MTN Full Control of IHS Towers in $2.2 Billion Deal MTN Group has agreed to complete its acquisition of IHS Towers, taking full ownership of the telecom infrastructure company through a 2.2 billion dollar deal to purchase the remaining 75 percent stake it does not already own. The transaction is part of a broader move...
Pricing for Profit: Pricing for profit is the single most powerful lever a business has to protect margins and fund growth. Setting the right price is a disciplined process that balances costs, customer perception, market positioning and strategic objectives. This article explains the factors that affect price decisions, how to set prices without sending customers...
As we enter 2026, the landscape of commerce across the continent is experiencing a fundamental shift driven by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Among the various pillars of this agreement, AfCFTA digital trade stands out as the most significant catalyst for economic integration. This review examines the current state of digital...
Top 5 Cross-Border Payment Gateways For the modern African entrepreneur, the border is no longer a barrier it’s an opportunity. However, the success of a scaling business often hinges on one critical piece of infrastructure: cross-border payment gateways. As we navigate 2026, the demand for seamless, low-cost international transactions has skyrocketed. Whether you are a...
Managing Risks and Costs: Practical Steps for Small Business Survival Small businesses live or die by how well they control their expense base and manage uncertainty. Efficient cost control is not the same as penny-pinching. Real cost management is strategic. It focuses resources on activities that create value while limiting exposure to disruptions. This article...
EU Sanctions on Zimbabwe Shift The European Union has taken a significant step in reshaping its long-running EU sanctions policy toward Zimbabwe, lifting travel bans and asset freezes on all previously listed individuals and entities while maintaining its arms embargo for another year. This decision means that, for the first time in decades, no Zimbabwean...
SASCP Annual Bursary 2026 The SASCP Annual Bursary is now open for applications, offering an exceptional opportunity for South African students who are passionate about crop production, agronomy, and agricultural science. Administered by the South African Society of Crop Production, this bursary is designed to support academically talented and highly motivated students pursuing undergraduate and...
South Africa’s Factory Compliance Challenge and the Wider African Pattern Recent arrests at a textile factory in Newcastle Industrial Park have drawn national attention to weaknesses in South Africa factory compliance. Authorities detained Chinese nationals accused of running a business on holiday visas, which do not permit employment. The factory, operating since 2018, was found...
Visual Storytelling in Advertising: A Case Study from Zimbabwe’s Bottled Water Industry Visual storytelling in advertising has become one of the most important tools for brands trying to communicate in today’s crowded media space. Audiences scroll quickly, skip long messages, and ignore technical explanations. Brands now need to explain value through images, motion, and narrative...
Zimbabwean lithium sulphate plant Zimbabwe is preparing to start operations at Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant. The project is being developed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in partnership with China’s Huayou Cobalt Co. It’s a move in the right direction, from exporting raw minerals to processing them locally. The move places Zimbabwean lithium at the...