South Africans are paying more for electricity, and still not always getting it. With Eskom’s 12.74% tariff hike this year and another 8.76% and 8.83% increase approved for 2026 and 2027, power costs will have surged nearly 80% since 2022. Yet despite rising tariffs, load reduction remains a regular part of daily life for millions […]

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has announced the first allocation from its new private sector financing window to the African Development Bank Group , providing $14 million in de-risking capital that aims to unlock $200 million from the private sector to enhance food security in low-income countries. GAFSP provides financial and technical […]

African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, Egypt, marked the end of the tenure of Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah as its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with a legacy conference where the outgoing President announced that he made the promotion of intra-African trade and investment the arrowhead of the Bank’s strategy when he […]

Digital Telecom , a subsidiary of Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT), today announced a strategic partnership with Datel, Estonia’s leading geospatial technology company, to deploy advanced satellite monitoring and digital cadastral solutions across Africa. This collaboration targets three critical areas—modernizing land administration, detecting illegal constructions, and monitoring illegal mining—bringing transformative tools to help governments increase revenues, […]

Just days after being elected to represent the people of Mzimba Kafukule Constituency,pending official confirmation from the Malawi Electoral Commission Hon. Madalitso Chidumu Baloyi is already delivering on her campaign promises. This swift action reflects her deep commitment to transformative, people-centered leadership. Today, Hon. Baloyi proudly handed over suitcases, essential learning materials, and transport support […]