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...
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...
Superstar Jani brand monetization In the rapidly evolving landscape of the African creator economy, a viral moment is often mistaken for a destination. For Superstar Jani, the recent international exposure gained through his appearances with global streamer iShowSpeed has created a high-visibility pedestal. However, visibility without a structure is merely noise. To convert this fleeting...
Motorola is making a confident comeback in South Africa, rekindling nostalgia while introducing modern innovation that speaks to today’s tech savvy consumers. For many South Africans, Motorola sits in the same hall of fame as Nokia and Sony Ericsson. While those brands have faded from the global stage, Motorola has remained active and continues to...
Zimbabwe and Zambia have moved quickly to deepen cooperation under the new Zimbabwe Zambia BNC Partnership. The inaugural Bi-National Commission session in Harare has shifted the relationship from routine trade talks to structured cooperation on investment, infrastructure, energy and tourism. For businesses, investors and regional planners, the Zimbabwe Zambia BNC Partnership offers a practical roadmap...
Cassava GPUaaS launched a regional GPU-as-a-Service platform that brings high-performance compute closer to African users. Cassava GPUaaS aims to lower latency, reduce costs for model training and keep sensitive data within the region, making it easier for local developers and governments to run advanced AI workloads. The immediate technical benefit is reduced latency. When compute...
SADC entrepreneur resilience is being tested across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the wider region as many small businesses face challenges that slowly lead to failure. Business collapses rarely happen overnight; they often begin with minor mistakes, weak planning, and limited understanding of the operating environment. Entrepreneurs who strengthen their resilience, plan carefully, and understand market...
Dangote Industrial Impact takes center stage as Aliko Dangote visits Harare, signing a MoU worth approximately US$1 billion. The plan includes a cement plant, power generation, and a petroleum pipeline. If executed, these projects could transform Zimbabwe’s industrial sector and ease critical supply constraints. This commentary examines the potential benefits, operational risks, and the measures...
South Africa’s rand remained stable ahead of the mid-year budget review, a development that signals a period of measured market confidence. This stability reflects investor expectations of a stronger fiscal stance, improved revenue performance and more disciplined expenditure management. These factors shape the operating environment for businesses as they prepare for 2026. Understanding how Rand...
The recent spike in violence and the fuel blockade in Mali poses a serious risk to business and trade across the Sahel and neighbouring economies. The disruption is not a local problem. It affects transport corridors, supply chains, and investor confidence across West and parts of North Africa. The immediate impact is on logistics. Tanker...