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Zimbabwe’s mineral ban: smugglers triggered it

Zimbabwe's Cabinet has formally ratified the immediate ban on all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, revealing that the rush…

East Africa’s cyber gap is now a macro risk

82% of African organisations cannot find enough cybersecurity professionals, the highest recruitment gap in the world, as East Africa recorded…

Showmax shuts down after R4.9bn loss

MultiChoice has announced it will discontinue Showmax after the platform recorded a R4.9 billion trading loss in its last financial…

Cell C tests AI network fix with Odine

Cell C and Odine have signed a proof-of-concept agreement to test AI-driven network quality enhancement in South Africa, aligned with…

World Bank backs Malawi cybersecurity push

The World Bank has renewed technical support for Malawi's cybersecurity agenda, backing the establishment of…

Kenya’s fuel hoarders face licence threat

Ruto warned oil marketers against hoarding and confirmed Kenya's G-to-G deal continues to provide protection…

Nigeria reform signal for Kenya investors

Nigeria's reform narrative is shifting how global capital prices Africa. For Kenya, competing for the…

South Africa youth unemployment hits 43%

South Africa's youth unemployment hit 43.8% in Q1 2026. A Mail and Guardian analysis makes…