E‑hailing drivers in Nigeria intensify protests as three‑day strike enters its final stage

E‑hailing drivers represented by the Amalgamated Union of App‑Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), working on platforms such as Uber, Bolt and inDrive, have intensified their protests as their three‑day strike enters its final stage, with little to no response from the companies. The drivers say…

Ethiopian Airlines unveils $50 million domestic terminal as Ethiopia positions itself as Africa’s aviation hub

Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled a $50‑million expansion of its domestic terminal in Addis Ababa, more than doubling its capacity to accommodate rising passenger numbers amid a tourism boom and more than 200 daily domestic flights. The expansion forms part of Ethiopia’s broader strategy to positio…

South Africa Innovation Week 2026 aims to drive collaboration, spark dialogue and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem

South Africa Innovation Week 2026 is currently underway in Johannesburg, bringing together more than 150 innovators and key partners to showcase the country’s growing technological capabilities. With participation from organisations such as Enterprise Ireland, the Development Bank of Southern Afri…

Nedbank positions itself as a premier gateway for secure, regulated blockchain finance through partnership with Crypto.com

Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to leverage blockchain technology and digital assets in developing innovative payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa. The collaboration positions Nedbank as a premier gateway for secure, regulated blockchain finance on the continent, enhancin…

Business round‑up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author and Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

For our weekly business round‑up, we are joined by Victor Kgomoeswana, Author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back, and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo. He takes us through the business news that made headlines this week.

32 IEA member countries agree to release record amount of oil from emergency reserves

Dozens of countries have agreed to release a record amount of oil from emergency reserves in an effort to stabilise global supply and curb soaring prices. All 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA), including the United States and the United Kingdom, will release a combined 400 million…

32 members of the International Energy Agency agree to release a record amount of oil from emergency reserves

Dozens of countries have agreed to release a record amount of oil from emergency reserves, in an effort to stabilise global supply and curb soaring prices. All 32 members of the International Energy Agency, including the United States and the United Kingdom, will release a combined 400 million bar…

Strong leadership and effective governance critical to building transport systems that support inclusive growth across Southern Africa

Strong leadership and effective governance are being identified as critical drivers in developing transport systems that support inclusive growth across Southern Africa. Insights shared on the final day of discussions at the National Transport Conference in Midrand, Johannesburg, emphasised the imp…

Equity Group Holdings posts record profits for the year ending December 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has posted record profits for the year ending December 2025, becoming the most profitable company in East and Central Africa. The strong performance, driven by accelerating digital growth and rising contributions from its regional subsidiaries, comes as the lender position…

Questions over who truly benefits from mining and gas exploration intensify following the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference

As mining and gas exploration expand across Africa, questions are intensifying over who truly benefits from these projects. Delegates at the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town say meaningful community involvement, particularly the inclusion of women and young people, is essential t…