Young Ghanaian innovators design clean energy-powered agritech for smallholder farmers

Ten young Ghanaian agritech innovators are showcasing their newly improved, efficient, and clean energy-powered agritech as part of the United Nations University (UNU) - Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (INRA) Innovate for Clean...

South Africa-Sweden forum extended with pan-African goals

SOUTH AFRICA-SWEDEN A three-year extension of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) was launched on 22 September, marking the start of a new phase that aims to deepen academic partnerships, expand intra-African collaboration and...

Morocco Accelerator Launches First Batch to Boost Innovation and Global Reach

Mohammedia – The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with Technopark and California-based Plug and Play, has launched the first cohort of the Morocco Accelerator. The program was announced earlier this year and...

How home-grown device finalist for Africa Prize stems aquaculture losses

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH For decades, smallholder fish farmers operated on intuition and hope, often waking up to the devastating sight of dead fish floating in their ponds, due to slight changes in water quality. However, with Aquamet and a...

AI potential to transform energy, oil & gas sectors in Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to rapidly reshape the energy sector in Africa and modernise electricity systems across the continent, says industry leaders speaking on the technology’s transformative potential. Also, the pace of...

DHL opens upgraded Innovation Center in Germany

DHL has opened a new 5,360m2 Innovation Center in Troisdorf, Germany that will support the development and real-world application of technologies that make supply chains smarter, more sustainable and more resilient. The new European center...

South Africa sees recovery in vehicle sales market

In a positive turn for South Africa’s automotive sector, the latest vehicle sales data indicates that the industry is on a robust recovery path, with domestic sales reaching a ten-year high, surpassing the doldrums of the Covid-19 pandemic. Auto...

Widows Connect Africa to celebrate Bono Region achievers at Heroes Conference 2025

Widows Connect Africa is set to organise the Bono Region edition of the 2025 Heroes of the Region Conference on Saturday, October 4, at the Sunyani Technical University. The event, expected to begin at 5:30 pm, is themed “Heroes of the Region...

Opuwo Youth Choir wins two medals at Mauritius choir games

The Opuwo Youth Choir has won two medals at the African Asia Pacific Choir Games in Mauritius. Sponsored by the Lindholm Charity Organisation, the youth choir secured a gold medal in the open competition category and a silver medal in the Grand...

AU launches 10-year initiative to improve education in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has launched a decade-long initiative to improve learning across Africa and elevate teachers' role in the continent's development. This came as the three-day Pan African Conference on Teacher...

South African stocks scale to new record

In a remarkable turn of events, South African stocks have soared to record heights, yet this surge is met with both celebration and cautious scrutiny. CNBC Africa's recent discussion with Kwena Moloko, Equity Research Sales at ABSA CIB, sheds...

IBO Summit 2025: A resounding success in South Africa, paving the way for sustainable blueberry growth

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) proudly concluded the IBO Summit 2025 in South Africa, bringing together the global blueberry industry for three days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. This year’s Summit brought...

Top 10 African countries with the most American expatriates

The distribution of American expatriates across Africa highlights where cultural ties, professional opportunities, and lifestyle preferences converge. According to World Population Review, there are approximately 2,925,686 American expatriates...

South Africa tops 2025 global rankings for daily time using the internet

A new global report reveals that South Africa has claimed the number one spot for daily time spent on the internet in 2025, with its citizens spending an average of over nine hours a day online. Data from We Are Social and Data Reportal's 2025...

South Africa plans toll fees at Beitbridge Border

The South African government has begun consultations with stakeholders on introducing toll fees for vehicles entering its territory via the Beitbridge Border Post, as part of a broader border operations realignment. Currently, toll fees are only...

Kenya braces for fallout as Trump declares US won’t bankroll military operations in Africa

US President Donald Trump has jolted allies across Africa by declaring that America will no longer act as the “policeman” of countries such as Kenya and Somalia. Speaking before more than 800 generals at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia,...

England skittle South Africa for 69 and win with 35 overs to spare

England demolished South Africa in their opening World Cup match, winning by ten wickets with 35.5 overs to spare. The decision by England to play three spinners proved wise, with Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean ripping through an...

Asia's auto giants to invest in South Africa's revival amid Morocco's dominance

South Africa’s auto industry has secured a significant boost as Chinese and Indian car companies pledged to upgrade their operations from semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly to full-scale manufacturing, Trade Minister Parks Tau announced on Thursday,...

‘Deeply offensive’: Women, youth and disability dept slams Ngizwe Mchunu’s video

The matter has been referred to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for investigation. “We call on all sectors of society — artists, faith leaders, traditional leaders, educators, politicians and community leaders — to use their...

UN chief urges 'rule of law' amid ongoing youth protests in Morocco

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the rising tensions in Morocco amid youth protests. "The Secretary-General deplores the violence during recent demonstrations in Morocco, reportedly resulting in three people killed and several...