U20 Africa Cup of Nations: We have studied D.R Congo closely ahead of Group C opener – Ghana coach Desmond Ofei

Head coach of the Black Satellites of Ghana, Desmond Ofei, is optimistic his side will beat D.R Congo in their opening match at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Satellites are set to compete in Group C at the U20 AFCON ongoing in Egypt …

America first vs Africa: What's at stake for AGOA trade deal

On January 20, President Donald Trump shocked the international community by announcing a sweeping freeze on USAID’s $43 billion annual budget. While the shockwaves rippled globally, nowhere were the tremors felt more acutely than across Africa, a …

Setting up your own AI supercomputer in South Africa just got much easier

South Africa is poised for an AI revolution. However, high costs, skills shortages and difficulty in sourcing hardware have made the ambition of building AI in South Africa, for South Africans, an elusive dream. Until now. Altron Arrow has secured the …

Immersion Cooling Systems: Advantages and Deployment Strategies for Data Centres Across Africa

The demand for data centres in Africa is growing, driven by several factors. These include government regulations for local data security, an increasing demand for cloud computing among small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), and growing investment by …

Omnichannel shopping is the future of retail in South Africa

The retail industry is shifting at an unprecedented pace, driven by evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. While South Africa’s online retail sales accounted for just 6% of total retail sales in 2023, the figure remains …

DEAL: UK’s Manufacturing Africa Joins Forces with TLG Capital to Boost Manufacturing Sector in Nigeria

Manufacturing Africa (MA) – one of the UK’s flagship economic development programmes for Africa – has today signed a strategic partnership agreement with London-based investment firm TLG Capital to strengthen and improve the eligibility of Nigerian …

Q1: Lafarge Africa Records 80% Revenue Growth to N248.35bn

Kayode Tokede Lafarge Africa Plc, has recorded sales revenue of N248.35 billion for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025 financial year. The leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, said its  …

A Magical and Emotional Night at the 12th ‘Rhythms of Africa’

L-R Commissioner Maxwell Chambers, Consul General Oliver Mair, Angela Messam, Ken Boothe, Mayor Wayne Messam & Willie Stewart   MIRAMAR – Music, culture, and heartfelt celebration filled the air as the 12th annual Rhythms of Africa: Music to My Ears …

The economy of Pope Francis: A legacy for Africa’s development

ICC seeks to monetize cricket in Africa