President Ruto on Kenya’s economic growth and investment opportuni...

Absa Group has held discussions with Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the government and the private sector in supporting economic growth, investment and enterprise development.

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Botswana launches second MIT-backed Entrepreneurship Development Programme to support startups

The Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) has launched the second cohort of the 2026 MIT–Botswana Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Development Programme, an initiative aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to build

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Ecobank Group CEO reaffirms commitment to Benin’s economic growth in meeting with President Wadagni

Ecobank Group Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Awori has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Benin’s economic development agenda following a meeting with President Romuald Wadagni.

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Eswatini validates National Data Governance Policy

Eswatini has taken a major step towards strengthening its digital governance framework following the review and validation of the country’s National Data Governance Policy (2027–2031), aimed at promoting responsible data use, improving public services and

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Jumia Nigeria engages SMEDAN to support growth of small businesses through digital commerce

Jumia Nigeria has begun discussions with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on opportunities to support local businesses through digital platforms, technology and logistics solutions.

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Vodacash and Bisou Bisou Microfinance launch digital savings and credit solution in DRC

Vodacash, in partnership with Bisou Bisou Microfinance, has launched a new digital financial solution, Lona To Defa, aimed at expanding access to savings and credit services for people across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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African Union Experts Meeting opens in Namibia

The African Union has opened the Experts’ Meeting of the 6th Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE-6), with delegates focusing on strengthening social protection systems and advancin

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Benin Data Protection Authority raises awareness on personal data security in Djougou

The Autorité de Protection des Données Personnelles (APDP Benin) has intensified efforts to promote awareness on personal data protection through a public engagement programme held in Djougou, targeting citizens, public institutions and economic actors.

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Vodacom Lesotho launches mobile investment solution to expand financial inclusion through M-Pesa

Vodacom Lesotho has launched a new mobile-based investment solution, Tsetela, aimed at making formal investment opportunities more accessible to Basotho through the M-Pesa platform.

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IMF recognises Nigeria among Africa’s leading AI economies, says Minister Bosun Tijani

Nigeria has been recognised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as one of Africa’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) economies, a development the country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says reflects

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