Africa’s crypto revolution: How MEXC is powering the next wave of financial inclusion

Across Africa, a new financial revolution is taking shape. From Lagos to Nairobi and Accra to Johannesburg, millions of people are turning to digital assets not as a luxury, but as a solution. With rising inflation, weakening currencies, and...

African Bank forges ahead on SME lending

12 October 2025 - 07:43 by KHULEKANI MAGUBANE South African lenders, banks and the government should introduce more flexible and creative options to increase access to credit for small businesses, says Edna Montse, African Bank group executive for...

New Investment Study Could Unlock Financing for Ghana’s Growing SME Sector

A continental study released last week has positioned Ghana as a prime destination for Africa based investment funds, a development that could transform financing options for small and medium enterprises struggling to access affordable capital....

Saudi Arabia Underscores Trade for Inclusive Growth at G20 Meeting in South Africa

General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) Acting Governor Mohammed Al-Abduljabbar participated in the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Ministerial Meeting, held in South Africa from October 9 to 10, deputizing for Minister of Commerce and...

Rural women farmers in South Africa: how global promises aren’t translating into support on the ground

It is well documented that women small-scale farmers are hard done by in an environment where they farm without security of tenure, which inhibits their ability to raise finance with which to grow their businesses. Recent research adds another...

Africa re-imagined

African independence produced infant countries severed from the already established economic and administrative systems, leaving them exposed and vulnerable to whatever adversity that arose. The landmass called Africa is too fragmented to thrive...

Small Business Highlight: Pollinator Chocolate creates tropical confectionary in the heart of the Rockies

Mark Burrows: So this is the, the noise I was talking about, like it's a vibrating table that takes these won be bonbons, but she fills them with chocolate and that's what doing here. But then she has to dump all the chocolate out the vibrating...

Africa Faces Energy, Talent Crunch In Digital Race — Industry Leaders

Africa’s race to become a global digital powerhouse is under threat from critical energy and talent shortages, warned industry leaders. They gave the warning at the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025, geld in Lagos, with the theme: “The Power of...

KGL Chairman Questions Media Treatment of Local Businesses

KGL Group Executive Chairman Alex Apau Dadey has challenged Ghanaian media to reconsider how they cover successful local businesses, arguing that indigenous companies face disproportionate scrutiny compared to foreign enterprises. Speaking...

BMONI launches in Nigeria to redefine how Africa saves, spends, and grows wealth 

BMONI empowers users with multi-currency accounts, savings in US dollars, and access to virtual and physical Mastercard debit cards accepted at over 100 million merchants worldwide. With 22 biometric technology patents, advanced encryption, and...

Finance with Purpose: Unlocking Homes for South African Women

by Alex Area is a Development Finance Specialist and Chief Investment Officer at the African Development Bank and AFAWA program On a crisp Johannesburg morning, 34-year-old Thandi turns the key to her first home. For her, this is more than bricks...

African Pension Funds unite to establish “Development Fund for Africa” at $700 billion summit

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pension fund leaders from across Africa are joining forces for the first time to create a unified “Development Fund for Africa,” a bold initiative aimed at mobilising domestic capital for the continent’s growth...

€11.5 Billion EU-South Africa deal targets green hydrogen, E-batteries, and jobs

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a €11.5 billion (R230 billion) investment package from the European Union, calling it a major step towards building South Africa’s future economy and strengthening ties with Europe. NATIONAL NEWS - President...

BMONI unveils AI-driven banking alternative for Africa’s digital generation

A new wave of digital finance is sweeping into Nigeria as BMONI, an AI-driven financial platform built to empower Africa’s young professionals and small business owners, is set for launching. The launch signals a bold disruption in how Nigerians...

Why South Africans are swapping fibre for signal boosters

Signal boosters are becoming essential in South African homes under the constant threat of load-shedding, while fibre broadband remains unreliable, expensive, and out of reach for most. Nearly 75% of South Africans, including many in affluent...

Reclaiming Time with AI: How Chioma Ikeh is helping small businesses take back control of their social media

Africa IN today’s digital landscape, small businesses are competing for visibility against brands with huge budgets and dedicated marketing teams. For many entrepreneurs, staying consistent on social media feels like a second full-time job —...

Tapping into Africa’s 230-million AI-powered job opportunities

By Winnie Karanu OCT 11 – By 2030, AI is projected to unlock 230 million digital jobs across Africa – a transformation comparable to South Korea’s post-war rise or India’s IT boom in the 1990s. Realizing this potential requires bold investment in...

Indonesia, South Africa eye deeper ties in trade, MSME development

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and South Africa have begun exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso encouraged stronger...

Is the ANC's ten-point economic plan a genuine path to recovery for South Africa?

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 48 minutes ago 5min Dr. Reneva Fourie The ANC’s ten-point economic action plan announced on 6 October is an ambitious attempt to steer South Africa towards recovery. It recognises the gravity of the crises we face in...

Stablecoins Gain Traction for Payments Across African Markets

Digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar are finding practical applications across Africa, from small business procurement to cross-border freelance payments, as users seek alternatives to traditional banking systems....