Who are some of the players behind the upgrading of the Lobito Corridor?

The Lobito Corridor, it's a transcontinental railway and logistics project between Angola, Zambia and the DRC, transporting mainly mineral . There's a lot of activity in terms of exports and upgrades financed by big institutions. The reason we are talking about it today is that Wellington Muzengez…

What makes higher education expensive in Africa?

We wrap-up our series on the economics of higher education by looking at what African leaders can do to prioritize funding in tertiary education.   The series was sparked by Malawi's decision to double fees for higher education which will definitely exclude the poor. So we've invited South Africa'…

Standard Bank Business, Commercial Banking hosts the Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town, SA

In today's markets slot we look at the Africa Unlocked conference underway in Cape Town, South Africa (SA). Hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, the conference has evolved into one of the continent's leading business leadership platforms, convening influential business leaders,…

Simon Sabela Awards calling for entries

The 10th July marks the last day for entries for those interested in applying for the 2026 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards. To tell us why these awards are important for aspiring filmmakers, producers, directors, actors, students and technical practitioners, Thami Mgubeni spoke to …

How is eSwatini reacting to being excluded from China's zero-tariff treatment?

The 1st of May 2026 saw the start of China's zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with Beijing. Some commentators interpreted this as a game-changer which could offer African countries an opportunity to further diversify their trade partners. But on the othe…

How does student accommodation add to overall cost of higher education?

Back to our focus on the cost of higher education especially on the Africa continent, which came to our attention after Malawi announced a 100% increase in public university fees. Today we focus on the accommodation side of things and the impact it has on the overall costs of higher learning. Many…

DRC signs diamond-cutting deal with a Swiss company, what is the catch?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week signed a diamond processing agreement with Swiss company ADEX aimed at implementing measures that they say will modernize and formalize the country's diamond and coloured-gemstone sector. The country's Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba says that the i…

Deuce Experience, the growing experience economy is reshaping consumer behaviour

Consumers are increasingly spending on experiences rather than material goods, as businesses and brands invest more in immersive events to strengthen customer engagement. According to The Deuce Experience, the growing experience economy is reshaping consumer behaviour while creating new opportunit…

How can AI assist the African continent to make tertiary education cheaper, accessible?

We continue our series focused on trying to understand why tertiary education on the African continent is expensive. As we reported that last week Malawi decided to increase fees for public universities by 100% something that upset many activists and opposition parties as they say it will exclude t…

African Finance Ministers gather in The Gambia for the African Caucus of The World Bank 

The Gambia began the first day of hosting the African Caucus of The World Bank Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors and senior officials from across the continent.  The country was selected to host the three-day high level discussions on Africa's economic future following the appointment of M…