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Bolt is now legal in South Africa

Bolt South Africa has become the first major ride-hailing platform to register under the country's new e-hailing regulatory framework, receiving…

Africa is done buying weapons it cannot fix. Now it is building its own.

Africa's militaries have spent decades buying weapons from China, Russia, the US, France and Turkey that break down, sit idle…

Doing Business in Africa: The Essential Guide for 2026

A practical guide for executives and investors doing business in Africa in 2026 — covering the easiest markets to enter,…

Investing in Africa: The complete guide for 2026

Africa is the world's fastest-growing investment region. With a combined GDP of $3.1 trillion, a population of 1.4 billion, and…

DStv sets World Cup streaming record

DStv Stream recorded over 900,000 concurrent viewers for South Africa's opening World Cup 2026 match…

Stop checking passports, SA minister warns

South Africa's Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi warned at an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing on…

Dangote’s petrol unit is down 34%

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been running its main petrol-producing RFCCU unit at 34% below…