Chikurubi Prison Break-In The Chikurubi prison break-in has caused widespread concern after criminals reportedly entered Zimbabwe’s most secure correctional facility and stole money from a prison canteen. The incident has raised serious questions about prison security and whether current protection systems are still strong enough to stop future breaches. Chikurubi Prison is located about 30...
Sovereign Debt Architecture: Why African Borrowers Pay More The core fact is simple. African governments pay higher borrowing costs than richer countries. The reason is not only market pricing. It is how the global system is built. The term Sovereign Debt Architecture describes the rules, institutions, and market practices that determine how countries borrow and...
Salimo Abdula The Mozambique Titan Salimo Abdula rose from a difficult childhood in Quelimane to become one of Mozambique’s most influential business leaders. His story is simple to tell and hard to match. He took risks when others walked away. He chose to buy the problem and to fix it. That choice turned a failing...
South Africa’s Fuel Prices Are Dropping South Africa’s fuel prices are set to become more affordable in February, bringing welcome relief to motorists, businesses, and households. Recent data from the Central Energy Fund shows that cost reductions at the pump are expected to continue after a period of higher prices, giving South Africans a break...
Social Media Marketing for Business In the 2026 business environment, social media marketing for business is the primary driver of customer acquisition and brand authority. Many entrepreneurs fail because they treat every platform the same way, but each network has a specific logic. To grow today, you must understand how to move a person from...
Khaby Lame has sold a major stake in his company, Step Distinctive Limited, in a business deal valued at approximately $900 million. This transaction took place in late January 2026. The buyer is a public company called Rich Sparkle Holdings. This is not a simple cash payment where Khaby Lame walks away. Instead, it is...
Airbus China Walker S2 robot Airbus has begun testing a humanoid robot from China in its aircraft manufacturing operations. The robot is made by Chinese robotics company UBTech and is called the Walker S2. Airbus bought the robot and will work with UBTech to study how it can be used in aircraft production. This move...
Themba Gorimbo is a Zimbabwean mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC. He is the first Zimbabwean to win a fight in the organisation. His journey from poverty to international sport has been shared many times in the media. His background has made him a symbol of hope for many young Africans. In his...
Top 10 African economies and GDP growth The economic outlook for the African continent in 2026 shows a period of significant recovery and expansion. Financial analysts are closely watching the Top 10 African economies and GDP growth as regional performance is expected to reach 4.3 percent. This growth rate is an improvement from the 4.0...
Standard Chartered Botswana Exit Standard Chartered has confirmed it will fully exit its operations in Botswana. This decision marks a shift from the previous plan to only sell its retail and wealth management divisions. The bank now intends to divest its entire franchise including the profitable corporate and investment banking units. This move ends a...