Staff Writer

 At this year’s Africa Tech Week, global mobility innovator inDrive (www.inDrive.com) took centre stage to present a powerful case for people-driven digital platforms as a catalyst for economic growth in South Africa. inDrive laid out a compelling vision for how this type of transparent and justice lead-technology-enabled mobility is transforming urban life, creating economic opportunity, and fostering inclusion. “As urbanisation accelerates, mobility is no longer just about travel — it’s about […]

 Stefano Marani, CEO of gas producer Renergen, is set to discuss the company’s South African projects and investment pipeline at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the event is the largest of its kind on the continent. As a major helium producer in South Africa, Renergen is well-positioned to lead discussions around opportunities for gas-driven […]

 The Minerals Commission of Ghana – the body responsible for the regulation and management of the country’s mineral resources – is utilizing drone technology to address illegal mining. This innovative solution not only enables the government to combat illegal processes, but supports mining operations through geological tracking and oversight. At the Mining in Motion 2025 summit – taking place this week in Accra - Dr. Sylvester Akpah, Lead Consultant at […]

 On the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings (www.AfDB.org), founding partners of the Africa Investment Forum signed a Partnership Framework Agreement, reinforcing their collective commitment to mobilize transformative investments across the African continent. The new framework creates a clearer partnership model that sets out the roles and benefits for the founding partners. It also opens the door for expansion to new partners, ensuring everyone benefits while increasing the […]

 A young woman whose sore throat became a life-threatening growth in her neck, leaving her struggling to breathe, has had it removed for free by surgeon volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org). Harimalala from Mankara, on the east coast of Madagascar was just 12 when her throat started to feel uncomfortable and began to swell. “I took medicines, but it kept growing even more. I even went to a […]

 Frontline Nigerian business aviation firm, VivaJets, has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), amidst a rapid global expansion in the last two years and advocacy for the reduction of continental barriers to air travel.  According to CEO, Erika Achum, having an African AOC gives the firm commercial rights into the 34 countries which have ratified the Yamoussoukro decision, a precursor to the Single […]

 Dear brothers and sisters, Gathered in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa for the 6th General Assembly and Symposium of COSMAM (Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar) (www.COSMAMCOMSAM.org) on the theme: "Hope, Synodality and Empowerment of Consecrated Life in Africa, we, the religious men and women of Africa, send you our fraternal greetings and our message of hope and confidence in the future; we wish to build […]

 With a new government at the helm, Mauritius is setting its sights on economic revival and sustainable growth. As the island nation gears up for the high-profile API Mauritius&Indian Oceans Property Investment Forum, industry experts are calling for bold reforms and streamlined investments. Mauritius is at a pivotal moment as the newly elected government embarks on a mission to stabilise the country’s economy and chart a renewed path for sustainable […]

 Cape Town's hospitality and real estate industries are experiencing remarkable growth, reinforcing the city's current status as Africa's premier destination for tourism and investment. This surge bodes well for the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit Africa, the continent’s most influential hospitality&tourism investment conference, which comes to “The Mother City” on June 17-19. When destinations experience strong economic growth, they are typically a magnet for money, as investors are keen to come […]