Uganda Airlines expands fleet in bid to challenge regional rivals

Uganda's national carrier has signed a deal with US planemaker Boeing to acquire 10 new passenger and cargo aircraft.  The signing of the aircraft acquisition agreement, which was witnessed by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, is aimed at boosting trade, tourism and investment.  But can Uganda …

Labour Law expert weigh in on employer obligations during medical emergencies

A vehicle tracking and security technology company based in South Africa, Cartrack, is under scrutiny following the passing of a 29-year-old employee at its office, located north of Johannesburg in Gauteng province. The family of Gcina Dhladhla is demanding answers, alleging she was unwell at work…

Africa Market Update with Andre Beck from Standard Bank

In this week's markets slot, we look at Franchising trends in South Africa and across the African continent. We also unpack how Standard Bank is driving scalable impact within the Franchising sector in the South African and broader African regions following the Johannesburg Franchising Summit, hos…

36th BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit

As Africa accelerates its manufacturing and digital transformation journey, industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts are gathering in Johannesburg for the 36th Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Innovation & Technology Summit.  The event is focusing on how emerging techn…

Amazon eyes Africa's satellite internet market in challenge to Starlink

Multiple reports indicate that multinational technology and e-commerce giant Amazon is pursuing regulatory approval to build its first African satellite gateway in Kenya. Should Amazon be successful, it will challenge Starlink's growing presence on the continent. This move comes as demand for high…

Mozambique battles debt crisis as IMF, World Bank talks intensify

Mozambique is currently undergoing intense negotiations with both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to address critical macroeconomic imbalances, stabilize its spiralling public debt, and unlock fresh international funding. Confronted by major economic shocks-including destr…

Zambia secures landmark $1.36 billion debt Deal to boost power infrastructure

Zambia has reached a major milestone in its economic recovery, securing enough investor support to proceed with a landmark $1.36 billion bond buyback that will unlock an estimated $275 million for critical power infrastructure projects. The innovative debt-for-development deal, backed by the Afric…

Africa's construction sector seeks solutions to skills, funding gaps

Africa's construction industry continues to face significant hurdles, including limited access to financing for major infrastructure projects and a shortage of skilled professionals such as engineers, project managers and artisans. These challenges are among the key issues under discussion at the B…

Africa Market Update with senior economist at FNB, Siphamandla Mkhwanazi

In today's markets slot  South Africa's Gross Domestic Product stats for the first quarter of this year are set to be released this week. We will also discuss mining and Manufacturing productions data for  the week. For more on this and what to expect, we're joined on the line by senior economist…

Ethiopian Airlines considers Airbus, Embraer, Boeing in bid for new fleet of smaller commercial aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it is preparing to make a decision on its fleet to expand its local network with an order for about 25 smaller commercial jets. The airline, which is currently assessing offers from Airbus, Embraer, and Boeing, would operate the aircraft on domestic routes as w…