Peter Mutharika Leads Malawi Election as Results Roll In
Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika leads with 66% of votes counted, but final results are pending as Chakwera raises concerns over irregularities.
Zhizha and FasterCapital Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Africa’s Dried Food Market
Zhizha partners with FasterCapital to scale solar-dried foods, empowering women, reducing waste, and expanding into SADC, AfCFTA, and diaspora markets.
Strive Masiyiwa to Build $720m AI Factories in Africa
Strive Masiyiwa AI factories in Africa: Billionaire invests $720m to build five AI factories, boosting local innovation and cutting reliance on foreign cloud providers.
Zimbabwe Signs $455m Deal With Jindal Africa to Refurbish Hwange Power Plant
Zimbabwe signs $455m, 15-year deal with Jindal Africa to refurbish Hwange coal plant as power shortages continue to cripple the economy.
South Africa to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation Amid Immigration Debate
South Africa will launch a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025, using AI to tighten border security and streamline visas.
Zambian farmers sue Chinese-linked mining firms over ‘ecological catastrophe’
Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firms for $80bn after a dam collapse polluted rivers, killed fish, and destroyed crops in the Copperbelt region.
Malawi counts votes in tight presidential race between Chakwera and Mutharika
Malawi begins counting votes in a presidential election seen as a tight race between President Lazarus Chakwera and former leader Peter Mutharika.
British family find new life in Zimbabwe after leaving UK pressures behind
A British family who left the UK for Zimbabwe say they have found a better quality of life, lower costs and more time with their children.
Why Africa’s Future Depends on Women in Business
Inclusive leadership drives stronger businesses. Empowering women in corporate spaces is key to innovation, fairness, and lasting success.
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and Afreximbank Forge Strategic Partnership to Unlock US$1 Billion in Investments
Shelter Afrique and Afreximbank partner to launch a US$1 billion facility boosting housing, infrastructure, and trade development across Africa.
